Explore Our Woods, Waters, and Fields
Become a Rensselaer Naturalist this Year!
A joint program with the Rensselaer Land Trust and Rensselaer Plateau Alliance
As you wander through the woods have you ever wanted to identify the mysterious bird call from the tree tops? Or the ferns growing in the squishy bog floor?
Download the color brochure or black and white schedule
Learning Goals
At each outing in the series you will learn about a specific aspect of the natural history of Rensselaer County, such as birds, wildflowers, trees, and bogs. There will be a learning goal related to each of the outing’s topic; for example, learn 10 birds, or learn 10 wildflowers, or learn about what makes a bog a bog.
Whether you’re a beginner or already have experience with a given topic, you’ll learn something new from a Rensselaer Naturalist program. Participants will be provided with resources to review before each outing, and a list of resources for further exploration.
Open to All
The series is open to adults and teens. There is an option* of earning a customized Rensselaer Naturalist patch! For participants who complete learning goals for at least eight of the Rensselaer Natural Series programs they will receive a patch.
Online Registration and More Information
To register and learn more follow the "Register Here" links for each program listed below.
Naturalist Learning Resouces Library: Click HERE
*Learning Goals and Optional Credit Requirements: Click HERE