The June 17 meeting of the Grafton Historical Society will be held at Taconic Lake for our annual picnic. The meeting begins at 6 pm. A short business meeting will precede festivities. Contact Dorothy at 279-3298 if you have not already signed up to attend.
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Grafton Lakes State Park Hosts Successful National Trails Day
The National Trails Day event at Grafton Lakes State Park on Saturday, June 6, had an excellent turnout with over 100 participants for the second year in a row. Volunteers cleaned up litter, cleared debris, put up new trail markers and improved drainage and terrain on many of the Park’s trails.
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Grafton Town Hall Renovations Complete
by Bea Peterson
Walk into the Grafton Town Hall and everything looks fresh. The renovations were accomplished with a $45,000 grant from former NYS Senator Joseph Bruno. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Hall Renovations Complete
The New Director At The Everett Wagar Senior Center
by Bea Peterson
Penny Jones is still settling into her new job as Director of the Rensselaer County Everett Wager Senior Center in Grafton. She has been on the job for two weeks. Jones was Assistant Director of the Troy Center for 13 years. [Read more…] about The New Director At The Everett Wagar Senior Center
Dyken Pond Events
Full Moon Paddle
Paddle into the stillness of the night under a full strawberry moon on Dyken Pond. [Read more…] about Dyken Pond Events
Limited Scholarships Available For Children’s Nature Camp
The Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center announces that scholarships are still available for children aged 6 through 14 to attend a one week nature camp. [Read more…] about Limited Scholarships Available For Children’s Nature Camp
Ecology Program At The Dyken Pond Center
Join noted nature writer and ecologist Tom Wessels for presentations both indoors and out on Sunday, May 31. [Read more…] about Ecology Program At The Dyken Pond Center
DEC Free Fishing Day In Grafton On Saturday
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is sponsoring a family fishing day on Saturday, May 30, from 1 to 3 pm at Grafton Lakes State Park.
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Volunteers Needed For National Trails Day At GLSP And Dyken Pond Center
National Trails Day is the perfect opportunity to help clean up local parks. On Saturday, June 6, the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park and Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center will be hosting the Sixteenth Annual National Trails Day [Read more…] about Volunteers Needed For National Trails Day At GLSP And Dyken Pond Center
GLSP Programs This Weekend
Grafton Lakes State Park offers a variety of public programs this coming weekend. Patrons can enjoy swimming, free fishing instruction, environmental interpretation at the Beach Nature Center and a benefit walk for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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