• Birding: Thacher State Park Hawk Watch

    John Boyd Thacher State Park 830 Thacher Park Road, Voorheesville, NY

    Instead of a bird walk, this month ECOS members can join John Loz at the Hawk Watch Fest at Thacher State Park in Voorheesville. Visit the ECOS info table and join John at the official [...]

  • Fall walk: Holt Preserve, Selkirk

    Holt Preserve Upper Copeland Hill Road, Selkirk, NY

    Located in the foothills of the Helderberg Mountains, the first part of this hike is a moderate climb along a ravine. Once we get to the kiosk at the upper parking lot, we will either [...]

  • Flora Foray: Woodlawn Preserve, Schenectady

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

    We will stroll the path that leads around the pond at this preserve famous for its unique flora. A remnant of past time, Woodlawn offers up a number of interesting plants that were once typical [...]

  • Fall walk: Landis Arboretum, Esperance

    Landis Arboretum Esperence, NY

    The arboretum’s collection of native New York trees, shrubs, and vines is the most complete in the state. We will explore several of the trails; a few small hills are involved but nothing major. We [...]

  • Fall walk: Bozenkill Preserve, Altamont

    Bozen Kill Preserve Westfall Rd, Altamont, NY, United States

    A hike through the various forest and wetland types found at the Upper Bozenkill Preserve. Be prepared for a hike; wear hiking boots and bring water (and bug spray). There will also be some tips [...]