All events will take place at the Eldridge Research Station,
284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY 12147, unless otherwise noted.
Ongoing Events
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Read + Hike Book ClubCome discuss themes of ecology and humanity’s relationship with nature with other book and nature lovers in this reading
and hiking club! Each meeting, we will go on a leisurely hike with stopping points for book discussion. Book club meetings take place once a month. Participants may choose to come to all the meetings, some meetings, or just one! Hikes start from the Eldridge Research Center, 284 Pond Hill Road, unless otherwise noted and meets from 3 - 4:30 PM. Please note our September 9th meeting has been canceled. Reading List and Meeting Dates
MAY 6 The Darkness Manifesto: On Light Pollution, Night Ecology, and the Ancient Rhythms That Sustain Life by Johan Eklöf Habitat loss, climate change and overuse of agricultural chemicals take a huge toll on wildlife and biodiversity. Johan Eklöf, a Swedish bat scientist, argues that the loss of darkness in our zeal for light at night is just as serious. Combining scientific evidence with rich animal behavioral description, The Darkness Manifesto outlines the global campaign against light pollution, while there’s still something left to save in the dark night. JUNE 3 Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America by Leila Philip JULY 9 Bicycling with Butterflies: My 10,201-Mile Journey Following the Monarch Migration by Sara Dykman AUGUST 6 An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us by Ed Yong SEPTEMBER 9 A Darker Wilderness: Black Nature Writing from Soil to Stars edited by Erin Sharkey OCTOBER 14 Remarkably Bright Creatures: A Novel by Shelby Van Pelt |
Upcoming Events
October
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Fall Foliage Hike
October 21 | 10 AM Starting from the Eldridge Research Center, 284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY Calling all leaf-peepers! Join Stewardship Coordinator Garrett Chisholm for a fall foliage hike to view the beautiful fall colors of the Preserve and learn about seasonal changes in our region's forests. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Registration is required. Suggested donation of $5; Members and children under 12 free. Inclement weather will cancel this event. Event capped at 20 people. |
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Full Moon Hike
October 28 | 7 – 8:30 PM Starting from the Eldridge Research Center, 284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY Join us for a night-time hike under a full moon. We will discuss differences in how animals perceive the world around them and how we can better use our own senses to experience the world at night. Participants should bring their own headlamp or flashlight (a red-light headlamp or flashlight is suggested for better night vision). Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Registration is required. Suggested donation of $5; Members and children under 12 free. Inclement weather will cancel this event. Event capped at 20 people. |
Please send me information about news and happenings at the Huyck Preserve!
Email info@huyckpreserve.org with questions.
