Events

  • Friends of the Kayaderosseras Annual Meeting 2026

    Brookside Museum 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa, NY

    Friends of the Kayaderosseras will gather for our annual meeting at the historic Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa. Together, we’ll look back on the accomplishments of 2025 and outline our priorities and projects for the year ahead. The meeting will also feature special guest speakers who will share insights relevant to our mission. Additional details…

  • Trout Stocking Event at Axe Factory Preserve

    Axe Factory Preserve 15 Axe Street, Ballston Spa, NY, United States

    Join Friends of the Kayaderosseras for our annual trout stocking event at Axe Factory Preserve in Ballston Spa. This beloved spring tradition is our most popular event of the year, and community members of all ages gather at two locations to help release brook trout into the Kayaderosseras Creek. The event will be held on…

  • Trout Stocking Event at Kelley Park

    Kelley Park 48 Ralph Street, Ballston Spa, NY, United States

    Join Friends of the Kayaderosseras for our annual trout stocking event at Kelley Park in Ballston Spa. This beloved spring tradition is our most popular event of the year, and community members of all ages gather at two locations to help release brook trout into the Kayaderosseras Creek. The event will be held on Saturday,…

  • Tree Planting at Axe Factory Preserve

    Axe Factory Preserve 15 Axe Street, Ballston Spa, NY, United States

    Let’s Get Growing — Join the F.O.K. Tree Planting Team! Roll up your sleeves and help us plant over 200 red oak, poplar, willow, and winterberry saplings at the beautiful Axe Factory Preserve. The Friends of the Kayaderosseras are hosting a family-friendly morning of environmental stewardship on Saturday, April 18. All participants should come prepared…

  • Spring Clean-up Day

    Axe Factory Preserve 15 Axe Street, Ballston Spa, NY, United States

    Help Us Keep the Kayaderosseras Beautiful — Spring Clean-up Day! Join the Friends of the Kayaderosseras for a community-wide clean-up effort on Saturday, May 2. Starting from Axe Factory Preserve, volunteers will fan out to several sites along the creek to pick up litter and debris accumulated over the winter. More details to come! Come…

  • FoK Creek Tenders Paddle

    Gray's Crossing 87 Northline Road, Ballston Spa, NY, United States

    Paddle with a Purpose — Creek Tenders Paddle! Kayakers and canoers, grab your paddles and join us on the Kayaderosseras Creek for our annual Creek Tenders Paddle! This adventurous event begins at 9 AM at Grays Crossing and combines paddling fun with environmental action. Teams will navigate the creek to remove blockages and collect trash…

  • Save the Date: Summer Trail Crew – July 11, 2026

    Save the Date for our Summer Trail Crew 2026! Just like last year, we'll meet up at different locations each Saturday during July and August to clear trails and complete projects to make sure our trails are clear and accessible. Getting together with friends for a casual work party in the woods is a great…

  • Save the Date: Summer Trail Crew – July 18, 2026

    Save the Date for our Summer Trail Crew 2026! Just like last year, we'll meet up at different locations each Saturday during July and August to clear trails and complete projects to make sure our trails are clear and accessible. Getting together with friends for a casual work party in the woods is a great…

  • Save the Date: Summer Trail Crew – July 25, 2026

    Save the Date for our Summer Trail Crew 2026! Just like last year, we'll meet up at different locations each Saturday during July and August to clear trails and complete projects to make sure our trails are clear and accessible. Getting together with friends for a casual work party in the woods is a great…

  • Save the Date – Summer Trail Crew – August 1, 2026

    Save the Date for our Summer Trail Crew 2026! Just like last year, we'll meet up at different locations each Saturday during July and August to clear trails and complete projects to make sure our trails are clear and accessible. Getting together with friends for a casual work party in the woods is a great…

  • Save the Date: Summer Trail Crew – August 8, 2026

    Save the Date for our Summer Trail Crew 2026! Just like last year, we'll meet up at different locations each Saturday during July and August to clear trails and complete projects to make sure our trails are clear and accessible. Getting together with friends for a casual work party in the woods is a great…

  • Wading for Tires

    Gray's Crossing 87 Northline Road, Ballston Spa, NY, United States

    Volunteers welcome! Join us at Gray's Crossing on August 22 as we wade into the creek to remove tires from the water. FoK has removed over 1000 tires in the past and we are ready to grab some more! What to bring: Canoes and kayaks would be a huge help! We will be in the…