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…
2024 Trail Crew – Boice Family Park
Boice Family Park Creekside Drive, Rock City Falls, NY, United StatesOur 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesVolunteers 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…
Pedal the Creek 2024
Brookhaven Park, Town of Greenfield 333 Alpine Meadows Rd, Porter Corners, New YorkJoin the Friends of the Kayaderosseras on Saturday, September 14th for our annual bike tour. 2024 Pedal the Creek On-line registration is closed - Day of registration is from 8-8:30 at the Pavilion (cash or check only). Join the Friends of the Kayaderosseras on Saturday, September 14th for our Pedal the Creek bike tour. All…
2024 Fall Clean-up
More details to come. We hope you can join us and help prepare the creek for the winter!
Friends of the Kayaderosseras 2025 Annual Meeting
Brookside Museum 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa, NYSave the date Location - Brookside Museum Along with the annual update, local Adirondack folk singer and storyteller, Dan Berggren will speak and perform (berggrenfolk.com). Please join us for a recap of 2024 and a presentation on our plans for 2025.
Trout Stocking Event at Axe Factory Preserve
Axe Factory Preserve 15 Axe Street, Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesJoin F.O.K. for Our Most Popular Spring Tradition — Trout Stocking 2025! The Friends of the Kayaderosseras (F.O.K.) invite community members of all ages to celebrate the arrival of spring by participating in our beloved annual Trout Stocking event! Help us gently release beautiful brook trout into the Kayaderosseras Creek at two scenic Ballston Spa…
Trout Stocking Event at Kelley Park
Kelley Park Ralf Street, Ballston Spa, United StatesJoin F.O.K. for Our Most Popular Spring Tradition — Trout Stocking 2025! The Friends of the Kayaderosseras (F.O.K.) invite community members of all ages to celebrate the arrival of spring by participating in our beloved annual Trout Stocking event! Help us gently release beautiful brook trout into the Kayaderosseras Creek at two scenic Ballston Spa…
Tree Planting at Axe Factory Preserve
Axe Factory Preserve 15 Axe Street, Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesLet’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 26. All participants should come prepared…