All events will take place at the Eldridge Research Station,
284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY 12147, unless otherwise noted.
Upcoming Events
MarchAnnual Owl Prowl - This event is full - new registrations will be added to the waitlist.
March 23 6:30-8pm At the Eldridge Research Center 284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY Join us for our popular Annual Owl Prowl! This event will start with a show-and-tell by wildlife rehabilitator Kelly Martin and her rescued owls. We'll then head outside to see if we might be lucky enough to hear or see one of our resident owls. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Headlamps or flashlights are recommended (red lights are preferred). Suggested donation $5; members and children under 12 free Event capped at 20 people; registration is required AprilEarth Day Bittersweet Cutting Event
April 20 10:00am-12pm Meeting Location Eldridge Research Center, 284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY 12147 Give back to the planet on Earth Day by participating in our Bittersweet Cutting Event! Stewardship Coordinator Garrett Chisholm will lead the group to cut back the invasive Asiatic bittersweet vine that threatens the health of our forests. Wear long pants and sleeves and sturdy shoes. Work gloves and a limited number of loppers are available to borrow, or bring your own! This is a free event! Registration is not required but is helpful in planning this event. MaySigns of Spring Hike
May 11 10:00am-12pm Meeting Location Huyck Preserve Visitors' Center, 5052 Delaware Turnpike, Rensselaerville, NY 12147 Join Stewardship Coordinator Garrett Chisholm for a spring hike! We will discuss phenology, the study of seasonal changes and timing in nature, and look for markers of the springtime changes experienced by plants and animals along our trails. Suggested donation $5; members and children under 12 free Event capped at 15 people; registration is required Wildflower Hike
May 25 10:00am-12pm Meeting Location Huyck Preserve Eldridge Research Center, 284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY 12147 Wildflower expert Chris Schiralli returns to celebrate the peak of spring at the Huyck Preserve. Join us for this gentle walk in search of some of our favorite flowers. Suggested donation $5; members and children under 12 free Event capped at 15 people; registration is required National Trail Day Volunteer Event and Cookout
June 1 Trail work 10:00am-12pm followed by cookout for participants Meeting Location Huyck Preserve Eldridge Research Center, 284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY 12147 Come help us get our trails in tip-top shape for the start of the summer season! We'll do some light clean-up work (moving fallen debris, trimming with hand tools) and repair some boardwalks. To celebrate our morning accomplishments, we'll end with a cookout (veg and nonveg options available) back at Lincoln Pond. Please wear long sleeves and pants and sturdy shoes. Tools will be provided. Bring your favorite work gloves, or borrow ours. |
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