Photographer to lead fall walk

LAKE WALLENPAUPACK, PA — John Serrao will lead a fall nature walk on Sunday, October 19 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Lacawac Sanctuary, a 500-acre nature preserve on Lake Wallenpaupack.

Serrao, a professional photographer, author and naturalist, is well known for his knowledge of the Pocono region. Discover the secrets of bird migration, foliage color change and wildlife preparations for the coming winter. Participation costs $3.

For more information call 570/689-9494 or visit lacawac.org.

Kittatinny prepares to lead river foliage tours

DINGMANS FERRY, PA — Kittatinny Canoes has scheduled fall foliage tours on October 12, 18 and 25. See nature’s technicolor palette displayed on surrounding mountains and shorelines and mirrored on the Delaware River surface.

Participants will be transported upriver after meeting at a designated Kittatinny River Base at 9:00 a.m. A river guide and naturalist will accompany each group.

Bring a lunch, plenty of beverages and a change of clothing. Kittatinny’s two campgrounds, River Beach Campsite in Milford, PA and Kittatinny Campgrounds in Barryville, NY will remain open through October.

For more information call 800/FLOAT-KC.

Park leads fire tower hikes

ARKVILLE, NY — The Catskill Center for Conservation and Development will lead fire tower hikes to some of the region’s highest summits on Sunday, October 12.

Pick one of five guided hikes to renovated fire towers within the Catskill Park and enjoy 360-degree views. Hikes will depart from separate trailheads that lead to each tower. Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring plenty of water and a lunch.

Admission is free.

For detailed information about the hikes call 845/586-2611 or visit catskilltowers.com

Natural flow restored to Neversink River

CUDDEBACKVILLE, NY — After five years of research, monitoring and consultation with hydrologists and freshwater conservation experts, The Nature Conservancy is poised to remove the Cuddebackville Dam from the Neversink River.

Built in 1828 and now inoperative, this dam blocks dispersal of many aquatic life species and prevents migrating fish from reaching much of their spawning grounds. The Nature Conservancy will celebrate the dam removal and subsequent return of the Neversink’s organic ebbs and flows on Wednesday, October 22 at 1:00 p.m. at the Orange County Delaware and Hudson Canal Park Visitor Center.

To determine the exact date of the dam removal call 914/244-3271.

Putting the garden to bed

MILFORD, PA — Putting a garden to bed in autumn might seem like a clean-up chore, but it should also include preparation for next year’s growing season.

On Monday, October 13 at 10:00 a.m., Pike County Cooperative Extension will sponsor a hands-on workshop at the Remembrance Place to demonstrate how to prepare a garden for winter while keeping the right outlook.

Registration is required by October 10. For more information call 570/296-3400.