Wild Ones’ next Meet & Hike will be Saturday, May 3, at the Christman Sanctuary. We’ll will take a one-mile loop in quest of spring ephemerals like bloodroot, wild ginger, trout lily, and hepatica. There will also be a chance to see the Bozenkill with its 30-foot waterfall. (Above: See photos of the sanctuary from last month.) Details about the hike in the calendar here.
Wild Ones Capital Region has lined up a series of hikes and walks to view natural landscapes and seasonal native plants. These outings will take you to in-town locations as well as more rural corners of the greater Capital Region. You’ll join a gathering of like-minded gardeners and nature enthusiasts to visit notable spots in Albany, Saratoga, Rensselaer and Schenectady counties and beyond.
Here’s the schedule of events for 2025 with links to more details in our calendar. For all the hikes, please remember to check the events calendar for cancellations. Events calendar.
- Winter Tree ID in Old Maids Woods, Schenectady, Sunday, March 9. Details.
- Ephemerals at Van Dyke Spinney, Delmar, Friday, April 11. Details.
- Ephemerals at the Christman Sanctuary, Delanson, Saturday, May 3. Details.
- Landscape design in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy, Tuesday, June 10. Details.
- Alkaline-loving plants at the Limestone Rise, Delanson, Saturday, June 21. Details.
- Native plant collection, Landis Arboretum, Esperance, Wednesday, July 9. Details.
- Invasives in the Vischer Ferry Preserve, Saturday, Aug. 9. Details.
- Asters at Moccasin Kill Sanctuary, Schenectady, Sunday, Sept. 7. Details.
- Late wildflowers, fall foliage in Skidmore North Woods, Saratoga Springs, Sunday, Oct. 12. Details.
- Birds at the Henry Gerber Reist Bird Sanctuary, Niskayuna, Friday, Nov. 7. Details.