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The Huyck Preserve offers opportunities for the public to participate in ongoing scientific research. These citizen science events bring science and people together and provide valuable data to help us meet conservation goals. 

If you'd like the chance to participate in research, meet scientists in the field, and get up close with wildlife, all while enjoying time outside at Huyck Preserve, please join us for citizen science events! No experience is required, and you'll learn data collection skills and participate in active scientific research!

If you're interested in participating, join our newsletter, watch the event page, and like on Facebook for upcoming event dates.

Phenology trail

Phenology Trail (EMMA)

As part of the Ecological Monitoring and Management Alliance, the Huyck Preserve has set up a phenology trail. Phenology is the study of ecological timing, the periodic timing of plant and animal life cycles. This includes things such as when plants bud, bloom, or drop leaves, and more.

The Phenology trail starts at the Visitors Center and runs a short distance to the Lower Falls, over the bridge, then back to Rt 85 along Ten-Mile Creek. You'll see blue metal tags on the trees, shrubs, and plants we are studying.

Citizen Scientists walk the trail, noting different life cycle event stages in the marked species on the trail. The citizen scientists will learn to identify tree species and the stages of the annual tree life cycle. It is our hope that this data will identify shifts in the plant life cycling timing that are happening due to climate change. The data will be submitted to the National Phenology Network. 

 All interested people should contact info@huyckpreserve.org. The trail takes about 30 minutes to an hour to complete while collecting data, and is great for local residents wanting a short walk for exercise, or the many dog walkers who already walk this short loop daily!
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Contact

Address:
P.O. Box 189
5052 Delaware Turnpike
Rensselaerville, NY 12147
Phone:
(518) 797-3440
Email:
info@huyckpreserve.org
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  • Home
  • About
    • Visit
    • Facilities
    • Our History
    • Board of Directors >
      • Board of Directors Policies
      • Board of Directors Manual
    • Preserve Staff
    • Strategic Plan & Financials
    • Newsletter archive
    • Wish List
  • Conservation
    • Stewardship and Management Plan
    • Species Lists
    • Ecological Monitoring and Management Alliance (EMMA)
  • Education
    • School Programs
    • Summer Programs
    • Homeschool Program
    • Science Videos
  • Research
    • A Field Guide To A Field Station
    • Conducting Research at the Huyck Preserve
    • Staying at the Field Station
    • Huyck Research Grants
    • Odum Internship >
      • Odum Internship Application
    • Scientific Advisory Board
    • Papers & Research Reports
  • Recreation
    • Hiking
    • Lake Myosotis
    • Winter Sports
  • Get Involved
    • Join Our Mailing List
    • Upcoming Events
    • Become a Member
    • Volunteer
    • Citizen Science - Phenology Trail
    • Employment
  • Donate