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Rensselaer Plateau Traverse
Saturday and Sunday, September 8 and 9.
This is a strenuous two day hike with some off trail bushwhacking and significant elevation change. We will be traveling approximately 15 miles each day. Participants must be in excellent physical condition. There is a $10 suggested donation to offset fuel costs. As part of the Hudson River Valley Ramble, pre-registration is required. This is your chance to see some beautiful areas of the Plateau that are not open to the public. Become a Plateau End to Ender or join us for just one day. This hike is part of the Hudson River Valley Ramble. We will meet at Pineridge Cross Country Ski Area and take shuttles to Garfield Road in Stephentown and will hike north back to Pineridge. Participants are welcome to camp with a camper or tent on Friday and Saturday night at Pineridge. We will have a campfire each night and will be cooking dinner on Saturday evening and breakfast on Sunday morning. In the morning on Sunday we will continue our journey north to the northern escarpment of the Plateau, with a stop at the newly refurbished Grafton Fire Tower. At the end of the day we will be met by shuttles that will bring us back to Pineridge to pick up our cars. To pre-register, please email info@rensselaerplateau.org or call Jim at 518-794-9160. This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of Dyken Pond, the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center, the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance, the Rensselaer Land Trust, Pineridge Cross Country Ski Area and SKYHIGH Adventures.
Home Energy Workshop
Thursday, September 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Discover how you can cut your heating costs! Learn how to obtain a free or reduced cost energy audit, what to expect from the audit process, how to choose a contractor, incentive benefits and energy tips. Hear about home performance with ENERGY STAR®, home energy assistance, EmPower, weatherization assistance, HEAP and low interest loans for solar or wind energy systems. This program is presented by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. Light refreshments will be served. To register contact Christine at 518-859-4363 or Christine@renstrust.org. This event will take place at Sage Colleges in Troy, room to be determined.