Goosepond Mtn. State Park astronomical observatory

Yesterday, Orange County Chapter members, Doc and Clif mounted a quick expedition into Goosepond Park to locate a reported "huge lime kiln" ruin. Although we didn't find the kiln, we came across all that remains of the astronomical observatory that once operated in the 1960s or '70s just off Lazy Hill Road in Goosepond Park. Does anyone have any have info about it; who operated it, or any photos of it in operation?

Observatory Ruin.

Doc walks past barn ruin near observatory.

Members only tour of Flint Mine Hill scheduled for Sunday, April 14th.

The famous Dutchess Quarry fluted point was made from Flint Mine Hill quarried chert.

Check your email for details. If you are a member in good standing (2013 dues paid) and do not receive the email within the next day or two, contact Dave, Jon or email .

Note: Due to strictly enforced protections on this National Registered Historic Site, this tour is restricted to Chapter members. All others are subject to arrest!

Florist Lab

Gary ponders a classification.

Kate, Steph, Gary & Clif processed tonight's artifacts.

Join us next Wednesday, April 3rd at Clif's office in Chester. All are welcome.

Email ioccnysaa@gmail.com if you need directions.

Executive Board met in Chester last night.

Upcoming events, activities, awards, speakers, expeditions, publications, etc. planned.

Look for President Dave's report at next meeting…April 19th!

Tuesday March 19th Florist Site lab

Doc & Steph

Doc joined Steph, Gary K. and Clif tonight process artifacts.

Next lab scheduled for Wednesday, March 27th at 7 pm at Clif Patrick's insurance office in Chester.  If you are interested in stopping by to help it would be great! If possible let Steph or Clif know if you are interested in stopping by so that we can arrange for appropriate space for everyone. We will be meeting on other nights in the near future also.

All are welcome! 

Clif

Clif's office: 119 Brookside Ave. Chester, NY 10918

845-469-7645

Wednesday March 13th Florist Site lab

Steph & Gary documenting specimens.

While Steph, Gary K. and Clif were working last night's lab in Chester, Maggie texted in greetings from Towanda, PA were she is working a short contract project. 

Next lab scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 7 pm at Clif Patrick's insurance office in Chester.  If you are interested in stopping by to help it would be great! If possible let Steph or Clif know if you are interested in stopping by so that we can arrange for appropriate space for everyone. We will be meeting on other nights in the near future too if you are interested in helping but can't make it this week. 

All are welcome! 

Clif

Clif's office: 119 Brookside Ave. Chester, NY 10918

845-469-7645

CANCELLED: Tuesday March 5th Florist Site lab!

Begin forwarded message:

… can you send an email out cancelling labwork for tomorrow? Im sick (again) and also have a very important civil service test this weekend that I have to study every day for. Gary also has a symposium he must attend for the land trust. 

Steph

Lab rescheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 7 pm at Clif Patrick's insurance office in Chester.  If you are interested in stopping by to help it would be great! If possible just let me know if you are interested in stopping by so that we can arrange for appropriate space for everyone. We will be meeting on other nights in the near future too if you are interested in helping but can't make it this week. 

Thanks! 

Clif

Clif's office: 119 Brookside Ave. Chester, NY 10918

845-469-7645