Listed below are upcoming Columbia Land Conservancy education and outdoor recreation events, as well as volunteer trail work days.  CLC's education and recreation programs are made possible through the generosity of CLC members and supporters, the help of numerous volunteers, Hudson River Bank and Trust Community Foundation, the Mellam Family Foundation, Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation and the T. Backer Fund. View photos of recent public events here. Click here for listings of programs offered by other organizations Click here to download a printable events calendar. Click here to learn more about weekly trail runs at CLC properties and other public lands in Columbia County.
Film Screening: What I Meant to Tell You An American Poet's State of the Union  Crandell Theatre, Chatham 2:00pm-4:00 pm   CLC and Seekonk Productions, in cooperation with the Chatham Film Club, present a special screening of the documentary film What I Meant to Tell You: An American Poet’s ‘State of the Union’.   A film memoir of the well-known Columbia County environmentalist and poet, Peter Kane Dufault, the film will show at the Crandell Theatre in Chatham, New York.  Dufault will do a recitation of several poems prior to the screening and will answer questions afterwards with his son Ethan, the film’s director.    General admission tickets are available in advance for $10 per ticket. For more information or to purchase tickets please contact Lauren Haberland at 518.392.5252 ext. 214.. Explore the Estuary Saturday, July 25th Stockport Flats, Stockport 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Ages:  All Come see Stockport Flats in a whole new way.  We will explore Stockport Creek, one of the ten largest tributaries to the Hudson Estuary, and discover the vital ecological and economic roles of estuaries.  Own canoe/kayak, equipment, and PFD required.  Space is limited and pre-registration is required. To register, please contact Jenny Brinker at 518.392.5252 or by email at jenny@clctrust.org by Friday, July 24th. Copake Lake Discovery Friday, August 7th Copake Lake Conservation Society 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Ages:  School Age Children Discover the fascinating creatures that live in and around the waters of Copake Lake.  We’ll look for waterstriders, whirligig beetles and other aquatic insects, and learn how these creatures move, breathe and find food in the lake.  Participants will wade in the water to collect these creatures to examine and release.  To register, please contact Jenny Brinker at 518.392.5252 x 210, or by email at jenny@clctrust.org by Thursday, August 6th. Sunset Paddle to   North Bay Greenport Conservation Area,   Hudson Friday, August 21st 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Ages:  Adults   Journey with us to the  North Bay and see the Greenport Conservation Area (with approximately 125 acres of ecologically diverse wetlands and tidal mudflats) from the  Hudson River .  The intertidal wetlands are home to two rare plant species and we may spot a Bald Eagle as we watch the sun go down.  Meet and return at Hudson Boat Launch. We will paddle 3 miles roundtrip.  Own canoe/kayak, equipment, and PFD required.  Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to prepare for the trip.  Space is limited and pre-registration is required.  To register, please call  Jenny Brinker at 518.392.5252 x210, or by email at jenny@clctrust.org by Thursday, August 20th.   Family Barn Dance Columbia County Fairgrounds, Fairhouse Saturday, September 12th 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm Ages: All Join us for a night of fun and dancing with the Mountain Laurel band.  Light refreshments and food will be provided.  Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.  Adult tickets are $8, children tickets are $5 and the maximum ticket price is $20 per family. To register for this event please contact Lauren Haberland at 518.392.5252 x214 or by email. Greenport Trail Run Greenport Town Park & Greenport Conservation Area Saturday, September 27th   9:00 am Ages: All   Come for a fun run on the trails of the Greenport Conservation Area consisting of 714 acres located in the Town of Greenport.  The moderately difficult trails meander through open fields, deciduous forests and dense cedar groves to catch magnificent views of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains beyond.  Pre-registration is required, the registration fee is $20 per runner. To register for this event please contact Lauren Haberland at 518.392.5252 x214 or by email.   Hawthorne Valley Farm Ecology Walks  (co-sponsored by the Columbia Land Conservancy) are scheduled for: Saturday, July 11th, 2pm: “Flowers of the Air and Earth: Butterflies and Meadow Plants” Saturday, August 15th, 2pm: “Getting Your Feet Wet: Aquatic Life” Saturday, September 12th, 2pm: “The Stars of Fall: Asters and Goldenrods” Saturday, October 17th, 2pm: “Color of the Wood: Forest Trees” For more information and to register contact:  Conrad and Claudia Vispo at 518 781-0243 or visit http://hawthornevalleyfarm.org/fep/walks.html Thank you to everyone who helped make the 19th Annual Country Barbecue a huge success!   Click Here for Photos    Special thanks to Tom and Nancy Clark of the Old Chatham Sheepherding Company for hosting and to our business sponsors.