On Tuesday mornings at 10:30 AM in the summer (July and August) join us at the Research Station for a family program for all ages. Join Wildlife Rehabilitator Kelly Martin to take a short walk or hike on some of our trails, looking at native plants and animals. Then return to the classroom to get up-close with a few of Kelly's educational animals. This is a popular program and free for all - thanks to the generous support of our members and donors!
Thursday Night Lecture Series
ur summer Thursday Night Lecture Series brings in science researchers from around the world to speak to the community on pertinent topics in science or to the greater Capital Region. Past themes for the series have included disease ecology and rare, endangered, and invasive species of New York State. Interested in giving a talk? Contact us to discuss! Please join us at 6:30 PM for light refreshments followed by the lecture at 7 PM. Programs are held at Eldridge Research Center 284 Pond Hill Road Rensselaerville, NY 12147
Annual Benefit Gala
Every summer we host our annual benefit as a chance to celebrate our successes and gather the support of our friends and members for the future. As an independent non-profit nature preserve, we rely on the your support as members, donors, and volunteers to continue to serve our mission of protecting the watershed of Lake Myosotis and connecting people with nature.
The 2017 Benefit was held on August 12 and was catered by Nicole's of Albany. The silent auction featured a collection of fine wines, as well as numerous gift baskets, and other items. All proceeds from the Benefit support our recreation, education, conservation, and research programs.
Winter Festival & Artisan Market February 3, 2018, 11AM to 3PM
The winter festival is hosted each year to showcase the pure joys of winter recreation! Ice fishing demonstrations, winter hikes, snowshoeing, and a sled run, along with several vendors and local community organizations are some of the fun things one can expect at the winter festival. If you're interested in participating in the Artisan Market, please contact emileigh@huyckpreserve.org for more information.
Forest Festival
Our annual Forest Festival, celebrating all things summer, will take place after the Rensselaerville Ramble, a trail run and walk! Check back for more details regarding vendors, sponsors, activities and schedule of events. You wont want to miss this great event!