2024 Trout Stocking
We will be stocking trout at the Ax Factory Preserve starting at 9 am and Kelley Park at 10 am. Bring your buckets and help us at this fun annual event.
Tree Planting at Ax Factory
Join us at Axe Factory Preserve this Sunday, April 28th at 9AM. We will be planting willow, poplar, oak, dogwoods, and winterberry – all species chosen because they support wildlife and thrive in wet soils along the creek-side habitat. You don't need to be a tree planting expert to participate. If possible, just bring yourself a shovel, gloves,…
Spring Clean-up
Axe Factory Preserve 15 Axe Street, Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesWe will meet at the Axe Factory Preserve and then split up to address areas that need attention at the various Friends supported parks.
Creek Cleanup and Blockage Clearing
Greys Crossing 25CC+62 Ballston Spa, New York, Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesPlease join us for a paddle from Gray's Crossing off Northline Road to Blodgett take out near USA BBQ. We will be picking up trash and Clearing some blockages along the way. Bring your kayak or canoe, life jacket, and non-power tools for cutting branches (saws or clippers). We will meet at Gray's Crossing then…
2024 Trail Crew – Kelley Park, John Romano Nature Trail Maintenance
Kelley Park Ralf Street, Ballston Spa, United StatesGetting together with friends for a casual work party in the woods is a great way to kick off the weekend. Many hands make light work, so the more people show up, the better the camaraderie and the quicker we get the work done. If you are interested in this effort, or would like more…
2024 Trail Crew – Axe Factory
Axe Factory Preserve 15 Axe Street, Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesJoin us at Axe Factory Preserve, where we'll be cutting back brush to widen the upstream trail where it has grown in. There are also two places where stepping stones are needed to cross water, so if you want to help with that, bring work gloves and sturdy shoes that can get wet. We’ll meet…
2024 Trail Crew – Axe Factory
Axe Factory Preserve 15 Axe Street, Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesJoin us on July 27 at Axe Factory Preserve, where we'll replace decking on the second bridge downstream from the park entrance. If time allows, we will also do some more brush clearing further down the trail. Wear sturdy shoes (sneakers or boots) and work gloves, bring water and bug repellent. We will supply the…