Huyck to Offer Fall Adult Education Program

RENSSELAERVILLE - Huyck Preserve officials are excited to announce a new adult education series launching next month. The program combines an indoor discussion with outdoor hands-on nature observation and exploration. Classes will run on four Thursday afternoons in October and November and be focused on topics related to flora, fauna, reflections through the creative process, and cultural/environmental history.

The theme this season will be the Fall Landscape at the Huyck Preserve.

Fall 2025 Leaders

Steve Young, botanical consultant and retired Chief Botanist for the NY Natural Heritage Program

Edith Zimmerman, local writer and artist

Rebecca Pinder Ph.D., Associate Professor, Columbia-Greene Community College

Kathryn Kosto, Executive Director of the Albany County Historical Association

Registration opens on Wednesday, September 17. The course is capped at 15 participants, so act quickly. Registration is for the full program of four classes.

This program is supported by the Kuhar Endowment Fund.