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The Edmund Niles Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station, located in the beautiful hill country southwest of Albany, N.Y., is a mecca for researchers, educators, and people seeking peace and serenity away from the pressures of modern life. The original 500 acres of the Preserve, established in 1931 have gone undisturbed since the late 1800s. An additional 1500 acres have been added within the watershed since 1967. Among the natural treasures found on the Preserve are hardwood stands more than 200 years old, Lake Myosotis, Lincoln Pond and the dramatic Rensselaerville Falls. These different environments provide a haven for a rich array of flora and fauna. The Preserve, one of the oldest individual biological research stations in the United States, has supported research continuously since 1938. The Preserve is part of a vast tract of land, or "wyck," established in 1629 by Kilian van Rensselaer through a charter from the Dutch West Indies Company and subdivided in 1785 by Stephen van Rensselaer, eighth patroon of the manor. Rensselaerville became a bustling village after the Revolutionary War. Edmund Niles Huyck, for whom the Preserve is named , was the son of the founder of a felt mill established at Rensselaerville in 1870. Its remains still are visible near the foot of the Rensselaerville Falls. After E.N. Huyck died in 1930, his widow, Jessie Van Antwerp Huyck, and other heirs established the Preserve. Above all else, this natural resource is a refuge for nature - a place to be left unspoiled and undeveloped. The original charter of the Preserve states that its purpose is "to preserve the natural beauty of the Rensselaerville Falls, Lake Myosotis, Lincoln Pond and the land around them...and to increase the general knowledge and love of nature." The Edmund Niles Huyck Preserve is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to preservation, education and research. For more information on how you can help to keep the Preserve unspoiled for future generations please visit our membership page. All members receive the newsletter and discounts on publications and apparel. |
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Last Updated: 04/28/2009 | Huyck Preserve, Rensselaerville, NY | Site Map | Contact Us |
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