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Old Growth Forest Dedication, Hike and Scavenger Hunt - 10am

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A Celebration of Old Growth Forests at McKaig Environmental Education Center

A brief ceremony will be followed by a guided hike of approximately one mile.Please meet at 10 am at the Croton Road Trailhead, just to the left of Roberts Elementary School parking lot.

Please wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring your own water bottle.
Long pants and bug spray are advised.

Address: 889 Croton Road,  Wayne, Pennsylvania

Brian P. Kane

Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager &

Community Outreach Manager


Old-Growth Forest Network

www.oldgrowthforest.net

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Phone: 703 850 3159

PO Box 21 | Easton, MD 21601


The Old-Growth Forest Network connects people with nature by creating a national network of protected, publicly accessible forests.



Date and Time

Monday, July 28, 2025, 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM

Location

McKaig Nature Education Center
889 Croton Rd
Wayne, PA  19087
USA
484 580-9474

Event Contact(s)

Park Ranger
484-580-9474 (p)

Category

Environment

Registration Info

Registration is recommended
Ninety percent of McKaig’s 91 acres are considered to be old-growth. Selective harvesting occurred approximately 140 years ago and some of the oldest trees are estimated to be over 200. Oak, maple, tulip poplar, American beech, and sycamore are the dominant species. A ceremony will be followed by a guided hike of approximately one mile.

Attendees should wear sturdy shoes for hiking and bring water, bug spray, sunscreen, and snacks. Parking in Roberts Elementary School lot is available on Monday since school is not in session.

Closed toe shoes and suitable attire for the weather to be in the woods for 1 hour. Rain or shine but not wind.

Meet at the Croton Road Trailhead just east of Roberts Elementary School 889 Croton Rd, Wayne PA 19087 where you should park.

Number of People Who Will Attend

Everyone
(No Fee)
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