Eagle Watch and Hike at Croton Point Park, 6-8 miles.

Please do not RSVP for this walk unless you truly plan to attend. Please alter your RSVP as soon as you know your plans have changed.

Meet at the clock at Grand Central Station clock at 8:35am to take the 8:52 train to Croton-on-Harmon arriving at 10:02. One way cost for adults is $11.75, and seniors, $8.00.
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Ms. Julia Snook, naturalist at Croton Point Park, will guide us in learning about and viewing eagles and other raptors. Please bring a pair of binoculors in addition to your lunch, snacks, water, raingear, extra layers, etc. Ms. Snook will tell us about raptors and help us see these magnificent birds who have made a comeback along the Hudson River.

This tour involves uneven terrain, some obstacles and wet footing. It is free due to a new Westchester Parks policy for non-profit groups.

Croton Point Park houses the oldest oyster shell middens on the North Atlantic Coast uncovered by archeologists confirming that the peninsula was inhabited by Native Americans as early as 7,000 years ago. Croton is in fact named for the Indian sachem, Kenoten, which means "wild wind.” In the 17th century, Indians of the Kitchawank tribe on the Wappinger Confederacy occupied a large fortified village on the high flat at the neck of Croton Point, which they called Navish. This was one of the most ancient and formidable Indian fortresses south of the Hudson Highlands. Continue reading about this park's history...
Once our tour is over we'll explore the park, have lunch at a sheltered picnic area and return to the train station.
Please alter your rsvp as soon as you know your plans have changed. Trains stop at Croton-Harmon approximately every 15-30 minutes in the afternoon returning to Grand Central.