Randolph Forest Day and Annual Tour
Saturday, August 6, 9 a.m. (celebration begins), 10:30 (start of hike)
Sponsored by the Randolph Forest Commission
Ten years ago, the Town of Randolph received from the Trust for Public Lands the title to over 10,000 acres of land once owned by Hancock Timber Resources Group: the Randolph Community Forest was born.
This year the annual Forest Day will be a celebration of the anniversary. It will be held, as usual, on the first Saturday in August, which this year is August 6th. In looking back over the ten year management history of the Community Forest, there are many specific achievements and accomplishments which might be recognized. But one element stands out above all others. It is therefore wholly appropriate that the theme of this year’s anniversary forest tour will focus on the close working relationship which has grown up between the Town and the United States Forest Service (FS).
The celebration will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the new parking lot at the western end of the Pond of Safety Road. The parking lot can be easily reached by car by turning off U.S. Route 2 in the Town of Jefferson onto Ingerson Road almost immediately opposite the Six Gun City amusement park. Drive in about one mile to reach the intersection with the Pond of Safety Road where Ingerson Road veers left. Drive straight for a couple of hundred feet on the Pond of Safety Road. Then, just past an open gate, turn left into the parking lot.
All are welcome to participate. Feel free to come to the parking lot but not go on the field trip or to join the field trip at 10:30 after the initial celebration. The field trip will not involve any long hikes, but those who go on it are reminded to wear shoes appropriate for moderately rough terrain and to bring a lunch and mosquito repellant. Children as young as 6 years of age should enjoy the experience. For more information or directions contact David Willcox at (603) 466-5104 or by e-mail to dlw@ncia.net.
