Scenic hike to benefit local community

| 29 Sep 2011 | 09:45

    Byram Township —The fall foliage will be on full display as hikers traverse the mountainous Highlands Trail on Oct. 21. A 3.5-mile guided hike will take participants through the picturesque scenery of this beautiful property, owned by Hudson Farm. Hudson Farm and Byram Townshop sponsor the event, which will help raise money for Byram Schools, Byram Fire Department, New Jersey Initial Response Team and Lakeland Emergency Squad. The sponsors will donate $1 per year of the age of each participant. Last year, the charities received a combined total of $19,000 raised by over 500 hikers. According to Byram Township Superintendent of Schools, Joe Pezak, “This is a unique opportunity to foster a school and community partnership with a prominent not-for-profit organization.