Schenectady County Soil & Water Conservation District and Compost Facility

09/14/2026

Join us for an engaging, hands-on event to learn how to identify and prevent the spread of invasive species in the Capital District! Learn about key invasive species and how to use the iMapInvasives mobile app to report sightings and monitor spread. Then head outdoors for a field session! Free but register with QR code or here: https://forms.gle/tMPXneHLzvSUoJw56

ECOS: The Environmental Clearinghouse
Upper Union NA
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Schenectady County
Schoharie River Center
Capital Region PRISM
Sustainable Schenectady
Schenectady County Soil & Water Conservation District and Compost Facility

08/20/2026

Schenectady County Legislature’s Summer Break continues to bring free and affordable family fun to Schenectady County residents. District 3 Legislator Peter Frisoni helped young anglers bait their hooks, while conservation experts from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and the Schenectady County Soil & Water Conservation District teamed up to teach first-time anglers everything they need to know about fishing. Fishery biologists were also on hand to talk about the different types of fish that call Collins Lake home.

Are you looking to get offline and get outside to fish in Schenectady County? Get your Get Offline, Get Outside passport, and find a place to fish near you.

Visit 🔗www.schenectadycountyny.gov/get-offline

08/13/2026

Happening Today!

The weather is perfect for a free day of fishing. Come and fish with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and the Schenectady County Soil & Water Conservation District at Scotia's Collins Park.

📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026
⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 Collins Park, Schonwee Ave, Scotia, NY
🎣Fishing poles and bait provided

Whether you’ve been fishing for years or are casting a line for the first time, it’s a great way to get outside and have fun with friends and family! 🌲🎣

Free and open to all ages! No fishing permit is required.

☀️ Find even more free and affordable activities happening all summer with the Schenectady County Legislature’s Summer Break Calendar:
🔗 www.schenectadycountyny.gov/summer

08/12/2026

The weather is looking great for tomorrow’s free Fishing Day & Learn to Fish Clinic! 🐟☀️

Bring your family and friends and join the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and the Schenectady County Soil & Water Conservation District for an evening of fishing, fun, and learning at Collins Park in Scotia!

📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026
⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 Collins Park, Schonwee Ave, Scotia, NY
🎣Fishing poles and bait provided

Whether you’re an experienced angler or picking up a fishing rod for the first time, it’s a great opportunity to enjoy! 🌲🎣

Free and open to all ages!

☀️ Find even more free and affordable activities happening all summer with the Schenectady County Legislature’s Summer Break Calendar:
🔗 www.schenectadycountyny.gov/summer

08/07/2026

It's easy to set a bag down with the intention of picking it up on your way back, but it's just as easy to forget. An empty peanut butter jar makes a great odor-resistant container for used waste bags (or small bits of trail trash). 🐾

Why pack it out? Dog waste isn't the same as wildlife waste. Wild animals return native nutrients to the ecosystems they call home. Dogs eat pet food and when their waste is left behind, it introduces foreign nutrients that seep into the soil and water, disrupting the natural balance of the ecosystem. It can also introduce harmful bacteria and parasites.

Leave No Trace is all about our cumulative impact. Every bag packed out helps protect the forests, streams, wildlife and trails we all enjoy.

Want to learn more? Check out this quick read from Leave No Trace: https://lnt.org/wildlife-poop-versus-dog-poop-explained/

07/30/2026

07/30/2026

🌧 Due to weather and current conditions in Collins Lake, todays Free Fishing Day & Learn to Fish Clinic with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and the Schenectady County Soil & Water Conservation District and Compost Facility has been rescheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 5pm to 7pm.❗

For more information about upcoming Schenectady County Summer Break events and activities, visit 🔗www.schenectadycountyny.gov/summer

07/30/2026

🌧 Due to weather and current conditions in Collins Lake, this Summer Break Event has been rescheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 5pm to 7pm.❗

TODAY'S THE DAY! Grab the kids and join us for a FREE Fishing Day & Learn to Fish Clinic at Collins Park in Scotia!

Whether it's your first fish or your hundredth, everyone is welcome for an evening of outdoor fun as part of Schenectady County Legislature's Summer Break.

📅 Today, July 30, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Collins Park, Scotia

🐟 FREE fishing poles & bait
🎣 Hands-on instruction from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and the Schenectady County Conservation District
☀️ Fun for the whole family

Don't miss out—make some summer memories at the lake tonight!

Looking for more FREE and affordable summer fun? Get your FREE Schenectady County Summer Break Calendar:
🔗 www.schenectadycountyny.gov/summer

05/11/2026

Join us to remove burning bush and plant native species for restoration of the woods in Central Park, Schenectady NY! We're working in collaboration with the City of Schenectady, Capital Region PRISM, Schoharie River Center, ECOS: The Environmental Clearinghouse, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Schenectady County, Schenectady County Soil & Water Conservation District and Compost Facility, and Upper Union NA!