All events will take place at the Eldridge Research Station,
284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY 12147, unless otherwise noted.
Upcoming Events
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SeptemberInvasive Species Volunteer Series
Every Thursday in September 10:00am-12:00pm Lake Myosotis, Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY 12147. Join Stewardship Coordinator Garrett Chisholm every Thursday (September 5th - November 7th) from 10AM - 12PM to help tackle the invasive species that threaten the health of the Preserve’s forests. Volunteers will learn how to identify and manage a different invasive species every week. Wear long pants and sleeves and sturdy shoes. Work gloves and a limited number of loppers are available to borrow, or bring your own! Significant inclement weather will cancel that day’s work. The Hudson River Schools of Art and their Ice Age Origins Presented by Robert and Johanna Titus September 21 1:00pm Join us as professors Robert and Johanna educate us on the impact of glaciers on the Hudson Valley and their subsequent influence on the famous Hudson River Schools of Art. Registration is required. Suggested donation of $5; Members and children under 12 free This is an indoor lecture and not a hike. OctoberFall Foliage Hike October 5 10:00-11:30 AM 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. Read + Hike Club October 13 2:00-3:30pm Come 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! October 13 Our Moon by Rebecca Boyle November
Full Moon Hike November 15 7:00-8:30 PM Join us for a night-time hike under a full moon led by Ranger Jakob. 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. |
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