Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct

Most of the Old Croton Aqueduct in Manhattan ran under Amsterdam Avenue. Walk along this route and learn why that avenue was chosen, see vestiges of the aqueduct today, and immerse yourself in the historic and present-day activities of this part of Manhattan. Meet in front of the Highbridge Recreation Center at 173rd St. and Amsterdam Ave. We will end the walk in front of the gatehouse at 135th St. Public restrooms are available at the beginning and end of the walk. For this two-hour walk, wear comfortable shoes and bring water. The walk begins with the descent of a five-story staircase. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration

RAIN DATE SUNDAY MAY 5

Learn from expert crew leaders to

• identify and remove NON-NATIVE INVASIVE plants
• plant NATIVE species
• collect litter

on West Sunnyside Lane and the Old Croton Aqueduct

Please park on Meadowbrook Rd, Irvington, NY.

Hosted by the Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct in collaboration with the Garden Club of Irvington, the Irvington Green Policy Task Force, the Village of Irvington, the Irvington Parks and Recreation Department, the O’Hara Nature Center, and the Pollinator Pathway Project.

Rain date May 5

On the Old Croton Aqueduct in Tibbetts Brook Park in Yonkers

• Learn to Identify & Remove Invasive Plants
• Clean up and Remove Debris

Enter through the main entrance at 355 Midland Avenue. The OCA runs parallel to the East side of the park. Meet at the flagpole in front of the water park opposite Parking Lot #1

Hosted by the Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct (www.aqueduct.org) in collaboration with

Approximately 6 miles, 4 hours

Walk #4 of the Great 26 Mile Challenge is a continuation of a 5-walk series designed for those who want to walk the entire 26 miles of the Old Croton Aqueduct (OCA) in Westchester. The Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct awards a Patch and a Certificate to anyone who completes the 26 miles of the trail. Each walk covers a segment of the OCA trail ranging in distance from between 3 to 6 miles. The final walk will be held on May 19th.

The Details: Terrain will be mostly level with some moderate elevation changes. There will be roots and rocks; please wear appropriate footwear. Please bring lunch, snacks and water – there will be rest stops along the way.
Important Note: This is a one-way walk. Plan accordingly if you will need to return to your starting point.
Meet at the Keeper’s House, 15 Walnut St., Dobbs Ferry 10522
Street parking on Broadway and on Livingston Avenue in Dobbs Ferry. Metro-North in Dobbs Ferry – 5 minute walk
Walk will end at Philipse Manor Hall, 29 Warburton Ave., Yonkers 10701 Street parking on Warburton Ave. or in the Warburton Garage next door. Please DO NOT park in the Philipse Manor Hall lot. Metro-North in Yonkers – 5 minute walk

Required: Pre-registration. Will reschedule in the event of rain.