Rensselaer Land Trust May Outings

The public is invited to attend.
On Saturday, May 12, from 1 to 4 pm, bring the family to Papscanee Island Nature Preserve to experience the thrill of catching fish with a seine, or dragnet, and discover what lives under the surface of the Hudson River. Participants will assist in netting fish to examine and identify them and then release them unharmed. Learn about fish that live in the river year-round and those that migrate and return during spawning season. Hear the latest advice from the Department of Health on eating fish from the Hudson River and its tributaries. Chest waders are available for loan on a first-come, first-serve basis, or bring your own. Dress accordingly for a hands-on, wet-feet experience. For directions and to register, contact Fran Egbert at 518-674-3214 or francillee@juno.com.
On Saturday, May 19, at 9 am, join botanist Tom Phillips for a wildflower identification walk at Hidley Farm in North Greenbush. We will walk two to three miles; some areas may be a little wet or muddy. From the intersection of U.S. Route 4 and Williams Road (NYS Route 136) just south of HVCC, go east on Williams Road 1.9 miles and turn right on Hidley Road. Go 1.4 miles to a dirt road on the left leading to parking.