NEWS

New Program at Huyck Preserve

By Matthew Avitabile · June 6, 2025 · The Mountain Eagle

RENSSELAERVILLE - A new program is being offered this year at the Huyck Preserve.

Tuesday Toddler Time

July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, and November 4

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Visitors' Center, 5052 Delaware Turnpike, Rensselaerville

Bring the youngest children in your life and enjoy a walk in the woods with Membership and Outreach Coordinator Kate Martin. Children, up to age three, and caretakers will enjoy a relaxing walk while learning about nature and the Preserve. Meet other caregivers and children while seeing the beauty of the woods as the seasons change. Infants are welcome, but please note that the trails are not suitable for strollers.

This event may be canceled due to weather; please dress appropriately for outdoor walking.

Email kate@huyckpreserve.org with any questions.

Free to members; suggested donation $10 per family for non-members.

Education Successes

The spring 2025 Homeschool Program has officially wrapped up after several fun weeks together. New Homeschool Program teacher Kelly Walker brought her unique educational, agricultural, and artistic background to the Preserve and led students through exciting lessons and activities. Students played in the snow, caught crayfish in the creeks, learned about owl pellets, and got to meet a live owl! We are so glad we get to host our homeschool families every year, and we look forward to our next session of the Homeschool Program happening Fall 2025.

The spring school field trip season continues. and, in all, they will teach over 500 students this season. After a day filled with catching crayfish, Cairo students spotted this "rainbow cloud" as they geared up for a hike around Lincoln Pond. During their hike, students expressed that this was their "favorite field trip" and that they "cannot wait to come back." Despite the years of field trips under our belts here at the Preserve, we still learn new things from the students every trip, and it renews our passion to see the excitement nature brings through the eyes of young visitors.