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.
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
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
June
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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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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
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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. |
Please send me information about news and happenings at the Huyck Preserve!
Email info@huyckpreserve.org with questions.
