Limestone Rise Walk
A gem of a preserve with a variety of habitats, a profusion of wildflowers and ferns, and excellent birding, as well as fossiferous limestone outcroppings and solution channels. Ed Kautz, leader. Directions: Take Rt. 890 […]
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Reist Sanctuary Walk
Woods, dunes, and wetlands with a variety of flowers as well as ferns, mosses, and giant trees. It’s also a bird preserve. The trail crosses swampy areas so wear boots; we’ll meet at the Consaul […]
Joralemon Memorial Park Walk
A wonderful habitat for wildflowers in spring, as well as fern-filled dells, plus there’s an historic lime kiln dating back to the Civil War. Ruth Brooks, leader. Directions: Take Rt. 890 east to the Thruway; […]
Lock 7/Mohawk River State Park Walk
Many trails in woodland and meadow with a good variety of early spring wildflowers. Ed Kautz, leader. Directions: Go to the intersection of Balltown and River roads in Niskayuna, follow River Rd. east about 3 […]
Ski and Snowshoe Outing
This week’s outing will be at Strawberry Fields. Reservations must be made at [email protected] or by calling 518-466-8544.
Skiing at Strawberry Fields
This Tuesday our ECOS Outing will be held at the Strawberry Fields Nature Preserve. It is part of the Mohawk Hudson land Conservancy. Jeff Leon, the steward of the Preserve has groomed and tracked several […]
Ski and Snowshoe Outing
A change in day for this week’s outing to Wednesday to take advantage of the fresh snow. Call 518-370-4125 for details,
Ski and Snowshoe Outing
This week’s outing is scheduled for 1 PM due to the approaching storm. It will be at Indian Meadows if the storm has passed. Please check the ECOS recording Tuesday morning, February 2nd at 518-370-4125 […]
Special Saturday Ski Outing
We will be holding a special Saturday Ski and Snowshoe outing for those who can not make the Tuesday outings. The leader is Josh Bennett. Call 518-370-4125 for details.
May Speaker
Tom Twente, Grow Amsterdam – Composting Tom will present on the benefit of composting by improving soil structure, water holding capacity, and nutrient storage. Organic matter like food that is thrown away creates methane gas […]