February 2024 – Jesse Peters,  ecologist, writer, and founder of Jessecology Eco-Landscaping.  Jesse showcased some native plants-centered garden and landscaping projects from around the local area and hosted a Q+A.

Zoom Recording

Passcode:  *$Yia66x

 

Addison Kubik, Education & Outreach Coordinator for the Capital Region Partnership for Invasive Species Management (PRISM). Watch for a discussion on Invasive Species, The PRISMs, and some things you can do to prevent the spread of invasive species.

Zoom Recording

Passcode: H^9C$2H2

 

Tom Carey, president of the Upper Union Neighborhood Association, spoke on the project he spearheaded to renovate the old, abandoned Casino Building into an environmental education hub. 

Zoom Recording

Passcode: ?5g8JYgY

 

Peter Tobiessen, Dr. Tobiessen is a retired Union College Biology Professor who recently published ECOS’  “Natural Areas of Schoharie County” recorded presentation:

Zoom Recording

Passcode: CS7hkR4@

 

Josh Stiller, Wildlife Biologist for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, recorded presentation:

Zoom Recording

Passcode: W#zeEu@3

 

Jeff Leon, Owner and Steward of Strawberry Fields Nature Preserve, recorded presentation:

Zoom Recording

Passcode:  b#7c5O@8

 

Nick Klemczak, Director of Schenectady County Soil & Water Conservation District, recorded presentation:

Zoom Recording

Passcode: &K@$4V?7

 

Betsy Henry, Principal Scientist at Anchor QEA, Co-founder of Schenectady Greenmarket, leader of ReTree Schenectady, recorded presentation:

Zoom Recording

Passcode: pm?9G5*4

 

Bob Wick, wilderness manager and landscape photographer, recorded presentation:

Zoom Recording

Passcode: J08yBhV&

 

Don Rittner, local historian/environmentalist/author, recorded presentation:

Zoom Recording

 

Rachel Carson Dinner speaker, Mark Lowrey’s recorded presentation:

Zoom Recording

 

David Gibson, managing partner, Adirondack Wild: Friends of the Forest Preserve, recorded presentation:

Zoom Recording

 

Maryam Ramjohn and Jacob Abbott from Kelly Adirondack Center, recorded presentation:

Zoom Recording

Maryam’s website: https://digitalcollections.union.edu/s/student-site-ramjohnm/page/welcome

Jacob’s website: https://uploads.knightlab.com/storymapjs/9293e4e5c5c802aeaebed94753a4d8b4/adirondack-dams-proof-of-concept/index.html

 

Jeff Leon, owner and steward of Strawberry Fields discusses his road to Netzero, recorded presentation

Zoom Recording

 

Tom Twente – Grow Amsterdam – recording of his presentation on composting

Zoom Recording

 

Sarah Walsh – MHLC – discussion of grant and impact on our local environment

Zoom Recording

 

Rachel Carson Dinner 2021 – Guest Speaker – Darwin Roosa

Meeting Recording:
Zoom Recording

Access Passcode: q7^moKrn

 

Roy Thornton – Grassland Birds and Capped Landfills

Zoom Recording

Additional resources:

01 Birds and Bees Information

https://www.grasslandbirdtrust.org/conservation/land-management-practices

 

January 2022 – Millie Gittinger – Appalachian Trail Adventure

Zoom Recording

 

February 2022 – Scott Stoner and Denise Hackert-Stoner – Backyard Birds

Zoom Recording

Additional Resources:To see more of their work or to purchase prints, please visit them at www.naturelogues.com or look for Naturelogues on Facebook, or contact them at [email protected]

Handout for Attracting Birds updated 2-10-22 SJS

 

March 2022 – Corrine Hansch and Matthew Leon, Lovin’ Mama Farm Farming for the Future – Regenerating land, climate & community health

Zoom Recording