Thursday Night Lecture Series: Does Natural Disturbance Promote or Inhibit an Invasive Species? with George Robinson, Ph.D., SUNY Albany and Huyck Preserve Scientific Advisory Committee. Event starts at 6:00 p.m. at Eldridge Research Station, 284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY

The Apprentice. In this program, kids will learn colonial trades. Ideal for kids aged 8 to 14. Registration fee is $15.  Please register in advance at www.schenectadyhistorical.org/programs. Starts at 10:00 a.m. at SCHS Mabee Farm, 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150

'Cheers to 100 Years' Celebrates Ownership of Historic Home. The Woman’s Club of Albany will celebrate a century of owning its beautiful historic home. Reservations must be made by July 22, at www.womansclubofalbany.com. A reception and fundraiser is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the house at 725 Madison Ave., Albany.

Jammin! Come learn the magic behind making jelly, make a batch of berry jam and take a jar home. 2nd of a 4-series class by Cornell Cooperative Extension. Costs $20 or $15 each if you take 2 or more. Registration is required, contact

Making Jams and Jellies. Come learn the magic behind making jelly, make a batch of berry jam and take a jar home. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County's first of the three series of Food Preservation classes for adults. From 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY

Preventing Sexual Harassment on Farms – Tools for Employers. A workshop to prepare farm employers to implement sexual harassment prevention programs for their farm businesses. Cost is $10 per person. Register by July 26, 2019. Contact Steve Hadcock at 518-380-1497 or by email at [email protected] for more info.  Event is from 10:00 a.m.

Keep Your Family Safe: 4th and final part of the Healthy Families Series for parents/caregivers. Learn about potential environmental hazards in your home, and how you can keep your family safe. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Howe Branch of the Albany Public Library, 105 Schuyler St., Albany NY

ACCESS Hilltowns 2nd Anniversary with Community Resource Fair. The fair will be held in honor of the milestone to connect county residents with information on health insurance counseling, veteran’s services and more. From 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the ACCESS Office at the Berne Senior and Community Center, 1360 Helderberg Trail, Berne, NY 12023.

Evening Nature Journaling. Come spend part of your evening with us as we draw inspiration from nature and pause to observe life in the Pine Bush. Reservations required by calling 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events. Starts at 6:00 p.m. at Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY

Introduction to Western Herbalism. Join Huyck Preserve staff member, Leah Waldron, for an introduction to the study and use of North American herbs. Suggested donation: $5 non-members, members and children under 12 free. Registration required. Event starts at 10:00 a.m. at Eldridge Research Center, 284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY.