ECOS: The Environmental Clearinghouse
April 24, 2024

Seven Preserve Hike – Plotter Kill Preserve

Plotter Kill Preserve Mariaville Rd, Rotterdam, NY

Plotter Kill Preserve Mariaville Rd., Rotterdam (2.3 miles West of Putnam Rd.) Leader - Will Seyse Explore seven beautiful local nature preserves with ECOS guides. Once you have visited all seven preserves with ECOS or [...]

Connecting Children to Nature

Central Park Schenectady 500 Iroquois Way, Schenectady

This program is for children ages 6-12 (with children under 10 accompanied by a caregiver), and is led by Rebekka Henriksen. Each gathering features a hike where we will look for and explore native plants, [...]

High Point Trail, Thatcher Park Walk

Here’s a flat loop trail for an easy stroll through the woods. By May the Hepatica and Bloodroot are gone but there are many delightful spring ephemerals that are not as well known. We’ll learn [...]

Seven Preserve Hike – Christman Sanctuary

Christman Sanctuary, 3281 Schoharie Turnpike, Delanson. Leader - Ed Kautz Explore seven beautiful local nature preserves with ECOS guides. Once you have visited all seven preserves with ECOS or on your own, complete the Seven [...]

Blueberry Hill Trail (#5), Pine Bush Preserve Walk

This is an area of dunes and typical pine bush plants which should be in flower. We will also look for early butterflies and caterpillars Nancy Slack and Nan Wilson, co-leaders. Directions: From Rt. 5/ [...]