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Dyken Pond August Kayak Paddles

July 25, 2014 By eastwickpress

The Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is offering three Kayak Paddles in August on the 5th, 10th and 19th. On August 5 the twilight paddle will be from 7 to 9 pm and on August 10 there will be a full moon twilight paddle from 7 to 9 pm. On August 19 there will a day paddle from 1 to 3 pm. Paddles are limited to 15 people and pre-registration is required. Boats can be rented for $10. Please call 518-658-2055 or email dykenpond@fairpoint.net to register or find out more information. A complete list of programs can be found at www.dykenpond.org.

The Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is located at 475 Dyken Pond Road, Cropseyville.

Filed Under: Grafton, Local News, Sports Outdoors

Woods Forum Scheduled For August 7

July 25, 2014 By eastwickpress

Did you know that the Rensselaer Plateau is the fifth largest forest in New York State and that it is 90% forested and that those forests are 90% privately owned?

Do you love your land and value your woods? Then attend a Woods Forum conducted by the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance (RPA) on Thursday, August 7, at 7 pm at the Grafton Fire Hall/VFW on County Route 85 in Grafton. Join fellow woodland owners and forestry professionals for a discussion on how to maintain the value of your woods for timber harvesting, recreation, wildlife and for future generations. Discuss how to care for your woods today and plan for its future. Talk with and hear about the experiences of other landowners.

There is also a chance to win a visit from professional forester, Mary Spring, an opportunity to sign up for a walk of your property with a Master Forest Owner and to win RPA gear. Attendees will also receive a copy of the new “Guide for Landowners” intended to help landowners find information in the recently published Rensselaer Plateau Regional Conservation Plan that is useful to them. Both of these resources and much more are now on the RPA website at http://rensselaerplateau.org/RensselaerPlateau/ConservationPlan.aspx. Refreshments will be served. Please call Sarah Parks at 302-584-7748 for additional information. This program is co-sponsored by New York Forest Owners Association, the Rensselaer Land Trust and the Agricultural Stewardship Association.

Filed Under: Grafton, Local News, Rensselaer County, Sports Outdoors

August Mid-Week Hike Series At Dyken Pond

July 25, 2014 By eastwickpress

The Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is offering a Mid-Week Hike Series on August 7, 12 and 21 from 2 to 4 pm. These hikes are fun, easy and guided. You can attend one or more of these hikes, so come join this summer for some outdoor adventures! The mid-week hike series will run all summer long and a complete list of programs can be found at www.dykenpond.org.

The Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is located at 475 Dyken Pond Road, Cropseyville, 518-658-2055.

Filed Under: Grafton, Local News, Sports Outdoors

Grafton Town Board – Wrangling Continues

July 18, 2014 By eastwickpress

by Alex Brooks

The Grafton Town Board was once again deadlocked and unable to accomplish anything at its meeting this month. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board – Wrangling Continues

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Local News

Historic First For Grafton

July 18, 2014 By eastwickpress

submitted by Anne Kiely

Grafton is about to have its first historic marker, and we would like you to join us at its dedication!

This marker is located at what is now the Grafton Inn.  It acknowledges not only its current use but some of the prior unique history of the building.

Many of us have known Elsie Risedorf, the current owner, for approximately 25 years.  She has been a major supporter of the Town of Grafton and, particularly, the Grafton Historical Society. The Society is grateful to her for allowing us to place this marker at the Grafton Inn.

We hope you will join us for this dedication which will start promptly at 10 am on July 26 in front of the Grafton Inn.

Filed Under: Grafton, Local News

Farmers Market Coupons Available

July 18, 2014 By eastwickpress

Farmers Market Coupons are available in Grafton. Coupons will be distributed at the Grafton Senior Center. You must come in to the Center to receive your coupons.  Coupons will be available until our supply is depleted.  To be eligible you must show proof of residency in Rensselaer County, be 60 years of age or older and meet income guidelines.

Seniors receiving coupons must sign for themselves and have not received coupons from another location.  Only one coupon book per household is allowed. There is no waiting list or advance sign-up.  Coupon books will be distributed on a “first come first serve basis.”  For more information, days and times coupons will be available, please call the Grafton Center at 279-3413.

Filed Under: Grafton, Local News, Rensselaer County

Grafton VFD And Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast

July 18, 2014 By eastwickpress

The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be serving an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, July 26, from 8 to 11 am at the Grafton VFW – Fire Hall on South Road (County Route 85). Belgian waffles, pancakes, French toast, eggs (made to order), sausage gravy & biscuits, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, orange juice, coffee and milk are on the menu.

The cost is $9 per adult, $4 for kids 12 and under and free for kids five and under.

We look forward to serving you!

Filed Under: Grafton, Local News

Green Carnivores

July 18, 2014 By eastwickpress

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Filed Under: Grafton, Local News, Sports Outdoors

Upcoming Events At Local State Parks

July 18, 2014 By eastwickpress

• July 18, Friday – Flood Plain Explore on the Walloomsac River from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Join Ecologist David Hunt in the Bennington Battlefield on an exploration of the rich flood plain along the Walloomsac River. We’ll tramp through flood plain forest and peer into backwater sloughs. This is a very special opportunity to learn more about the ecology of this beautiful river and its surroundings. Please meet in the driveway of the Barnett House, 30 Caretaker Road, in Hoosick. To pre-register call 279-1155.

• July 19, Saturday – Skyhigh Triathlons at Grafton Lakes State Park – 8 am – adult triathlon and 11 am for youth. For more information, visit www.skyhighadventures.com.

• July 19, Saturday – Touch ‘N Explore Wildlife Display at Cherry Plain State Park from 2:30 to 4:30 pm – a birds and feathers program with live birds in attendance! Learn from wildlife educator Bernie Hoffman.

• July 23, Wednesday – If These Rocks Could Talk – A Geology Walk with David DeSimone at 4 pm. We are very pleased that local geologist David DeSimone will be joining us for a special geology tour of Grafton Lakes State Park. We’ll explore the signs of over 500 million years of geologic change found in the rocks you walk by every time you visit the Park and the Rensselaer Plateau. Call to register and for details at 279-1155.

Grafton Lakes State Park is open from 8 am to dusk, with swimming open 10 am to 6 pm. Gate fees are $8 per car. Cherry Plain State Park is open for camping through Labor Day, with swimming also open 10 am to 6 pm. Gate fees at Cherry Plain are $7 per car. The Bennington Battlefield is open daily from 10 am to 7 pm.

Filed Under: Berlin, Grafton, Hoosick, Local News, Sports Outdoors

Ecosystem Engineers, Jr. Naturalist Program On The Beaver

July 18, 2014 By eastwickpress

The Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is offering a Junior Naturalist Program on August 6 from 1 to 3 pm. This program will teach Jr. Naturalists all about one of our favorite mammals, the beaver! Students will be thinking and acting like a beaver as we explore their homes and construct our very own dam. Please wear water shoes and clothes that can get wet. A $1 per child donation covers material costs. A complete list of programs can be found at: www.dykenpond.org. Pre-registration is encouraged to help with planning but not required and can be done by contacting the Center at dykenpond@fairpoint.net or 658-2055.

Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is located at 475 Dyken Pond Road, Cropseyville. Call 518-658-2055 for more information and a complete schedule of our summer events.

Filed Under: Grafton, Local News, Sports Outdoors

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