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WHAT ARE THE SHELDRAKE RIVER TRAILS?

The 23 acre woodland area described in this booklet is the central
section of a 54 acre tract of natural woodland owned by the Town
of Mamaroneck. The entire tract is being maintained as a conservation
area to attract and hold native plants and animals and to provide for
observation and study of plant-animal communities. The trails offer
a wealth of beauty and interest for the artist and photographer as well
as a place of enjoyment for all lovers of the out-of-doors.

The development of Sheldrake Trails, and of the Leatherstocking Trail
which is being developed through the former Cross County Parkway
lands, is being directed by a five member Conservation Advisory Com-
mittee appointed by the Town Board. This Committee has worked
cooperatively with the Mamaroneck Board of Education to provide an
outdoor classroom that will permit creative educational use while
maintaining and preserving the woodland.

Clifford E. Emanuelson, Associate Director of the Pinchot Institute
for Conservation Studies, has served as Conservation-Education Con-
sultant to the Advisory Committee and the Board of Education. Mr.
Emanuelson has had the assistance of Sheldon Levine and Harry A.
Simon, science teachers appointed by the Board of Education, in study-
ing the educational potential of the area and developing plans for class
use of the trails.

The Conservation Advisory Committee and the Town Board welcome
and encourage your use of these trails. But orderly development and
maintenance of the natural features of this area require both coopera-
tion and discipline on the part of the individuals and the groups that
visit the Sheldrake Trails. By observing the few, simple rules for
protection of the area that are found on page 35, you will help to
preserve this unique woodland tract and make it possible for all resi-
dents of our community to enjoy its unspoiled natural beauty.

HOW TO USE THE WALK BOOK

The Sheldrake Trails are developed with guide stations, each of which
is located by a lettered guide post. These stations are designated on
the map in the center of this book.

The various trails in the area are described and the illustrations on
the left hand margins will help to orient you to the features to be
observed as you walk along these trails. The hope is to stimulate and
encourage observation and research on the part of individuals and
groups using the area. Therefore, there is a minimum of labeling.

Trails in the area are designated as follows:

Westside Stream and Chestnut Trails

Stations A to D See pages 4 through 9

Flood Plain of Sheldrake River

Stations D to C See pages 9 and 10

Geology Trail

Stations B to I See pages 11 through 14

Eastside Stream, Mill Dam and Old Farm Trails

Stations E to H See pages 25 through 32

Woodland Trail

Stations J to G See pages 21 through 24

Leatherstocking Trails

Stations D to F See pages 15 and 16

This walk booklet has been developed to be a general guide for the
trails throughout the Sheldrake River Conservation Area. Additional
scientific guides and field keys would be necessary for those wishing
to go into depth regarding a specific identification of flora and fauna.

WESTSIDE STREAM AND CHESTNUT TRAIL

At this point you are under the large
TULIP TREE (1).

Can you see the similarity of the TULIP
TREE leaf (1). and the tulip flower?

Here you can see the large area map on
the back of the main sign. Please orient
yourself.

On your left as you enter the trail, you
will observe a giant nesting and feeding
tree trunk. For the sake of safety the top
decaying branches must be removed. The
main trunk will remain for years as a
natural source of food and shelter for
many of the creatures who make their
homes here.

Listen for the water of the SHELDRAKE
RIVER running over and through the
rocks on your right.

Along the trail you will find both VIR-
GINIA CREEPER (2) and POISON IVY

(3).

Examine both —

But leaves of three
Let them be!

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You will be passing under a canopy of
WITCH HAZEL (4).

Note the numerous witch's caps on the
leaves.

Why does the plant grow this gall?

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ORIENTATION AREA

To the left you will see log seats. A short
quiet visit here may bring you pleasant
sights and sounds.

A tall leaning BLACK OAK (5) is just
above you at guide post B.

Near to it is a tall SWEETGUM (6)
which is commonly called Red Gum.

The SWEETGUM is an excellent tree for
ornamental planting ranking with the most
beautiful of our eastern broad-leaf trees.

THE POND

As you move on, you come to the "old
swimming hole" of bygone days. The
geological features show the eroding force
of water.

A trip here on a rainy day will tell the
story better than words.

Is this a natural pool? What forces
created it? How? Was it used by the
farmer? What use is being made of it
now? Can you find evidence along the
bank of feeding or stalking? Are there
homes in the bank?

Study the two streams which join here.
How are they different?

This bridge will appear at times to be
built for no purpose. A visit in the spring
or during and after a rain will prove its
worth.

Are the fish in the pool natural stock?
From where did they come? What evi-
dence of use do you find here now?
Animals and birds?

Notice the water-eroded rock across the
pond. How does the water wear away
such hard rock? What happens to the ma-
terial which is worn away?

A study of deposits of the small stream
under the bridge and out into the pool
may give some answers.

Note the tree growth among the rocks.
Here on the rocks is a good place to
visit and observe.

STUMP SCOUTING

As you move along up stream, you will
lose sight of the stream and come to a
fork in the trail at Station C. This letter
is cut into a stump top.

Jack in the pulpit

Have you ever tried stump scouting?

Try to answer these questions.

How old was the tree when cut down?

Why was it cut?

Where is the center?

Why is the center of the tree not in the
center of the stump?

What tools were used in cutting down the
tree?

Was a hand or power saw used?

Was an ax used?

Was the woodsman experienced?

Was he right or left handed?

What kind of tree stump is it?

Along the left fork you will find many
young saplings. This is a good area for
identification as there are many varieties
of trees. A tree key would work well here.

THE CHESTNUT STORY

On the right is an excellent example of
the struggle to survive of the AM ERIC AN
CHESTNUT (7). It is our best example
of persistence. Notice the new shoots
coming up from the living root system
from which the trunk and crown were
killed 50-60 years ago.

You will find here three stages — the dead
and diseased sprout, the living sprout, and
the new sprouts taking over and keeping
the root system alive.

The will to live in all things is amazing.

Man is working to conquer the infection
of this tree as it was at one time our most
valuable harvest tree.

What part did it play in the economic
growth and development of our nation?

Was it used for railroad ties, telephone
poles, home and barn timbers, boards and
flooring, fence posts, etc? Why?

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FIRE AREA

As you move along, you will notice that
many young trees have been burned and
that new growth, predominantly SASSA-
FRAS (8), is covering the burn. Note
that the shrub has four differently shaped
leaves. Can you find the right and left
hand mitten leaves on the same tree?

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Please Help Prevent Forest Fires!

OPEN AREA

Once again you are on the bank of the
SHELDRAKE RIVER. On the left as you
face the river is an open area.

You may wish to walk up the old bridle
trail to the upper end of the marsh. This
trail is for your enjoyment and is open to
Highland Avenue.

Looking across the river, note the variety
of field plants which provide food and
cover for wildlife. This is a good area
for studying plant succession.

Going right at Station D, you will be
walking downstream. Observe the several
ferns along the trail. Note the tiny dark
spore cases, or sporangia, grouped into
fruiting dots on the underside.

There are several decaying trees also. Some
of these standing trees have fungus growths.
There is also evidence of feeding and nest-
ing holes. How long does the process of
decay take?

Examine the fallen log on your right. In
death there are many evidences of new
life, food, and shelter.

FLOOD PLAIN AREA

In this area the grapevines have taken over
control. What is happening to the trees
and shrubs? Should the vine be cut out
or does the food that it provides make up
for the damage it is causing the trees?
How do the vines affect the growth of
other plants?

Here you find many plants which need a
good supply of water. This area will flood
during severe and heavy rains.

At the bend in the river you can observe
the undercutting of the root system of the
trees on the opposite bank. What will
eventually happen to these trees?

Liverwort

Among the large rocks of the old bridle
trail is a whole new world of water plant
life.

The pool downstream from the rocks with
its sand bar creates a completely different
environment.

Are these living environments independent?

Following the trail downstream you will
return to Station C. From this point you
will retrace your steps to Rockland Avenue.

Do stop along the trail and enjoy this
area which is here for you.

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GEOLOGY TRAIL

Leave on the Geology Trail from the
orientation area through the granite
boulders in back of the logs. At this
point the pond is to the right. As you
move along, look up over the marsh on
a 30° or 2:00 o'clock angle. What is
happening to the tops of these decaying
trees? Who is feeding there? Who may
be living there? Can you identify feed-
ing and living areas?

Note the sharp incline on your left as you
walk along. What indicators do you have
as to the underground structure of the

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Geology wall — The constructed wall
here has specimens of local geological
structure. The three prominent rocks on
the crest of this retention wall are the
three basic forms:

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and METAMORPHIC (44)

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To the left of the trail there is an ex-
cellent example of chipping. Can you see
how this chip would fill in its old po-
sition?

Turning left through granite pass note
the joints — rock separations to the left —
making a cliff here. What part have roots
played in separating the joints? Pass the
twin oaks 2 feet in diameter. What do
you estimate the age of these trees to
be? What are the ways of determining
the age? What other stately trees do we
have in this area? Would these make
good lumber? Why? Can they be har-
vested? Has there been a harvest here
in past years? What was the need? Farm-
ing? Lumber? What ornamental trees
do we find here? How did they get here?

Note the old stone wall and man's re-
cent creation about 12' high. Which was
harder to build considering when each
was built?

Turn to the right with the stone ledge

#t^ ' to your right and the watery depression

to your left. Is this depression natural?

What is being done to drain it? Why?

Cross the small foot bridge and note the
rock garden along the ledge of rock about
12' to 15' high. Why are the ferns pre-
dominant here? What kinds are there?
What makes the size different?

Consider the man-made wall and this
wall of nature's handiwork. Which took
longer to build? How did natural forces
make this come to be? Wind? Rain?
Water? Rivers? Glaciers?

As you leave the rock and fern garden,
you come into an area with a predomin-
ance of small trees. Were these planted
by man or did they grow by natural seed
growth? Are they root sprouts?

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Is there a large parent tree near by?
What is the color of the bark? How does
it feel? What is the shape of the leaf?
What do you notice about the leaf's mar-
gin and veins? Has the bud formed for
next year's growth? These are all char-
acteristics which you can remember to
help you recognize your friends of the
woods just as you do your human friends.

We now come to a T in the trail at guide
post I. The left turn will take you on the
Leather Stocking Trail along the north-
west belt to Highland Road and beyond.
Off this trail about 20' is an excellent
example of a glacial erratic.

On the right turn you pass over a small
stream that feeds our marsh to the right.
On the left, note the expiring trees. What
has caused this to happen?

Continuing on the open path will bring
you to the stream trail along the Shel-
drake River — Station D. Watch for the
overhand knot tree.

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You are now arriving at two bridges, a
natural and a man-made one. Which do
you prefer? Take your choice. Is the same
material being used?

As you stand on the man-made bridge,
what do you see? What is moving? Why
was the bridge built here? What is hap-
pening to the bridge? Why? If there is
water flowing, why does it make the
sounds that it does? Are the stones across
the stream in a natural formation? If
not, why were they put where they are?
What is the purpose of a check dam? Can
you find a place where another one is
needed?

Are there different shapes on the crowns
of the different kinds of trees you see?

As you walk down the path, note the in-
creased bird activity. Why? How many
different ones do you see?

What do the yellow paint markings mean?
Why are they marked so boldly on the
trees? Don't guess. Look where the ar-
row is pointing. Did you find anything?
Is this system important to you? Where
is its source? How far away? Why so far?

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Some of the trees are dead or dying.
Why? Should we cut them down?

What is the vine doing to the big oak on
your right? What does the vine produce?
Should the vine be cut away?

Does the manhole covered system connect
with the other system you found?

You now face a large sweetgum (47).
Why has this one taken a different shape
from the others you have seen in the
woods? Why were the two (2) lower
branches removed? What is the tree try-
ing to do about it? What tools were used
to remove the branches? Where is the
center of the lower branch? How come?

The trail to the left is the Leather Stock-
ing Trail to Winged Foot Drive. To the
right into the woods you will find Marker
F. Note the increase in the number of
trees here. Why? This must have been a
very productive farm field at one time.

Note the difference in barks?

Smooth — Maples (45), Tulip (46) (when
young)

Rough — Sweetgums (47), Ash (48)

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WOODLAND WONDER TRAIL

Start to the right beyond the thicket and
before the natural stone steps between the
two young 1" to l1/^' beeches. Station J
marker will be on your right.

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The young slender oak is a good example
of understory growth.

The low bush with its small triangular
leaf is a good food supply for ?

How old do you estimate the large oaks
to be in this area?

Note the greenish bark on the twigs and
buds of the sassafras (35).

To the left, here we find the American
Chestnut story. How long will the old stem
last? There are no signs of the blight on
the 1" shoot. Why?

As you walk down under the witch-hazel
(36) and look to the left, you will see a
brush pile. Why was the brush piled here?
Did this low area serve some other pur-
pose at one time? Did it have any con-
nection with the old dam and pond?

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Here you will find a good variety of young
trees. Sweetgum (37), Maple (38), Sassa-
fras (39), Birch (40). Can you feel the
difference in the bark?

How was this low, wet area created? Is
it natural or man-made?

There are second and third story apart-
ments in the branches and crowns of the
large trees. Are these for year-round use?
Which of these two monarchs is the larger
in circumference?

How can we find out? If you use your
outstretched arms, look out for the reddish
hairy vine on the beauty on the right.
(Leaves of three, let them be.) Take a
good look at the vine, leaf scars and buds.
These can be seen the year-round.

Why must the young birches on your left
grow tall and straight?

The mottled bark of the next giant of this
woods on your right gives you an impres-
sion of sickness. Is it more sick than other
trees in the area? But do not spell it that
way or you will have one wrong on your
spelling test.

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Exploration around the base of this tree
will only confirm your first thoughts of
illness. Is there a relationship? How did
the hole get here? What is happening
here? For what can it be used? Is it be-
ing used now? What evidence do you find?

As you look upstairs, do you see any
possibilities of other apartments?

What happened to the tree across the path?
Do you see other nests? Why is late fall
and winter the best time to discover homes
in the woodlands?

As you come out of the valley, look up at
the branch pattern of this beautiful oak.
Doesn't the bark look firm and strong?
Feel it. How does it feel to you?

To the right of the trail near the rocks is
another big tree. Go and feel it. Does it
feel the same? How does it look?

To the right at the bend in the trail is a
large oak. Is it the same as the one with
the beautiful shape? What is different?

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This twin trunk tree on our left is a new
one on this trail. Note the opposite branch-
ing and bark pattern. White Ash (41).

As you come to Station G, note the two
rugged shaped trees in line on your right.
How did they get here? What purpose did
they serve? Are they producing food now?

As you explore with your eyes, what other
trees were planted by man in this area?
Why? How far from the main house were
these trees planted? Can you find evidence
to prove your deductions?

What is the value of the low seed pro-
ducing plants here?

Why have the Locust moved in in this
area?

To make a loop trip, turn to page 31
Station G and go right or left, whichever
is your pleasure. If you turn right, continue
reading from G. If you turn left, read
backward from G.

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EASTSIDE STREAM, MILL DAM AND OLD FARM TRAIL

WOODS THICKET

Starting at Station E which is to the right
of the Rockland Avenue Bridge over the
SHELDRAKE RIVER, you enter an area
of dense growth of trees, shrubs, and briars.

in this immediate area you can find
SWEETGUM (9), LOCUST (10), TULIP
(11), WITCH-HAZEL (12), BIRCH (13),
HICKORY (14), MAPLE (15), SASSA-
FRAS (16), WHITEOAK (17) and BEECH
(18).

Note the differences in the bark of the
trees. This is a good characteristic for
identificaton when the leaves are off the
trees.

Have you ever tried to pick up a handful
of fallen leaves to discover from which
trees they came?

As you move on, you will notice three
large WHITE OAKS to the right. How
old do you think they are? What would
you estimate their height to be?

The WHITE OAK to the left of the trail
has a reddish tentacled vine of POISON
IVY growing up its trunk. The berries of
the POISON IVY are the favorite food of
bluebirds. At least 60 kinds of birds are
reported to eat them. Does this give you
a clue as to why stone walls and fence
posts may be covered with POISON IVY?
Where do you most often see a bluebird?
Where do they nest?

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OLD DAM SITE

The rocks over which you are climbing are
granite. These "fire-made" rocks form the
foundation of the earth's continents. There
are many outcroppings in this area.

At the crest walk over and look down into
the SHELDRAKE RIVER and to the op-
posite bank. You will see the remains of
the old dam which once formed a farm or
mill pond.

Was this a good location for a dam?
Why? A study of the stream bed here
will give you the answer.

AMERICAN SYCAMORE (19)

The mottled bark with brown, red, and
green against a background of white is a
result of inability to stretch to meet the
expanding trunk.

BLACK OAK (20)

The black oak with its dark gray — almost
black — bark provides a good contrast in
bark structure.

Note the differences between the barks of
the trees.

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RETURN TO THE SOIL

As you pass the fallen tree which has been
cut away to clear the trail, note the decay
which is forming new top soil. This new
top soil will nourish new life and is nature's
own way of providing for survival.

What evidence of wildlife do you see?

You are now passing the upper end of the
natural pool. Observe the rock formation
of the opposite bank. Has water done all
of this cutting away of the rock?

At this point you will cross over the old
farm stone wall and enter a WITCH-
HAZEL (21) thicket.

Notice the larger trees along the old wall.
Here are excellent examples of living
trees growing through the almost solid
rock formation.

What is happening to the rocks?

As you move along, observe the green
carpet of moss growing on the ground.

There is a good variety of young trees
here all sticking their necks out for sun-
light. This will make them tall and straight.

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As you reach high ground, notice the rocks
to your left. This is an excellent observa-
tion point. A quiet rest on the rocks
should prove rewarding.

In front of you a MAPLE (22) is strug-
gling to survive. Note the various holes
in it. Should it be removed?

Can you see the FUNGUS growing on
the ELM (23) tree near by across the
stream? Why is the FUNGUS growing
up on the tree?

On the rocks on which you are standing
or sitting an other link in the total envir-
onmental chain is at work. Can you find
the LICHENS growing on the rocks?
These gray-green plants do not have any
true stems or leaves. They are tiny colonies
of algae and fungi living together for mutual
benefit. One cannot live without the other.
We owe our present day soil to the pic-
neering action of LICHENS.

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HABITATS

As you pass over the bridge over the dry
run-off stream bed, notice the marshy area
to your left.

The SKUNK CABBAGE will be the first
to come up in the early spring even be-
fore the frost is out of the ground.

Notice the BRUSH PILES. We are not
messy or poor "cleaner-uppers". The
piles of brush are excellent cover for var-
ious small animals and birds which live in
this area.

Here at the end of the bridge is a typical
understory shrub found in wet woodlands.
It is the SPICEBUSH whose leaves and
trigs are aromatic.

Looking back over the bridge, notice the
large open scar on the OAK. What caused
it? What is the tree trying to do to cover
the scar?

At Station F the left fork in the trail will
take you out into the open area. Here
you will find many field wildlife. Pheasants,
as well as rabbits, have been seen.

Evergreen border plantings will help to
improve this area. The RASPBERRY (24)
GRAPE (25), and ELDERBERRY (26)
habitats should be maintained.

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As you move up the right fork of the
trail, you will find CHRISTMAS FERNS
(27) which are still green at Christmas-
time. Each pinna is shaped like a Christ-
mas stocking.

OLD FARM AREA

Note the green growth on the trees. This
is not MOSS but an ALGA called PRO-
TOCOCCUS. Compare the color of this
growth before and after a rain. The
MOSS growing on the ground here in-
dicates wetness.

JEWELWEED (28) also grows here in
abundance. If you hold a leaf underwater,
you will see why it has this name. In
the late summer look for the orange
flowers and seed pods which open at the
slightest touch.

Can you find the old APPLE (29) or-
chard? In this area there are several old
APPLE trees which give evidence of the
location of the old homestead. BLUE-
BIRDS frequently rest in such trees.

Why are fruit trees usually found on most
old farm sites?

Where did the farmer get the stones for
the old STONE WALL? Why did he build
the wall?

An excellent opportunity to observe POI-
SON IVY (30) and VIRGINIA CREEPER
(31) together is found here at the stone
wall crossing. These two are often con-
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FERN (32) is growing out of the pro-
tected hole in between the rocks. Look
carefully at the fern and you will find the
fruiting dots or SORI.

At Station G you are in the approximate
center of the orchard.

The RASPBERRY (33) patch to your
right has grown quite large and provides
food for the birds and wildlife of the
area. Such thorny thickets make excellent
breeding areas as well. Please help to pre-
serve such areas. This is a nature preserve.

You are now standing in the middle of
what was once an old colonial farm area.
Look up to the crowns of the stately old
ELMS (34).

The four ELMS pinpoint the old founda-
tion of the home on your left. Why are
two of the ELMS dead? How serious is
the ELM disease? What is man doing about
it?

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You are now passing through a LOCUST
(35) grove.

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You are now at Station H and are coming
out on Rockland Avenue once again.

may return to the beginning by go-
right along Rockland Avenue to
you started or you may retrace
your steps along the trail.

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Do stop along the trail and enjoy this
area which is here for you.

Conservation Pledge

I give my pledge

as an American to save

and faithfully to defend from

waste the natural resources of

my country — its soil and

minerals. Its forests, waters,

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

A MESSAGE FROM THE CONSERVATION ADVISORY
COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK:

Man has not been kind to his natural heritage. He has stripped the
hillside of its cover, ruined the air with smog and poisoned the land
and its animals by indiscriminate use of pesticides. He has drained
and filled swamps so that shrimp and oysters are dying and migratory
birds fail for want of a nesting place. He is fast creating an environ-
ment for himself whose bleakness and ugliness will rob his life of
much that is worthwhile or beautiful.

In his message to Congress in February 1966, President Johnson
proclaimed a creed to preserve our natural heritage which outlined
the rights of our people — and their duty to respect these rights.

"The right to clean water

and the duty not to pollute it."

"The right to clean air

and the duty not to befoul it."

"The right to surroundings reasonably free from man-
made ugliness

and the duty not to blight."

"The right of easy access to places of beauty and tran-
quillity where every family can find recreation and
refreshment .....

and the duty to preserve such places clean and
unspoiled."

"The right to enjoy plants and animals in their natural
habitat .....

and the duty not to eliminate them from the
face of the earth."

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You can add fullness to your own life and to that of those around
you by respecting this creed. By imparting its tenets to others, you
can add dimension to the conservation movement. Lastly, by in-
sisting that your local, state and national representatives take
cognizance of your desire for the preservation of natural beauty,
you can do much to insure the ultimate success of the program.

Despite all of our wealth and knowledge, we cannot create a red-
wood forest, a wild river, a salt-marsh or a gleaming seashore. But
we can keep those we have!

The Conservation Advisory Committee welcomes the assistance of
local organizations and individuals — youth groups, service clubs
or any conservation-oriented body — in projects for the develop-
ment and improvement of the Sheldrake River Trails. It is expected
that such projects will be under the direction of the Committee and
the Conservation Consultant and that volunteers will work under
the supervision of the Ranger-Custodian employed by the Town to
safeguard and preserve the natural life in the area.

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Rules for the use of Sheldrake River Trails

1. The area is open daily from dawn to dusk only.

2. Visitors should remain on the trails. Walking through the under-
growth will disturb or even injure wild inhabitants and plants.

3. Visitors are requested not to litter the trails. Picnics and fires
are not allowed in the area. Smokers are urged to be sure they
do not cause any small fires through carelessness.

4. Visitors are cautioned not to dig plants, to cut or break plants
or trees, or to disturb any living thing in the area. Hunting or
fishing are strictly forbidden.

5. Dumping in any section of the Sheldrake River Trails is a Viola-
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Additional copies of this booklet may be secured for
use by local organizations and residents from the

Conservation Advisory Committee
Town of Mamaroneck
158 West Boston Post Road
Mamaroneck, New York.

A donation of 25 cents per copy will assist in revising
and reprinting the booklet as the Sheldrake River Trails
are extended and developed.

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