Forest Roads Project
The Forest Roads Project is an ongoing effort to create and maintain an unpaved road system for better ATV and tractor access to the 395 acres of the Camp. This project is part of the Stewardship Initiative, especial helpful in Land Stewardship and Forestry Stewardship because it opens the 369 acres of Camp forest to…
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Promise Center Solar Project is a 22.31 kWp solar array installed on the roof of the Promise Center at Camp Deerpark as part of our Stewardship Initiative. The project was funded by a donor contribution in combination with NYS and Federal solar incentives and will save Camp as much as $107,000 in electrical costs over…
Read MoreSpruce Lodge Hot Water Heating System Replacement
Spruce Lodge Hot Water Heating System Replacement is a Facilities Department Stewardship project to replace the heating-oil boiler and hot water tank in Spruce Lodge with two on-demand condensing tankless water heaters for safety, reliability, and efficiency reasons. Status: In progress Background / The Problem: In 2024, technicians from Deerpark Oil informed us that the…
Read MoreTall Grass Areas
Tall Grass Areas are portions of lawns and meadows on the The Grounds at Camp Deerpark that are set aside in a natural state without regular mowing as part of our Stewardship Initiative, especially our work in Biodiversity Stewardship. Many species of birds, insects, and mammals use tall grass areas for nesting sites and feeding,…
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