At this event, we celebrated Hannah Sherman’s many years of service to the Friends as our Secretary and awarded her a lifetime membership
Rick Pearson clearing brush along the Rte. 9 exit ramp near the Circular Dam
Rick Pearson
A serene view of the gorge
DCR staff at work on the new footbridge
DCR staff at work on the new footbridge
DCR staff at work on the new footbridge
The silk mill from Echo Bridge
Fall in the gorge
The silk mill from Echo Bridge
Health appearing hemlock boughs to the right
These hemlock boughs appeared healthier than they had in the spring
These hemlock boughs appeared healthier than they had in the spring
Looking across to the new Echo Platform
By the stone barn
Webmaster John Mordes
Brian Yates introduces Hannah Sherman Raffa
Brian had everyone’s attention as he recounted Hannah’s years of work for the Friends of Hemlock Gorge
Hannah with Friends’ President Brian Yates
Brian presents the lifetime membership and appreciation certificate
Brian presents the lifetime membership and appreciation certificate
Brian presents the lifetime membership and appreciation certificate
A few words from Hannah
Next, the cake
The stone barn is full of construction material for the new footbridge
Hannah and her husband Ro admire her award
A visit to the new footbridge
One last gift: a pumpkin?
DCR staff back at work on the new footbridge
The skies were gloomy but the foliage was spectacular
Lunch under the tent