Champlain Area Trails (CATS) has purchased the 35-acre Essex Quarry property in the village of Essex, an historic and ecologically significant site located a half-mile south of the ferry landing. The acquisition is the first step in CATS’ creation of the Essex Quarry Nature … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Purchases Essex Quarry to Create Nature Park
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Help Make Essex Quarry Nature Park and Create a Legacy for You
As a person who lives in, visits, or simply enjoys Essex, you will want to be included on the list of donors whose generosity created the Essex Quarry Nature Park. Champlain Area Trails is asking you to make a donation to permanently protect this fabulous 35-acre property, … [Read more...] about Help Make Essex Quarry Nature Park and Create a Legacy for You
CATS Booth at Christmas in Essex, Raffle, Quarry Hike, and Birding Walk on Dec. 7
We're happy to be a part of Christmas in Essex, Saturday, December 7, from 9-3. Christmas in Essex is a fun event for all ages, with so much to do and see; see the full schedule of activities and events here. The CATS booth will be in the Old Stone Church (11 Church … [Read more...] about CATS Booth at Christmas in Essex, Raffle, Quarry Hike, and Birding Walk on Dec. 7
Champlain Area Trails Announces Exciting New Trail & Conservation Project in Essex
Champlain Area Trails (CATS) has announced plans to preserve 35 acres in the Town of Essex, N.Y., on land that features 400 million-year-old fossils—once part of the world’s oldest coral reef—as well as a globally rare type of forest. The Essex Quarry Nature Park will be … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Announces Exciting New Trail & Conservation Project in Essex
Vintage Stereoview: View from Essex Quarry
It’s time to share another Essex, NY artifact on the blog, and this week's photograph comes from the series of stereoviews that we recently acquired. Do you recognize this Essex quarry view? We invited you to play Vintage Essex Trivia when we posted this pair of almost … [Read more...] about Vintage Stereoview: View from Essex Quarry