"Adirondack Park is, arguably, the wildest landscape in the East, but it is not yet wild enough,” conservationist, adventurer, and author John Davis says. “It falls on our generation to finish rewilding it, so that it provides safe homes for all native species. The work may be … [Read more...] about John Davis Launches Split Rock Wildway Book
Bill Amadon
Upcoming CATS Volunteer & Recreational Events
Mark your calendar for January 21 and join CATS Stewardship Coordinator, Bill Amadon to make the new Hemlock Hill Trail. This new trail will be on Tom Duca’s property in Westport, on Sherman Road. Starting time is 9:00 a.m. and we should finish around 1:00. Please call the office … [Read more...] about Upcoming CATS Volunteer & Recreational Events
CATS Accepts Accreditation
Chris is "on the road again," this time to the Land Trust Alliance (LTA) Rally in California, accepting the accreditation certificate and pennant from Rand Wentworth, executive director of the LTA on behalf of CATS. The Rally also provides many wonderful workshops, learning … [Read more...] about CATS Accepts Accreditation
Fall Hiking
Fall has always been my favorite time of the year in the Champlain Valley. The cooler weather, colorful trees, and fewer bugs, make hiking even more enjoyable. Bill Amadon has been working hard on the trails to prepare them for fall and winter hiking. This past week, he worked on … [Read more...] about Fall Hiking
CATS Matching Fund Challenge
When we formed Champlain Area Trails and began laying out trails, we'd flag a route, come back to clear it, and find that the job was already done. How was this happening? We discovered it was the work of Bill Amadon. Some were concerned and others suggested we invite Bill onto … [Read more...] about CATS Matching Fund Challenge