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Lots Going On At Dyken Pond

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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

Literacy 5K Run/Walk On May 3

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The year’s biggest fundraising event for literacy programs in Rensselaer County, the Literacy 5K Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, May 3 at the Rensselaer Tech Park in Troy.  This USATF-sanctioned event is suitable for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. The race day schedule begins at 8 am and ends at 11:15 with prizes for the top runners in all age groups. Pre-registration will be held at Rensselaer Tech Park on Saturday, May 2, from noon to 1 pm.  Register online at www.finishright.com.

The goal of the Literacy 5K is to raise awareness and build support for Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County’s programs and services, as well as to raise funds to provide these programs free of charge to adults and families in Rensselaer County. Please join us in thanking the sponsors who are making this year’s event possible: Aflac N.Y., Blasch Precision Ceramics, Cohoes Savings Foundation, Comfortex, First Niagara, Gettysburg Flag Works, Hilton Garden Inn, Troy, Phoenix, The Record, Rensselaer Tech Park, Snyder Printer, and Stewart’s Shops.

To learn more about volunteering or services, please visit the website at www.lvorc.org.

Rensselaer Land Trust’s May Programs & Volunteer Opportunities

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Full descriptions at: www.renstrust.org

Seine Net Fishing at Papscanee Island Preserve 

Saturday, May 2 • 1 to 3 pm • Free

Registration contact: Julie Moore 607-220-8580 or julie@renstrust.org

Hiking the Continental Divide Trail: One Woman’s Journey 

Sunday, May 3 • 2 pm, East Greenbush Library • Free

Canoe the Creek at Schodack Island State Park 

Saturday, May 16 • 2:30 to 5 pm • Space is Limited • Free

Registration contact: Fran Martino riverhaggie@peoplepc.com or (518) 828-1330

Hoosic River Paddle

Saturday, May 23 • 9 am • Charge $5, members free.

Registration contact: Paul Schroeder (518) 674-2480 or pschroeder1@nycap.rr.com

Wildflower Walk with Tom Philips at Kinderhook Preserve

Sunday, May 31 • 1 to 3 pm • Charge $5, members free.

Registration contact: Francille Egbert 674-3214 or fran.egbert@gmail.com

Call for Volunteers

Staalesen Clean Up and Invasive Plant Removal Day 

Saturday, May 9 • 10 am  to 2 pm.

Registration contact: Bob Crowley crowleyrh@aol.com or (518) 283-7364.

Co-sponsored by NYSDEC Hudson River Estuary Program’s Trees for Tribs and Riverkeeper.

First Annual Invasive Water Chestnut Control Day on the Hoosic River

Saturday, May 16 • 9 am to 5 pm

Registration contact: Kristina Younger at key12061@gmail.com or 518-527-6577.  Co-sponsored by Brookfield Renewables and the Hoosic River Watershed Association. Rain date 17th.

Upcoming Events At GLSP

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Please Pre-register for all events: 279-115; Visit Us On Facebook

Saturday, April 25 at 10 am–Mycorrhizae and the Rhizosphere: The World Around Roots: The harmony of mushrooms and plant roots is critical to feeding the world and saving the environment. Explore this critical and active underground ecosystem on an interactive hike.

Saturday, May 2 from 9 am to Noon–Third Annual I Love My Park Day: Help your favorite park spruce up for Spring! Join us for a morning of projects on playgrounds, trails and in the beautiful outdoors! Scout groups welcome!

Sunday, May 3 from 10-11:30 am–Vernal Pools, Pollywogs and Other Ponderings: Why is a vernal pool so needed for the survival of our local amphibians? What do they look like and who lives there? Join Jorel Spain, a naturalist fascinated by vernal pools, and explore of one of the park’s best pools. Meets at Shaver Pond Center.