James Friel, Breyden Jones and Ben Jones helped stock the Walloomsac River with thousands of brown trout on May 26. [Read more…] about Fish Stocked In Local Rivers
Sports Outdoors
National Trails Day At Grafton Lakes Park And Dyken Pond
by Doug La Rocque
On Saturday, June 4, volunteers across the country participated in the 23rd National Trails Day by working on maintenance projects of all sorts. The day is a celebration of the the network of hiking trails all across the country. [Read more…] about National Trails Day At Grafton Lakes Park And Dyken Pond
Colvin Tournament Raises $4000
The Annual Stephen Colvin Football Tournament was held Saturday, June 4, at Hoosick Falls Central School. Nineteen teams, each composed of about eight players who paid $15 each to participate, made up the field. [Read more…] about Colvin Tournament Raises $4000
Berlin Central Holds Sports Awards Banquet
Jackson Burhans And Maggie Gordon Named Berlin High School’s Most Outstanding Athletes For 2016
By Doug La Rocque
Two graduating seniors who plan to continue their sports careers at their chosen colleges were honored Monday night at the annual Berlin Central School District Sports Awards Banquet. [Read more…] about Berlin Central Holds Sports Awards Banquet
Local Girl Scouts Pitch In At GLSP
Local Girl Scout Troop 1264 cleaned up litter and spruced up several areas at Grafton Lakes State Park as the park began its busy 2016 swimming season. [Read more…] about Local Girl Scouts Pitch In At GLSP
Petersburgh Summer Youth Recreation and Swim Program
Submitted by Sherry Bowman-Kluck
The Petersburgh Youth Recreation and Swim Program is free to Petersburgh Residents and is funded by the Town of Petersburgh, New York State OCFS, PVMCC, and private donations. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Summer Youth Recreation and Swim Program
Upcoming Rensselaer Land Trust Events
Fly Fishing for Women with Trout Unlimited. Saturday, June 11 from 2 to 5 pm. Learn the basics from an experienced fly fisherwoman. Rods, reels, waders and flies provided. $10 non-members, $5 members of Trout Unlimited or RLT. To register, contact Jenny Prazak, jprazak@vha.com or 908-803-0247. More details at www.renstrust.org. [Read more…] about Upcoming Rensselaer Land Trust Events
Dyken Pond Summer Camp Scholarships
Give your child the gift of connecting to nature this summer. Camp scholarships are still available for the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center’s Summer Outdoor Learning Adventure (SOLA). [Read more…] about Dyken Pond Summer Camp Scholarships
Two June Dyken Pond Events Full Strawberry Moon Paddle and Hike
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is offering two options for the Full Strawberry Moon on June 20 from 7 to 9 pm for the first day of summer. Ian Keefe will lead a guided kayak paddle, while Leonard Tremblay will lead a hike at the same time. The guided paddle is limited to 12 boats so pre-registration is required and can be done by contacting the Center at dykenpond@gmail.com or 518-658-2055. Kayaks can be rented for $10, or you can bring your own. Bring a picnic dinner beforehand if you’d like. Both tours are free.
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Flying Deer Nature Center Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Flying Deer Family Day Offers
Fun and Festivities for All Ages
This year, Flying Deer Nature Center marks two decades of providing nature education to children, teens and adults in Columbia and Berkshire Counties. Since 1996, more than 2,500 children and adults have participated in the center’s nature education programs, wilderness adventures, coming-of-age experiences, and community activities. [Read more…] about Flying Deer Nature Center Celebrates 20th Anniversary