We are so excited to open our Floating Fen Preserve to the public in October. Ever wonder what goes into building a hiking trail? Check out the gallery of images below to see a pictorial overview.

Josh Balisteri grew up in Orchard Park, a stone’s throw from one of his favorite childhood stomping grounds: Chestnut Ridge Park. His family’s weekly hikes to local parks and preserves were just the start of his obsession with nature. TV shows like Survivorman and The Crocodile Hunter supercharged his keen interest in ecology and wildlife. After graduating from Orchard Park High School, he attended SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse. There he earn