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Hike with Dr. Kirk! 3-4 miles
Sun, Oct 11, 7:00 PM**Sunday, October 11, 3 - 5:30pm** Free expert-led hike in South Mountain Reservation. Hike about 2-3 hours covering 3-4 miles at a modest pace over rocky trails with one long climb from the Rahway River up South Mountain. Focus on ecology and hydrology, led by Dr. Kirk Barrett, President of the Rahway Watershed Association and expert on local watershed issues. Good balance required. Children welcome. No dogs. **Sponsored by South Mountain Conservancy and the Rahway River Watershed Association.** Meet at Clipper Pavilion in South Mountain Reservation on Cherry Lane in West Orange (not at McLoone's). Steady rain cancels. Advance registration required via https://www.eventbrite.com/o/rahway-river-watershed-association-29353243393 Email president@rahwayriver.org with questions. Leader: Dr. Kirk Barrett, President of the Rahway River Watershed Association (RRWA) and expert on local watershed issues. \*\*\* In registering for this or any other South Mountain Conservancy (SMC) programs in 2026 online, I hereby release and agree to hold the SMC, its volunteers, staff and Board of Trustees, harmless from and waive on behalf of myself, my heirs, and any personal representatives any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and compensation for damage or loss to myself and/or property that may be caused by any act, or failure to act, in this SMC activity, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any other SMC activity. I understand that this release discharges the SMC from any liability or claim that I, my heirs, or any personal representatives, may have against the SMC with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment, or property damage that may arise from, or in connection to, any SMC program. This liability waiver and release extends to the SMC along with Essex County and its staff and any other affiliated organization or SMC partner. I also understand that by signing below I approve the possible use of photos of me at this SMC event on social media or in promotional materials. **BY REGISTERING FOR THIS HIKE I attest I am in good health and attest that I: Am not experiencing any symptoms of illness such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell.** **Am following all CDC recommended guidelines, above, and limiting my exposure to the novel coronavirus/COVID-19.** \# Arrival\, Weather\, & Cancellations Please come to the starting point 10 minutes ahead of time so the hike can start promptly. Times are our best estimates; they can vary depending on conditions, and the size and pace of a group. If you have any questions, call the leader. **Temperatures above 90 degrees and steady rain cancels, but intermittent drizzle does not. You will *not* be notified.** **Bring water. Wear hiking boots, preferably waterproof with good soles and traction devices and bring poles (optional).** Dogs are not allowed on hikes unless specified. These hikes are publicized first to SMC members and then advertised to the public one week before a hike. There is a limit of 25 participants, so pre-registration is required at least two days before a hike to sign the liability waiver online and allow lists to be sent to hike leaders. If you have registered and then find you cannot attend, please cancel your order online. **Repeated no shows without prior cancellation will result in removal from list.** **To become a current member visit [[https://www.somocon.org/membership/](https://www.somocon.org/membership/)]([https://www.somocon.org/membership/](https://www.somocon.org/membership/)).**

Shirley Chisholm State Park Shore Clean Up & Hike with NYS Parks & AMC
Sat, Nov 21, 2:45 PM**[>> REGISTER HERE <<](https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001BhkD2AS/act00022030) for this FREE event!** **🌿 Get Outside for New York Climate Week: Hike, Restore & Connect at Shirley Chisholm State Park** Join the **Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC)** and **New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation** for an inspiring afternoon outdoors as we celebrate New York Climate Week—right here in one of New York City’s most unique and scenic state parks. This special event is all about **connecting with nature, caring for our parks, and building community**. Whether you’re brand new to hiking or a seasoned outdoor lover, you’re welcome here—no experience needed. Appropriate for everyone ages 5 years old and up. Together with Park educators, we’ll explore the beauty of Shirley Chisholm State Park through a **guided naturalist walk**, roll up our sleeves for a **hands-on shoreline cleanup**, and spend time **connecting** with fellow New Yorkers who care about the outdoors. Along the way, you’ll learn about the park’s ecology, history of its transformation from landfill to park, discover ways to steward these shared spaces, and leave having made a real impact. 🌞 **What to expect:** * 10:00-10:30 am Welcome & Interpretive Naturalist Share * 10:30-11:30 am Shoreline Clean Up * 11:30-11:45 am Break * 11:45-1:00 pm Trail Walk & Community 🌞 **What to bring:** * Sun hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, water, snacks 🌞 **What to wear:** * Sturdy shoes, weather appropriate clothing, long pants, and sun/rain protective clothing 🌞 **Where to meet:** * Meet Time: 9:45am * Meeting Place: Fountain Avenue Entrance Patio, located behind the parking lot behind the Blue trailer with the butterfly on it 🌞 **How to get there:** * Take the A or C subway to Euclid Station and take the Q8 bus towards Spring Creek Gateway Mall via 101 Avenue or walk 20 minutes to the Fountain Avenue Entrance. Bike racks are available; bring a lock. * Driving Instructions: [Fountain Avenue Entrance](https://www.google.com/maps?q=40.65460044,-73.86011178) [Learn more about Shirley Chisholm State Park - NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation](https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/shirley-chisholm-state-park) [Learn more about the Appalachian Mountain Club](https://www.outdoors.org/) AMC Health Advisory: Covid and other respiratory illnesses are circulating in our communities. Do not participate in this activity if you, or someone who you have recently been in contact with, is either infected or symptomatic.

Shirley Chisholm State Park Shore Clean Up & Hike with NYS Parks and AMC
Sat, Nov 21, 2:45 PM**[>> REGISTER HERE <<](https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001BhkD2AS/act00022030) for this FREE event!** **🌿 Get Outside for New York Climate Week: Hike, Restore & Connect at Shirley Chisholm State Park** Join the **Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC)** and **New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation** for an inspiring afternoon outdoors as we celebrate New York Climate Week—right here in one of New York City’s most unique and scenic state parks. This special event is all about **connecting with nature, caring for our parks, and building community**. Whether you’re brand new to hiking or a seasoned outdoor lover, you’re welcome here—no experience needed. Appropriate for everyone ages 5 years old and up. Together with Park educators, we’ll explore the beauty of Shirley Chisholm State Park through a **guided naturalist walk**, roll up our sleeves for a **hands-on shoreline cleanup**, and spend time **connecting** with fellow New Yorkers who care about the outdoors. Along the way, you’ll learn about the park’s ecology, history of its transformation from landfill to park, discover ways to steward these shared spaces, and leave having made a real impact. 🌞 **What to expect:** * 10:00-10:30 am Welcome & Interpretive Naturalist Share * 10:30-11:30 am Shoreline Clean Up * 11:30-11:45 am Break * 11:45-1:00 pm Trail Walk & Community 🌞 **What to bring:** * Sun hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, water, snacks 🌞 **What to wear:** * Sturdy shoes, weather appropriate clothing, long pants, and sun/rain protective clothing 🌞 **Where to meet:** * Meet Time: 9:45am * Meeting Place: Fountain Avenue Entrance Patio, located behind the parking lot behind the Blue trailer with the butterfly on it 🌞 **How to get there:** * Take the A or C subway to Euclid Station and take the Q8 bus towards Spring Creek Gateway Mall via 101 Avenue or walk 20 minutes to the Fountain Avenue Entrance. Bike racks are available; bring a lock. * Driving Instructions: [Fountain Avenue Entrance](https://www.google.com/maps?q=40.65460044,-73.86011178) [Learn more about Shirley Chisholm State Park - NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation](https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/shirley-chisholm-state-park) [Learn more about the Appalachian Mountain Club](https://www.outdoors.org/) AMC Health Advisory: Covid and other respiratory illnesses are circulating in our communities. Do not participate in this activity if you, or someone who you have recently been in contact with, is either infected or symptomatic. AMC Leaders: Eileen Yin & Dale Henderson

Bird Walk
Sat, Oct 17, 5:30 PM$10/person for 90 minute bird walk around Central Park with naturalist Debbie Becker.

General Meeting
Sat, Oct 17, 3:00 PMIf you receive suspicious messages from anyone in this group, please report them to Meetup and notify the organizer. Thank you! \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* FYI: Just to give you an idea, because there's no need to RSVP, there are usually between two and ten people at this meetup. PLEASE NOTE: We sometimes need to move to a new location at the last minute if our room at the restaurant is unavailable. If you can't find us, our secondary location is STARBUCKS, 10 Metro Blvd, Clifton, NJ 07014 https://maps.app.goo.gl/UzsiXKQJBGXTdcZ47 \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* There is NO NEED TO RSVP. Just show up. This meeting is for getting to know people and discussing strategies to deal with the mass psychosis happening around us. We want to build a community that will act as a support system as we battle the Zombie Apocalypse. It won't last forever, but we still have to survive it. If there is a topic you want to talk about just bring it up. We will talk all together unless the group gets large, then we generally split up and bounce around between discussions. Please purchase something to support our host - just coffee, a roll, a pastry, or bread. The restaurant opens at noon, so sometimes a few of us will remain for lunch. When purchasing, we try to use cash whenever possible. Please don't bring outside food or drink. We can sometimes head to other locations, so try to come on time just in case!

Central Park Fall Bird Walk
Sat, Oct 10, 5:30 PMBird walk! Beginners & experts Welcome! Cost of the walk per person is $10 payable by Venmo @Deb-becker-8 or PayPal editconsul@aol.com Take a fall bird walk with birding expert Debbie Becker. The 1.5 hour walk in Central Park will identify and highlight the birds migrating through. Hummingbirds, hawks, tanagers, grosbeaks and warblers!!!!
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