The Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is offering a nature photography workshop for all levels of photographers on June 14 from 10 am to 12 pm. This class will be instructed by two well known professional photographers – Denise Hackert-Stoner and Scott Stoner. They will cover the basic concept of nature photography including light, composition and aspects of simple editing. So bring your questions and your camera – be it cell phone, point and shoot or digital SLR. This program will cost $10 per person or $5 per member. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. If you have any questions please email us at dykenpond@fairpoint.net or call 658-2055. A complete list of programs can also be found on our website at www.dykenpond.org.
Dyken Pond Bird Walk
On June 7 there will be a Bird Walk sponsored by Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club from 8 am to 12 pm. Come bird watch throughout Dyken Pond Center’s trail systems and wetlands. This event is free and for all bird enthusiasts!
The Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center, 475 Dyken Pond Road, Cropseyville, is a Rensselaer County park open daily during daylight hours for hiking, fishing and non-motor boating. Canoes and kayaks are available for rent each day from 9 am until 3 pm.