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Hellbender Newsletter September 7, 2011

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A Gathering Remembering Joe

Date: September 11, 2011

Location:  Mystic Waters Resort. 920 Parkside Drive Limestone, NY 

Time: 1PM

On September 11, 2011 at 1PM we will gather to remember our friend Joe Martin. A memorial service will be held at the Mystic Waters Resort. Lunch will follow the service....Read More

Schedule of Events: 18th Annual Fall Gathering at Tracy Ridge

Join us September 16 to 18 for Allegheny Defense Project's 18th annual Fall Gathering at Tracy Ridge. 


The Allegheny Defense Project (ADP) is holding its 18th Annual Fall Gathering at Tracy Ridge (Loop B) in the Allegheny National Forest (ANF) September 16-18.

Schedule (coffee and fire at all times):

Friday Sept 16:

4PM Set-up camp

6PM Dinner

Saturday Sept 17:

8AM Breakfast, Silent Auction Bidding begins on over 50 quality outdoor clothing items.

8:30AM Speaker, Tyler Heron, of the Seneca Nation, member of the Deer Clan, will discuss the impact of paradigms on the environment, culture, and community.

10AM Hike and Forest Watch Training. ANF-ASP Boundary. Lunch on the trail

12PM Lunch for those hanging out at the fire, chatting and drinking coffee.

5PM: Dinner

7PM: Music and smores (bring your instruments! we'll have smore fixins)

9PM: Night Hike

Sunday Sept 18:

8AM Breakfast

9AM Silent Auction Bidding ends (and the winners take home their loot!)

10AM Tracy Ridge Loop Hike

10AM Optional Canoe/Kayak expedition from Willow Bay to Tracy Run. Hike from the mouth of Tracy Run to Water Falls. If you are interested in this trip you must RSVP Allegheny Outdoor Adventures.

12PM Lunch and Forest Watch Update.

2PM to 4PM Eat leftovers and break camp.

Please join us...Read More

Fracking the Finger Lakes

Date: September 15, 2011

Time: 7PM

Location: Hammondsport Central School Auditorium
8272 Main Street, Hammondsport, New York 14840

Bill Belitskus, Sandra Steingraber, David Slottje, Kevin Heatley: Fracking the Finger Lakes, The Rest of the Story...Read More

ANF-ASP Border Work Day September 10

Date: September 10, 2011

Location:  NY Allegany State Park Administration Building (Red House Area of the Park)

Time: 9AM

On September 10 Allegheny Defense Project (ADP), and Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) will work with state surveyors to walk and mark the boundary between the Allegany State Park in New York, and the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania. Bring loppers or pruners, work gloves, and safety goggles if you have them. For more information call John Gilewicz (ADK): (716) 515-8939...Read More