Saturday, September 26, 2026
Zurich Bog will officially be named an Old Growth Forest
Saturday, September 26, 2026; 10 AM-2PM.
Zurich Bog trailhead
3999 Co Rd 236 (Arcadia-Zurich Norris Rd)
Sodus, NY 14551
Zurich Bog: 3809 Arcadia-Zurich-Norris Road, Lyons, NY 14489
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This was found on the Bergen Swamp Preservation Society facebook page:
Zurich Bog Old Growth Forest CommemorationDid you know that Zurich Bog is home to an old-growth forest? Old-growth forests are increasingly rare. These forests are characterized by large, old trees, multiple generations of trees, standing dead trees, fallen logs, canopy openings, and complex habitats that support biodiversity and important ecological processes.
Our discovery was aided by Dr. Bruce Gilman, Professor Emeritus of Environmental Conservation at Finger Lakes Community College and Curator of the Finger Lakes Herbarium, who helped us identify these old-growth characteristics. The fact that this forest is growing on a drumlin within Zurich Bog makes the site even more unique.
Zurich Bog has been accepted into the Old-Growth Forest Network, a national network dedicated to recognizing and protecting exceptional native forests.
Please join us on September 26th at 10:00 - 2:00pm for a special event commemorating this important recognition and celebrating a forest that has been quietly growing here for generations. The dedication will be followed by a tour through the old growth forest, about a 2 mile walk.
What to wear or bring: long sleeve shirt, hiking pants, hiking socks and boots, hat, mosquito head net, phone, camera, lots of water, snacks/lunch, and backpack. You may also consider bringing a small hunting chair if you need to sit.
Learn more about the Old-Growth Forest Network: https://www.oldgrowthforest.net/
Contact Shelley Walker with questions (585-880-9240)
Did you know that Zurich Bog is home to an old-growth forest? Old-growth forests are increasingly rare. These forests are characterized by large, old trees, multiple generations of trees, standing dead trees, fallen logs, canopy openings, and complex habitats that support biodiversity and important ecological processes.
Our discovery was aided by Dr. Bruce Gilman, Professor Emeritus of Environmental Conservation at Finger Lakes Community College and Curator of the Finger Lakes Herbarium, who helped us identify these old-growth characteristics. The fact that this forest is growing on a drumlin within Zurich Bog makes the site even more unique.
Zurich Bog has been accepted into the Old-Growth Forest Network, a national network dedicated to recognizing and protecting exceptional native forests.
Please join us on September 26th at 10:00 - 2:00pm for a special event commemorating this important recognition and celebrating a forest that has been quietly growing here for generations. The dedication will be followed by a tour through the old growth forest, about a 2 mile walk.
What to wear or bring: long sleeve shirt, hiking pants, hiking socks and boots, hat, mosquito head net, phone, camera, lots of water, snacks/lunch, and backpack. You may also consider bringing a small hunting chair if you need to sit.
Learn more about the Old-Growth Forest Network: https://www.oldgrowthforest.net/
Contact Shelley Walker with questions (585-880-9240)