All events to take place at the Eldridge Research Station, 284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY 12147, unless otherwise noted.
Fall 2021 Events
September
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Wildflower Hike
With Board Member Chris Schiralli September 25th, 10 AM 284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville NY Many people think the end of summer brings the end of wildflowers, but that is not the case! Join Board Member and local naturalist, Chris Schiralli, for a leisurely walk around Lincoln Pond looking for the colorful wildflowers of fall. Please wear proper attire and footwear. Registration is required; event is capped at 15 people. Suggested donation $5; Preserve members and children under 12 free There will be no bathrooms available, please plan accordingly. This event is full. You can still register to be put on a waitlist. Hemlock Hike With Nicholas Dietschler, NYS Hemlock Initiative, Cornell University October 23rd, 2 PM 5052 Delaware Turnpike, Rensselaerville NY Hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) is a destructive forest pest leading to the decline and mortality of eastern hemlock in eastern North America. Hemlock is an important foundation tree species common throughout eastern forests providing unique habitat for many organisms. Join Nick Dietschler, Research Support Specialist from Cornell University, for a walk by the falls and an update on hemlock woolly adelgid, its impacts, and management strategies used in New York State. This hike will focus on the status of HWA biological control and current research. Nick’s work focuses on the community dynamics, life history, and predator interactions of HWA specialist predators with the goal of managing HWA and conserving our native hemlocks. Registration is required; event is capped at 15 people. Suggested donation $5; Preserve members and children under 12 free Please wear proper attire and footwear. There will be no bathrooms available, please plan accordingly. |
Photo Credit: Sharon Askew
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