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Pictures from the May 29 Work Day

We had a really good showing, 20 Nawakwans and Applicants. Despite the cold, rainy day, we did get chores done. A new applicant chopped wood, new wrought iron handles were installed to all the inside and outside cabin doors, we did a mouse-hole check of all cabins – we need to purchase steel wool, all the windows including downstairs were washed, cobwebs swept, the new refrigerator sterilized and the old freezer cleaned out, as well. Some outdoor chores were done too.

Hope to see you at camp soon…

 

New York Chapter Members: How about a hike in June?

We have a couple of nice hikes lined up for June, so why not get out and enjoy?

As a reminder, hikes are open to all ADK New York Chapter members, as well as members from other chapters.

More info here —> https://noany.org/hikes/

Zoom Today 5/27 9:30 am: Lake Sebago Interest Group

Sorry for the late notice, this just arrived

 

Best practices for Managing Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) in Lake Sebago
Strategy Session follow-up meeting
Thursday, May 27, 9:30-11 am
Hosted by Loren Edelson with Mark Zakutansky of AMC, Ira Stahl of ADK, and Erin Thelen of ACA
Please join us!
Agenda items
  1. The formation of a lake-wide friends’ group or association
  2. Next steps for the prevention and management of AIS in Lake Sebago, including the implementation of a boat decontamination/washing station
  3. Update on the renovation of the former Baker Camp by AMC
  4. Additional partner projects
AIS Best Practices is a working sub-group of the Conservation Committee. All ACA members are welcome to join, but please be sure to have watched the Strategy Session from April 12 available here beforehand.
Again, here is the Zoom link for our meeting today (May 27, 2021):
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Conservation Committee Project and Applicant Service Project Opportunity June 12

Invasive Species Task Force Project

 
Call for volunteers
In the fall we were able to destroy hundreds of invasive species plants along the road to Nawakwa in a single day. We will continue this project on Sat. June 12 in coordination with ACA and the NY/NJ Trail Conference. By killing invasive species, which tend to take over entire areas, we will be encouraging the growth of native flora which in turn helps provide an improved habitat for local animals and birds. We will meet the volunteers from the other organizations at our gate at 8:45and will work approximately until 1 PM. All necessary tools will be provided.
 This is also an opportunity for Applicants to complete a Qualifying Service Project, however, spots are limited based on the number of keyholders who respond. RSVP quickly and please, if you can’t make it after signing up – let us know ASAP so another Applicant can attend.
It was a fun, not very strenuous, and very worthwhile activity. If you have some interest in joining us that morning or would like more information, please contact me by June 5.
Ira Stahl
Conservation Committee Chairperson

or text 516  547 2780

A New Record: 46 Nawakwa Applicants!

As of today, we have a record number of 46 Applicants for Nawakwa!

Please be sure to keep an eye on the Calendar and Posts for qualifying activities including hikes and hosted weekend overnights. The Nawakwa Orientation sessions will also be announced here.

 

Are you a NY Chapter member or someone interested in becoming a Nawakwa member? Take a look here for more details on joining 

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Founded in 1923, the Nawakwa Outdoor Association of New York, Inc. is a membership organization dedicated to the enjoyment of the outdoors through hiking, walking, camping, swimming, skiing, sailing, canoeing, and kayaking, and to the conservation and preservation of our wilderness, particularly the mountains, lakes, trails, and camping areas of the metropolitan New York region.