In this last segement, you’ll learn more about the burial services at Honey Creek Woodlands, what Joe will remember from his time there, the wildlife this green cemetery supports, and what Joe is doing now. You and I can learn about the challenges and rewards of answering that calling from Joe. Second, when God calls you to make a difference for the future of God’s earth, you will need to step outside of your comfort zone. It also brings us back to the humility and radical Creation kinship of dust to dust. Burial intimately connects us with Creation. The burial of our loved ones offers a great opportunity to do just that. First, for Creation to be healed and renewed in any significant way, we need to integrate a commitment to God’s earth into our culture. It was, I’m convinced, his life calling.Īs I wrote earlier, two elements of Joe’s story compel me to share it. He played a pivotal role in the founding of the Honey Creek Woodlands green cemetery on the grounds of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, Georgia.
In two previous posts ( here and here), we have been sharing the story of Joe Whittaker. See the NYS Outdoor Guides Association (leaves DEC website) for information on outdoor guides.Familiy and friends pitch in during a burial (photo courtesy of Honey Creek Woodlands). Check area chambers of commerce, telephone directories or search the internet for listings.Ĭonsider hiring an outdoor guide if you have little experience or woodland skills. These can be purchased at most outdoor equipment retailers, bookstores, and on-line booksellers.Īdditional information, outdoor equipment, trip suggestions and guided or self-guided tours may be obtained from outdoor guide and outfitting businesses. Numerous guidebooks and maps are available with information on the lands, waters, trails and other recreational facilities in this area. Staten Island Tourism (leaves DEC website) can provide information about other recreation, attractions and amenities in this area. Gas, food and other supplies as well as dining and lodging can be found in the nearby community of Staten Island.If you have questions and/or comments about this UMP, please email us at Nearby State Lands, Facilities, Amenities & Other Information State Lands and Facilities In addition to management objectives, the UMP will contain detailed information on natural features, recreational infrastructure, geology, natural & human history, habitats, wildlife, fisheries and much more. Planning and ManagementĭEC is developing a unit management plan (UMP) which will describe the management activities for these lands. Illegal activities are strictly prohibited on state property. ***Stay Safe - Bring a Friend When Visiting the Property*** This includes cars, trucks, ATVs, and motorcycles. Unauthorized use of off-road motorized vehicles is prohibited.
Keep pets under control and on leash while other forest users are around.Fishing is allowed in compliance with State regulations.No hunting is allowed on any Region 2 DEC properties.Unauthorized cutting of live trees or new trail building is prohibited.Most state properties are carry in-carry out facilities, meaning there are no trash cans and you must take your trash out with you when you leave.
All users of Saint Francis Woodlands must follow all State Land Use Regulations and should follow all Outdoor Safety Practices for the safety of the user and protection of the resource.įor your safety and protection of the resource, the following regulations are in place:
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