The Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is offering a home-school series this spring for students of all ages every Wednesday for six weeks beginning May 7 running until June 11. Each Wednesday program will offer a different theme and will run from 1 to 3 pm. These science based programs will teach students about tree identification, gardening, wildlife studies and general ecology. There is a $5 per student fee or $15 per family. A complete list of programs can be found at www.dykenpond.org. Pre-registration is required and can be done by contacting the Center at dykenpond@fairpoint.net or 518-658-2055.
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center, located at 475 Dyken Pond Road, Cropseyville, is a Rensselaer County Park open daily during daylight hours for hiking, fishing and non-motor boating. Canoes and kayaks are available for rent each day after May 15 from 9 am until 3 pm. Call for more information and a complete schedule of our events.