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Join Hudson River Sloop Clearwater for a hike at John Burroughs Nature Sanctuary in West Park. The program will feature Joan Burroughs, president of the John Burroughs Association and great-granddaughter of the naturalist, who will lead us on a short hike in the Sanctuary and a tour of Slabsides, his rustic writing retreat. She will discuss his role in the nascent conservation movement in post-Civil War America, and beyond. Like Pete Seeger, John Burroughs inspired generations to protect the natural world and continues to inspire those who encounter his work today. This is an opportunity to join in the conversation about the life and legacy of John Burroughs while exploring lands where he wrote and convened with his contemporaries.

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The hike will start and end at the parking area at 500 Burroughs Drive in West Park, NY. Enter “Slabsides” in Google Maps. This will be a generally easy hike, primarily on even terrain of dirt or flat stone trails. The preserve features open ridgelines, secluded forests, wetlands, and rock formations carved out by glaciers. Please wear athletic attire and sneakers or hiking boots, and bring a full reusable water bottle and any snacks you might want during the hike. The Hike for the Hudson Program at Clearwater seeks to bring together Hudson River Valley experts (scientists, historians, advocates, planners, etc) and community members for formal and informal conversations about the science, history, and future of the Hudson River. With questions about this hike or general inquiries about the program, e-mail Jen Benson at jen@clearwater.org. This program is sponsored by the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area. Learn more about the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area at www.hudsonrivervalley.com.