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
Sports Outdoors
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
Bennington Battlefield “Path Through History Weekend”
The Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site will host two “History on the Hill” sessions on Saturday, June 18 at 10 am and 3 pm as part of New York State’s “Path Through History weekend.” Musicians, speakers, and reenactors will be on hand to share the history of the battle. [Read more…] about Bennington Battlefield “Path Through History Weekend”
Cornell Cooperative Extension: “Chickens in Your Backyard” At Peebles Island State Park
Peebles Island State Park will host “Chickens in your Backyard”, a beginner poultry class through Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County, on Saturday June 18 at noon in the Visitor Center located at One Delaware Avenue in Waterford, NY. [Read more…] about Cornell Cooperative Extension: “Chickens in Your Backyard” At Peebles Island State Park
Spring Beauty
Crinkleroot Toothwort (Cardamine diphylla) is one of many native wildflowers that bloom in our area forests in the Spring. [Read more…] about Spring Beauty
Softball Tournament A Big Success
by Steve Bradley
The Town of Hoosick Baseball and Softball League fields were filled to the brim with softball players as the league hosted its biggest tournament ever over the weekend. According to league president Ted Senecal, over 200 girls from 21 teams competed for trophies and bragging rights on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. [Read more…] about Softball Tournament A Big Success
Ladies Out Of Sectionals With Loss to Emma Willard
by Steve Bradley
In what was almost a replay of the boys game on Saturday, the girls lacrosse team lost to Emma Willard Monday afternoon. The Ladies held their own through the first half, going down 8-5 at the break. They were down a couple of scores but not out of the game. [Read more…] about Ladies Out Of Sectionals With Loss to Emma Willard
Panthers Fall To Cambridge In Sectional Play, 12 – 8
by Steve Bradley
The Panthers were taking it to the Indians early in the first half. They had the Cambridge Indians confused and back on their heels. Hoosick Falls was sharp and the score reflected that. The Panthers got the possessions and scored on them. [Read more…] about Panthers Fall To Cambridge In Sectional Play, 12 – 8
Berlin Coaches Reflect Upon The Spring Sports Season
By Doug La Rocque
By all accounts the Berlin Mountaineer’s baseball and softball teams did not have a great season when you look at the number of wins posted by each team. Girls’ softball won twice and the Boys’ baseball team was winless. [Read more…] about Berlin Coaches Reflect Upon The Spring Sports Season