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April 20 - Tomhannock Reservoir Cleanup with Sophie Schwarz-Eise and RPA NextGen Task Force
In honor of Earth Day, we invite you to join Sophie Schwarz-Eise and the RPA NextGen Task Force for a shoreline cleanup at the Tomhannock Reservoir in Pittstown, New York. The reservoir provides drinking water to over 135,000 people in our region. Learn more
April 21 - Earth Day Mindful Walk with Molly Freiberg
Come ring in the Spring with this special Earth Day mindful walk with Molly Freiberg of Inhabit & Rise. Nature has the ability to calm, inspire, and restore us in all seasons - so let's take the time to receive what is offered. No experience needed - beginners warmly welcomed! Learn more
April 23 - Volunteer Appreciation Open House with RPA Board and Staff
Please join us as we show our gratitude to our dedicated volunteers and start the season off with a picnic. Meet with your fellow volunteers, RPA staff and board members and celebrate all you do for conservation in Rensselaer County. Learn more
April 30 - Nature Book Club with Rama Hamarneh
For April, we're reading Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet by Ben Goldfarb. Today, as our planet’s road network continues to grow exponentially, the science of road ecology has become increasingly vital. Crossings is an investigation into how humans have altered the natural world—and how we can create a better future. Learn more
May 4 - Edible Native Plant Walk with Wild Hudson Valley
Join us for a two hour walk and presentation and learn all about seasonal native wild edible plants, their history and ecology, how to gather them sustainably, and how to prepare them! Led by ethnoecologist Justin Wexler and forest farmer Anna Plattner of Wild Hudson Valley, this event is a part of Foraged NY - Troy, NY's Wildly Delicious Food Festival. Learn more
May 14 - Volunteer Orientation with RPA Staff
Whether you’re a new volunteer or continuing one, you're invited to join us for this volunteer orientation, where we'll cover the basics on what you need to do to become a volunteer - and for current volunteers, some new opportunities you might want to plug into. Learn more
June 1 - Reading the Forested Landscape with Tom Wessels
Stone walls, wolf trees, pits and mounds - the landscape is full of clues to its history when you know how to read it. Explore Poestenkill Community Forest with ecologist Tom Wessels and learn the art of "forest forensics." You'll see the forest in a new way after this outing. Early registration is now open through May 1. Learn more
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