To The Editor;

The Friends of Robert Moses State Park Nature Center recently held two very successful annual events: the Fall Clean-Up Day and the Halloween Woods Walk. Alcoa workers and more than 45 volunteers donated more than 4 hours on October 17th for the Fall Clean-Up Day, making the Friends eligible for a $3,000 Alcoa Community Action Grant. This award will be used to support the Environmental Education programs offered to area schools, special interest groups and the general public.

On Friday October 23rd, the Friends welcomed more than 50 children and over 25 adults to their annual Halloween Woods Walk. With the help of more than 30 student and adult volunteers, participants were treated to a delightful guided walk around the Nature Center’s recently completely handicap-accessible trail where they met a wide variety of friendly “animals”. The walk was followed by a fantastic party by the fireplace. A good time was had by all— it was surely a night to remember!

The Friends of the Nature Center would like to thank the following contributors and volunteers:

Alcoa volunteers, their families & especially Laurie Marr

Robert Moses Park Staff

McDonald’s

North Racquette Greenery

Massena High School Environmental Club, adviser Karen Cook

Rick Marshall, other student volunteers

Randy Frieman & the high school Leo Club

Friends/Volunteers and their families

Area news media

Sincerely,

The Friends of the Robert Moses State Park Nature Center, Inc.

Nature Center Staff