Bowman Lake State Park will host the New York state chapter of the Forest Fire Lookout Association for “It’s All About Working Together” on Saturday, August 3 at 1 p.m. The free event will include a presentation by the FFLA followed by a hike along the Finger Lakes Trail to the Berry Hill Fire Tower. (Photo by Paul Hartmann)

OXFORD – Bowman Lake State Park’s Nature Center will host the New York State chapter of the Forest Fire Lookout Association (FFLA) for “It’s All About Working Together” at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 3. The free event will include a presentation by the FFLA and a hike along the Finger Lakes Trail to the Berry Hill Fire Tower.

The hour-long presentation will focus on the history of the fire tower system in Chenango County. According to the event flyer, the “presentation will follow the ‘trail’ connections” between the county’s fire towers, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Bowman Lake State Park, and other nearby state forests.

Topics covered during the event include the history and future of the fire tower system, the area's flora and fauna, and how to best enjoy the area's resources.