Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Learn all about ice fishing at a free clinic co-hosted by NYS DEC, Albany County Conservation Alliance, and NYS Parks. DEC will supply some bait and tackle, but experienced anglers are encouraged to bring their own fishing gear. After a short lesson on the basics of ice fishing and filleting your catch, anglers will try their luck on the ice. Volunteers will be on hand throughout the day to assist participants on the ice. A warming area and refreshments will be available. Call 518-872-0800 for more information. Rain date is Saturday, January 26.

Learn all about ice fishing at a free clinic co-hosted by NYS DEC, Albany County Conservation Alliance, and NYS Parks. DEC will supply some bait and tackle, but experienced anglers are encouraged to bring their own fishing gear. After a short lesson on the basics of ice fishing and filleting your catch, anglers will try their luck on the ice. Volunteers will be on hand throughout the day to assist participants on the ice. A warming area and refreshments will be available. Call 518-872-0800 for more information. Rain date is Saturday, January 26.

Borrow snowshoes for a trip through Delaware Park and finish your trek at the Darwin Martin House for some hot cocoa! Afterwards, participants have the option of taking a tour of the beautiful house. FREE for snowshoeing and hot chocolate. Optional house tour $10 a person.

Join a snowshoe walk to High Point on the Fred Schroeder Memorial Trail. The 3-mile loop includes a couple of moderately steep slopes. Bring a snack along for a break at the cliff view point. If there's no snow, we'll enjoy a winter hike. Snowshoes are available to rent and may be reserved in advance. We will meet at the Nature Center and carpool to the trailhead. Call 872-0800 to register, reserve snowshoes, and confirm conditions.

Join a snowshoe walk to High Point on the Fred Schroeder Memorial Trail. The 3-mile loop includes a couple of moderately steep slopes. Bring a snack along for a break at the cliff view point. If there's no snow, we'll enjoy a winter hike. Snowshoes are available to rent and may be reserved in advance. We will meet at the Nature Center and carpool to the trailhead. Call 872-0800 to register, reserve snowshoes, and confirm conditions.

Far from being just little brown nuisances, moths play a key role in the functioning of our plant and animal communities. Catherine Klatt will introduce moths, in all their diversity and beauty, explore the tight links between moths and birds, and explain the unexpected ways that our home landscaping choices affect bird populations. Catherine is a naturalist who 'discovered' moths about 5 years ago, and has been enthralled by them ever since. Call 518-872-0800 for more information.

Far from being just little brown nuisances, moths play a key role in the functioning of our plant and animal communities. Catherine Klatt will introduce moths, in all their diversity and beauty, explore the tight links between moths and birds, and explain the unexpected ways that our home landscaping choices affect bird populations. Catherine is a naturalist who 'discovered' moths about 5 years ago, and has been enthralled by them ever since. Call 518-872-0800 for more information.

Enjoy a walk in the light of the almost full moon. With a clear sky and snow-covered ground, the moon will light the way. In case of cloudy skies, bring along a flashlight. Snowshoes are available to rent or bring your own. Open to adults and children 12 and older. Space is limited and preregistration is required. Call 518-872-0800 to register and to reserve snowshoes. In case of extreme weather call ahead to confirm program.

Enjoy a walk in the light of the almost full moon. With a clear sky and snow-covered ground, the moon will light the way. In case of cloudy skies, bring along a flashlight. Snowshoes are available to rent or bring your own. Open to adults and children 12 and older. Space is limited and preregistration is required. Call 518-872-0800 to register and to reserve snowshoes. In case of extreme weather call ahead to confirm program.