Because of the water protection area, and the many endangered, threatened and special concern species on the preserve, harming the preserve would create concerns throughout Long Island and beyond. The preserve is located in the Town of Babylon and the Town of Huntington, and borders the Town of Islip. The communities which would be most directly affected by damage or over-development near the preserve would be the communities of:
To contact us:
Patricia Burkhart
patricia at friendsofedgewood.com
You can send people here with the address:
www.friendsofedgewoodpreserve.org
Calendar
Sat 8/2/08 8:00AM-10:00AM Mountain Biking Adventure at Edgewood Preserve. 8 miles. Denis: 631-836-2616 or denisbyrne@yahoo.com
Sat 8/2/08 9:30AM-11:30AM Seatuck To Lead Hike at Edgewood Preserve with naturalist Tom Vitti Space limited; registration required. 631-356-3681
Sat 8/9/08 10AM NYSDEC Environmental Educators lead Family Walk at Edgewood Preserve: Eco-Explorations. A hike for students of nature from 7 years old, with a parent. Dress for hiking – long pants and socks. Bring binoculars and drink. Info: NYS DEC 631-444-0347 or Friends of Edgewood at 242-7402, box#3
Sat 8/16/08 9:00AM. Edgewood preserve Bird Walk No experience necessary. Binoculars helpful. Mary Beth 631-838-4801 or tww77@optonline.net
Sun 8/17/08 8:00AM-10:30AM Edgewood Preserve Summer Hike. Otsego Park to Edgewood Preserve. 6 miles. Info: Denis 631-836-2616 or denisbyrne@yahoo.com.
