The property is teaming with wildlife and natural beauty. This usage will not disturb the deer and other wildlife or disrupt the land's use in producing fresh water as part of the watershed. It will help bring an awareness of the environment to the visitors.
The photo shows the framing of the model tannery for the diorama on the leather industry in Margaretville and Prattsville. We will present the story of the development of the industries of the Catskills and the growth of the culture of environment protection here.
Once the Folklife Center is open, there will be community access places on the grounds, where admission will be waived for residents of Grand Gorge/Roxbury to picnic and enjoy the outdoors with their families.