Events

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 States

We 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 States

Please 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 States

Getting 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 States

Join 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 States

Join 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…

2024 Trail Crew – Boice Family Park

Boice Family Park Creekside Drive, Rock City Falls, NY, United States

Our August 3rd Trail Crew event will take place at Boice Family Park, where we will improve a hillside section of the Orange trail where a seep has created a permanent muddy section. We will move rocks to make stepping stones and ditch the seep to allow drainage. Wear sturdy shoes (sneakers or boots) and…

2024 Trail Crew – Gray’s Crossing

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

Join us for our last Summer Trail Crew event for 2024! We'll be at Gray's Crossing, where we will carry lumber to the far end of the meadow and assemble boardwalks for the muddy spot. Wear sturdy shoes (sneakers or boots) and work gloves, bring water and bug repellent, and a shovel and/or wheelbarrow if…

Wading for Tires

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

Volunteers welcome! Join us at Gray's Crossing 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 water to reach…