Stewardship

The Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct work to maintain the beauty of the undeveloped trail and the integrity of the entire length of the tunnel from Croton into New York City. We are always looking for volunteers interested in getting involved with adopting a part of the trail for invasive management and native plant restoration. We also have an annual cleanup of the trail in Yonkers.

TENDING THE TRAIL: INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT & RESTORING WITH NATIVE PLANTS HISTORIC WALL RESTORATION

Related Blog Entries

New Wayfinding Signs!

Author:

FOCAAdmin

Post date:

07/23/2018 - 3:13pm

Have you have ever asked “where does the trail go now?"

Here’s good news.

The Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct commissioned these five informative, helpful signs to be put in places that have had walkers mystified. Places like the exit from Lyndhurst – smack on to Route 9 in Tarrytown, that has had walkers asking, “ Now what?"

I Love My Park Day 2018: Report with Photos

Author:

FOCAAdmin

Post date:

06/25/2018 - 5:23pm

The Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct (FOCA) congratulate the volunteers for their hard work, energy, enthusiasm and spirit of collaboration. There were one hundred and five people who showed up to help for the seventh annual I Love My Park Day on May 5, 2018! An extra special thanks to those who volunteered more than once and a very warm welcome to those who participated for the first time.

Photo credit: John and Lynn Salmon

Trail Recovery in Yonkers

Author:

CFahn

Post date:

10/03/2017 - 8:16am

State crews under the direction of trail manager Steve Oakes did a wonderful job this summer re-creating the Aqueduct trail in the short but important section between Lamartine Ave. and Bishop William J. Walls Place in Yonkers. It looks like it's always been there. It takes literally 3 minutes to walk the segment.

I recently went to see it; it's 15 minutes or less driving time straight south on Warburton Ave. from Hastings; then turn left onto Lamartine and park on that block. The segment is best seen now or soon, while the trees are still fully leafed out.

Excelsior! Invasive Plant Battles Won

Author:

DAlden

Post date:

07/26/2017 - 10:18am

July success! Over 20,000 invasive plants removed; numerous native trees, bushes and plants saved!

I Love My Park Day 2017 report

Author:

FOCAAdmin

Post date:

06/08/2017 - 8:11am

caption: Group Photo by Karena Gray

For the full photo album, click HERE

Sixth Annual I Love My Park Day

Author:

FOCAAdmin

Post date:

04/27/2017 - 3:09pm

Rid the trail of invasive plants and
Restore Historic Stone Walls
with the Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct

Where: On the trail along Quaker Bridge Road, Croton on Hudson (look for a white canopy)

Parking: On street — look for designated volunteer signs between houses #124 and #99

Perks: Water, coffee, snacks, gloves, tee shirts, tools & bug stuff provided

Yonkers Cleaup a resounding success!

Author:

FOCAAdmin

Post date:

04/22/2017 - 4:45pm

Despite the damp weather, an enthusiastic crowd turned out for the annual Yonkers trail cleanup. Checkout our excellent photo album on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/FriendsoftheOldCrotonAqueduct/