Almost Full Moon Walk
Saturday, May 2 at 7 pm
Join Leonard Tremblay (President of the Friends of Dyken Pond) on this laid back stroll through our trails the evening before the Full “Flower” Moon. Bring a snack for a campfire afterwards. Free.
Ephemeral Ponds
Sunday, May 17 1 to 3 pm
This free program focuses on the importance of seasonal ponds and the life cycles of amphibians and plants that inhabit them. We will use nets to catch varius herpetofaunal species and microscopes to get a close up look. Rubber boots recommended but not necessary. You can bring your own frog catching nets. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Newcomb Pond Fundraiser at the Lucas Confectionery
Wednesday, May 20 6 to 9 pm
Join us at the Lucas Confectionery in Troy to raise money to protect 56 acres of land on Newcomb Pond, home to moose, river otter, great blue herons and more. The Lucas Confectionery Wine Bar has agreed to donate 20% of all beverage sales from 6 to 9 pm on Wednesday, May 20; additional donations will be accepted. It is also Artisanal Grilled Cheese Night. Donations may also be accepted through our website.
Bird Club
Wednesdays at 7:30 am
We are big fans of birds up here at Dyken Pond Center and enjoy bird watching when we can. We invite you to join us in our birding adventures throughout our 500 acres of forested land, home to many different birds. This club is informal and free.
Wildflower Walk
Saturday, May 23, 10 am to 12pm
Join us for a leisurely walk on Center’s trails focusing on the identification and folklore of wildflowers. Free.
Let’s Move: A Day of Healthy Family Activity
Saturday, June 27,
10:30 am to 2:30 pm
All activities are free, family-friendly and for the beginner.
Activities will be held in two sessions,
Come for one or both!
Session 1: 10:30am – 12 pm
Session 2: 12:30pm – 2 pm
Activities Included: Nature Walks, Fishing, Fly tying instruction, casting, Kayak Lessons*, Nature Games, Geocaching
*Kayak Lessons for ages 12 and up
co-sponsored by CDPHP and Friends of Dyken Pond
Volunteer Tuesdays
Every Tuesday is volunteer day beginning at 9:30am. This is a drop-in day, but please let us know if you plan on coming out so we can plan accordingly. Feel free to call the center for information on what projects we are currently working on or if you can’t make it by 9:30. We appreciate all of you and your help!
**Kayaks available for rent beginning May 16th from 9am – 3pm.
$10 for an hour and a half, $20 for 3 hours.**
475 Dyken Pond Rd.
Cropseyville, NY 12052
518.658.2055
E-mail: dykenpond@fairpoint.net
Web: www.dykenpond.org
Friends of Dyken Pond Center
475 Dyken Pond Rd
Cropseyville, New York 12052