Bennett Hill Preserve

This 155 acre property was a gift of Dr. Jerry Bilinski of North Chatham in 1998 to the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy. The hill towers over Clarksville, and stands only a short distance from the base of the Helderberg Escarpment. Although the top of the hill is only 400 feet above the surrounding land, it offers striking views of the Helderbergs to the north and west, and Albany to the east.

http://www.mohawkhudson.org/preserves/Bennett.htm

An August Evening on Bennett Hill

A clear August eve on Bennett Hill I tread,
As visitors depart, the sun paints hues ahead.
Late summer’s angle lends colors so rare,
With evening light, a sun’s gentle flare.

Geese call from afar, cows low in the breeze,
Motorcycles hum, mingling with trees.
Autumn’s touch in the air, breeze softly plays,
Wood smoke and cattle scent, nature’s embrace.

The sun readies to set, a vibrant display,
A palette of shades before night takes its sway.
Mosquitoes abound, their bites fierce and keen,
No blueberries this year, a sight unforeseen.

Despite the challenges, beauty’s profound,
A precious twilight moment, nature’s gift unbound.