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Fall guided hikes

8/25/2014

 
While summer is rapidly coming to a close - the nights have been mighty chilly up here in the mountains! - the Preserve is still in high gear with plenty of seasonal events coming up! Fall is a great time to visit the preserve and see the bright fall colors - keep an eye out for wildlife as they begin a flurry of activity to prepare for the coming winter!

Don't forget you can schedule a guided hike for your school, club, group, or organization! We can tailor hikes to your needs and interests - check out our programs on demand page for more information! Discounts are available for organizations which serve the underprivileged in the Capital Region. We also do school field trips with hikes and hands-on science lessons that meet curriculum needs - so bring out your students to learn field research techniques in aquatic or terrestrial ecology!

Upcoming Hikes

All of the guided hikes below are free of charge thanks to the generous support of our members and the public. If you love our guided hikes and events please consider becoming a member today - and get more benefits for your support!

If you can, a $5 donation for guided hikes is greatly appreciated!
The Blue Corn Moon
August 30th
Join Justin Wexler for a guided hike along Lake Myosotis and learn about native american names for the natural world. Hike begins at 10 AM and should end around noon. Please arrive a few minutes early to sign in and park - parking will be at the Kayak Area on Lake Myosotis - just off of Pond Hill Rd. Come prepared for the weather - light jackets recommended - and with water and comfortable walking shoes!
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Fall Wildflower Walk
September 14th * Note date change *

Join naturalist Chris Schiralli for the third of this popular guided hike series - and find some of the last blooms of the year before winter! This hike will be on Lincoln Pond trail, which is approximately half a mile and may be muddy. Starts at 1PM and will end around 3pm, please come prepared for the weather and with water and comfortable hiking shoes that can get dirty.

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Spiders! Fact and Fiction
October 4th

Join Conservation and Outreach Coordinator Christina McLaughlin to bust some spider myths and learn some cool spider facts just in time for Halloween! This hike starts at the Research Station with a short talk and presentation on spider biology and then will head out on Lincoln Pond trail and around the station in search of some of some of our common spiders. Don't worry, no touching is required! These 8 legged critters are really friends - devouring insects that destroy crops and cause diseases in people, so come and learn a little about them and hopefully turn fear into respect! Starts at 10 AM and will run until noon - the hike is approximately half a mile over easy terrain but may be muddy, please come prepared for the weather and with sturdy hiking shoes that can get dirty and with water.

Betty Brownell
9/3/2014 06:56:30 am

Do we need reservations for the Wild Flower Walk? There are 2 of us. Could you give directions to get to Lincoln Pond trail? Thanks

Christina link
9/3/2014 08:30:23 am

Hi Betty,
Reservations are not required for guided hikes. The Wildflower walks meets at the Research Station, located at 284 Pond Hill Rd. Rensselaerville NY 12147. The hike guide will then lead you to the trail. Please note this hike is Sunday the 14th at 1pm - please arrive a few minutes early to sign in and get parked! See you then!

Christina
Outreach & Conservation Coordinator


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Address:
P.O. Box 189
5052 Delaware Turnpike
Rensselaerville, NY 12147
Phone:
(518) 797-3440
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info@huyckpreserve.org
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  • Home
  • About
    • Visit
    • Facilities
    • Our History
    • Board of Directors >
      • Board of Directors Policies
      • Board of Directors Manual
    • Preserve Staff
    • Strategic Plan & Financials
    • Newsletter archive
    • Wish List
  • Conservation
    • Stewardship and Management Plan
    • Species Lists
    • Ecological Monitoring and Management Alliance (EMMA)
  • Education
    • School Programs
    • Summer Programs
    • Homeschool Program
    • Science Videos
  • Research
    • A Field Guide To A Field Station
    • Conducting Research at the Huyck Preserve
    • Staying at the Field Station
    • Huyck Research Grants
    • Odum Internship
    • Scientific Advisory Board
    • Papers & Research Reports
  • Recreation
    • Hiking
    • Lake Myosotis
    • Winter Sports
  • Get Involved
    • Join Our Mailing List
    • Upcoming Events
    • Become a Member
    • Volunteer
    • Citizen Science - Phenology Trail
    • Employment
  • Donate
    • Annual Appeal