• Connecting Tots to Nature – Niskayuna

    Niskayuna Community Center Pavilion 2682 Aqueduct Rd, Niskayuna, United States

    The nature-based playgroup hosted by Play, Create & Explore offers a rotating slate of activities, including sensory play, process art, playdough invitations and science. Connecting Tots to Nature is open to children 12 months to [...]

  • Chestnut Walk & Talk

    Maalwyck Park Maalwyck Park Road, Glenville, NY, United States

    If you want to learn more about chestnut trees, this is your chance! Bob Cooley will lead this multi-destination outing. The day will start at 10 a.m. at Maalwyck Park, Maalwyck Park Road, in Glenville. [...]

  • Flora Foray: White Lily Pond, Grafton Lakes State Park

    Babcock Lake Road, Grafton Lakes State Park Babcock Lake Road, Grafton, NY

    A short walk from the parking area leads to this out of the way pond in the Grafton Lakes State Park. We will explore the hummocky edge of the pond, likely getting our feet wet, [...]

  • Fall walk: Central Park, Schenectady

    180 PTL Arthur Chaires Ln., Schenectady 180 PTL Arthur Chaires Lane, Schenectady, NY

    An exploration of the woods behind the greenhouse, where ECOS and other community partners have been removing burning bush and planting native plants as part of a PRISM grant to ReTree Schenectady. We’ll highlight native [...]

  • Fall walk: Woodlawn Preserve, Schenectady

    Woodlawn Preserve 441 Gifford Road, Schenectady, NY, United States

    In a leisurely walk, we’ll enjoy the many types of asters and goldenrod, as well as other surprises around this beautiful selection of woodland, lake, and pine barrens – and see what’s going on with [...]