New York State Forest Extension Forester Peter Smallidge and RPA invite the community to a Woods Walk on Thursday, June 9. The walk, which will begin at 148 Walk Road in Sand Lake, will provide participants an opportunity to examine the “Deer Vegetation Index.” This index measures the impact of deer browsing on the vegetation of understory plants. [Read more…] about Rensselaer Plateau Alliance Lecture On “Forest Regeneration” Woods Walk and Lecture on June 9
Sports Outdoors
Bald Eagles Raising Babies In North Petersburgh
These pictures of eagles raising their young in a giant nest near the Little Hoosick River in North Petersburgh were taken this week by Matt Kelly of Grafton. [Read more…] about Bald Eagles Raising Babies In North Petersburgh
9th Annual Coach Baker Fund Weekend
Committee Announces 2016 Auction, Dinner,
Golf and Basketball Tournament Dates
The committee for the Coach Baker Fund has announced that its ninth annual auction, Golf Scramble and basketball tournament will be June 17 and 18 at the historic Hoosick Falls Country Club in Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about 9th Annual Coach Baker Fund Weekend
Rensselaer County Selected By State For Four Farmland Protection Projects; Brings Total to 5,000 Acres Protected
submitted by Rich Crist
Efforts to protect farmland and open space in Rensselaer County received a significant boost with funding by New York State of four important preservation projects, Rensselaer County Legislature Majority Leader Ken Herrington announced. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Selected By State For Four Farmland Protection Projects; Brings Total to 5,000 Acres Protected
HFCS Girls Lacrosse Headed For Sectionals
Senior lacrosse players gather for a picture after a big win over Cohoes on Tuesday. The girls won the game 19 – 14 to end the regular season on a high note. [Read more…] about HFCS Girls Lacrosse Headed For Sectionals
Berlin’s Baseball And Softball Seasons Wrap Up, With An Eye Toward Better Results Next Year
By Doug La Rocque
By all standards both the Mountaineer’s squads were young this year, with Coach Josh Weaver admitting the baseball team was in a rebuilding mode. [Read more…] about Berlin’s Baseball And Softball Seasons Wrap Up, With An Eye Toward Better Results Next Year
Rensselaer Land Trust Events
Wildflower Hike with Tom Phillips through Mattison Hollow, Sunday, May 22, 1 to 3 pm. The annual spring wildflower walk. We will hike toward the Taconic Crest on the Mattison Hollow Trail which has interesting early spring flowers along a scenic stream with several small waterfalls. [Read more…] about Rensselaer Land Trust Events
Sunrise Birding Walk For Early Birds!
Please join the Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) and local wildlife ecologist Steve Sanford for a bird walk at the conserved White Oak Farm in Buskirk on the morning of Wednesday, May 25. [Read more…] about Sunrise Birding Walk For Early Birds!
Grafton Lakes State Park Upcoming Events
Friday, May 13 – Star and Moon Gazing At Grafton Lakes State Park at 7:30 pm. Join Albany Area Amateur Astronomers for an early evening program geared towards families. Check out the waxing moon via telescope! Cloudy skies may cancel so if forecast looks questionable, please call the park 279-1155 or Albany Astronomer member Bernard at 953-0356 to confirm if program will be held. Formal registration is NOT required. [Read more…] about Grafton Lakes State Park Upcoming Events
RPA Landowners Open House: Update
Rensselaer Plateau Alliance invites you to a Land-Owner’s Open House on Wednesday, May 18 at Old Daley on Crooked Lake in Averill Park. Drop by anytime between 3 pm and 7 pm. [Read more…] about RPA Landowners Open House: Update