photo courtesy of Deborah Schweikart
Experience November’s full moon as you explore Indian Hill with the Friends of Sterling Forest and Doc Bayne at night.
Friday, November 19th
7:00 to 10:00pm
Doc Bayne, your guide for this 2–3-hour moderate hike, says that you will be amazed by your ability to see in the darkness once you get your “night vision.” So please, no flashlights! Candle lanterns, however, are permitted.
The Full Moon for the month of November was traditionally called the Beaver Moon. This is the time of year when beavers begin to take shelter in their lodges, having laid up sufficient stores of food for the long winter ahead. During the time of the fur trade in North America, it was also the season to trap beavers for their thick, winter-ready pelts.
The November full Moon has also been called the Frost Moon and the Freezing Moon. Judging by the chilly weather that becomes more and more common at this time of year, it’s not hard to understand how these names came about. Another name, the Digging (or Scratching) Moon, evokes an image of animals scratching at the fallen leaves, foraging for fallen nuts or remaining shoots of green foliage—with the implication that winter is on its way.
Hikers will meet at the Visitor’s Center and drive to Indian Hill. Dress warmly and wear sturdy shoes.
Sterling Forest State Park Visitor Center
116 Old Forge Rd
Tuxedo Park, NY 10987
To register, please call the park at 845-351-5907.
The Friends of Sterling Forest is a volunteer group organized to protect, enhance, advocate for and connect people to the natural, historical and cultural resources of Sterling Forest State Park. This will be accomplished by fundraising through partnerships with individuals, businesses, schools, community organizations, government and the public.