September
Fall Wildflower Hike September 10 | 11 AM Follow Chris Schiralli, local wildflower expert, on a gentle hike in search of fall flowers. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Suggested donation $5; Preserve members and children under 12 free Inclement weather will cancel this event. Event capped at 20 people Hike the Hemlocks September 24 | 11:30 AM Follow Stewardship Coordinator Garrett Chisholm to learn about ongoing work to protect the Preserve's hemlocks from hemlock woolly adelgid with a focus on our current integrated pest management project. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Suggested donation of $5; Members and children under 12 free Inclement weather will cancel this event. Event capped at 20 people October Full Moon Hike 8 | 7 PM - 8:30 PM Follow Membership and Outreach Coordinator Florence on a night-time hike under a full moon. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Bring a flashlight or headlamp; a red light is better for night vision if you have it. Suggested donation of $5; Members and children under 12 free Inclement weather will cancel this event. Event capped at 20 people Fall Foliage Hike October 22 | 10:30 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. Suggested donation of $5; Members and children under 12 free Inclement weather will cancel this event. Event capped at 20 people November Native History of the Preserve Saturday, November 5 | 1 PM Centuries ago, local Mohican families engaged in an annual early winter hunt in the high elevation district they called Mbeesuk (Lake-Place), the area known today as Rensselaerville and Westerlo. Join us for a walk around Lincoln Pond and learn about the relationship between local native people and the land at this season of the year. This walk is guided by ethnoecologist Justin Wexler of Wild Hudson Valley, who has studied Hudson Valley indigenous culture, language, and history for twenty years and has spent much of his life at the Huyck Preserve. $10 for non-members; $5 for members Wildlife Embroidery Crafting Saturday, November 19 | 1 PM Learn the basics of embroidery by making an animal-themed embroidery hoop decoration to hang in your home or give as a holiday gift. $10 supply fee for non-members; $5 for members Event capped at 15 people Volunteer to Help with Trail BlazingSeptember 29, October 13, November 3, and November 10 | 10:00 AM
Do you love walking the trails at the Preserve? As part of ongoing upgrades to the Huyck Preserve’s trail system, we will be working on color coding the trails. Come spend a few hours volunteering with us and leave your mark on the Preserve! Paint blazing will be taking place on September 29, October 13, November 3, and November 10. At the beginning of each work day, we will meet at the Visitors’ Center (5052 Delaware Turnpike, Rensselaerville) at 10 AM. From there, we will travel to where trail-blazing work will take place that day. Come to help out on all the days or just one! Come prepared wearing hiking boots and clothing that is weather appropriate and that you don't mind if you get paint on. Brushes and paint will be provided. Questions? Call the Preserve office at (518) 797-3440 or email info@huyckpreserve.org. The Lake Myosotis swimming area will be closed Thursday, August 18th, and Friday, August 19th,
because of a lifeguard shortage. We apologize for the inconvenience. The beach will be open again for its normal hours on Saturday from 1-7 PM. |
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