Removing invasive plants with Scenic Hudson at Madam Brett Park. The volunteers included a couple dozen teens who participate in the Vassar College Urban Education Initiative. The kids thought they would be picking up trash, not digging in the dirt. Most showed enthusiasm for the unexpected work.
Removing invasive plants with Scenic Hudson at Mount Beacon Park. Removing the crown vetch which had come back after the last effort about a month ago.
Walking (Climb) 28:49 [1] 1.68 km (17:09 / km) +305m8:59 / km
Mount Beacon
Showed up at the park early to get some exercise: a walk to the top. Sunny, cool and dry, couldn't be nicer. Both knees hurt some while climbing the metal stairs, but no problem on the trail.
Walking (Descend) 23:06 [1] 1.65 km (14:00 / km)
Mount Beacon.
Spent some time taking in the views looking west across the Hudson. Just a little haze. Then back down. Would have finished a little quicker, but took a wrong turn.
Baird Park
Heat and humidity gone. Beautiful day to be out. Legs a little tired from yesterday's ride.
Something new going in by the water tanks. Solar panels? Seems like an odd place for that, though.
DRT
For a change, went north to the Walkway. Turned around at the elevator. South to Diddell Rooad, then home. Sunny, cool and calm at the start: perfect. Gradually warmed up, though, so the last few K were more like work.
Baird Park
Sunny with temp in the mid 70's. Humidity starting to come back. Very few people on the trails. Deer flies may have something to do with that.
Baird Park
A very humid 80F. Surprised to do a little better than Sunday.
The new water tank appears to be finished. Old one still standing.
Deer fly weather. Picked up about 30 today.
DRT
Intended to go to the gym after an early blood draw, but forgot to put my bag in the car. So, back home and a bike ride instead. Sunny, calm and humid. Felt warmer than mid 70s. Easy ride and short, turning around at the Lake Walton Road parking.
Baird Park.
Nice day, sunny with temp around 70F. Testing my right knee which has been swollen of late. Very easy pace. No sign of trouble yet.
Picked up a couple deer flies.