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October, 2005

The “New” Laurel Ledges Natural Area

“It is important for us to maintain each preserves’ individual origin, history and identity. Grouping will not dilute that” - Judy Terlizzi

The Sterling Farm, Luschinsky and Turtle Pond Preserves in Patterson have been grouped together and re-named the Laurel Ledges Natural Area. The three preserves are contiguous, sharing common boundaries, and by grouping them together under a single name we intend to offer greater definition for the whole.

The Laurel Ledges Natural Area joins Peach Lake Natural Area and the Ice Pond Conservation Area as grouped preserves, each of which totals close to or more than 100-acres. “It is important for us to maintain each preserves’ individual origin, history and identity. Grouping will not dilute that” according to board president, Judy Terlizzi, “it provides emphasis.”

The Laurel Ledges Natural Area is accessible from Couch Road in Patterson and the trail from Sterling Farm leads back into the Luschinsky Preserve and overlooks Turtle Pond. Future plans call for the construction of a trail to the edge of Turtle Pond and out to Cornwall Hill Road.