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Fri, Mar 22 until Sun, Mar 24
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2024 Capital Region Flower & Garden Expo
The 2024 Capital Region Flower & Garden Expo will be held on March 22-24 at the Hudson Valley Community College.
Hudson Valley Community College, 80 Vandenburgh Avenue Troy, NY 12180
Wed, Mar 20
· 6:00 PM
Come learn low environmental impact recreational skills and engage in an outdoor ethics discussion with Daria Stacy, ADK's Outdoor Skills Coordinator.
Nine Pin Ciderworks LLC, 929 Broadway Albany, NY 12207
Sat, Apr 20
· 1:00 PM
We will be foraging for these targeted plants during our outing: (1) Dandelion flower buds and (2) Ostrich Fern fiddleheads. We may encounter these native blooming beauties: Bloodroot, Common Shadb...
Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve, 147 Riverview Road Rexford, NY 12148
Sat, Apr 27
· 1:00 PM
This hike features beautiful wildflowers in bloom plus the spectacular view from High Point. Some spring ephemeral wildflowers we anticipate seeing include: Cohoshes, Dutchman's Breeches, Dwarf Gins...
Thacher State Park, 218 Old Stage Road Altamont, NY 12059
Sat, May 11
· 1:00 PM
Among others, we may encounter these native blooming beauties during this outing: Black Cherry, Chokecherry, Common Blue-eyed Grass, Mayapple, and Wild Geranium.
Halfmoon Town Park, 162 NY-236 Halfmoon, NY 12065
Sat, May 18
· 1:00 PM
We'll be foraging for these plants during our outing: (1) Cattail shoots, (2) Grape leaves, (3) Japanese Knotweed young stems, and (4) Thistle young stems. We'll see blooming wildflowers, such as Ja...
Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve, 147 Riverview Road Rexford, NY 12148
Sat, Jun 8
· 1:00 PM
Among others, we may encounter these native blooming beauties during our outing: Bush Honeysuckle, Common Elderberry, Foxglove Beardtongue, Large Blue Flag, and White Avens.
Halfmoon Town Park, 162 NY-236 Halfmoon, NY 12065
Sat, Jun 29 until Sun, Jun 30
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Sat, Jul 13
· 1:00 PM
Among others, we may encounter these native blooming beauties during our outing: Canada Lily, Steeplebush, Swamp Milkweed, and Virginia Mountain Mint.
Halfmoon Town Park, 162 NY-236 Halfmoon, NY 12065
Sat, Aug 10
· 1:00 PM
Among others, we may encounter these native blooming beauties during our outing: Flat-topped Aster, Hog Peanut, Purple-leaved Willow Herb, Tall Goldenrod, and Wrinkle-leaved Goldenrod.
Halfmoon Town Park, 162 NY-236 Halfmoon, NY 12065
Sat, Sep 14
· 1:00 PM
Among others, we may encounter these particularly showy native blooming beauties during our outing: New England Aster, Nodding Bur Marigold, and Turtlehead.
Halfmoon Town Park, 162 NY-236 Halfmoon, NY 12065
Sat, Sep 28
· 1:00 PM
Without flowers or leaves, it's a challenge to ID plants in autumn. An identity is revealed by observing clues about the plant and where it grows. Come along for a fun outing to identify a variety o...
Garnsey Park, 1481 NY-146 Rexford, NY 12148
Sat, Oct 12
· 1:00 PM
During this outing as we stroll along the nature trail, we will be observing the last of our native wildflowers still in bloom as well as a vibrant palette of fall colors of forbs now on display.
Halfmoon Town Park, 162 NY-236 Halfmoon, NY 12065