Thursdays in July and August beginning July 14 Eldridge Research Center, 284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY 12147 Community Potluck 6 - 7 PM* Lecture begins at 7 PM* *July 14th Lecture Potluck at 6:30, lecture at 7:30, bat walk at 8:30 Come hear about active research being done at the Preserve first-hand from scientists. For the first time since 2019 (pre-pandemic), we are bringing back the popular communal potluck on the Research Center’s porch overlooking Lincoln Pond, which will then be followed by a presentation from a researcher about their work. Please bring a dish to share. Portions of this event will be inside. We ask that you please stay home if you have symptoms of Covid-19 or have recently tested positive. Speaker Schedule
Saturday, July 9th, 1 - 4 PM Eldridge Research Center, 284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY 12147 Join us to learn about a range of invasive species topics from a panel of experts. Experts will present short talks followed by a panel discussion. The event will end with refreshments and a hike to learn about the native and invasive species of the Huyck Preserve. Our featured speaker will be George Robinson, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Biological Sciences at the University at Albany and member of the Huyck Preserve Scientific Advisory Board. Other guests include Kristopher Williams (Capital Region PRISM), Caroline Marschner (NYSHI), Jason Denham (DEC), Steve Pearson, Ph.D. (DEC), Jennifer Dean, Ph.D. (NY Natural Heritage Program), Jon Titus, Ph.D. (SUNY Fredonia), Pricilla Titus, and Jessica Cancelliere (DEC). This is planned to be an inside event. We ask that you stay home if you have symptoms of Covid-19 or have recently tested positive. This event is open to all. Registration is not required but is helpful to us for planning and event set up. Saturday, May 21st, 10 AM - 12 PM
Eldridge Research Center, 284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY 12147 Come sketch outside with artist and Membership and Outreach Coordinator Florence! Learn the basics of how to approach drawing from nature. We will explore sketching landscapes and natural objects with colored pencils. Drawing materials (paper, pencils, and clipboards) will be provided but feel free to bring along your own sketchbooks or drawing tools if you have a preferred medium! All ages and skill levels welcome. Registration is required; event capped at 18 people Suggested donation $5; Preserve members and children under 12 free In the case of inclement weather, this event will be held inside. |
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