The Helderview Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at 6:45 p.m. at the Albany County Cooperative Extension offices on Martin Rd in Voorheesville. Marty Teumin, Master Gardener, will speak on Fairy Gardens. The public is welcome to attend.
"Evidence of Slavery in the Hudson Valley” at Thacher Nature Center. Slavery has long been associated with the south, but recent discoveries in the Hudson Valley tell another story. Historical archaeologists at the New York State Museum have recently completed geophysical surveys and archaeological testing at Schuyler Flatts, the Nicoll-Sill House, and Van Schaick Mansion in Albany County. Dr. Michael Lucas will discuss ongoing research into these sites and the findings that give evidence of the practice of slavery. Call 872-0800 for more information.
Date:
Saturday, January 28, 2017 (All day)
Location:
The Century House, 997 New Loudon Rd, Latham, New York 12110
Winter Green-Up 2017! At The Century House, 997 New Loudon Rd, Latham, New York 12110. The cost per person for Winter Green-Up 2017 is $75.00, which includes all events and lunch. To register online: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/WGU2017_201. To register and pay for Winter Green-Up by credit card, please contact Tove Ford, (518)765-3518. Contact Tove Ford at Cornell Cooperative Extension, (518)765-3518 or
“Exploring Hailes Cave” at Thacher Nature Center. Hailes Cave is the longest of known caves in Thacher Park. Learn what the current mapping has revealed and about the potential for further exploration of the cave. Call 872-0800 for more information.
The Schoharie Valley Hayshakers will hold a mainstream level Western square dance at the Middleburgh Elementary school cafeteria from 7.30 to 10 p.m. The caller will be Ray Taylor. Please wear soft sole shoes. (518)827-4894 or (518)827-4337.
Date:
Monday, January 23, 2017 (All day)
Location:
Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
2017 Capital Region Bedding Plant Conference. Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. $45.00 per person. To register, contact Tove Ford, (518)765-3518 or by email at
Bats of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bats are an interesting and important component of our wildlife community, but little was known about species in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve until recently. Join us this evening with Al Hicks, Principle Consultant with Vesper Environmental, LLC to hear the results of a survey and find out what we learned. Ages 15+. Free. 195 New Karner Road, Albany. Registration required. 518-456-0655.
Lecture: Grave Stone Matters. 2 p.m. Joe Ferrannini of Grave Stone Matters is the speaker for the Bethlehem Historical Association’s meeting. Ferrannini is an expert on cemetery preservation and the conservation of stone monuments. Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. Free and open to the public with refreshments.
Discover the Pine Bush 1 to 2:30 p.m. An extraordinary journey into the Albany Pine Bush, the best remaining example in the world of an inland pine barrens. All ages. Free. 195 New Karner Road, Albany. Registration required. 518-456-0655.
Date:
Saturday, January 14, 2017 (All day)
Location:
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue in Albany
New York State’s Great Places and Spaces program at the state museum. Noon to 4:00 p.m. Representatives from state historic sites and cultural institutions provide educational hands-on activities, unique artifacts to explore, and information about upcoming events at the New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue in Albany.
