Schenectady County Soil & Water Conservation District and Compost Facility

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06/02/2026

Join us on Saturday June 6 for restoration work in Central Park! Register with QR code or email. The project is a 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! Sustainable Schenectady

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!

04/24/2026
04/21/2026

Let's go fishing at the Schenectady County Indian Kill Nature Preserve. Whether it's your kid's first time or they are an experienced angler, the Indian Kill Fishing Derby is all about fun. Bait and fishing poles are available if you don't have your own. 🎣

📆Date: May 2, 2026
⏰Time: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
📍Location: Indian Kill Nature Preserve, Hetcheltown Road, Glenville, NY

Pre-register online at:
🔗www.schenectadycountyny.gov/event/8th-annual-indian-kill-fishing-derby

This annual event is organized in collaboration with the Schenectady County Soil & Water Conservation District and Compost Facility , the Glenville PBA , and the Alplaus Fire Department.

04/14/2026

April is National County Government Month, and we’re highlighting services that benefit our community. 🏛️

Did you know Schenectady County residents can recycle electronics and paint at the Schenectady County Resident Recycling and Compost Facility at no cost? This convenient service helps keep our community clean and makes recycling easier.♻

It’s just one of the many ways the Schenectady County Legislature provides accessible, cost-effective services to residents.

Learn more online at:
🔗www.schenectadycountyny.gov/recycling

04/01/2026

Spend time outdoors and enjoy one of our county’s most beautiful natural spaces at the Indian Kill Fishing Derby!

📆Date: May 2, 2026
⏰Time: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
📍Location: Indian Kill Nature Preserve, Hetcheltown Road, Glenville, NY

Whether your kids are picking up a fishing rod for the first time or already enjoy the sport, this event is all about having fun and connecting with nature. Bait and fishing poles are available if you don't have your own. 🎣

Pre-register online at:
🔗www.schenectadycountyny.gov/event/8th-annual-indian-kill-fishing-derby

This annual event is organized in collaboration with the Schenectady County Soil and Water Conservation District, the Glenville PBA, and the Alplaus Fire Department.

04/01/2026
03/02/2026

The Schenectady County Soil & Water Conservation District 2026 Tree & Shrub Sale is now open. Please visit the website to place your order. https://schenectadyswcd.company.site/

Send a message to learn more

01/08/2026

Exciting news! The application period for our 2026 Master Composter Recycler course is now open!

Through lectures, discussion-based sessions, and workshops, you will learn about the inner-workings of the field of sustainable materials management. Being a Master Composter/Recycler (MCR) is an excellent experience for your professional resume, especially if you are pursuing a career in an environmental science related field.

The MCR course helps to build on your professional skills in conjunction with being a great opportunity for meeting new people with similar interests and talents. You’ll become a volunteer for your community, helping to drive SCR’s mission to empower our neighbors with the knowledge to manage materials in the most environmentally sustainable way while fostering community and increasing resiliency to environmental, economic, and public health risks.

To apply: You'll need to fill out a volunteer application and the course coordinator will review your interest and qualifications and then you'll receive an interview request.
To apply, visit https://forms.gle/bi5TLq9zWQfVjmyh7

10/07/2025

🎃Don't trash your pumpkins - SMASH THEM!!🎃

Join us at the Schenectady High School Fields , Sunday Nov. 2, from 10 - 1pm, to SMASH your pumpkins for a good cause, keeping them out of the landfill!

All smashed pumpkins will be composted and returned to the school gardens throughout the district🎃

There will be games, community tables, and free cider & donuts!

If you would like to drop off your pumpkins for others to smash, you can do so between 9-10am before the event.

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24 Hetchetown Road
Glenville, NY
12302

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