Field biologists Gretchen Stevens of Hudsonia and Conrad Vispo and Claudia Knab-Vispo of the Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program will present a program exploring the unique qualities of nature in Northern Columbia County on Saturday, September 26, at 9 am. The program includes the identification of some of the most defining and photogenic organisms and their habitats, along with strategies for conserving this part of the County’s heritage. It begins with an illustrated talk at the New Lebanon Library, followed by a field walk at the Hand Hollow Conservation Area (Route 9 entrance) at 10:30 am. Participants are welcome to come to either the talk or walk, or both. [Read more…] about A Talk and Walk with Local Biologists
Sports Outdoors
So Much To Do At Dyken Pond!
September 19: Monarch Appreciation and Conservation, 2 to 3 pm.
Join Casey Pendergast to learn about the Monarch life cycle, see our new monarch waystation and learn how you can attract monarchs to your backyard. We will have monarchs in various life stages for viewing. This program is for all ages. Free. [Read more…] about So Much To Do At Dyken Pond!
Still Blooming
Musk Mallow (Malva moschata) is a lovely wildflower native of Europe, and now widely seen here. [Read more…] about Still Blooming
Brown’s Brewing, Anthem Sports Sponsor Bicycle Tour September 19
Route Highlights The Beauty Of Local Rural Landscape
Brown’s Brewing Company of Hoosick Falls and Troy, NY and Anthem Sports of Cambridge, NY are excited to announce the First Annual Brown’s Brewing Covered Bridge Cycling Tour on Saturday, September 19.
Starting and finishing at Brown’s Walloomsac Brewery in Hoosick Falls, the non-competitive ride features a tour of historic covered bridges over the majestic Hoosick and Battenkill Rivers. [Read more…] about Brown’s Brewing, Anthem Sports Sponsor Bicycle Tour September 19
Hare Scramble At Bugbee’s Farm
by Steve Bradley
The New England Trail Riders Association held its annual local Hare Scramble event Saturday and Sunday. The event was hosted at the Bugbee Farm on Clay Hill Road. Hundreds of racers, along with friends and family members, were on hand for the events. [Read more…] about Hare Scramble At Bugbee’s Farm
Girls Soccer Gets Home Win
Megan Flynn dribbles between two Mechanicville defenders. The girls soccer team defeated Mechanicville 3 – 0 Tuesday at the George Helft Soccer Complex. [Read more…] about Girls Soccer Gets Home Win
HFCS Golf Keeps Rolling Along, 8 – 0
by Steve Bradley
The Panthers kept the heat on the rest of the league by taking two more matches from league competitors. The team is so hot a match against Hoosic Valley was rescheduled because of the heat. [Read more…] about HFCS Golf Keeps Rolling Along, 8 – 0
Lots Of Happenings And Classes This September At Grafton Lake State Park
Bark and Brew To Benefit Local Animal Shelters
Saturday, September 12: Capital Region Geocachers Picnic and Campout starting at 9 am. Get introduced to this outdoor sport that brings technology together with treasure hunting in the outdoors. If you’re already a fan, meet other local geocachers and enjoy a day or an overnight under the Grafton sky. For more information, call 279-1155. [Read more…] about Lots Of Happenings And Classes This September At Grafton Lake State Park
So Much To Do At Dyken Pond!
September 12: Hudson River Valley Ramble Paddle, 1:30 to 3 pm.
Come out for an afternoon paddle co-sponsored by the Hudson River Valley Ramble. This program is limited to 12 boats and pre-registration is required. Boats can be rented for $10 or bring your own. Must be 16 or older. [Read more…] about So Much To Do At Dyken Pond!
Highway 22 Beauty
Gorgeous sunflowers edge Highway 22 in Petersburgh. [Read more…] about Highway 22 Beauty