Photo: Bill Hecht

TIME

9:30 AM—12:00 PM

LOCATION

We will start at 9:30 AM at the Thayer Preserve in Ithaca, then travel individually to the Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve in West Danby.

Both preserves are located in Tompkins County. See directions below.

REGISTRATION

Registration is required and will open on Tuesday, August 11. This trip is limited to 20 people.

DESCRIPTION

Join geologist George Thomas on this trip to visit two iconic Finger Lakes Land Trust nature preserves—the Thayer Preserve and the Lindsay Parson Biodiversity Preserve—to view different aspects of the local geology. George will provide an introduction to the geologic origins and setting of each of these preserves and their relationship to the overall geologic development of the Finger Lakes region.

We will walk down to and along the creek at the Thayer preserve and then drive individually to the Lindsay-Parsons Preserve where we will walk approximately one half-mile on maintained trails to the main overlook. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for walking on wet and slippery rocks.

DIRECTIONS

We will meet at the Thayer Preserve main and then travel individually to the Lindsay-Parsons Preserve. Overall time is expected to be about 2.5 hours including travel time between the two preserves.

Directions to Thayer Preserve: From Ithaca follow Rt. 13 south to just past Buttermilk Falls State Park. Turn left on Sandbank Road. At Y intersection bear right on Town Line Road. Park immediately on right side of the road (before the bridge). Sweedler Preserve is to the right (white trail), Thayer Preserve to the left (orange and blue trails). GPS: 42.39575623417477, -76.5331106285041

From the Thayer Preserve to the Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve, head southwest on Town Line Road for one mile. Turn right onto Blakeslee Hill Rd and drive for 1.2 miles to turn left onto NY-34 S/NY-96 S. After 5.7 miles, the preserve entrance will be on the east side of the road at the top of a hill. GPS: 42.30908002664574, -76.52214803035609

POLICIES

Except in the case of extreme weather, walks go rain or shine. Please check this web page for updates.

Please refrain from bringing dogs as they may impede the observation of wildlife.