MHLC Annual Fall Benefit: An Autumn Afternoon:
Join us on Sunday, September 26th from 12:30-4:00 p.m. at the Pruyn House in Colonie. Enjoy a delicious luncheon and bid on assorted baskets: an Olympic weekend in Lake Placid; International Dining in the Capital District; Garden Magic; and Dinner & Drama among others.
Cost is $100 per person to attend. Email kmurraymhlc@nycap.rr.com to make your reservation!

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Special Hikes to Special Places, Fall 2010: Come relax, refresh, and renew your whole self in beautiful scenery. Register at 436-6346. Bring lunch and waterproof boots to all hikes.

• September 14 ( (Tuesday) HUYCK PRESERVE: We will hike in the 2000 acre preserve in Rensselaerville. Come see why the hamlet made statewide news as one of New York’s "Seven to Save" historic locations by the Preservation League of New York State. The hike will be to the new overlook on top of Rensselaerville Falls as well as on the trail along Lake Myosotis. The research on salamanders, decomposer food web, and their links to global warming brought the Preserve international recognition. We will meet at 10:00 am at Slingerlands Community Methodist Church, 1499 New Scotland Road, to carpool.
• September 20 (Monday) MOSHER MARSH: You are invited to come and meander through a beautiful marsh land, thanks to the generosity of the donor, Ellie Peters. The 43 acre wetlands and woodlands have nature trails looping the preserve and a 300 foot board walkway, and an historic family cemetery. There are four potholes created to attract wood ducks. The preserve is located in Montgomery County in Amsterdam. We will meet at 10:00 am at the Elm Avenue Park and Ride in Delmar to carpool to the preserve.
• September 29 (Wednesday) SCHIFFENDECKER FARM PRESERVE: How many beautiful preserves are located minutes from Walmart?! The 39 acre-preserve is located between Old Kenwood Road and Bender Lane in Glenmont. It features wooded hills, streams, and ravines. Once a farm in the 1800’s, beavers replaced cows as friendly neighbors. We will meet at 10:30 am at the Elm Avenue Park and Ride in Delmar to carpool to the preserve.
• October 7 (Thursday) BARBER PROPERTY: We will enjoy seeing why hawks and other soaring birds enjoy this beautiful spot just outside the hamlet of Clarksville, thanks to abundant air currents. This beautiful 287-acre is located between steep ridges separating the Hannacroix and Onesquethaw watersheds. We will meet at 10:00 am at Slingerlands Community Methodist Church, 1499 New Scotland Road, to carpool.
• October 19 (Tuesday): DAVID AND SANDRA GEISINGER CONSERVATION EASEMENT: We will hike on trails at the Geisinger’s beautiful 67 acre land named "Dorema." There are two ponds, rolling hills, beautiful forests, small waterfalls, meadows and abundant fall color. The property is located in Princetown in Schenectady County. The hike, led by one or both of the owners, will also include a genuine Adirondack lean-to where we are invited to bring our picnic lunches. We will meet at 10:30 am at Slingerlands Community Church, 1499 New Scotland Road, to carpool.

On-going, MHLC's Tri-Village Committee:
Join us for information and volunteer opportunities in the Delmar, Slingerlands, Elsmere area. Call 436-6346 for information and meeting dates.

Other Events of Interest to MHLC Members:
Poetry at the Arboretum. The Pine Hollow Arboretum, 16 Maple Avenue, Slingerlands is hosting a poetry reading on Friday, August 13th at 7:30 pm. Please rsvp to 439-6472.