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Wildlife Wednesday Walk with Anita Sanchez

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Wildlife Wednesday Walk with Anita Sanchez

At Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will host environmental educator and author Anita Sanchez for a Wildlife Wednesday plant program on August 10th at 6pm. This walk will explore different areas of the historic site, identify both common and uncommon flowers, and discuss their interrelationships with wildlife, especially birds and butterflies.  Sanchez will also talk about how people have used plants throughout history for medicine, food, and magic.

The walk will take place along the banks of Schoharie Creek and on historic site trails, which were formerly the towpath for the Erie Canal.  The program will meet outside the Visitor Center at 129 Schoharie Street, Fort Hunter.  There is a $3.00 suggested donation. 

Anita Sanchez worked as an environmental educator for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at education centers across the state. She now is a free-lance educator, providing programs for schools, libraries, museums, botanical gardens, and arboreta.  Also a successful author and champion of unloved plants, she has written, “The Teeth of the Lion: The Story of the Beloved and Despised Dandelion” and most recently, “Leaflets Three, Let it Be! The Story of Poison Ivy”.

For information about this event and more, please call the Visitor Center at (518) 829-7516, email SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov, or visit their Facebook page.

 

Canal Camp at Schoharie Crossing

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Canal Camp at Schoharie Crossing

Schoharie Crossing will hold a one day Canal Camp program on Tuesday, July 26th from 9:30am to 2:00pm where children will explore the site and nature.  This program is for children ages 7-12 and will feature a Nature & History Walk, crafts, and games.  During the one mile walk, intern Haleigh will provide insights on plant and animal life along the trails as well as how the ecological system around us is impacted by our actions.  Site Education Coordinator David will also explain the historical significance of the site, as well as some of the environmental impacts of the Erie Canal.

 

Crafts will include a pressing of wildflowers picked along the trail, and the games will be an active portion of the day.  Children who are registered must bring a bagged lunch, wear proper walking footwear, and have sunscreen and bug spray applied prior to drop off. There is a $3.00 registration fee and space is limited.  Guardians must complete the registration form when dropping of their child(ren).  Pick up at 2pm. To pre-register, contact David or Haleigh at (518) 829-7516 or email, david.brooks@parks.ny.gov.  Canal Camp will be conducted from the Visitor Center, 129 Schoharie Street, Fort Hunter, NY 12069.

 

For information about this event and the site, please call the Visitor Center at (518) 829-7516, email SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov or find us on Facebook.  For more information about New York State Parks, visit the website at www.nysparks.com.

 

Wildlife Wednesday At Schoharie Crossing

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The first Wildlife Wednesday program at Schoharie Crossing on July 13th at 6:00pm. George Steele will be there with a wonderful program, “All About Water,” that will focus on fresh water aquatic life. The program will take place on site and in the Enders House near the Visitor Center, 129 Schoharie Street, Fort Hunter, NY. There is a $3.00 suggested donation for this event.

The program will compare pond water samples to those from the Schoharie Creek using a magnification system that will allow everyone to see what life forms are in the water. Steele is a lifelong educator. His unique blend of expertise and enthusiasm has turned thousands of children into science-lovers. For over 20 years he has been an independent education consultant working with schools, libraries, nature centers, and museums thought the Northeast, including the NYS Art Teachers Association, the NYS Outdoor Education Association, the Gifted and Talented Enrichment Program at Lafayette College and Lehigh University.

He is the former director of the NYSDEC Environmental Education Camp Program, recipient of the Conservation Educator Award of the NYS Conservation Council, the NYS Outdoor Education Association’s Gold Award for Lifetime Achievement and Outdoor Educator of the Year Award.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Forest Biology from SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry, and has done graduate work at the Antioch/New England Graduate School in Keene, NH.

Wildlife Wednesday programs will occur monthly – the next will be on August 10th with Anita Sanchez and on September 14th George Steele will return for an autumn Bird Watch.

Canal Days at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site- July 9 & 10

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Schoharie Crossing will host Canal Days on July 9 & 10 from 11am – 4pm both Saturday and Sunday. This event is a free community festival celebrating the Erie Canal and the character of the people and towns along the way.

The festival will offer a variety of attractions and demonstrations including wagon rides, the Utica Zoomobile, magic performances by Jim Snack, Tri County Old Time Engine display, games, food vendors, and a garage sale. The Dudley Observatory will have a solar telescope to safely view the sun. There will also be two performances each day by J.D. Winslow Equestrian Entertainment.  Various community organizations will be participating including the Fort Hunter Library, Montgomery Sheriff’s Department, Girl Scouts, Mohawk River Basin Program, Golden Fleece spinning and weaving guild, Run By Dogs, SPCA, Audubon Society and Forever Greyhound Adoptions. Upstate Kayak Rentals will be offering kayak demonstrations.

On Saturday the nationally known blue grass band Roosevelt Dime will have two performances. Local artists Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle will also play and will offer a music workshop after their performance.  In addition, The Friends of Schoharie Crossing will host a chicken barbeque. There will also be a wild life rehabilitation exhibit featuring live animals.

On Sunday, the program will feature the music of the exciting local swing band The Jump Daddies. There will also be a Rat Pack Cruzers Car show with prizes for best of show.

The festival is made possible with grant funds from Montgomery County. It is sponsored in part by the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, the New York State Canal Corporation, Alpin Haus, and Shorty’s Southside Tavern.

For more information about Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site and our events, please call the Visitor Center at (518) 829-7516, visit the Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site Facebook page, or email SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov.

 

Toe Tapping at Putman Porch Music

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Come tap your toes this Thursday at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site (opens in a new tab) as Putman Porch Music (opens in a new tab) will start at 6:00pm.  This great series invites local musicians to come spend an evening on the historic Putman Canal Store porch to jam and enliven the vibe of the former Erie Canal stop off.  Putman’s store building is located at Yankee Hill Lock on the grounds of Schoharie Crossing, 553 Queen Anne Road. Putman Porch Music

Musicians with an interest in American roots, bluegrass and folk music are encouraged to spend some time on the porch and be a part of a great experience.  Much like a group of canawlers that happen to be stuck waiting at the lock, a few instruments and strong voices is all that is needed to pass the time.

Putman Porch Music each Thursday for the rest of June from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.  These are free events open to the public.

The grounds for the site are open all year from dawn until dusk.

For more information contact the site: SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov (opens in a new tab) (518) 829-7516.

 

Find Your Own Path Through History at Schoharie Crossing

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MVPTH logoCelebrate history and create memories during this year’s Path Through History Weekend on June 18 and 19 at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site (opens in a new tab) .  The Path Through History (opens in a new tab) program is an established state-wide series of events that consists of many organizations that participate in a focus on local history.

During the last almost two centuries, the Erie Canal has been the waterway used as the path for so many traveling through the wonderful Mohawk Valley (opens in a new tab) and across New York State.  Schoharie Crossing is the only location where all three of the major phases of the canal can be witnessed.

For 2016 the site will be holding a Schoharie Crossing Scavenger Hunt that will ask questions pertaining to all aspects of this great historic site.  Questions range from historical facts, to plant and animal spotting as well as getting you to really seek out things you may otherwise miss on your visit.  The challenge is worth it and a whole lot of fun too!

The site will be hosting Scavenger Hunt participants on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  The passport can be turned into Visitor Center staff during operating hours or sent to the site by no later than July 1st.  A winner will be selected at random and an announcement made.

To print a copy of the 2016 Mohawk Valley Path Through History Schoharie Crossing Scavenger Hunt Passport visit the New York State Parks webpage for Schoharie Crossing or pick one up at the Visitor Center.  Discover fascinating facts about the Erie Canal and Fort Hunter as you answer questions for a chance to win a prize package.  Please – only one entry per person.  Get out there, Explore and Enjoy!  PathScavHunt (opens in a new tab)

For more information about this event and more, please call the Visitor Center at (518) 829-7516 or email: SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov (opens in a new tab) .

Mohawk Valley RiverFest Seeks Artists

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Riverfest FlyerYou are invited to participate in the first annual Mohawk Valley RiverFest (opens in a new tab) to be held Saturday, August 6th, 2016 at Riverlink Park in Amsterdam.  This food, wine, and arts festival is hosted by the Amsterdam Waterfront Foundation and will highlight the historical and cultural gems of the Mohawk Valley.  We will offer several activities throughout the day, including a kids zone, paint and sip, and art show, culminating with a live band and fireworks show.  This event is free to the community, and an excellent forum to showcase your artwork.  Please mark your calendars and join us in highlighting what the Mohawk Valley has to offer!

The Art Show will run from 11:00am to 5:00pm.  A People’s Choice Award will be awarded the day of the event at 7pm.

Art Show application MV Riverfest

ACCEPTED MEDIA:

  • Ceramics
  • Collages
  • Digital Art
  • Drawings
  • Glass
  • Jewelry
  • Mixed Media
  • Paintings
  • Photography
  • Printmaking (etchings, woodcuts, wood engraving, serigraphy, lithography)
  • Sculpture
  • Textile WorkPhotography

For more information about Riverlink Park please visit www.riverlinkconcerts.com (opens in a new tab) .

Putman Porch Music Back for Another Year

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Putman Porch MusicSchoharie Crossing State Historic Site (opens in a new tab) has announced the second year for the Putman Porch Music (opens in a new tab) series will start on Thursday, June 2nd at 6:00pm.  The series invites local musicians to come spend an evening on the historic Putman Canal Store porch to jam and enliven the vibe of the former Erie Canal stop off.  Putman’s store building is located at Yankee Hill Lock on the grounds of Schoharie Crossing, 553 Queen Anne Road.

Musicians with an interest in American roots, bluegrass and folk music are encouraged to spend some time on the porch and be a part of a great experience.  Much like a group of canawlers that happen to be stuck waiting at the lock, a few instruments and strong voices is all that is needed to pass the time.

Putman Porch Music will occur every Thursday in June from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.  These are free events open to the public.

The grounds for the site are open all year from dawn until dusk.

For more information contact the site: SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov (opens in a new tab) (518) 829-7516.

Public Information Meeting for a New Section of the Erie Canalway Trail in Amsterdam and Pattersonville

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Who: The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

What: Public Information Meeting for a New Section of the Erie Canalway Trail (opens in a new tab) from Amsterdam to Pattersonville

When/Where: 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Florida Town Hall & Highway Department (opens in a new tab) , 167 Fort Hunter Rd., Amsterdam, N.Y. 12010

 

The New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will be holding a public hearing on the planned development of the Erie Canalway Trail from Amsterdam to Pattersonville.  The new section will add a new 4.6 mile non-motorized segment to the trail that spans over 380 miles from Albany to Buffalo.

The consulting firm Barton and Loguidice will be presenting plans for the construction and will encourage feedback from the audience.  Informational material and images of the project will be on display.

The new addition is along the Mohawk River and will help to connect bicyclists and pedestrians to other parts of the trail network which expands through much of the Capital Region and beyond.  The addition will also include the rehabilitation of two bridges and a new parking lot located at Lock E-10.  It is located in both Montgomery and Schenectady Counties and is another step in the continuing effort to connect this non-motorized trail along the historic Erie Canal.

The project is part of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s “Closing the Gap” campaign started in 2010 in partnership with Parks & Trails New York and the Canalway Trails Association New York.  It is funded by a $980,000 Transportation Enhancement Program grant through the Department of Transportation in Region 2 of New York State.  The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation will be contributing an additional $245,000 for a total of over $1.2 million going towards the project.

The meeting will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, at the Florida Town Hall and Highway Department, located at 167 Fort Hunter Rd., Amsterdam, N.Y. 12010.  Public comments are welcomed and will be considered as plans for construction are finalized.  There will also be the option of submitting written comments about the trail addition, which will be accepted until Friday, April 29, 2016 and may be submitted by email to Christopher.More@parks.ny.gov (opens in a new tab) or by mail to Saratoga Spa State Park, Attn: Christopher More, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees 180 state parks and 35 historic sites, which are visited by 62 million people annually. For more information on any of these recreation areas, call 518-474-0456 or visit www.nysparks.com (opens in a new tab) , connect on Facebook (opens in a new tab) , or follow on Twitter (opens in a new tab) .

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site Seeks Participants for the 2016 Canal Days

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Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site (opens in a new tab) is planning for the 2016 Canal Days to be held on Saturday, July 9th and Sunday, July 10th around the Visitor Center in Fort Hunter, NY.  This annual event is a fun mix of games, food, music, education, recreation, a car show and more! The event attracts visitors from all over the region to the site and community. 

The historic site is seeking participants from community organizations, local crafters, vendors and groups that may wish to be a part of this terrific event. The historic site features acres of space available for the festival and activities. Free parking will be available.

For more information, please contact Janice at the site (518) 829-7516 or Schoharie.Crossing@parks.ny.gov.