Author Archives: Elisabeth Dubois

Dance the Night Away at the Light Up the Barn Fundraiser!

Join us on September 10, from 5:30-9pm for the Light Up the Barn Fundraiser. Support the New Baltimore Conservancy’s restoration work to light up the barn with electric power after decades of relying on generators when power is needed. Dance the night away with music from the Playin’ with Fire Band under the full HarvestContinue reading “Dance the Night Away at the Light Up the Barn Fundraiser!”

Join Us at the Annual Wine & Cheese

Enjoy a fun-filled evening with friends and neighbors on the banks of the beautiful Hudson River! Join us on Friday, July 15th beginning at 6:30 pm at Cornell Park in the Hamlet of New Baltimore to meet the Conservancy’s 2022 Scholarship winner. This event is open to the public. The cost of attendance is bringing a beverage of yourContinue reading “Join Us at the Annual Wine & Cheese”

Go on a StoryWalk at Long View Park

A beautiful view, fresh air, and a story to read along a trail – that’s what the StoryWalk at Long View Park offers to families ready to combine a nature break with learning and fun. A StoryWalk is a deconstructed picture book, with each page posted along a trail. Families enjoy a story while childrenContinue reading “Go on a StoryWalk at Long View Park”

Get Out to HCP – One of the Top Hiking & Biking Trails in the Albany Area!

Looking to explore the natural beauty of the Albany area? Look no further than the Hannacroix Creek Preserve, a 25-minute drive from downtown Albany! Enjoy an easy, family-friendly hike along several different trails that will take you to a waterfall, the foundation of a paper mill, or down to the Hudson River shoreline. Plus, youContinue reading “Get Out to HCP – One of the Top Hiking & Biking Trails in the Albany Area!”

Don’t Miss the Taste of History!

Join the Annual Taste of History on June 11th starting at 6pm for a can’t miss traveling house party along the Hudson River. Learn the history of the Historic Hamlet, tour three historically maintained homes, and join friends and neighbors for a walk back in history. Come enjoy food and drinks and take a much-needed night off afterContinue reading “Don’t Miss the Taste of History!”

Spring Sensations Visits HRIT

On Friday, we were joined by longtime NBC members John and Betty who led a group of students in their Spring Sensations course, a popular class at Hudson Valley Community College under the Creative Retirement Program. This course guides students through a number of local preserves to observe and learn about plants, wildlife, and theContinue reading “Spring Sensations Visits HRIT”

And the Winner is…

We are pleased to announce that Patricia Obernesser Race is the winner of our first photo contest! Keep on the lookout for Patricia’s photo being used for marketing purposes across social media, the website, and printed materials. Thank you all for the entries we LOVED all the photos! Just because the contest is over doesContinue reading “And the Winner is…”

Don’t Get Ticked New York

Avoiding Lyme and other tick-borne diseases requires avoiding a tick bite! Join NYS Integrated Pest Management Program’s Joellen Lampman on Thursday, May 12th at 7pm at Cornell Fire House as she talks about the different ticks in our area and their biology, the diseases they carry, and how to protect yourself and others from beingContinue reading “Don’t Get Ticked New York”

Watch for the Spotted Lanternfly

Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive insect that has spread throughout Pennsylvania since its discovery in Berks County in 2014. Since then it has traveled to surrounding areas and states. Help us protect our properties and environment by learning more about the spotted lanternfly. Learn how to identify and manage SLF here: https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly