CATS Announces Trail and Natural History Events

Our next “Saturday on the Trail” will be on February 22, 2014. Depending on the weather, we may take a hike in the snow together, or we may scope out the area for the new trail we will be creating on Coot Hill in Crown Point. Stay tuned for more information to come.

If you have questions, call 518-962-2287 or contact us via email at info@champlainareatrails.com.

Natural History Programs: #1 Animals of the North and Climate Change with Susan Morse

This month the Northeast Wilderness Trust and Elizabeth Lee, Outdoor Guide are beginning a series of natural history programs. All programs will be held at the Whallonsburg Grange in Whallonsburg, NY.

English: Martes martes (according to original ... — American Marten (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

On Friday, February 21, 2014 from 7:00 to 8:30/9:00 PM, renowned naturalist and photographer Susan Morse will present: “Animals of the North: What Will Climate Change Mean for Them.”

Morse describes the program as not about climate change itself, or even how it will affect us; rather, it’s designed to educate audiences about ways in which northern wildlife species are already being affected, with more serious challenges ahead. Canada lynx, moose, American marten, caribou, polar bears, arctic fox and arctic marine and waterfowl ecology are some of the species and subjects covered in this stunningly beautiful slide show.

This program will devote equal time sharing remarkable images of animals and their northern habitats–all in the spirit of Jane Goodall‘s “reason for hope.” Suggested donation $8.

Chris Maron
Executive Director

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About Champlain Area Trails (CATS)

Champlain Area Trails (CATS) is a non-profit organization, begun in 2009, which creates and maintains hiking and cross-country ski trails in the Champlain Valley that link communities, connect people with nature, and promote economic vitality. In its short history, CATS has developed 35 miles of trails that when added to existing trails, gets it half-way toward the long-envisioned goal of a 30-mile trail loop between Westport and Essex. CATS will extend its trails to neighboring towns and eventually connect them to trails in the Adirondack Mountains, Vermont, and Quebec. Learn more on the CATS website.