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POWWW's Mission is to protect wetlands, woodlands and potable water supplies throughout the Beaver Brook watershed in Denville, Rockaway and Boonton Townships. POWWW identifies and supports land acquisition and provides site stewardship and public education programs |
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Wildflower Hike in Jonathan's WoodSaturday May 4, 2013, 9:00 am. From Hillcrest Drive trailhead.
POWWW's annual Wildflower Hike will be held on Saturday, May 4th, departing from Hillcrest Drive trailhead at 9:00 am. It will be led by Dave Peck and Mike Leone. The hike will be slow paced, with plenty of stops along the way to look for native wildflowers in and out of bloom. We will also point out major tree and shrub species, as well as any birds or animals we may encounter. Some of the trails we will explore may be steep with uneven footing, so please wear sturdy shoes. Dress in layers for the weather and bring water and a snack. And don't forget to bring your camera and a notebook! If you have a question please contact Mike Leone at 973 479 7816. Birding Walk in Jonathan's WoodsSaturday May 11, 2013, 8:00 am. From the Old Beach Glen Road parking field. 
For the second year in a row POWWW will be holding a Birding Walk on Saturday, May 11th, departing from the Old Beach Glen Road parking field at 8:00 AM. The field is adjacent to the Beaver Brook, near Meriden Road. It will be led by Nora O'Rourke and Mike Leone and will run approximately three hours. Please plan to arrive by 7:30 AM for orientation. The walk will be easy paced with plenty of stops to look at birds. We will spend some time listening for bird songs and looking for signs of bird activity. We will also be discussing the importance of Jonathan's Woods as a migratory stop over and breeding ground. Wear sturdy walking shoes and dress in layers for the weather. Bring binoculars, water and a snack. We will have field guides and a few extra binoculars to loan out. For more information please contact Mike at 973 479 7816. POWWW Annual Meeting and Fall HikeSaturday, October 27, 2012. Meeting at 9 am followed by hike at 10 am. 
POWWW annual meeting will start at 9 am at Cedar Lake Clubhouse (directions), 134 Cedar lake East Denville, NJ. Following the meeting at 10 am we will have a hike leaving from the Cedar lake Clubhouse to Hedwig Ave. Michael Persson, Eagle Scout, Honored for Creating a New Trail for Jonathan's Woods in Denville Eagle Scout Michael Persson built a trail head kiosk, cleared and marked the Curtis Trail and provided a memorial plaque for a trailside bench for his Eagle Scout Project. The trail will connect the 12 acre Curtis Property, recently purchased by Denville Township, to the 650 acre Morris County Park called Jonathan's Woods. His outstanding work will be honored at the POWWW Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 27th at 9 am, before the election of the POWWW board and officers for the coming year. At 10 am, following the early morning meeting, there will be a hike over the Curtis Trail into Jonathans Woods. We will carpool from the Cedar Lake Clubhouse to park at the end of Hedwig Ave. The hike will then circle through Jonathan Woods heading toward Hog Pen. We will be looking for the newly installed benches and other interesting things. Bring hiking boots, water and a snack. The hike will be about 4-5 miles ~2.5 hrs. Any hike questions should be addressed to: Jim Florance at 973-625-9383. Beach Glen Mines History Revealed At The Denville Township LibraryMonday, September 24th, 7-8:30 pm We are excited to present our first history program, "Jonathan's Woods & the Beach Mines & More". Speaker Joe Macasek, a well known Morris County historian and industrial archaeologist, will present this free program about the mining history in Rockaway and Denville Townships. Delve into the lives of the rough men who wrestled the red dirt from the ground and built furnaces to smelt the ore. See how many trees it took to make a single pound of pig iron, and how many more were cut and stacked and hauled over the frozen ground to power the endless fires. The smoke may have cleared by now, but Joe will show you that the scars remain. Know it or not, Morris County mining is part of the living history that affects our daily lives. Please join us to learn how historical land use is reflected in the land around us, including our incredible 650 acre Morris County Park called Jonathan's Woods. Contact information: info@powww.org or Joan at pkwyeast@optonline.net 
Spring Bird Walk
  
We identified 33 bird species during a four hour bird walk in Jonathan's Woods Cathedral Pines Trail on May 19, 2012. Birds seen:
Eastern bluebird Birds heard but not seen: Barred owlBlack pole warbler Great crested flycatcher Red bellied woodpecker Yellow throated verio American song sparrow Carolina wren Wood duck  
Spring Wildflower HikeSaturday, May 12 2012, 9:00 am George Petty will lead the annual wildflower hike. The 2 hour walk has some moderate climbing and is not recommended for children. Hiking boots are recommended. NY gained George. We wish him the best in his new home and trails
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