All events to take place at the Eldridge Research Station,
284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY 12147, unless otherwise noted.
Winter 2022 Events
Snowshoe With Us!
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January 29th, 10AM-12PM
Eldridge Research Center, 284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY 12147 Follow Stewardship Coordinator Garrett Chisholm on a guided snowshoe (or hike, depending on weather conditions) to discover the ways plants and animals at the Huyck Preserve have adapted to winter conditions in the Northeast. Dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. No bathrooms or other indoor amenities will be available; please plan accordingly. Registration is required; event capped at 15 people Contact the Preserve office (info@huyckpreserve.org or 518-797-3440) for availability of snowshoes to borrow. Suggested donation $5; Preserve members and children under 12 free Significant weather will cancel this event. |
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Great Backyard Bird Count at the Huyck Preserve
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February 19th, 8AM
Eldridge Research Center, 284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY 12147 Each year, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the National Audubon Society, and Birds Canada host the Great Backyard Bird Count. In the spirit of celebrating birds everywhere, here at the Huyck Preserve we’re hosting a bird watching event led by Philippa Dunne. Come look and listen for birds at the Huyck Preserve and learn to identify the birds you observe with guidance from an experienced birder. No bathrooms will be available; please plan accordingly. Dress for the weather. Bringing along binoculars, a camera, and a notepad or phone to record observations is recommended for your enjoyment but is not necessary. Depending on conditions, snowshoes or crampons may be recommended. Contact the Preserve office for availability of snowshoes to borrow. Registration is required; event capped at 15 people Suggested donation $5; Preserve members and children under 12 free Inclement weather will cancel this event. Want to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count from home? Learn more at www.birdcount.org. |
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Invasive Species Awareness: Bittersweet Cutting
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March 5th, 10AM-12PM
Lake Myosotis, Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY 12147 February 28th - March 4th is National Invasive Species Awareness Week! Help us clear Asiatic bittersweet vines at Lake Myosotis and learn about invasive species management with Stewardship Coordinator Garrett Chisholm and guest bittersweet guru, George Robinson, Ph.D. Last year’s thickest-vine competition was a hit, so we’re bringing it back! The winner of the competition won’t only get bragging rights, they’ll also receive a $15 gift card to the Kuhar Family Farm Market and Café. Will you be the one to find and cut the thickest vine? Join us to find out! Bring your own favorite hand saw and/or loppers and work gloves. Water, sturdy shoes, and long pants/sleeves are required. Participants must be age 13 and above. No bathrooms will be available, so please plan accordingly. Registration is required; event capped at 18 people This event is free to all. Inclement weather will cancel this event. |
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Meet the Trees
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March 12th, 1PM
Eldridge Research Center, 284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY 12147 Join the Huyck Preserve board’s own Bill Logan, resident tree expert and award winning author, on a gentle hike around the Preserve to learn how to identify trees in winter. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. No bathrooms will be available, please plan accordingly. Registration is required; event capped at 15 people Suggested donation $5; Preserve members and children under 12 free Inclement weather will cancel this event. |
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