Tree Walk and Identification
2024-06-09 09:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | NY
On Sunday, June 9, join Andy Frank and the conservation committee for a tree ID hike, beginning and ending at Kakiat County Park (on the other side of Harriman). We are hoping the mountain laurel will be in bloom! Feel free to bring your own tree identification materials if you’d like.

This 2.5-mile hike will involve some sustained climbing to get from the river up to the Harriman plateau, for a total ascent of about 700 feet and the same descent. This will be a short but moderately difficult hike. Start time will be 9:45 AM, ending around 2:30 or 3:00.

Hiking boots and two quarts of water required. Public transportation available.

Please contact Kate Walker, conservation committee chair, to register (katecwalker@gmail.com) or Andy Frank (agfrank1@aol.com) with any questions. Please register by Friday, June 7. Non-qualifying.

Hosted Almost-Summer Weekend With The Marys
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-16 | NY
Let’s enjoy Camp Nawakwa with its hiking, swimming, sunning, and/or just relaxing in nature. Weekend dinner and Happy Hour fare will be hearty and simple to prepare (little kitchen work!). Contact Maryann Poris or Mary Hilley by Thursday, June 13, 9:00 pm, at 973-769-4246 or hosting@noany.org. State your specific weekend meals (Saturday dinner & Sunday breakfast) and if you have dietary restrictions.

Hike Around Cape Horn
2024-06-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Harriman State Park, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY, United States
Around Cape Horn – Saturday – June 15, 2024
Distance: 5 miles. Elevation Gain: Approximately 400 feet

Join in an easy hike to the Pine Swamp Mountain area (site of the Pine Swamp Mine) and Times Square. Starting at the parking area at Lake Kanawauke (former Route 106), we take a short road walk and then enter the forest, following a woods road as it climbs to meet the Dunning Trail. We hike over to Pine Swamp (and can explore the area to find the mine entrance), take the A-SB to Times Square (so called because it is where the Arden-Surebridge (A-SB) trail, the Long Path (LP), and the Ramapo-Dunderberg trail(R-D) all come together), then ‘round Cape Horn on the Long Path and back to the parking area. We will look for a hidden cave behind Cape Horn. Bring lunch, rain gear, water, and appropriate hiking shoes.
Meet at the Parking area at 10AM. Qualifying. Please register by 9PM Thursday, June 13th.
Leader: Ray Kozma (Raymondkozma@gmail.com) or 917-406-3782.

June 22 – 23, 2024 - Camp Maintenance Day and Hosted Overnight
2024-06-22 10:00 - 2024-06-23 11:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
To volunteer for Camp Maintenance Day, please register by Thursday, June 20th with Camp Committee Chair: Dave Hayes camp@noany.org
Registration Deadline for meals: Wednesday, June 19th at 10:00 p.m. When registering, please indicate which meals and if you want the vegetarian option.
For those taking part in the workday, there will be a complementary lunch prepared by Mintari Preston on Saturday, June 22nd. We’ll have a hearty sandwiches, salad, dessert, fruit, soft drinks, and camaraderie! To register for the workday lunch, please email Mintari at
noamintari@gmail.com
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There will be a Saturday dinner for those staying overnight: A simple meal of grilled chicken strips, or veggie burgers w/black bean patties, whole wheat pasta with sauteed veggies, salad, and Janet’s homemade apple crunch pie. Breakfast will be simple with coffee or tea, fruit, grilled cheese (or tofu) sandwiches w/greens.
To register for Saturday dinner/Sunday breakfast, please email Janet Sibarium janet.sibarium@icloud.com or text (917) – 318 – 3361

Orientation to Camp Nawakwa for Applicants and others
2024-06-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Join Ray and others for a detailed orientation to Camp Nawakwa and the NOANY.

Hike Diamond Mountain Circular
2024-06-29 08:00 - 15:00 | Harriman State Park, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY, United States
June 29th Diamond Mountain Circular

Starting at camp we will make our way along camp road toward 7 lakes drive which we will cross to access the “Tuxedo Mt Ivy Trail”.

We will only stay for a short distance on the TMI before we turn right onto the “Stony Brook Trail” and then left onto the orange “Hilburn Torne Sebago Trail”.
Soon as the ascent starts, we will definitely get a workout. After 0.6 miles the trail merges with the “Seven Hills Trail” and we will be rewarded with a gorgeous view of our very own base- Lake Sebago.

After another 0.2 miles we’ve reached the summit of Diamond Mountain (1240 ft).
At this point we will follow the blue “Seven Hills Trail” for about 0.7 miles with several great vistas along the way before descending and making a right onto the “Kakiat Trail”. This is a rather steep descent that requires rock scrambling skills.

After 0.6 miles on the “Kakiat Trail” we will make a right onto the “Stony Brook Trail”. After a relatively flat 1.4 miles we’ll be back at 7 lakes drive and return to camp where we will be greeted with well deserved warm chilli.

This hike includes a steeper ascent, some rock scrambling and the pace will be a little faster than on some of the other hikes

Distance: Approx. 5 miles (qualifying)
Approx. total ascent 632 ft.

Participants need to wear sturdy footwear and bring snacks, rain gear and a sufficient amount of water. Hiking poles are recommend.

Contact Hike Leader Oliver Lunt at oliverjlunt@gmail.com

Hosted Weekend: School's Out! And Summer's In!
2024-06-29 12:00 - 2024-06-30 14:30 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Hosted Weekend, June 29-30: School’s Out! And Summer’s In!

The teacher puts down the paper and gets busy cooking, so come join Yajing for a fun weekend of hiking, kayaking, splashing in the water, and some tasty Asian food.
Dinner menu is Yajing’s home cooking: Chinese food for appetizers and dinner, and summer pies for desserts. Simple and nutritious breakfast and trail lunch.
Email host: yajinglee@yahoo.com or Text: 973 641 5693 (DO NOT leave voice message please).
Please register by 9PM on Thursday, June 27th. Clarify choice: chicken or tofu.

Crafternoon
2024-06-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Join Jess Scirbona at 2pm on June 29th for a Crafternoon. Knit, crochet, paint, draw, weave baskets from old bread bags, sew patches on your camping gear… Get creative! All crafts are welcome. Bring whatever project you’re working on or have been looking for an excuse to start. We will spend the afternoon working on our projects and enjoying each other’s company. Don’t have a project you’re working on? No problem! Some basic art supplies will be available.
Feel free to BYO inspirational beverage of choice. No registration is required, but if you would like to donate some extra crafting supplies or have any questions contact Jess at jscirbona@gmail.com.

Hosted Weekend: 9th Annual Bastille Day Celebration
2024-07-13 12:00 - 2024-07-14 17:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Come enjoy French cuisine, culture and Pétanque at Nawakwa while celebrating our Ninth Bastille Day.
Merguez & Moules Marinieres with Fries, salads and desserts will be offered at many picnics throughout France- and Nawakwa this weekend.
Hosts Susanne Flower and Lewis Ports. To register please contact Jerry Flower at jerry.flower@verizon.net by Tuesday, July 9th. Please indicate if also registering for Sunday breakfast and trail lunch.

Join the Conservation Committee to make Spotted Lantern fly traps
2024-07-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
July 20 – Please join the Conservation Committee to make Spotted Lantern fly traps. After we assemble the traps, we’ll locate them strategically around camp in the hopes of catching as many of the damaging critters as possible. Camp will provide most supplies, but if attendees can bring milk/water jugs with them, that would be very helpful. If you’d like to read up on the trap we’ll be making, please check out this website: https://extension.psu.edu/how-to- build-a-spotted-lanternfly-circle-trap.

Please contact Kate Walker (katecwalker@gmail.com) with any questions.
When: Saturday, July 20, 1-3PM. Please join us! The more traps, the more trees (will survive).

Hosted Weekend with Yajing and Marisa on July 20-21
2024-07-20 14:00 - 2024-07-21 14:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
The two ladies will be hosting together again!
Email hosts:
yajinglee@yahoo.com or Text: 973 641-5693
marisavallve@yahoo.com or Text: 973-980-2134
Please register by 9PM on Thursday, July 18th. Clarify choice: pork ribs or tofu.
Happy hour:
Chips and salsa
Cheese and crackers
Grapes
Beer, wine, fresh lemonade
Dinner
Pork ribs with chipotle glaze (definitely not vegan)
Tofu with chipotle glaze (vegan)
Avocado-black bean salad (vegan)
Fresh bread
red wine, white wine, fresh lemonade
Dessert:
Warm brownies a la mode
Sorbet (vegan)
Breakfast and lunch:
Simple and nutritious breakfast and trail lunch bag

Hosted Weekend - Celebration of Raymond H. Torrey
2024-07-27 12:00 - 2024-07-28 14:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Raymond Torrey, who was our first Chair, was also the co-founder of the Trail Conference and its first Secretary, a position he held until his untimely death (on his birthday, July 28th) in 1938 at age 58. With efforts spearheaded by Torrey and the Trail Conference, the first trails in Harriman State Park were blazed. During all these years, Raymond Torrey published his Long Brown Path newspaper articles promoting all the trails being built in Harriman State Park
There will be a short presentation about Raymond Torrey after dinner on Saturday. A hike to the Torrey Memorial on Long Mountain (with a stop at Turkey Hill Lake) is planned for Sunday after breakfast (start time about 10:30).
Dinner menu: BBQ Chicken (with vegetarian option of Black Bean Burgers), corn-on-the-cob, salad, and homemade apple oatmeal crunch pie. When registering for meals, please indicate which meals (Saturday dinner, Sunday Breakfast and Trail Lunch), and if you want the vegetarian meals.
Host: Ray Kozma. Co-host: Janet Sibarium.
Please register with Janet (917-318-3361) or janet.sibarium@icloud.com for the meals by Wednesday, July 24th before 10PM.
Please register for the hike with Stephanie 718-974-9543 by Thursday, July 25th before 10pm. The hike on Sunday will be qualifying.

Torrey Memorial Hike
2024-07-28 10:30 - 14:30 | Harriman State Park, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY, United States
Sunday – July 28, 2024 – Hike to the Torrey Memorial on Long Mountain and Turkey Hill Lake
Distance: About 5 miles (Qualifying); Elevation gain: About 600 feet
This hike will leave from camp after breakfast (about 10:30). Wear good hiking shoes, bring water and a snack, rain gear. Hiking poles recommended due to some moderately steep uphills and downhills.
Leaders: Stephanie Lai & Mary James
Please register by Thursday, July 26th by 9PM. Stephanie’s phone number is 718-974-9543.

Hosted Weekend: Taco Saturday!
2024-08-03 14:00 - 2024-08-04 14:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Taco Saturday August 3 dinner – Sunday August 4 breakfast

Join us for a relaxing height of summer weekend with fusion vegetarian tacos and rice and beans with fresh fruit and dessert and a simple breakfast. Refreshments served but BYOB!

Please register by Thursday, August 1, 4pm. Indicate if you’d like dinner only or dinner and breakfast. Please also let me know if you’re a keyholder or applicant and are bringing any guests.

Pls email Laura Zan at zanicca@gmail.com

MIDSUMMER BOUNTY: Nawakwa Hosted Weekend, Fri-Sun Aug 9-11/2024
2024-08-09 12:00 - 2024-08-11 13:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
MIDSUMMER BOUNTY: Nawakwa Hosted Weekend, Fri-Sun Aug 9-11/2024

Deirdre Tourin host & Ellen Sackstein cohost will serve a refreshing three salad Saturday dinner, plus sides, desert fruit pie. Special treats during Happy Hour.

Write your preferred protein dish when registering: salmon, chicken or tofu. Hosts shopping Thurs/Friday, so please register by WEDNESDAY 10:00 P.M. to dtouring6@icloud.com AND Ellen.Sackstein@gmail.com

Directions: Write your phone #; protein choice & which of 3 meals you want; Member or applicant; Dietary issues? Travel issues? Members, applicants, member’s guests & family welcome!

Johnsontown Road Loop Hike
2024-08-17 09:00 - 15:00 | NY
Saturday – August 17. Johnsontown Road Loop Hike
Distance: 6.4 miles (qualifying)
A sizzling hot hike for the dog days of August. For the first 3 miles, this is a relatively flat hike along woods roads, then it takes some rocky ups and downs. From the Johnsontown Road parking circle, we take the White Bar to Dutch Doctor shelter. After exploring nearby campsites, we head to Claudius Smith’s Den for a lunch break, then south on the Blue Disc, where we’ll navigate a couple of fun rock passages at the Elbow Brush — hopefully no one gets stuck maneuvering through. At the high point of Dater Mountain, there is a breathtaking view of the Harriman State Park landscape, and then a steep descent down Almost Perpendicular. We’ll exit to Johnsontown Road via the Blue Disc.
Bring 2+ liters of water, lunch/snack. Sturdy footwear, hat, and sunscreen. Rain cancels. Trail map 118: Southern Harriman Bear Mountain Trails.
Meet at the parking area at the end of Johnsontown Road, in Sloatsburg, at 9 AM. Qualifying. Please register by Thursday, August 15. Co-lead welcome.
Leader: Stephanie Lai:sclai2007@yahoo.com.
Note: Please let the leader know if you can offer rides to hikers coming from New York City

Camp Maintenance Day
2024-08-24 10:00 - 17:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Saturday August 24, 10:00 am, Join Dave and Jess from the Camp Committee for a weekend workday! We’ll be focusing on painting and sealing weather permitting along with mowing and string trimming. If you prefer indoor work, the main cabin can always be vacuumed and dusted and with the new wireless vacuum all the sleeping cabins can be vacuumed as well.

We are providing lunch to those working and will have hearty sandwiches, fruit and cookies.

As of now, the weather for next weekend is beautiful and we’ll plan to wrap up in the early afternoon in time for a swim before Yajing’s lovely hosted dinner! Yum!

Please RSVP to cingularsales@gmail.com or camp@noany.org for the workday with your preference for lunch (vegetarian or carnivore) by Friday morning so we can shop!

And

If you want register for the hosted weekend be sure to email yajinglee@yahoo.combefore the cut off date.

Looking forward to seeing everyone

Hosted Weekend August 24-25
2024-08-24 14:00 - 2024-08-25 14:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Ramen for Nawakwans! Come have fun building a bowl of ramen noodles and slurp (or not :)!
Dinner menu includes simple appetizers for Happy Hour, Ramen noodles in broth and toppings, and summer desserts.
Host: Yajing Li
Email: yajinglee@yahoo.com
Text: 973 641 5693 (DO NOT leave voice message please)
Please register by 9PM on Thursday, August 22.
Clarify choice: pork or tofu, and which meals–dinner, breakfast, hiker’s lunch

Hosted Weekend: Labor Day Weekend
2024-08-31 08:00 - 2024-09-02 17:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Lewis Ports & Eve Mancuso Hosted Fall Weekend, Including Fall BBQ Sunday Afternoon: 8/31/24-9/2/24

There will be 6 meals offered this weekend, including the Fall BBQ Sunday afternoon.

These two meals will be Italian themed.
Saturday, August 31 Dinner– Happy Hour and then seasonal Vegetable Pesto Cavatelli or Seafood Squid Ink Spaghetti for the main course.
Homemade Tiramisu for dessert!
Sunday, September 1 Breakfast-Vegetarian Tuscan Farmer’s Breakfast (Cannelini, Poached Eggs and Gremolata), Toasted Brioche and Italian Breakfast Sausage.

Fall BBQ-Sunday September 1 at 1 p.m.
This was one of the largest gatherings last year so come to Camp to see familiar faces and meet newcomers.
On the Grill; Cedar-Plank Salmon with a Maple Sugar Rub, skewered Picanha Beef with Chimichurri, marinated Portobellos, Elote Corn on the Cob.
Watermelon Crudo, Heirloom Tomato Salad, Red Sangria
Skillet Strawberry Shortcake and Chocolate Chip Cookies for dessert!
This event (BBQ-Sunday 9/1/24) will be $25 per person.

These three meals will be Tex-Mex themed.
Sunday, September 1 Dinner–served all at one time; Chips and Dip, Jicama Slaw, Al Pastor Pork or Chickpea Tacos, Margaritas
Churros with Chocolate Dipping Sauce for dessert!
If the ACA Camp opens this year and has their Annual Square Dance, it will take place on Sunday evening and an earlier light dinner is offered so Nawakwans can participate. It’s a short walk down the road to the ACA Camp.
Monday, September 2 Breakfast–Vegetarian Frittata, Root Vegetable Hash and Chorizo Sausage
Trail Lunch-Black Bean, Cheese and Chicken Wrap

Co-Hosted by Lewis Ports and Eve Mancuso
To register please contact Eve at (914) 924-3832 or email; evemancuso@gmail.com
Please specify which meal/s you are registering for, any dietary restrictions and if you can offer a ride (and where from).
Registration Deadline is Tuesday, August 27th.

Animal Talk and Presentation by Bear Mountain State Park
2024-08-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Special guests to be announced!

Come join the Bear Mountain State Parks team for a presentation and lecture after dinner. Depending on the animal visitor, talk will be held inside or on the porch.

Orientation to Camp Nawakwa for Applicants and others
2024-09-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Saturday, September 7th starting at 12 noon.
To register contact Ray at (917) 406-3782 or raymondkozma@gmail.com.

Hosted Weekend: Oktoberfest
2024-09-14 12:00 - 2024-09-15 17:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
The best party in Harriman State Park returns for the third year in a row!
Join hosts Oliver and Dave for an all-German themed weekend of festivities. Dirndls and Lederhosen are not required but highly recommended! We will be featuring our famous soft pretzels with obatzda cheese dip and bratwurst /veggie brats along with fine German beverages and salads for an extended happy hour starting at approximately 2:00p.m. on Saturday. There will be more snacks throughout the evening including rotisserie chicken and roasted vegetables along with red cabbage.
Breakfast will be an egg and vegetable hash with any extra brats and an array of sliced cold cuts. The remaining cold cuts will be available to make a trail lunch for anyone that may wish to.
RSVP to cingularsales@gmail.com or oliverjlunt@gmail.com by 9/11/24. Please remember to indicate if you are a vegetarian or a meat eater and if you will be staying overnight when you RSVP.

NOANY Fall Hiking Weekend
2024-09-21 08:00 - 2024-09-22 17:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
NOANY Fall Hiking Weekend
Saturday and Sunday Sept. 21-22

Fall Hikes Weekend at Camp Nawakwa September 21-22, 2024
Join us for a full weekend of hiking!
Our Hike Leaders will be offering numerous hikes of various levels on both days. This is the perfect opportunity to get one or two hikes in on the same weekend, qualifying hikes for Applicants included. If you like hiking and are up for the challenge, this is a weekend not to be missed!
The Hike Leaders assembled for the weekend will be cooking for everyone at Camp on Saturday night. It will be simple camping fare; grilled burgers and veggie burgers, roasted sweet potato wedges, a big vegan salad and fruit pies for dessert. A hearty breakfast and trail lunch will be offered for the second day of hiking on Sunday.
Please register for meals with Host, Lewis Ports by Thursday Sept. 18th.
Cell: (646)339-1316 Email: ports.lewis@gmail.com. Please specify which meals and any dietary restrictions, and if you can offer a ride to other participants from NYC.

To register for this weekend’s hikes, please contact the individual Hike Leader/s as listed below

1. Ramapo Thorne and Russian Bear Loop
Saturday, September 21, 2024 Qualifying: 5 Miles Elevation gain 1100’ Pace: Slow
Expect all grades of unimproved, natural eroded trails, with two short scrambles up the Torne. Hike is a stretched out loop using several trails. Valley walking under tall tree …Ridge walking with chestnut and bear oaks…two expansive views where the turkey vultures fly…lastly, the greatest free stranding pillar of the park, the Russian bear.
Bring water, energy food, sunscreen, and bug repellent as you need. . Check weather. If weather is iffy at 7am but is forecast to be ok by 9am, I will hike. If chance of showers, hike is on, but bring your rain gear. Be ready to walk at 9:00AM; meeting at Reeves Brook Visitor Center. (You may or may not get a car parking space in the two lots there. Road parking is on the south side, up and down from the center.) Interested Members and their guests please register. NJT from Hoboken arrives Suffern. 8:38. When register please advise if you will use NJT. I have room for 3 people.
Leader: Bill Hladky 914. 874. 4640. NCA 10. wehladky@yahoo.com. Please register before 10PM on Thursday, September 19th.
2.Tour of the Nawakwa Neighborhood
Saturday, September 21, 2024 Distance: About 5 miles Pace: Moderate
Late September is the best time to enjoy the beautiful hills, valleys and lakes near Nawakwa.
Leave camp at about 10:00 a.m., and visit Lake Skenonto, Black Ash Swamp and other sights along the Yellow Triangle, Victory and Tuxedo-Mount Ivy trails.
Qualifying. Bring a trail lunch, snacks, water, rain gear and wear sturdy footwear. Hiking poles are recommended. Leader: Alex Wilkie.
Please text or call Alex at 856-630-5607to register by 10 p.m. on Thursday, September 19.

3. Island Pond Circular
Saturday, September 21, 2024. Distance: 7 miles. Elevation gain: 900 feet. Pace: Moderate.
Using a variety of woods roads and trails, we’ll do a circular hike around Island Pond, with a stop at the famous “Lemon Squeezer” on the Appalachian Trail.
Bus riders should take the 9:10 a.m. Coach bus from PABT to Tuxedo Park and Ride (not the train station!).
Drivers meet at the Tuxedo Park and Ride at the intersection of Route 17 and 17A (about 2.5 miles north of the Tuxedo train station) at 10:15, when the Coach bus arrives. We’ll then shuttle to the parking area on Kanawauke Road where the White Bar trail crosses the road.
Qualifying. Bring a trail lunch, snacks, water, and rain gear and wear sturdy footwear.
Co-leaders: Mary James and Ingrid Strauch. Please email Mary at maryelizjames@gmail.com by 9 p.m. Thursday, September 19 to register.

4. Tom Jones Shelter–Old Hemlock Hill Road
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Distance: About 7 miles Elevation gain: Approx. 500 feet Pace: Moderate
This hike will start at Camp Nawakwa, leaving about 9:30 AM. Following the shore path around Lake Sebago, we will pick up the Triangle Trail and take it over to Lake Skenonto. Following the Victory Trail around Lake Skenonto, we will make our way over to the Tom Jones shelter for our lunch stop. On our return trip, we will use some of the old Hemlock Hill Road that was used by the American Continental troops to go from the Ramapo Valley to Johnsontown and points east (it was replaced in 1824 by the Monroe-Haverstraw Turnpike, later renamed Route 106 [Harriman Trails, page 143]). We will follow a woods road back from Lake Skenonto, take a look at the Dutch Doctor Shelter [built in 1935], learn who the Dutch Doctor was, and return to camp.
Qualifying. Bring lunch, water, rain gear, and wear sturdy hiking shoes.
Leader: Ray Kozma. Contact at: raymondkozma@gmail.com or 917-406-3782. Please call to register by Thursday, September 19th.
5. Parker Cabin Mountain via Claudius Smith Den
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Distance: About 6 miles Elevation gain: 1015 feet Pace: Faster than usual
Starting at the main cabin at 9 a.m., we will take the unmarked trail at Nawakwa towards the triangle trail. At the intersection with the triangle trail we will make a left towards DutchDoctor. At Dutch Doctor we’ll make another right turn onto the Tuxedo Mount Ivy Trail. After 1.2 miles we’ll reach Claudius Smith Den which offers great views and is a good stop to take a short break. From Claudius Smith Den we’ll continue northbound on the White Cross Trail. After 2.15 miles we’ll reach the junction with the Ramapo Dunderberg Trail. We will make a right turn and continue for 0.25 miles to reach the summit of Parker Cabin Mountain. This is a good spot to have lunch and enjoy views of Lake Sebago.
Following our lunch break we will descend Parker Cabin Mountain using the Triangle Trail, pass Lake Skenonto and after 1.95 miles make a left turn at the intersection with the unmarked trail that takes us back to camp. This hike features several ascents and descents; the pace will be a little faster than usual.
Qualifying. Participants should wear sturdy footwear and bring sunscreen, lunch, snacks, rain gear, and enough water Hydration Basics: How to Stay Hydrated | REI Expert Advice. Hiking poles are recommended but not required.
Leader: Oliver Lunt. Register by EOD Friday, September 20th by emailing to oliverjlunt@gmail.com

Trail Work Day on Saturday, September 28th
2024-09-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Harriman State Park, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY, United States
Come, learn and contribute a day toward maintaining our shared hiking trails. We’ll hike to our work location and then work for around three hours not counting our picnic break.

Meeting place: Camp Nawakwa ( pick-up at Rail/bus station possible)
When: 10:00 a.m.

What to bring: Work clothes, long pants and shirt sleeves, jacket/warm layers for changing weather circumstances, sturdy hiking shoes/boots, gloves, hat, plenty of water and a packed lunch. Bring hedge trimmers/lopers/pocket saws if you have them.

We provide: tools, safety glasses, work gloves, plus some dessert treats for our break-times.

Email maryelizjames@gmail.com not later than Wednesday 9/25

Fall Work Day October 12th and Hosted Weekend October 12 - 13
2024-10-12 08:00 - 2024-10-13 17:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
All hands on deck! Tasty and nutritious complementary lunch will be provided for all volunteers.

Happy Hour/Dinner menu: chicken, or black bean burgers with sautéed veggies, and Janet’s home made apple crunch pie) and breakfast. Easy prep/clean-up guaranteed.
(As usual, registrants for Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast /lunch will reimburse the host.)

The Saturday Day Fee is waived for all volunteers.

When registering, please indicate which meals and if you are vegetarian.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 9th @10:00 p.m.
Please register separately to Mintari Preston, Saturday lunch host, and
Janet Sibarium, Host for Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast and hiker’s lunch.

Saturday Lunch Host: Mintari Preston noamintari@gmail.com or text: 201 – 655 9813

Saturday Dinner/Sunday Breakfast Host: Janet Sibarium janet.sibarium@icloud.com or text: 917 – 318-3361

Annual Meeting -Agenda and Attachments
2024-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event!, Online Zoom Meeting, NY, United States
Attached please find a Notice of the Annual Meeting, to be held virtually, via Zoom, on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 10 am. The link to the Zoom meeting will be sent in advance of the meeting, on or about October 17, 2024. We hope you can join the meeting.
Click here for the meeting agenda and attachments

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS

Wood Day
2024-10-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Camp Nawakwa has a rich wood day history. In the last century, wood day was established as a time when we as Nawakwans would fill our stores for the winter with freshly split firewood. Old wood would be rotated to the front of the pile while the fresh, greener wood would be placed at the back to “season” for a season.

October 26th, 2024 Wood Day makes its return! 10:00 – till the wood is split!
We will be enjoying each other’s company, moving wood rounds to the splitting area while splitting wood both manually and hydraulically and then stacking it under the porch.
We aim to start at 10:00 am, there will be coffee in the pot and cider all day long. We will have light refreshments for volunteers throughout the day.
RSVP to cingularsales@gmail.com Day Fees waived for volunteers (both members & applicants). No experience necessary, your help is appreciated!

Outing to Inwood Hill and Fort Tryon Parks, Manhattan
2024-11-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Manhattan
November 9, 2024, 11 AM to approximately 1 PM
Distance: 2.5-3 miles

Not qualifying
We will visit two New York City parks in upper Manhattan: Inwood Hill Park and then Fort Tryon Park. Highlights of the walk include the Shorakkopoch monument (the rock where Peter Minuit allegedly bought Manhattan in 1626 for trinkets and beads worth 60 guilders), dramatic views of the Hudson River and New Jersey Palisades, the Cloisters (although we won’t go in), and the Fort Tryon heather garden.

Both parks’ paths have potholes and are hilly, and Fort Tryon Park can be quite windy, so plan on wearing good walking shoes and bringing an extra warm layer.
To get to the start of the walk by subway: Take the 1 train to the 215th Street station in Manhattan. Walk North on Broadway to 218th Street and then West toward the Hudson River. Pass the Columbia University Stadium, Baker Field, on your right.
We will meet at the informal restaurant, Inwood Farm, 600 West 218th Street and Indian
Road, at 11 am.
Fort Tryon Park ends at 187th Street and Fort Washington Avenue. City buses start there
and end up quite far downtown. The A train station is right at the Park entrance; the 1 train
station can be found at 190th Street and Broadway.

Leader: Larry Budner, lbudner@mac.com. Email me for a fuller description of the outing.

Hosted Weekend: Harvest Dinner
2024-11-09 15:00 - 2024-11-10 15:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Harvest Dinner
Hosted weekend on Nov. 9-10, 2024

Enjoy the beautiful autumn with hiking, relaxing, chatting by the fire, and a hearty simple dinner.
Simple and nutritious breakfast will be served for overnighters.
Qualifying

Please register by 10 pm. Nov. 7
Email co-hosts to register:
Yajing Li:yajinglee@yahoo.com
Belle Zhang: zhangmbelle@gmail.com

Indicate:
Dinner and/or Breakfast (Lunch on your own)
Meat or vegetarian

Parker Cabin Mountain via Claudius Rock – November 16, 2024
2024-11-16 09:00 - 14:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Parker Cabin Mountain via Claudius Rock – November 16, 2024 – 9AM
Distance: Approx. 6 miles
Approx. total ascent 1015 feet
Qualifying
Starting at the main cabin, we will take the unmarked trail at Nawakwa towards the triangle trail. At the intersection with the triangle trail we will make a left towards Dutch Doctor. At Dutch Doctor we’ll make another right turn onto the Tuxedo Mount Ivy Trail. After 1.2 miles we’ll reach Claudius Den which offers great views and is a good stop to take a short break. From Claudius Den we’ll continue northbound on the White Cross Trail. After 2.15 miles we’ll reach the junction with the Ramapo Dunderberg Trail. We will make a right turn and continue for 0.25 miles to reach the summit of Parker Cabin Mountain. This is a good spot to have lunch and enjoy views of Lake Sebago.
Following our lunch break we will descend Parker Cabin Mountain using the Triangle Trail, pass Lake Skenonto and after 1.95 miles make a left turn at the unmarked trail that takes us back to camp. This hike features several ascents and descents, and the pace will be a little faster than usual. Participants should wear sturdy footwear and bring sunscreen, lunch, snacks, raingear, and enough water. Hiking poles are recommended but not required.
Contact Leader: Oliver Lunt Please sign up by 11/14/24 via email to oliverjlunt@gmail.com
