This program combines an indoor discussion with outdoor hands-on nature observation and exploration.
Each class will be led by an expert in that content area.
Registration open now.
Each class will be led by an expert in that content area.
Registration open now.
Location: Eldridge Research Center (284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY 12147) and outside on our trails and in our woods
Fall 2026 Class Details
October 1, 2-4 PM: Mushrooms of the Huyck Preserve
Patricia Kaishian, Ph.D., NYS Museum, State Mycologist
October 15, 2-4 PM: Trees of the Huyck Preserve
Aidan Brown, Huyck Preserve Seasonal Ranger
November 5, 2-4 PM: Geological Exploration of the Huyck Preserve
Charles Ver Straeten, Ph.D., NYS Museum, Curator of Sedimentary Rocks
November 19, 2-4 PM: Invasive Species Identification and Management
Addison Kubik, Capital Region PRISM, Invasive Species Education, Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator
Class Descriptions
Coming Soon!
Fall 2026 Class Details
October 1, 2-4 PM: Mushrooms of the Huyck Preserve
Patricia Kaishian, Ph.D., NYS Museum, State Mycologist
October 15, 2-4 PM: Trees of the Huyck Preserve
Aidan Brown, Huyck Preserve Seasonal Ranger
November 5, 2-4 PM: Geological Exploration of the Huyck Preserve
Charles Ver Straeten, Ph.D., NYS Museum, Curator of Sedimentary Rocks
November 19, 2-4 PM: Invasive Species Identification and Management
Addison Kubik, Capital Region PRISM, Invasive Species Education, Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator
Class Descriptions
Coming Soon!
The cost for this program is $40 for members and $85 for non-members.
Registration is capped at 15 people.
Registration is for all four classes.
Join today to receive member price!
Registration is capped at 15 people.
Registration is for all four classes.
Join today to receive member price!