• Fall walk: Thacher State Park, Altamont

    Old Stage Road, John Boyd Thacher State Park Old Stage Road, Altamont, NY, United States

    The High Point Trail will take us on a botanical walk through karst topography, past old stone walls, to a multi-state view. There is no significant elevation change, but some of the footing is rocky. [...]

  • Fall walk: H.G. Reist Bird Sanctuary, Niskayuna

    Reist Sanctuary 35 Oakmont St., Niskayuna, NY

    We’ll walk through woods and wetlands and over dunes with varied flora and, of course, birds; can be muddy and buggy. We will go at the pace of the group. Meet at the west end [...]

  • Flora Foray: Moreau Lake, Moreau Lake State Park

    Moreau Lake State Park Old Saratoga Road, Ganesvoort, NY

    Late in the season Moreau Lake has (usually) receded considerably and the extensive beach and adjoining northern bay host a number of interesting, often annual plants. We will walk from the beach area along the [...]

  • Fall walk: Wolf Creek Falls Preserve (postponed from September)

    Wolf Creek Falls Preserve Bozenkill Road, Altamont, NY, United States

    These woods offer many waterfalls along with remnants of a stone-walled sheep pasture and an old home cellar. The hike will follow several trails over mostly gentle terrain. Leader: Darwin Roosa. Directions: From Main St. [...]

  • Fall walk: The Cliffs, Middleburgh

    The Cliffs Cliffside Drive, Middleburgh, NY

    A steep climb along the Long Path brings you to extensive views overlooking the Schoharie Valley. Along the way we will see an eastern cedar tree that has been dated to be about 500 years [...]