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Nature Walk at Ann Lee Pond
May 26, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Join us for a “morning constitutional” and a chance to learn about the variety of plants at the historic Ann Lee Pond.
We will identify some early spring wildflowers, shrubs, and trees on the woodland perimeter trail and along the edge of wetlands before taking the bridge across the pond back to the parking lot. You will also hear about the historic importance of the pond, which the Shakers dredged to provide water power for a mill in 1812. The walk will be led by Steve Young, former Chief Botanist at the New York Natural Heritage Program with additional information from Lorraine Weiss, Education Coordinator at Shaker Heritage Society.
Ann Lee Pond Nature and Historic Preserve was designated in 1977 and named after Mother Ann Lee, who founded America’s first Shaker settlement nearby in 1776. The Shakers depended on the pond and its environs not only for water power, but also for fish, a variety of medicinal plants, and even ice that was harvested in the winter. The former Shaker Church Family site is now the location of the Shaker Heritage Society, just 200 yards north of the pond.
The walk is 1.7 miles on flat terrain. Park at either of the two lots and meet the group near the beginning of the board walk. Rain date is Friday, May 27th.
Contact educator@shakerheritage.org or call 518.456.7890, x 3 with any questions.
The guided walk is free and is limited to 20 participants. Register online at Eventbrite or via email at educator@shakerheritage.org.
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