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Upcoming Events

All events will take place at the Eldridge Research Station,
​284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY 12147, unless otherwise noted.

Announcing the Huyck Preserve Read + Hike Book Club

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!
Hikes will start from the Eldridge Research Center, 284 Pond Hill Road, unless otherwise noted and will meet from 3 - 4:30 PM.
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
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June

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National Trail Day: Trail Clean Up and Paint Blazing
Saturday, June 3 | 10 AM - 12 PM
Lend a hand! Volunteers are invited to stay for a potluck lunch.
​This is a free event
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Members Full Moon Hike
​June 4 | 8:30 - 9:30 PM
Meet at Eldridge Research Center,
284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY

See the Huyck Preserve afterhours on this night-time hike under a full moon.
Please come prepared with boots and dress for the weather. 
Feel welcome to bring a headlight or flashlight -- red light preferred. 

This is a members only event.
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Lake Myosotis Beach Opening Party
Saturday, June 24
Join us for a pizza party with pizza available for purchase from Be Golden Farms on the shore of Lake Myosotis to celebrate the start of the 2023 swimming season.  
​Memberships and beach passes may be purchased at the event.

July

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Science Symposium
July 8 | 1 - 4 PM
Forests and climate change - risks and resilience 
Join us for presentations and a discussion with a panel of experts.​
This is a free event; registration is not required but is helpful for planning
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Plein Air Painting Workshop
 July 15 | 1 PM - 4 PM
Create your own landscape painting on the shores of Lincoln Pond.
​Suggested donation of $5, members and children under 12 free 
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​Thursday Night Lecture Series Begins  
Potluck at 6 PM | Lectures at 7 PM
Gather at the Research Center every Thursday night starting July 13 for an engaging scientific lecture series following a communal, pot-luck meal. 
Please bring a dish to share or a suggested donation of $5. Registration is not required.
Thursday Night Lecture Series Schedule
Date
Presenter
Talk Title
July 13
Craig Frank, Ph.D.,
Associate Professor and Environmental Science Co-Director,

​Fordham University
The recovery of little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus) populations in NY State.
July 20
William R. Graves, Ph.D., 
Dean of the Graduate College and Professor,
​Iowa State University
Dirca palustris:  A noteworthy component of Huyck Preserve’s flora
July 27
Alex Royo, Ph.D.,
Research Ecologist,
​USDA Forest Service
TBD
August 3
Tom Diggins, Ph.D.,
Professor of Chemical and Biological Sciences,
​Youngstown State University
TBD
August 10
Huyck Preserve Odum Interns
​Research presentations

August

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Thursday Night Lecture Series Continues
​
Potluck at 6 PM | Lectures at 7 PM
Gather at the Research Center every Thursday night starting August 3 and August 10 for an engaging scientific lecture series following a communal, pot-luck meal. 
Please bring a dish to share or a suggested donation of $5.  Stay tuned for event details and full lecture series schedule. Registration is not required.
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Annual Benefit Gala
In-Person Gala, August 5, 5 - 8 PM  | Virtual Auction, opens: August 4 at 8 AM, closes: August 5 at 8 PM
​We will enjoy cocktails and appetizers on the shore of Lincoln Pond. Attendees can view auction items on display and bid through our virtual auction site.

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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
    • Conducting Research at the Huyck Preserve
    • Staying at the Field Station
    • Huyck Research Grants
    • Odum Internship
    • Scientific Advisory Board
    • Papers & Research Reports
    • A Field Guide To A Field Station
  • Recreation
    • Hiking
    • Lake Myosotis
    • Winter Sports
  • Get Involved
    • Join Our Mailing List
    • Upcoming Events
    • Become a Member
    • Volunteer
    • Citizen Science - Phenology Trail
    • Employment
  • Donate