Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy

05/28/2026

Looking for a new birding spot? After a trail walk this week, staff reported back, "Alplaus Kill Preserve is gorgeous right now! We saw a bluebird, wood thrush, red-tailed hawk, and heard many warblers and orioles!"

Learn more about this 54-acre Glenville preserve at www.mohawkhudson.org/preserves

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

Albany Nature Bus returns this Saturday, May 30! 🌳

🐟Interested in learning how to fish? Stop by the Free Learn to Fish Clinic at Six Mile Waterworks and learn how to fish with the NYS DEC, Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission, City of Albany and Albany County! All equipment is provided.

🐦Celebrate Black Birders Week: enjoy a short walk to look at birds at Tivoli Lake Preserve in Albany, then travel to Five Rivers for free on the Nature Bus (CDTA Rt. 872) for more birding. (To join the birding activity, please call 518-475-0291 to register by 5/27.)

Find the bus schedule and program details at www.mohawkhudson.org/nature-bus.


Friends of Five Rivers Albany Pine Bush Preserve Capital District Transportation Authority - CDTA

05/22/2026

Thank you to MHLC volunteers John, George, and Ken, who joined MHLC staff and the new Summer Land Stewards, Eamon and Max, to help at the Bozen Kill Preserve. The crew replaced the aging roof, and the Summer Land Stewards also completed mowing and w**d whacking to get the trails in great shape for the holiday weekend. 🌳🥾

05/15/2026

ART on the Rail Trail and miniMoCA are pleased to present these playful ceramic sculptures by artist Julie Branch.

Julie invites viewers to join a group of forest dwellers in this imagined gathering. The artist herself spends much time in the woods finding inspiration for her porcelain sculptural works.

On view through June at the miniMoCA gallery on the Albany County Helderberg Hudson Rail Trail, corner of Adams and Hudson Streets in Delmar, NY.

Thank you to McSharry and Associates, the exclusive sponsor of miniMoCA! Learn more about the gallery and ART on the Rail Trail. Link in bio.

05/14/2026

There's still time to share your insight! Our community survey closes tomorrow, Friday, May 15, at 11:59 p.m.

As we develop our next strategic plan, we want to hear about the issues and areas that matter most to you. Find a link to the survey in our bio, or visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MHLC_s

05/12/2026

Join MHLC for a special National Trails Day volunteer workshop: Trail Building 101 at Winn Preserve on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Take a hike and learn the ins and outs of trail building with MHLC stewardship staff. We’ll discuss all the fundamental elements of trail design and development, the various structures involved, and the tools of the trade. The latter portion of the session will give participants the opportunity to put some of these concepts into practice as we continue some work on a new section of trail at the preserve. All tools and equipment will be provided.

Sign up at https://www.mohawkhudson.org/volunteer-events.

05/08/2026

Love MHLC’s trails and want to feel more confident enjoying them year-round? Join us at Indian Ladder Farms (in the Tasting Room) for "Don't Get Ticked on the Trail," Saturday, May 23, from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Cornell Integrated Pest Management Program’s tick educator, Joellen Lampman, will give an informative talk about the different ticks in our area, how to recognize them, and simple steps you can take to reduce your risk of a tick bite and enjoy the outdoors with peace of mind.

We'll have activities to keep young kids busy during the 1-hour presentation, PLUS a fun game of "Tick Tag" afterward.

Sign up today at www.mohawkhudson.org/events.

05/05/2026

Help shape the future of land conservation in Albany, Schenectady, and Montgomery Counties by taking our short community survey. It only takes 10 minutes and will inform local conservation efforts over the next five to ten years.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MHLC_s