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Events, gatherings, & outings: What to see and do in the Millbrook, NY area.

Weeknight Geology Walk
August 18, 2022

Thompson Pond, Stissing Mountain, and the bedrock beneath it tell a fascinating and intermingling story stretching back more than a billion years. Join the DLC for this all-new program led by local geology expert and enthusiast, Becky Nesel. The group will hike by Thompson Pond, learning of its geologically recent glacial origin, then journey by the gneiss outcroppings at the base of Stissing Mountain to understand its billion-year history. Bring yourself, a sense of curiosity and enthusiam, and questions!

Meet at the Thompson park Preserve Parking Area – Lake Road, Pine Planes, NY

What to Bring:

  • Snacks
  • Water
  • Clothing appropriate for the weather and season
  • Footwear for hiking – waterproof if possible
  • Insect repellant