Special Events in the Capital Region this Fall!

There are 2 big events coming up at the end of September that are taking place off-site for us - the Rensselaerville Cycling Festival and Audubon's OctoBIRDfest! For more details on these events, see below! And be sure to stop by and see us! Then come down to the Preserve and take a hike!

Audubon's OctoBIRDfest

When: Saturday September 27th, Noon - 5PM
Where: Albany Heritage Area Visitor's Center, right next to the Albany Pump Station, 25 Quackenbush Square Albany, 12207
Cost: $30 ticket is a donation to support Audubon's education and conservation efforts in the capital region
More information and to register: 
http://www.capitalregionaudubon.org/calendar.php

Your ticket to this fundraiser includes:

• Tasting Stations from local micro-Breweries, a distillery, winery and others in the beautiful outdoor courtyard of the Visitors Center.
• Complimentary Food upstairs in the Albany Pump Station.
• Raffle Ticket Sale to win Unique and Fun Raffle ticket items to benefit Capital Region Audubon Education programs and Conservation work
  
• Speakers and talks and other vendors and organizations at the events - such as Huyck Preserve

We will be tabling at this event and selling newly redesigned t-shirts on a new colored background - and featuring a special Membership sign up deal - become a new member at OctoBIRDfest at the $50 level and receive a t-shirt AND a water bottle! And of course members are invited to our Members Thank-You dinner in October which includes a private guided hike and dinner for members only.

Rensselaerville Cycling Festival

When: Sunday September 28th, Rides begin as early as 7am
Where: Rensselaerville - The festival is at the Carey Center, and the cycling rides and races leave from there and view all of the Hilltowns
Cost: Tickets for different length cycling races start at $35 and increase depending on the race, and include a gourmet barbeque dinner. For non-cyclists, the barbeque dinner only is $20 for adults. The festival itself and all of its vendors and fun is free.
More information and tickets are online here: www.rensselaervillecycling.com

Come out to Rensselaerville and enjoy a great big party in a little tiny town! Fall is a great time to visit the Hilltowns - and see all of the beautiful colors on a bright fall day! There's plenty to see and do for cyclists and non-cyclists alike - so bring the family! We'll be tabling the event and featuring some hands on items, and leading a free guided hike of the Preserve. It's going to be a great time!