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The following series of Natural Areas of ... Guides provides detailed descriptions of interesting places to walk and hike in the Capital Region. Each guide includes: directions, trail maps, natural history and information relevant to the area.
Natural Areas of Saratoga County, 1st Ed., 1998.
56 natural areas are described in this guide, including 3 state parks, a national park and state forest preserve lands.
91 Pages $14.00 ISBN13 978-0-9761196-1-6
Natural Areas of Rensselaer County, 2nd Ed., 2002.
This guide begins with the natural history of the county and describes 35 natural areas with maps and historical pictures. Co-published by the
Rensselaer-Taconic Land Conservancy and ECOS.175 Pages $18.00 ISBN13 978-0-9761196-2-3
Natural Areas of Albany County, 4th Ed., 2004.
Describing nearly 70 natural areas in Albany County, the 4th Edition contains 10 additional locations, and many new or updated maps with
additional trails. 112 Pages $15.00 ISBN13 978-0-9761196-0-9
Natural Areas of Schenectady County, 6th Ed., 2006.
This guide describes 26 natural areas including areas with forests, wetlands, water falls and pine barrens.
56 Pages $10.00 ISBN13 978-0-9761196-8-5
NEW
A Field Guide to the Karner Blue Butterfly, 1st Ed., 2007.
This nature guide provides information on the description, life cycle, nectar sources, history, habitat and associated species, and locations in the Capital Region of the endangered Karner blue. With black and white photographs and pen and ink illustrations.
92 Pages $8.00 ISBN13 978-0-9761196-9-2
Along the Bike Hike Trail guides provide descriptions of the flora and fauna, interesting places, and local history along the bikeways. Each guide offers a list of organizations and contacts to make your trip more enjoyable whether you are hiking or cycling.
Along the Bike Hike Trail, Schenectady County Section, 2nd Ed., 2003.
60 Pages $8.95 ISBN13 978-0-9761196-3-0
Along the Bike Hike Trail, A Guide to the Canalway-Trail in Montgomery County, 1st Ed., 2004.
50 Pages $6.95 ISBN13 978-0-9761196-4-7
Along the Bike Hike Trail, Albany County, 1st Ed.
Expected Publication 2008.
Environmental Trip Tips, 3rd Ed., 1992.
A Capital Region guide to outdoor recreation listing areas which are open to the public in a seven-county area.
147 Pages Retail $8.00 ISBN13 978-0-9761196-6-1
Ski Tips, 2001
A seven county guide to cross country ski areas. Includes removable maps, directions, terrain descriptions and tips with updates available.
80 Pages $8.00 ISBN13 978-0-9761196-5-4
Wildflowers Along the Way, 1990.
This beautifully illustrated book features pen and ink drawings of selected local wild plants.
119 Pages $5.00 ISBN13 978-0-9761196-7-8
Ordering Directions
Orders can be placed via phone 370-4125, fax 370-0724, or email ecos@global2000.net. Please include any PO number you have with your order.
Payment is Net 30 days by cash or check. No Credit Cards. Checks should be made payable to ECOS.
Shipping: Orders can be picked up at the ECOS office in the Niskayuna Recreation Center, 2682 Aqueduct Road, Niskayuna or orders can be mailed via USPS Media Mail. A shipping and handling fee applies to all mailed orders. The shipping/handling fee depends on the number of books ordered. For fee information contact the ECOS office. If your business has a UPS shipping account orders can be sent UPS if you provide your account number.
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