Indian Hill Park is under threat!
The Town of Bedford’s proposal of a 120’ wireless tower in IHP will wreak enormous destruction on the park, its habitats, and its significant history.
The IHPC is working hard in an effort to save the park. Please join us by writing to Town Officials today:
Town Planning Board Members: planning@bedfordny.gov, Town Planning Board Chairwoman Deirdre Courtney-Batson: dcourtneybatson@bedfordny.gov, Town Supervisor MaryAnn Carr: supervisor@bedfordny.gov, Parks Chief Christopher Soi: csoi@bedfordny.gov, Conservation Chair Simon Skolnik: sskolnik@bedfordny.gov
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September 17, 2021
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~The photos below capture just a few of the many special and important species that live and depend on the untouched land of Indian Hill Park. Wood Frogs, Dusky Salamanders, Trout Lilies, and Spring Beauty wildflowers are some of the first signs of spring and serve an important role in the survival of all wildlife in this pristine, wooded sanctuary. To learn more, visit our Environmental page.
“A forest is a living thing like a human body…each part dependent on all the other parts.”
-Louis L’Amour
Our Ancient History
Chief Katonah was a Lenape Sachem who led both the Wiechquaeskeck band of Wappinger in the Greenwich, Stamford, Bedford area, from whom the land of the town of Bedford New York was purchased.
~Chief Vincent Mann of the Turtle Clan
Katonah’s wife was Cantitoe, also known as Mustato. His father was Onyx, grandfather; Ponus, uncles; Tapgow and Owenoke.
~Chief Mann of the Turtle Clan
The Ramapough Lunaape Nation of Southern NY and Northern NJ is the Ramapoo Tribe of what became Southeastern NY and Western Connecticut. Today, the Ramapoo Nation consists of nearly 5,000 enrolled tribal citizens.
Chief Mann of the Turtle Clan
Map of Indian Hill Park, one of only two pristine, untouched parks in the Town of Bedford.
The red “X’s” indicate the 3 designated access points. To date, the town has never cleared the entries or built/maintained trails for the public.
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