ECOS: The Environmental Clearinghouse
May 18, 2024

May 7th- Ed Kautz Porch & Pollinator Meet Up

Join ECOS as we remember the legacy of Ed Kautz, and his passion for native plants to support pollinators. Nancy Peterson will give us a tour of the native plants around their yard in Schenectady, [...]

Spring Walks May 9th – Joralemon Memorial Park

A wonderful spring habitat for wildflowers, with fern-filled dells as well as a historic lime kiln dating back to the Civil War. Ruth Brooks, leader. Directions: Take Rt. 890 east to the NY Thruway; take [...]

Spring Walks May 15th (10am) Pine Hollow Arboretum

If we’ve timed this right we’ll be able to wander through magnolias in bloom, as well as exploring various plant regions from Europe to Asia to America. Easy hiking, mostly level, though it might be [...]

Spring Walks May 16th – Schoharie Creek Preserve

A 198-acre MHLC preserve along the banks of the Schoharie and Wilsey Creeks, featuring mature and early successional woodlands, ponds and wetlands, several waterfall vistas, and a walk along the beautiful Schoharie Creek. The trail [...]