Pine Barrens Act honored with a hike
Photo credit: Barry Sloan | John Turner, right, co-founder of the Long Island Pine Barrens Society, looks for a bird through his binoculars as he leads a hike through the Quogue Wildlife Refuge. The guided hike was held in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Pine Barrens Protection Act. (July 14, 2013)
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Long Island Pine Barrens Society
On the 20th anniversary of the Pine Barrens Protection Act Sunday, a group of hikers and preservationists trekked through a mix of swamps, ponds and sturdy pines while learning about the importance of one of Long Island's last untapped stretches of wilderness.
"This is sacred ground," said Mike Plumer, 81, of Huntington, who was with members of his family for the morning trip into the Pine...
