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The New York State Parks system celebrates 100 years of conservation and recreation with a fun-filled Community Day at Grant Cottage State Historic Site in Saratoga Capital District. Join in on Civil War reenactments, guided tours, live music, and more for an enriching family outing.

There are now three decommissioned state correctional facilities on forest preserve lands. Two are within the Adirondack Park and one is outside of the park on

Monday, May 27, 2024PIE AND QUICHE SALE: The Glenville Hills Garden Club of Saratoga County will hold its annual pie and quiche sale from 9 am to 1 pm on Memorial Day in the Galway Village Park. Proceeds will fund the garden club projects, including community beautification and the sponsorship of students at environmental camps.MEMORIAL […]

Sunday, May 26, 2024BEGINNER BIRD WALK: At Moreau Lake State Park, 8:30am. Calling all beginner birders. Join us on a guided hike to search for birds! Feel free to bring binoculars. The hike will be a start and stop walk for less than two miles. Class fees waived with food donations. Please Reserve your spot […]

Saturday, May 25, 2024EARTH-FRIENDLY CAMPING: At Moreau Lake State Park, 11am. Drop in to learn tips and tricks to stay ethical in the outdoors! We will teach you how to pre-plan for a more environmentally friendly camping trip! This program is free and does not require registration, but you can call for any questions at […]

Thursday, May 23, 2024HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION MEETING: The Old Saratoga Historical Association will have their monthly meeting at 7 pm inside Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville. Historical reenactor Ben Kemp will give a presentation as “Civil War veteran Oscar Kemp” about the lives and experiences of veterans after the Civil War and the Grand […]

Wednesday, May 22, 2024TURTLES LIBRARY PROGRAM: Participants are invited to Greenwich Free Library on May 22 at 7:00 pm to get a glimpse into the fascinating lives of freshwater turtles and their unique history and anatomy. Meet ambassador turtles from the Adirondacks and beyond and find out why turtles are disappearing and what you can […]

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. — It’s difficult to believe that this is already Memorial Day Weekend.It should be sparse pickings in terms of theater because the fall-to-spring companies have mostly completed their seasons and few summer companies have started.Happily there are a few shows available this weekend.“Driving Miss Daisy” continues at Albany Civic Theatre through June […]

Saturday, September 30, 2023 BOOK TALK: Galway Public Library, 2112 East St. Galway, presents a Book Talk on September 30 at 11:00 with Andrew Valenza. His first novel, “Empire of the Void,” is a throwback to classic sci-fi. Registration is requested at 518-882-6385. Find more library programs at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org. WATERCOLOR PAINTING: If you want to […]

Friday, September 29, 2023 NATURE WALK: The partnership between Saratoga PLAN and Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park continues with fall nature walks at the Bog Meadow Preserve. The same walk will be offered on three dates, September 22, 23, and 29 at 10 am. Participants will learn about the changes that fall brings to the […]