Black Rock Forest – The Cornwall Local

Jang restores forest’s education trail

July 17, 2024 Jason Kaplan

Future generations of students, as well as other hikers, will reap the benefits of Oliver Jang’s Eagle Scout project which entailed restoring a portion of the Sphagnum Swamp Education Trail in Black Rock Forest.

Drake overcomes challenges to complete his Eagle Scout project

July 10, 2024 Jason Kaplan

Nicholas Drake, a member of Boy Scout Troop 118, was one of four scouts to earn the rank of Eagle during a Court of Honor ceremony held on June 9.

Eagle award received after two years

September 20, 2023 Jason Kaplan

Of the five young men to earn their Eagle, Krishna Kootala was the oldest of the bunch.

July 9 storm demolished Black Rock’s Lumber Barn

July 19, 2023 Jason Kaplan

On July 10, forest staff watched as the recently renovated Lumber Barn was demolished.

Ashton to take over at Black Rock

November 2, 2022 Jason Kaplan

Dr. Isabel Ashton is set to formally assume the office of executive director of Black Rock Forest on Nov. 10.

Phenology project seeks volunteers

February 23, 2022 Jason Kaplan

Black Rock Forest is seeking assistance from the community as it begins a Phenology Trail Monitoring Program. Phenology is the study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant and animal life.

Cross this bridge, thank an Eagle Scout

March 3, 2021 Jason Kaplan

Hiking in Black Rock Forest is a little safer thanks to Cameron Franke, who built a bridge, as part of his Eagle Scout project, to make it easier to cross a stream.

Pandemic presents Eagle Scout with challenges

October 28, 2020 Jason Kaplan

When Colton Barry presented his proposal for an Eagle Scout project, he considered COVID-19 as a factor, but didn’t expect the number of positive cases to remain high…

Hike offers opportunity to sketch nature

September 26, 2019 Jason Kaplan

For the third year in a row, Emilie Wolf, chair of the Science Department at The Browning School, will lead the Hike & Sketch through Black Rock Forest starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday.

New Black Rock trail named for Sibyl Golden

June 13, 2019 Jason Kaplan

On June 6, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the opening of the Black Rock Forest Visitor Access Pathway, to be commonly referred to as Sibyl’s Path.