Bowman Lake State Park and Berry Hill Fire Tower to host “It’s All About Working Together” presentation and hike
Bowman Lake State Park will host the New York state chapter of the Forest Fire Lookout Association for “It’s All About Working Together” on Saturday, August 3 at 1 p.m. The free event will include a presentation by the FFLA followed by a hike along the Finger Lakes Trail to the Berry Hill Fire Tower. (Photo by Paul Hartmann)
OXFORD – Bowman Lake State Park’s Nature Center will host the New York State chapter of the Forest Fire Lookout Association (FFLA) for “It’s All About Working Together” at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 3. The free event will include a presentation by the FFLA and a hike along the Finger Lakes Trail to the Berry Hill Fire Tower.
The hour-long presentation will focus on the history of the fire tower system in Chenango County. According to the event flyer, the “presentation will follow the ‘trail’ connections” between the county’s fire towers, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Bowman Lake State Park, and other nearby state forests.
Topics covered during the event include the history and future of the fire tower system, the area's flora and fauna, and how to best enjoy the area's resources.
According to the association’s national website, FFLA was founded in 1990. The association is involved in researching “current and former forest fire lookout sites, ground cabins, and early forest fire detection methods. It promotes the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of lookouts.”
Following the presentation, attendees will hike 3.4 miles from the nature center along the Finger Lakes Trail to the fire tower. A car spot will be required to return to the park.
According to the New York State FFLA website, the Berry Hill Fire Tower is located about one mile east of East Pharsalia on North Tower Road. The historic structure is 59 feet and three inches tall. The US Forest Service provided it to New York State, and the CCC erected it in 1934. The tower is open to the public.
For more information, please contact Bowman Lake State Park at (607) 334-2718 or visit the New York State chapter of the Forest Fire Lookout Association at www.nysffla.org.
The hour-long presentation will focus on the history of the fire tower system in Chenango County. According to the event flyer, the “presentation will follow the ‘trail’ connections” between the county’s fire towers, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Bowman Lake State Park, and other nearby state forests.
Topics covered during the event include the history and future of the fire tower system, the area's flora and fauna, and how to best enjoy the area's resources.
According to the association’s national website, FFLA was founded in 1990. The association is involved in researching “current and former forest fire lookout sites, ground cabins, and early forest fire detection methods. It promotes the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of lookouts.”
Following the presentation, attendees will hike 3.4 miles from the nature center along the Finger Lakes Trail to the fire tower. A car spot will be required to return to the park.
According to the New York State FFLA website, the Berry Hill Fire Tower is located about one mile east of East Pharsalia on North Tower Road. The historic structure is 59 feet and three inches tall. The US Forest Service provided it to New York State, and the CCC erected it in 1934. The tower is open to the public.
For more information, please contact Bowman Lake State Park at (607) 334-2718 or visit the New York State chapter of the Forest Fire Lookout Association at www.nysffla.org.
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