Earth Day Walk and Festival - 2005
 
Splendid weather drew about 100 hikers and several dogs to the Earth Day Walk 2005 - a record for a HEC-sponsored hike. The hikers split into 3 different groups, each of which took a slightly different route through the Ramanessin Brook Conservation Area. The groups were led by Mayor Larry Fink, Ralph Blumenthal, and Tom Spang.

The following pictures were taken by Ralph Blumenthal. Click on a picture to see a larger version. To see more pictures of the walk, click on Ralph's name above and visit his web site.

Part of the large crowd sets out
from Holmdel Park

 

Mayor Fink explains some
history of the area
     

There was great fascination
with the skunk cabbage.

  

There were a few steep parts
on the outer loop
     

Jenni Blumenthal explains the
lore of "naked lady" corner

  

Bayonet Farm house with the daffodils still in bloom
     

Earth Day Festival in progress

  

Mr. R.E.Cycle charms and
educates his audience
     

The "Reptile Guy" with his
small alligator

  

Then he brought out the big one
(this one's a crocodile)