After-Work Walks and Rides
Take your evening commute to the outdoors! Our After Work Walks on Thursday evenings are short, family-friendly walks and activities that will introduce you to the special places in Rensselaer County protected by RLT and RPA. The After Work Mountain Bike Rides on Tuesdays will be easy rides suitable for families and beginners.
All walks and rides will start at 6 pm, except as noted, are free, and do not require pre-registration. Bring water and proper gear for the weather, and flashlights for sunset and night walks, and follow precautions regarding ticks; snacks and insect repellant optional.
After Work Walks – Thursdays at 6 pm except June 21 and July 26.
July 19 – Lt. Col. Gundrum Parcel, Berlin – Explore pond, woods, blueberry stands. For more information, contact AJ Schneeberg.
Meet at 1185 Bower Road, Sand Lake (Town of Berlin). From Cumberland Farms at intersection of Routes 43 and 66 in Sand Lake go east on Taborton Road (County Road 42) about 5 miles, then take right onto Kipple Road, go 1 mile to the end and take left onto Bower Road (no sign) to the end of Bower Road.
July 26, 7:30 pm – Albert Family Community Forest, Stephentown – Watch the rising (almost) full moon at dusk; bring flashlights. For more information, contact Peter Wood.
Albert Family Community Forest is at the end of Hayes Road, off of NY Route 66 in East Nassau; for more info, click here.
August 2 – Poestenkill Community Forest – Woods trails to impressive historic stone walls. For more information, contact Walter Kersch.
Poestenkill Community Forest is at 220 Legenbauer Road in East Poestenkill. From the blinking red lights at the intersection of Routes 355 and 351 in the center of Poestenkill, go east on Plank Road (County Road 40) for about 5 miles to East Poestenkill, then turn right onto Legenbauer Road and go about 1 mile to parking area on the right.
August 9 – Grafton Forest, Grafton – Short walk to extensive view over the Tomhannock Reservoir; bring flashlights if you want to stay for the sunset. For more info, contact Nick Conrad.
Grafton Forest is at the end of Stuffle Street. From junction of Routes 2 and 278 near Tamarac High School, go 3.7 miles east on Route 2 to a left onto Stuffle Street. In 1.85 miles Stuffle Street turns from a town road to a rough by passable private road, leading in .55 more miles to a parking area.
August 16 – Chestnut Hill, Stephentown – Walk the trails among American chestnut trees and learn about efforts to breed blight-resistant chestnut. For more information, contact Jim Bonesteel.
Chestnut Hill is at 187 Brainard Road, Averill Park (in Town of Stephentown). From Cumberland Farms at intersection of Routes 43 and 66 in Sand Lake go south on Route 43 for 3 miles, then follow Route 43 from where it splits from Route 66 for 2.8 miles to a right South Road, then 1.5 miles on South Road to a left onto Brainard Road, then about one mile to the preserve on the left.
August 23 – Poestenkill Community Forest – Explore 350-acre community forest to learn where the water is in the woods. For more information, contact Jeff Briggs.
Poestenkill Community Forest is at 220 Legenbauer Road in East Poestenkill. From the blinking red lights at the intersection of Routes 355 and 351 in the center of Poestenkill, go east on Plank Road (County Road 40) for about 5 miles to East Poestenkill, then turn right onto Legenbauer Road and go about 1 mile to parking area on the right.
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Thursday, Jul 19, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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 Rensselaer Land Trust (RLT) and Rensselaer Plateau Alliance (RPA) have teamed up to share opportunities for you to unplug, connect with nature, and experience what Rensselaer County has to offer. Join us!
Begin your week in communion with nature. Join us on beautiful Crystal Lake for yoga and meditation. This simple class will explore yoga postures and fluid movement to expand the body, as well as meditation and breath work to balance the mind. All are welcome, no previous yoga experience necessary. Please bring a yoga mat, yoga block and/or strap (optional) and wear loose comfortable clothing. Feel free to contact the instructor with any questions or concerns. Class size limited to 10 participants.
*100% of your tuition goes to support the RPA/RLT
Christine Orio is a certified instructor of Hatha based yoga and teaches in the Capital District. She has maintained a personal yoga practice for more than 2 decades and believes deeply in its power to heal and nourish the individual as a whole, allowing one to step into a greater sense of mindfulness and balance. Christine is a professional performing artist in the field of Classical Music. Additionally, she shares her passion for health and fitness in the community as a Spin Instructor and a JourneyDance™ Facilitator.
Instructor: Christine Orio, baconlovinyogi@gmail.com
July 1 - July 29, 2018, Five consecutive Sundays from 10–11a.m.
Tuition: $65 with preregistration Drop in rate: $15/class
To Register Click HERE.
* Note, there is no parking on Crystal Lake Rd. Please park in available spots on the right side of the shared driveway at 11 Crystal lake Rd (garage & barn). Overflow parking available next door at 16 Crystal Lake Rd in front of shed.
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Sunday, Jul 22, 2018 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Every Week until Sunday, Jul 29, 2018
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After-Work Walks and Rides
Take your evening commute to the outdoors! Our After Work Walks on Thursday evenings are short, family-friendly walks and activities that will introduce you to the special places in Rensselaer County protected by RLT and RPA. The After Work Mountain Bike Rides on Tuesdays will be easy rides suitable for families and beginners.
All walks and rides will start at 6 pm, except as noted, are free, and do not require pre-registration. Bring water and proper gear for the weather, and flashlights for sunset and night walks, and follow precautions regarding ticks; snacks and insect repellant optional.
After Work Walks – Thursdays at 6 pm except June 21 and July 26.
July 26, 7:30 pm – Albert Family Community Forest, Stephentown – Watch the rising (almost) full moon at dusk; bring flashlights. For more information, contact Peter Wood.
Albert Family Community Forest is at the end of Hayes Road, off of NY Route 66 in East Nassau; for more info, click here.
August 2 – Poestenkill Community Forest – Woods trails to impressive historic stone walls. For more information, contact Walter Kersch.
Poestenkill Community Forest is at 220 Legenbauer Road in East Poestenkill. From the blinking red lights at the intersection of Routes 355 and 351 in the center of Poestenkill, go east on Plank Road (County Road 40) for about 5 miles to East Poestenkill, then turn right onto Legenbauer Road and go about 1 mile to parking area on the right.
August 9 – Grafton Forest, Grafton – Short walk to extensive view over the Tomhannock Reservoir; bring flashlights if you want to stay for the sunset. For more info, contact Nick Conrad.
Grafton Forest is at the end of Stuffle Street. From junction of Routes 2 and 278 near Tamarac High School, go 3.7 miles east on Route 2 to a left onto Stuffle Street. In 1.85 miles Stuffle Street turns from a town road to a rough by passable private road, leading in .55 more miles to a parking area.
August 16 – Chestnut Hill, Stephentown – Walk the trails among American chestnut trees and learn about efforts to breed blight-resistant chestnut. For more information, contact Jim Bonesteel.
Chestnut Hill is at 187 Brainard Road, Averill Park (in Town of Stephentown). From Cumberland Farms at intersection of Routes 43 and 66 in Sand Lake go south on Route 43 for 3 miles, then follow Route 43 from where it splits from Route 66 for 2.8 miles to a right South Road, then 1.5 miles on South Road to a left onto Brainard Road, then about one mile to the preserve on the left.
August 23 – Poestenkill Community Forest – Explore 350-acre community forest to learn where the water is in the woods. For more information, contact Jeff Briggs.
Poestenkill Community Forest is at 220 Legenbauer Road in East Poestenkill. From the blinking red lights at the intersection of Routes 355 and 351 in the center of Poestenkill, go east on Plank Road (County Road 40) for about 5 miles to East Poestenkill, then turn right onto Legenbauer Road and go about 1 mile to parking area on the right.
After-Work Mountain Bike Rides on Tuesday evenings at 6 pm
New to mountain biking, or looking to boost your skills? Interested where you can ride your mountain bike in Rensselaer County? Come check out our beginner Mountain Bike series. The only things required are a mountain bike, helmet, and a positive attitude. Rides will be short in nature (no more than 3 miles) and at a slow conversational pace. Very family friendly. Kids greatly encouraged to attend. Rides are co-sponsored by the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance and Saratoga Mountain Bike Association.
June 19 – Grafton Forest, Grafton. 900 acres of working forest and network of old logging roads leading to views over the Tomhannock Reservoir. For more information, contact Ian Bonesteel.
Grafton Forest is at the end of Stuffle Street. From junction of Routes 2 and 278 near Tamarac High School, go 3.7 miles east on Route 2 to a left onto Stuffle Street. In 1.85 miles Stuffle Street turns from a town road to a rough by passable private road, leading in .55 more miles to a parking area.
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Thursday, Jul 26, 2018 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm
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Rensselaer Land Trust (RLT) and Rensselaer Plateau Alliance (RPA) have teamed up to share opportunities for you to unplug, connect with nature, and experience what Rensselaer County has to offer. Join us!
Begin your week in communion with nature. Join us on beautiful Crystal Lake for yoga and meditation. This simple class will explore yoga postures and fluid movement to expand the body, as well as meditation and breath work to balance the mind. All are welcome, no previous yoga experience necessary. Please bring a yoga mat, yoga block and/or strap (optional) and wear loose comfortable clothing. Feel free to contact the instructor with any questions or concerns. Class size limited to 10 participants.
*100% of your tuition goes to support the RPA/RLT
Christine Orio is a certified instructor of Hatha based yoga and teaches in the Capital District. She has maintained a personal yoga practice for more than 2 decades and believes deeply in its power to heal and nourish the individual as a whole, allowing one to step into a greater sense of mindfulness and balance. Christine is a professional performing artist in the field of Classical Music. Additionally, she shares her passion for health and fitness in the community as a Spin Instructor and a JourneyDance™ Facilitator.
Instructor: Christine Orio, baconlovinyogi@gmail.com
July 1 - July 29, 2018, Five consecutive Sundays from 10–11a.m.
Tuition: $65 with preregistration Drop in rate: $15/class
To Register Click HERE.
* Note, there is no parking on Crystal Lake Rd. Please park in available spots on the right side of the shared driveway at 11 Crystal lake Rd (garage & barn). Overflow parking available next door at 16 Crystal Lake Rd in front of shed.
See you lakeside on the Yoga Deck! |
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Sunday, Jul 29, 2018 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Every Week until Sunday, Jul 29, 2018
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After-Work Walks and Rides
Take your evening commute to the outdoors! Our After Work Walks on Thursday evenings are short, family-friendly walks and activities that will introduce you to the special places in Rensselaer County protected by RLT and RPA. The After Work Mountain Bike Rides on Tuesdays will be easy rides suitable for families and beginners.
All walks and rides will start at 6 pm, except as noted, are free, and do not require pre-registration. Bring water and proper gear for the weather, and flashlights for sunset and night walks, and follow precautions regarding ticks; snacks and insect repellant optional.
After Work Walks – Thursdays at 6 pm except June 21 and July 26.
August 2 – Poestenkill Community Forest – Woods trails to impressive historic stone walls. For more information, contact Walter Kersch.
Poestenkill Community Forest is at 220 Legenbauer Road in East Poestenkill. From the blinking red lights at the intersection of Routes 355 and 351 in the center of Poestenkill, go east on Plank Road (County Road 40) for about 5 miles to East Poestenkill, then turn right onto Legenbauer Road and go about 1 mile to parking area on the right.
August 9 – Grafton Forest, Grafton – Short walk to extensive view over the Tomhannock Reservoir; bring flashlights if you want to stay for the sunset. For more info, contact Nick Conrad.
Grafton Forest is at the end of Stuffle Street. From junction of Routes 2 and 278 near Tamarac High School, go 3.7 miles east on Route 2 to a left onto Stuffle Street. In 1.85 miles Stuffle Street turns from a town road to a rough by passable private road, leading in .55 more miles to a parking area.
August 16 – Chestnut Hill, Stephentown – Walk the trails among American chestnut trees and learn about efforts to breed blight-resistant chestnut. For more information, contact Jim Bonesteel.
Chestnut Hill is at 187 Brainard Road, Averill Park (in Town of Stephentown). From Cumberland Farms at intersection of Routes 43 and 66 in Sand Lake go south on Route 43 for 3 miles, then follow Route 43 from where it splits from Route 66 for 2.8 miles to a right South Road, then 1.5 miles on South Road to a left onto Brainard Road, then about one mile to the preserve on the left.
August 23 – Poestenkill Community Forest – Explore 350-acre community forest to learn where the water is in the woods. For more information, contact Jeff Briggs.
Poestenkill Community Forest is at 220 Legenbauer Road in East Poestenkill. From the blinking red lights at the intersection of Routes 355 and 351 in the center of Poestenkill, go east on Plank Road (County Road 40) for about 5 miles to East Poestenkill, then turn right onto Legenbauer Road and go about 1 mile to parking area on the right.
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Thursday, Aug 2, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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After-Work Walks and Rides
Take your evening commute to the outdoors! Our After Work Walks on Thursday evenings are short, family-friendly walks and activities that will introduce you to the special places in Rensselaer County protected by RLT and RPA. The After Work Mountain Bike Rides on Tuesdays will be easy rides suitable for families and beginners.
All walks and rides will start at 6 pm, except as noted, are free, and do not require pre-registration. Bring water and proper gear for the weather, and flashlights for sunset and night walks, and follow precautions regarding ticks; snacks and insect repellant optional.
After Work Walks – Thursdays at 6 pm except June 21 and July 26.
August 9 – Grafton Forest, Grafton – Short walk to extensive view over the Tomhannock Reservoir; bring flashlights if you want to stay for the sunset. For more info, contact Nick Conrad.
Grafton Forest is at the end of Stuffle Street. From junction of Routes 2 and 278 near Tamarac High School, go 3.7 miles east on Route 2 to a left onto Stuffle Street. In 1.85 miles Stuffle Street turns from a town road to a rough by passable private road, leading in .55 more miles to a parking area.
August 16 – Chestnut Hill, Stephentown – Walk the trails among American chestnut trees and learn about efforts to breed blight-resistant chestnut. For more information, contact Jim Bonesteel.
Chestnut Hill is at 187 Brainard Road, Averill Park (in Town of Stephentown). From Cumberland Farms at intersection of Routes 43 and 66 in Sand Lake go south on Route 43 for 3 miles, then follow Route 43 from where it splits from Route 66 for 2.8 miles to a right South Road, then 1.5 miles on South Road to a left onto Brainard Road, then about one mile to the preserve on the left.
August 23 – Poestenkill Community Forest – Explore 350-acre community forest to learn where the water is in the woods. For more information, contact Jeff Briggs.
Poestenkill Community Forest is at 220 Legenbauer Road in East Poestenkill. From the blinking red lights at the intersection of Routes 355 and 351 in the center of Poestenkill, go east on Plank Road (County Road 40) for about 5 miles to East Poestenkill, then turn right onto Legenbauer Road and go about 1 mile to parking area on the right.
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Thursday, Aug 9, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Rensselaer Land Trust (RLT) and Rensselaer Plateau Alliance (RPA) have teamed up to share opportunities for you to unplug, connect with nature, and experience what Rensselaer County has to offer. Join us!
Join us at RLT's Young's Bog Preserve. David Hunt will lead a workshop on how to recognize, restore, and monitor old growth forest. To register and get directions email Fran Egbert: fran.egbert@gmail.com or call (518) 674-3214.
Young's Bog Nature Preserve in the Town of Sand Lake protects a classic kettlehole bog. Young's Bog is surrounded by an intact, high-quality inland poor fen with a floating mat of Sphagnum peat moss that supports wild cranberries, the insect-eating pitcher plant and sundew, and other plants found only in nutrient-poor bog habitats. Some of the plants here are rare for Rensselaer County. The narrow fen zone grades into a border area of open-canopy black spruce and tamarack (or larch) bog. The inland poor fen and black spruce-tamarack bog around Young's Bog Nature Preserve comprise the second largest complex of these wetland types in Rensselaer County, and the largest outside the Rensselaer Plateau. The fen and bog are surrounded by hemlock-hardwood swamp and red maple swamp and by uplands with hemlock-northern hardwood forest, all of which serve as a buffer for the ecologically significant fen and bog habitats.
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Saturday, Aug 11, 2018 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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What will be in our net this year? Citizen Science Volunteers are needed to join the Rensselaer Land Trust and Fran Martino, River Haggie Outdoors, for the Great Hudson River Estuary Fish Count to be held at Schodack Island State Park.
Volunteers can help record and send data from ashore, or hop into a pair of our chest waders for loan to help capture fish using a 40-foot seine net. Fish species will be sorted, counted, and recorded; and then released back into the Hudson. Meet at the main boat launch.
For more information contact Fran Martino (518) 766-0010 |
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Saturday, Aug 11, 2018 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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After-Work Walks and Rides
Take your evening commute to the outdoors! Our After Work Walks on Thursday evenings are short, family-friendly walks and activities that will introduce you to the special places in Rensselaer County protected by RLT and RPA. The After Work Mountain Bike Rides on Tuesdays will be easy rides suitable for families and beginners.
All walks and rides will start at 6 pm, except as noted, are free, and do not require pre-registration. Bring water and proper gear for the weather, and flashlights for sunset and night walks, and follow precautions regarding ticks; snacks and insect repellant optional.
After Work Walks – Thursdays at 6 pm except June 21 and July 26.
August 16 – Chestnut Hill, Stephentown – Walk the trails among American chestnut trees and learn about efforts to breed blight-resistant chestnut. For more information, contact Jim Bonesteel.
Chestnut Hill is at 187 Brainard Road, Averill Park (in Town of Stephentown). From Cumberland Farms at intersection of Routes 43 and 66 in Sand Lake go south on Route 43 for 3 miles, then follow Route 43 from where it splits from Route 66 for 2.8 miles to a right South Road, then 1.5 miles on South Road to a left onto Brainard Road, then about one mile to the preserve on the left.
August 23 – Poestenkill Community Forest – Explore 350-acre community forest to learn where the water is in the woods. For more information, contact Jeff Briggs.
Poestenkill Community Forest is at 220 Legenbauer Road in East Poestenkill. From the blinking red lights at the intersection of Routes 355 and 351 in the center of Poestenkill, go east on Plank Road (County Road 40) for about 5 miles to East Poestenkill, then turn right onto Legenbauer Road and go about 1 mile to parking area on the right.
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Thursday, Aug 16, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Celebrate Stephentown at Albert Family Community Forest
Rensselaer Land Trust (RLT) and Rensselaer Plateau Alliance (RPA) have teamed up to share opportunities for you to unplug, connect with nature, and experience what Rensselaer County has to offer. Join us!
Give your children something beyond technology, give them forest exploration without fear. This morning will help you learn basic skills, build confidence and become more confident in the outdoors, led by Fred McCagg.
To register: E-mail Fred McCagg
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Sunday, Aug 19, 2018 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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After-Work Walks and Rides
Take your evening commute to the outdoors! Our After Work Walks on Thursday evenings are short, family-friendly walks and activities that will introduce you to the special places in Rensselaer County protected by RLT and RPA. The After Work Mountain Bike Rides on Tuesdays will be easy rides suitable for families and beginners.
All walks and rides will start at 6 pm, except as noted, are free, and do not require pre-registration. Bring water and proper gear for the weather, and flashlights for sunset and night walks, and follow precautions regarding ticks; snacks and insect repellant optional.
After Work Walks – Thursdays at 6 pm except June 21 and July 26.
Last of the series
August 23 – Poestenkill Community Forest – Explore 350-acre community forest to learn where the water is in the woods. For more information, contact Jeff Briggs.
Poestenkill Community Forest is at 220 Legenbauer Road in East Poestenkill. From the blinking red lights at the intersection of Routes 355 and 351 in the center of Poestenkill, go east on Plank Road (County Road 40) for about 5 miles to East Poestenkill, then turn right onto Legenbauer Road and go about 1 mile to parking area on the right.
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Thursday, Aug 23, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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This program is currently FULL. If you would like to be added to a wait list e-mail Marcy Steinberg at
Sue Van Hook, local mycologist, will lead us into the woods at one of our forests or preserves. Participants will have a chance to develop their field skills in mushroom identifcation. Bring a basket or bag with stiff sides, a ?eld knife or trowel, and a hand lens if you have one.
Registration fee $10/ person, kids are free.
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Saturday, Aug 25, 2018 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Sue Van Hook, local mycologist, will lead us into the woods at one of our forests or preserves. Participants will gather mushrooms during an hour interval. We will then make our way over to another location to eat lunch (bring your own) and then Sue will guide us through the process of identifying the mushrooms we collected and others that you have found using hand lens, spore prints, and available books. We will work in pairs to continue self identi?cation of our found mushrooms. Bring a basket or bag with stiff sides, a field knife or trowel, and a hand lens if you have one along with any mushroom identication books you may have.
Registration fee $30/person, this is for adults and serious teens.
Register HERE
Group size is limited to 20. Directions will be mailed to participants registered 2 weeks before the walk. |
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Sunday, Sep 30, 2018 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Join Annie for a stroll through the tea garden. Find out which herbs make for a tasty tea and learn how to brew a nice cup of tea or make a pot of sun tea! And after the walk, join us for a sampling of teas. Co-hosted by Rensselaer Land Trust, Rensselaer Plateau Alliance, and Laughing Earth. |
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Saturday, Oct 6, 2018 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Due to the weather this event has been postponed to the Rain Date: October 20, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
The Asa Eddy family lived in Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York, between 1794 and 1905. While the homestead and other structures have long since disappeared, and forest has reclaimed the farm, an early family cemetery, along with stone foundations and other evidence, can still be seen on the landscape. Warren Broderick, a descendent of the Eddy family, author, archivist and researcher, will discuss and use other resources to bring the history of an early farm in Rensselaer County back to life.
Participants will take an easy/moderate hike about two-and-a-half miles along an abandoned road in the Towns of Nassau and Stephentown to visit the farm site, and family cemetery, hear about an infamous 19th century local murder and reputed haunting, and view other abandoned farm sites along our route. The hike will conclude through hiking trails at the Albert Family Community Forest, a 353 acre forest owned by the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance. This was part of the Hayes farm which adjoined the Eddy farm on the south.
This hike will require some shuttling of vehicles. Rain date will be Saturday, October 20.
Contact outing coordinator and registration contact: Peter Wood at peterrmapleacres@gmail.com
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Saturday, Oct 20, 2018 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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With expected Nor'easter rains and winds this weekend we have decided to CANCELL this workshop--stay tuned for similar workshops being offered in the spring.
Join professional photographer and filmmaker John Bulmer on a casual hike along the Tomhannock Reservoir. This will be an opportunity to explore and photograph at the peak of fall foliage season. Attendees will receive instruction on camera settings, techniques and composition to maximize the fall colors. A DSLR or other camera with manual settings is suggested. Tripods optional. Limited 12.
$10 donation collected day of the outing.
To be added to the WAITING LIST call (518) 674-2669 or e-mail Sally Lawrence
Meeting Location: In the parking area on the left side of Rt 7, before it crosses the Tomhannock Reservoir.
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Sunday, Oct 28, 2018 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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Learn to make a fragrant balsam wreath to last the entire season with a variety of fresh greens. Learn about local trees and celebrate local forests. Supplies and lunch included in $20 fee. You will also be supporting the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance and the Rensselaer Land Trust which are conserving your local forests.
TWO SESSIONS to choose from:
11:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Registration contact: Francille Egbert (518) 674-3214 or E-mail |
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Saturday, Nov 10, 2018 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Learn to make a fragrant balsam wreath to last the entire season with a variety of fresh greens. Learn about local trees and celebrate local forests. Supplies and lunch included in $20 fee. You will also be supporting the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance and the Rensselaer Land Trust which are conserving your local forests.
TWO SESSIONS to choose from:
11:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Registration contact: Francille Egbert (518) 674-3214 or E-mail |
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Saturday, Nov 10, 2018 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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Wildlife Tracking Workshops in Rensselaer County
Join local tracking experts Dan Yacobellis and Josh Wood for a series of three workshops to learn animal tracks or to enhance your skills. All are welcome to attend one or more workshops; each workshop will add a new layer to the tracking experience. The second two workshops will also include GPS mapping and documenting of all observed wildlife sign, using citizen science to contribute to an online, active map of animal activity on the Rensselaer Plateau.
Tracking Basics with Josh Wood at Albert Family Community Forest, Nassau. We will focus on learning key characteristics in track identification, and begin to unravel various track patterns and how they correspond to the way the animal was moving, providing us with insight into its behavior and a window into its life. We will also look at other types of animal sign, gaining an increased awareness of the wildlife that surrounds us.
Josh Wood is the Program Director of Flying Deer Nature Center in East Chatham. He’s an avid tracker, naturalist and wilderness skills mentor. He leads a monthly tracking club in the East Chatham area.
Online pre-registration is required. Cost is $20 for each workshop. Space is limited.
Click HERE to Register!
Questions about the workshops? Contact Annie by e-mail
All participants need to sign a liability waiver, which can be downloaded HERE and returned the morning of the workshop.
Please arrive promptly by 9:45 a.m. to complete registration, get organized and be ready to hike by 10:00 a.m.
These workshops are jointly sponsored by the Rensselaer Land Trust, Rensselaer Plateau Alliance, and Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center.
Dress appropriately for the cold weather!
Wildlife tracking requires some hiking with long periods of standing while you examine the tracks you find. (this is when your feet get cold!) We never know what we will find or how far we will actually hike. Folks need to be in good physical condition and have adequate winter gear to be outside for the day. Temperatures are about 10 degrees cooler on the Plateau than lower elevations. Please plan on wearing what you think will keep you warm, and then add two extra layers in a back pack to bring along. Hand and foot warmers are always a good idea.
Bring snowshoes. Again, snowpack can be much deeper on the Plateau than surrounding areas.
Plan on eating lunch outside if you are attending the full day programs. There are no indoor facilities. Pack high energy, nutrient dense foods: nuts, cheese, energy bars, dark chocolate, nut butters, oranges are all good choices. Remember to drink adequate water through the day. It is easy to become dehydrated in the winter as we tend to not feel thirsty.
Refunds will gladly be given up to 7 days prior to the event. After that, refunds will be given only if we are able to fill your place.
We are very excited to offer this Tracking Series this year with Josh and Dan. Whether you're new to wildlife tracking or one of our regulars, you're in for a great day in the woods.
Upcoming Tracking Programs
February 16, 9:30-4:00, with half-day option -- Bringing Tracking Home with Dan Yacobellis at Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center, Grafton. Read more HERE.
March 10 – 9:30-4:00, with half-day option – Animal Tracking in Late Winter with Dan Yacobellis at Poestenkill Community Forest, Poestenkill. Read more HERE.
Dan Yacobellis runs Tamakoce Wilderness Programs in Grafton, immersing children and adults in wilderness living experiences. He is a long-time Plateau resident and teacher, and has led many tracking outings on the Plateau.
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Saturday, Jan 12, 2019 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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