Jim Wright, birding columnist for The Record, was the guest speaker at the Earth Day Open House at Laurelwood Arboretum sponsored by Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum (FOLA). Wright spoke about the unique features and history of High Mountain Preserve, Wayne’s highest point. His presentation featured photos of the commanding views from the summit, as well as of the preserve’s unique plants, rock formations and birds. He also showed archival photos and talked about the history of High Mountain dating back to the Revolution when George Washington is said to have posted troops on the summit to observe British troop movements 20 miles in the distance.

The program was attended by more than 40 people and was followed by tours of the arboretum and a seed-planting activity for children in the Educational Greenhouse.