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This program combines an indoor discussion with outdoor hands-on nature observation and exploration.
The theme this season will be The Fall Landscape at the Huyck Preserve and will focus on topics
​related to flora, fauna, reflections through the creative process, and cultural/environmental history.

Registration is for the full course.
​Each class will be led by an expert in that content area.​

Location: Eldridge Research Center (284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY 12147) and outside on our trails and in our woods
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Dates and Times: 

• October 9, 2-4 PM - Fall flora foray: Discover what is still blooming in October
• October 23, 2-4 PM - Artistic reflections on death and decay: Vanitas painting and the seasonal cycle
• November 6, 2-4 PM - Living under a rock: An introduction to the forest floor food web
• November 20, 1-3 PM (note earlier time) - Traces on the land: Environment & history in Albany County

Registration is capped at 15 people.
​Registration is for all four classes.

Fall 2025 Leaders: 

• Samantha De Tillio, Art historian and cross-genre writer
• ​Kathryn Kosto, Executive Director of the Albany County Historical Association | Ten Broeck Mansion
• Rebecca Pinder Ph.D., Associate Professor, Columbia-Greene Community College
• Steve Young, Botanical consultant and former Chief Botanist for the NY Natural Heritage Program

Find Leader Bios Here

There is no fee to attend this program.
Support comes from the Kuhar Endowment Fund.

Register Here