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. [Read more…] about Rensselaer Land Trust News
Rensselaer County
Fish Available For Pond Stocking
The Rensselaer County Soil & Water Conservation District’s Annual Fish Stocking Program is currently taking orders for rainbow and brook trout as well as largemouth bass, channel catfish, fathead minnows and crayfish. Call the Conservation District at 518-271-1740 for an order form with more information on stocking. Orders will be taken up to October 5 with the distribution to be held on Friday, October 12, at 1 pm.
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Tea Anyone?
Veterans Hall At The Schaghticoke Fair
What have you done for your Rensselaer County Veteran lately? Here is your chance to do something really good – bring her or him to the Veterans Hall building at the Schaghticoke Fair.
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Bring Your Happy Feet To The Great Schaghticoke Fair
March, skip or dance your way into the great Schaghticoke Fair, Wednesday, August 29, through Monday, September 3. The first ever fair-wide theme will be introduced at the 193rd annual fair. The idea was originated by Homemaking Superintendent, Marilou Town, and Flowers Superintendent, Nancy O’Donnell. The idea of having a fair-wide theme originated in the Family Living Center last year when creative exhibits and entries were displayed. With support from other building superintendents the concept quickly caught on and throughout the week of the fair, there will be Happy Feet signage displayed all over the various buildings and barns. A scavenger hunt for the children will take place daily with information provided at the Family Living Center.
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Town Of Sand Lake Is 200 Years Old
On Saturday Westfall Village, half way between West Sand Lake and Averill Park on Rt. 43, will be the end point of the Town of Sand Lake Bicentennial parade. Beginning at 10 am at the former Sand Lake School on Rt. 43, the parade continues to Old Route 66, to Gettle Road and thence back to Rt. 43 and Westfall Village. Following the Parade this 92 acre site will be the hub of activities on August 25 and 26 for young and old. [Read more…] about Town Of Sand Lake Is 200 Years Old
Rensselaer County Legislature – Calhoun Remembered, WHFD Buys Parcel
by Kieron Kramer
The Rensselaer County Legislature passed a resolution adjourning the August 14, 2012, legislative meeting in memory of Raymond E. Calhoun of Hoosick. He died on July 9, 2012.
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Touch-Me-Not?
Stan Brownell Participates In Summer Reading Program At Stephentown Memorial Library
Rensselaer Land Trust August Events
Wetland Ecology Hike
Saturday, August 4, at 10 am. Join us for a two mile hike at Cranberry Pond. The site includes a high-quality spruce swamp, hemlock and hardwood forest, a bog-like poor fen and plants and animals rare for Rensselaer County. Local ecologist Dr. David Hunt will explain the difference between a bog and a fen and guide us through the different habitats. Wear footwear you can get very wet if you go into the fen. To register and get directions contact Nick Conrad at 518-279-1963 or nbconrad@msn.com.
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