On Saturday, April 23rd, at 8:30 am to celebrate Earth Day, we will meet at Hannacriox Creek Preserve to clean up the parking lot, roadway, and trails. Those of you unable to make it on April 23rd are welcome to aid in our cleaning efforts anytime during the week of April 17-24th. Please dress properly for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bringContinue reading “Celebrate Earth Day by Joining our Spring Clean-up Efforts Tomorrow!”
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Submit to the Earth Day Photo Contest by April 24th!
In celebration of our conservation efforts and Earth Day, help capture the beauty in and around New Baltimore, NY. Have you been to one of our properties and taken a photo you love? Or maybe you’ve been wanting to go out and just need a push to get there. Well here is your chance to winContinue reading “Submit to the Earth Day Photo Contest by April 24th!”
Join Our Membership Meeting
Interested in what NBC will offer this year? Want to find out more about upcoming events? Or do you simply want your voice and ideas heard? This month’s Conservancy board meeting is open to all NBC members (and those of you interested in becoming members). Join us Thursday, April 14, 2022, at 7pm at CornellContinue reading “Join Our Membership Meeting”
Join an Earth Day Discussion about Hudson River Advocacy & the Clean Water Act
Join Scenic Hudson on Wednesday, April 20th from 5:30 – 7 pm for a virtual Earth Day discussion about Hudson River advocacy and the Clean Water Act! This is a rare opportunity to hear from Scenic Hudson President New Sullivan, Riverkeeper President Tracy Brown, and Clearwater Executive Director David Toman. This event will be moderatedContinue reading “Join an Earth Day Discussion about Hudson River Advocacy & the Clean Water Act”
Inside the Green Lobby
Mark your Calendars! Join the RCS Community Library and local author Bernard Melewski on April 30th at 2pm to learn about his book Inside the Green Lobby. This book recounts the behind-the-scenes struggles of a veteran environmental lobbyist fighting to save New York’s, Adirondack Park. If interested in attending, be sure to register here: https://rcscommunitylibrary.libcal.com/event/8997299
Helping Kermit Cross the Road
Thanks to four amazing Conservancy members, we were able to help a handful of frogs safely cross Route 144 during their annual migration! Earlier this week, these members met at the entrance to the Hannacroix Creek Preserve in the early evening to help facilitate the safe crossing of several frogs (sadly, no salamanders needed ourContinue reading “Helping Kermit Cross the Road”
Spring is in the Air…
After a long, snowy winter we are excited to welcome the warmer weather and reconvene as a community! With the warmer weather, we are preparing for the annual amphibian migration, Earth Day clean-up, eel migrations, and much more. Learn about how you can get involved this year and find out more about the upcoming activities! ReadContinue reading “Spring is in the Air…”
Interested in Learning Beekeeping?
Conservancy member Sarah Brunstad will be installing beehives at the Hannacroix Creek Preserve this spring! Having learned beekeeping with a community garden in NYC, Sarah is happy to pass on her (fledgling!) skills to other members and grow together. Members of all ages are welcome to join for the whole season or simply reach outContinue reading “Interested in Learning Beekeeping?”
Caroling at the River
We hope you join us for our Annual Caroling at the River! This year will be a bit different as we will be having some musical assistance with a keyboard to sing along to! This also means we have some new music too! Come sing by the fire, catch up with neighbors, eat some browniesContinue reading “Caroling at the River”
2021 Annual Report
It is that time of year again. Check out our 2021 Annual Report to see all the fantastic work that has been accomplished by NBC, its members, and the community. Looking forward to what 2022 brings. Stay tuned.