Everyone has favorite spots on the Aqueduct trail, like Irvington’s Octagon House, or near the dam, or over Ossining’s Double Arch Bridge. But to a true wanderer, the Ossining section offers real variety. Take the Sing Sing Kill Greenway, a charming dash of watery nature right downtown.
Thank you to all who have written to the Ossining Zoning Board of Appeals supporting enforcement of the required 25-foot buffer between the Aqueduct property and the 4-story building proposed for 49 Spring St.
Thank you to all who have written to the Ossining Zoning Board of Appeals supporting enforcement of the required buffer between the Aqueduct property and the 4-story building proposed for 49 Spring St.
The Aqueduct trail from Maple Place looking toward Waller Ave, October 2018. The 4-story rear wall of the proposed building at 49 Spring St. would be at the right edge of the photo.
The Old Croton Aqueduct and the 49 Spring St. project, Ossining
The Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct present an important new exhibit at the Keeper’s House.
THE TUNNEL: A PASSAGE THROUGH HISTORY
It answers the question, “ How did the engineering miracle of the Aqueduct actually happen 175 years ago?”
Early engineering drawings and plans and how they evolved will be highlighted and explained by Architect/engineer, Robert Kornfeld at the opening reception on December 16, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
On July 15 the Friends participated in New York State’s Invasive Species Awareness Week by hosting a workshop on Invasive Species at the Keeper’s House. Workshop leaders Diane Alden and Daria Gregg have participated in surveying the entire Westchester section of the Aqueduct trail, are Wildflower Guides at Teatown and have adopted sections of the Aqueduct near their homes where they have been working for many years to control invasive plants and to do restoration planting with native species. Diane is an amateur naturalist and Daria is a Citizen Scientist at the NY Botanic
Have you have ever asked “where does the trail go now?"
Here’s good news.
The Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct commissioned these five informative, helpful signs to be put in places that have had walkers mystified. Places like the exit from Lyndhurst – smack on to Route 9 in Tarrytown, that has had walkers asking, “ Now what?"
This wonderully diverse group of Manhattanites, a Meetup group called "Hiking for Lazy People" call themselves lazy. No way! On Sunday they walked 13 miles on the Aqueduct trail. When they arrived at the Keeper’s House they were ready for a rest, some water and toilet facilities. Then they sat still for a talk by Mavis Cain that gave them a 15 minute breather and answers to their very astute questions.
The Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct (FOCA) congratulate the volunteers for their hard work, energy, enthusiasm and spirit of collaboration. There were one hundred and five people who showed up to help for the seventh annual I Love My Park Day on May 5, 2018! An extra special thanks to those who volunteered more than once and a very warm welcome to those who participated for the first time.
