ECOS: The Environmental Clearinghouse
May 3, 2024

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, [...]

When the Earth Runs Dry–Book Signing

Nancy Castaldo traveled across the United States and to other countries with communities having a water crisis to research her book When the Earth Runs Dry, Earth's Water in Crisis.   It is appropriate reading for [...]

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 [...]

Skidmore North Woods Walk

A rich succession of spring wildflowers including bloodroot, hepatica, many species of violets, trout lily, wild ginger, and blue cohosh. Jackie Donnelly, leader. Directions: Follow Rt. 50 north through Ballston Spa and on to Saratoga, [...]

Seven Preserve Hike – Indian Kill Preserve

Indian Kill Preserve Hetcheltown Rd., Glenville (just North of Glenridge Rd.) Leader - Steve Jones Explore seven beautiful local nature preserves with ECOS guides. Once you have visited all seven preserves with ECOS or on [...]