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WELCOME TO OUR WEBSITE !!
HERE YOU WILL FIND INFORMATION ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION AND MONOCACY HILL RECREATION
AREA, AMITY TOWNSHIP, BERKS COUNTY, PA.
HUNTING SEASON IS OPEN FOR WILD TURKEYS
THRU MAY 25, 2009. CLICK BELOW for more information from PA GAME COMMISSION.
PA GAME COMMISSION
FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLAN APPROVED!!!
MANY THANKS TO ALL OF OUR MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS WHO HAVE SUPPORTED US FOR THE LAST 2 1/2 YEARS ON THIS
ISSUE. THANKS ALSO TO ALL OF THE AMITY RESIDENTS WHO SERVED ON THE FOREST STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE.
The Forest Stewardship Plan for Monocacy Hill has recently been completed by Natural Lands Trust (NLT) and was approved
by the Amity Township Board of Supervisors on April 1, 2009. Describing Monocacy Hill as an "ecological gem" NLT
recommended various park improvements and stressed the need for restoration (not further disturbance) of the forest .
The township, along with MHCA and other community volunteers will now work on implementing the recommendations in the
plan. Anyone who wishes to join in fighting invasive plant species and restoring the health of the Hill, please
contact us and volunteer your time or contribute by becoming a member. For more info- click below.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TRAIL AND MAINTENANCE WORK Click here to join our volunteer team.
COMMUNITY AND CONSERVATION LINKS
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| Photo: Courtesy of Eric Baskin |
Monocacy Hill is a valuable natural resource
in this area, providing habitat for wild animals and plants, watershed protection and various kinds of outdoor recreation
for the people of this region. With development increasing all around us, Monocacy Hill is one of the few natural open spaces
remaining in the area. MHCA assists Amity Township year round in maintaining the trails and facilities. The work
that we do allows area residents to enjoy this beautiful recreation area.
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Monocacy Hill Recreation Area is a 428 acre forest located in
Amity Township , Douglassville, PA. This recreation area was purchased by Amity Township in 1967 for
open space and recreation purposes. It features over 5 miles of woodland trails and is open year round for a variety
of activities. Trail maps and list of park rules are available at the park entrance on Geiger
Road.
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