On Saturday, May 25, a program, Birding for Beginners, will take place at the Dyken Pond Educational Center, 475 Dyken Pond Road in Cropseyville. Participants will start with the basics by learning binocular basics and easy techniques to identify birds by field marks and by bird song. We will identify at least ten new birds! The program runs from 8 to 10 am and is free. [Read more…] about Birding For Beginners At Dyken Pond
Sports Outdoors
Scary Moment As Panther Baseball Hosts Indians
by Ben Gaines
The Hoosick Falls Panthers were back at their home field for a league game against the Cambridge Indians on Tuesday, May 7, when a scary incident occurred. [Read more…] about Scary Moment As Panther Baseball Hosts Indians
Petersburgh Rod And Gun Club Annual Turkey Shoot
We have an afternoon set aside for you and your family to join us on Sunday, May 19, at 12 noon at the Petersburgh Rod and Gun Club Clubhouse located on Scriven Road. There will be raffles and lots of food, including homemade pies and other desserts.
Shotguns, rifles and pistols will be permitted – no 10 gauge shot guns. Bring your own ammo. The final shoot will be open class. There will also be a supervised youth shoot. No hunting through the woods for your turkey, just bring your sharp eye and win one. The rain date will be June 2.
Ryan Reichelt Bags His First Turkey
submitted by Allison Oswald
Ryan Reichelt, 14, of Cherry Plain participated in the NYS Youth Turkey Hunt on Saturday, April 20, shooting his very first bird at 6:15 am. [Read more…] about Ryan Reichelt Bags His First Turkey
HF Softball Offense Explodes; Downs Cambridge 17-2
by Steve Bradley
On Tuesday, the Cambridge Indians softball team traveled to the HFCS field to play the Lady Panthers. The Indians drove into a buzz saw. [Read more…] about HF Softball Offense Explodes; Downs Cambridge 17-2
HFCS Girls Lacrosse Takes On Albany And Schenectady At Home
by Steve Bradley
On Monday, May 6, the Lady Panther lacrosse team hosted the Schenectady Patriots. The Ladies struggled throughout the contest to keep pace with the Patriots, ultimately losing 21-6. Sophomore Jordyn Haynes scored three goals for the Panthers with Keri Wilkins adding two. Goalies Madison Greenwood and Kara LaFlamme had a total of five saves for the home team.
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HFCS Boys Lacrosse Drops Two
by Steve Bradley
Last Thursday, May 2, the Panther boys lacrosse team ventured down Route 7 to Troy to take on the Lansingburgh Knights in North Troy. The Panthers were defeated, dropping a 17-3 decision to the Knights. Noah Labarge, Dan Dalpe and Matt Sprague each had a goal. Chris Schielding had nine saves in the goal.
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The Annual Great Strides Walk Is May 19
On Sunday, May 19, the Kempf family and many friends will be at Grafton Lakes State Park for the annual Great Strides walk to benefit Cystic Fibrosis. Their team, Miles for Mathew, honors their son with the disease and has become one of the largest teams in the Capital District.
Please consider walking with the Miles for Mathew team or making a donation. The walk begins at 12 pm. For more information, call 573-9790.
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Wild Edible Plant Program
A Wild Edible Plant Program will be held on Sunday, May 12, from 10 am until 4 pm at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center, 475 Dyken Pond Road, Cropseyville. Learn plant identification, foraging techniques and how to prepare many delicious native wild edible plants. This spring program will focus on seasonal availability of shoots and greens. Whether you’re a complete novice with wild plants or an experienced forager, you will gain something from this class.
The fee is $15 per person, $12 for members. Pre-registration is required and can be done by contacting the Center at 518-658-2055 or dykenpond@fairpoint.net. This program is limited to 15 people, so please register early. Contact the Center or visit www.dykenpond.org for directions and a complete schedule of our spring and summer events.