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The Future Of New York’s Forests

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On Sunday, May 19, the New York Forest Owners Association, as part of their  “Restore New York’s Woodlands” initiative, will host a free woods walk to celebrate the many benefits forests provide and discuss solutions for the threats they face. Walter Kersch will lead the woods walk on the trails of the Pine Ridge XC Ski Area, 1463 Plank Road, Petersburgh, at 9 am. A band sawmill demonstration is included.
Wear sturdy shoes for hiking, dress for the weather and apply your preferred insect repellent.
Please register with Phil at 518-895-5346 so we can plan for parking and handout materials. Directions can be found at www.pineridgexc.com.

Volunteers Needed For National Trails Day

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National Trails Day is the perfect opportunity to help clean up local parks. On Saturday, June 1, the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park and Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center will be hosting the 20th Annual National Trails Day – the nation’s annual celebration of trails. Both parks invite volunteers of all ages to help clean up and improve trails on Saturday morning and indulge in the trail activities they enjoy most in the afternoon.
Registration will begin at 9 am. at both parks; refreshments and snacks will be available. Cleanup and improvement of both trail systems will take place between 9:30 am and 12  pm and will be followed by a complimentary barbecue picnic for all volunteers.  After the barbecue, participants are encouraged to enjoy the trails and parks. Reservations must be made in advance for the barbecue by calling the Grafton Lakes State Park Office or Dyken Pond Office no later than May 30.
Please join park staff on June 1 to enjoy and celebrate public trails.  For more information about this event, please contact Grafton Lakes State Park at 518-279-1155 or Dyken Pond Center at 518-658-2055.  For more information about state parks and historic sites in New York, visit www.nysparks.com and for more information about Dyken Pond Center, visit www.dykenpond.org.

HFCS Softball Roundup

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by Steve Bradley
The Panthers softball team faced three opponents this week. Last Thursday, the Ladies faced Schuylerville at home. On Monday the team traveled to Hoosic Valley, and on Wednesday Greenwich paid a visit to HFCS.
In the Schuylerville game, the Panthers never got their footing. The Schuylerville Black Horses raced past the Ladies to a 12-1 win. Frankie Pearson had 2 hits for the Panthers.
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Bird Walk At Dyken Pond Center

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This is a great time of year to look for spring migrant birds at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center. Join us on an early morning bird walk on Saturday, May 4, at 8 am. We will be looking for a variety of warblers, vireos, thrushes and such favorites as black-throated blue warbler, scarlet tanager, eastern bluebird and Baltimore oriole. We’ll also spend time learning a few different bird songs. The walk will be led by Mary Batcheller, a life-long birder from Petersburgh. There is a suggested $2 donation for this program, and it is not necessary to pre-register. Meet at the parking lot of the Center, 475 Dyken Pond Road, Cropseyville. Contact the Center for more information at 658-2055 or dykenpond@fairpoint.net or visit www.dykenpond.org for directions and a complete schedule of our spring and summer events.