Friends of the Kayaderosseras

2024 Trail Crew - Boice Family Park
2024-08-03 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Boice Family Park, Creekside Drive, Rock City Falls, NY, 12863, 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 work gloves, bring water and bug repellent, and a shovel if you have one. We’ll meet at the first park entrance on Creekside Drive in Rock City Falls.
If you are interested in this effort, or would like more information, please email Margaret at margaretkinosian@gmail.com. Thank you!
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2024 Trail Crew - Gray's Crossing
2024-08-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Gray’s Crossing, 87 Northline Road, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, 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 you can. We’ll meet at the park entrance on Northline Road in Ballston Spa.
Please note: The rain date for this event is scheduled for Sunday, August 11. If this event needs to be rescheduled, we will post this info on our website, and on social media the morning of the August 10th.
If you are interested in this effort, or would like more information, please email Margaret at margaretkinosian@gmail.com. Thank you!
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Wading for Tires
2024-08-18 09:00 | Gray’s Crossing, 87 Northline Road, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, 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 the tires but the canoes and kayaks will transport the tires back to the trail to be picked up.
Water shoes to wear in the water on the slippery rocks.
Sunscreen, bug spray, and drinking water for yourself.

2024 Fall Clean-up
2024-11-02 09:00 - 12:00 | NY
More details to come.
We hope you can join us and help prepare the creek for the winter!

Tree Planting at Axe Factory Preserve
2025-04-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Axe Factory Preserve, 15 Axe Street, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, 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 26.
All participants should come prepared to dig in — literally! Wear sturdy pants, boots, and bring your work gloves. Volunteers will split into small groups to plant throughout the site, helping to restore native habitat and strengthen the Kayaderosseras ecosystem.

Spring Clean-up Day
2025-05-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Axe Factory Preserve, 15 Axe Street, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, 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 3. 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 dressed for the job — gloves, boots, and durable clothing are a must. Thanks to County Waste, we’ll have a central dumpster at Axe Factory for all collected trash. It’s a great way to give back to the local environment and connect with others who care about keeping the creek clean and healthy.

FoK Creek Tenders Paddle
2025-05-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Gray’s Crossing, 87 Northline Road, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
RESCHEDULED AGAIN due to unsafe paddling conditions. New Date: May 26, 2025
Paddle with a Purpose — Creek Tenders Paddle Returns!
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 left behind by the spring thaw. Bring water-appropriate clothing, gloves, and small hand tools to help with branch and debris removal. All waste will be consolidated at Grays for proper disposal by the park service.

Summer Trail Crew 2025: Kelley Park
2025-07-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Kelley Park, 48 Ralph Street, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
Summer Trail Crew 2025 kicks off on July 12 at Kelley Park! Join our team of volunteers to cut back the brush on the John Romano Nature Trail.
This is a lovely trail along the creek that goes about a quarter mile from the back of the meadow to the railroad trestle downstream.
We will meet at the cul-de-sac at the end of East Grove Street (drive slowly).
Wear sneakers or boots, bring work gloves, bug repellant, and water.
Bring clippers or loppers, if you have them. We will bring extra if we can!
Rain Date for this event is Sunday, July 13 at 1oam.
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.
Save the Date for our Summer Trail Crew 2025! 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.
Stay up to date on our events: Follow us on Facebook, Join our Mailing List, or Check our Events page.

Guided Hike at Boice Family Park
2025-07-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Boice Family Park, Creekside Drive, Rock City Falls, NY, 12863, United States
Join Friends of the Kayaderosseras member, Eric Andersen, for a 3-mile guided hike in Boice Family Park along the Kayaderosseras Creek.
Learn more about the park, enjoy the beauty of the creek, and maybe even spot a bald eagle!
This Sunday, July 13th, 2025. We’ll meet at 8am at the Orange parking at the corner of Creekside Drive and Rock City Road.

Summer Trail Crew 2025: Driscoll Road Landing
2025-07-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Driscoll Road Landing, 45 Driscoll Road, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Summer Trail Crew 2025 is spending July 19th at Driscoll Road Landing! Join our team of volunteers to cut back brush on the trail along the creek from the take-out to the picnic table.
We will meet in the parking lot on Driscoll Road at 10am.
Wear sneakers or boots, bring work gloves, bug repellant, and water.
Bring clippers or loppers, or a strong weed whacker if you have one. We will bring extra if we can!
Rain Date for this event is Sunday, July 20th at 10am.
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.
Save the Date for our Summer Trail Crew 2025! 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.
Stay up to date on our events: Follow us on Facebook, Join our Mailing List, or Check our Events page.

Summer Trail Crew 2025: Blodgett Landing
2025-07-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Blodgett Landing, 4 Kayadeross Avenue E, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Summer Trail Crew 2025 is spending July 26th at Blodgett Landing! Join our team of volunteers to cut back brush on the trail.
We will meet in the park entrance on Kayaderosseras Ave. East at 10am.
Wear sneakers or boots, bring work gloves, bug repellant, and water.
Bring clippers or loppers, or a strong weed whacker if you have one. We will bring extra if we can!
Rain Date for this event is Sunday, July 27th at 10am.
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.
Save the Date for our Summer Trail Crew 2025! 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.
Stay up to date on our events: Follow us on Facebook, Join our Mailing List, or Check our Events page.

Summer Trail Crew 2025: Axe Factory Preserve
2025-08-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Axe Factory Preserve, 15 Axe Street, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
Summer Trail Crew 2025 is spending August 2nd at Axe Factory Preserve! Join our team of volunteers to cut and remove fallen trees, and place stepping stones.
We will meet at the park entrance on Axe Street.
Wear sneakers or boots, bring work gloves, bug repellant, and water.
If you want to help with the stepping stones, wear gloves and sturdy shoes that can get wet.
Bring clippers or loppers, if you have them. We will bring extra if we can and supply rock-moving equipment.
Rain Date for this event is Sunday, August 3rd at 1oam.
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.
Save the Date for our Summer Trail Crew 2025! 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.
Stay up to date on our events: Follow us on Facebook, Join our Mailing List, or Check our Events page.

Summer Trail Crew 2025: Axe Factory Preserve
2025-08-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Axe Factory Preserve, 15 Axe Street, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
Summer Trail Crew 2025 is spending August 9th at Axe Factory Preserve! The main goal of this final day of Trail Crew is to make solid stepping stones in the overflow channel on the upstream trail, so you’ll want to wear sturdy shoes that can get wet (sneakers are fine) and water-amenable work gloves.
Other tasks include sweeping off the concrete bridge support at the upstream terminus, hand-clipping along the trails, and raking away weed-whacker detritus on both upstream and downstream trails.
See you on the creek!
Rain Date for this event is Sunday, August 10th at 1oam.
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.
Save the Date for our Summer Trail Crew 2025! 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.
Stay up to date on our events: Follow us on Facebook, Join our Mailing List, or Check our Events page.

Wading for Tires
2025-08-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Gray’s Crossing, 87 Northline Road, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
Volunteers welcome! Join us at Gray’s Crossing on August 23 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 the tires but the canoes and kayaks will transport the tires back to the trail to be picked up.
Water shoes are highly suggested to wear in the water on the slippery rocks.
Don’t forget: Sunscreen, bug spray, and drinking water for yourself.

Pedal the Creek 2025
2025-09-13 | Kelley Park, 48 Ralph Street, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
New Location | 2 Beautiful Routes

Pedal the Creek 2025
Online registration is now closed. In-person registration opens at 7:30AM at the Pavilion at Kelley Park (cash or check only). Here’s more about the cost of registration:

Members: $25
Non-Members: $40
To Become a Member and Register: $50

More about the big event
Join the Friends of the Kayaderosseras on Saturday, September 13th for our annual Pedal the Creek bike tour. This year, we’re excited to share NEW starting and end points and two beautiful ride options along the historic and scenic Kayaderosseras Creek. Here’s some more information on the event:

Riders may arrive any time after 7:30am. We are holding in-person registration then, so tell your friends it’s not too late to join! (cash or check only for day-of registration).
Parking will be available at the Ballston Spa Village Pool. This is right next to Kelley Park, where the rides start and end.
For those participating in the 50-mile ride: We will have a quick meeting at the Kelley Park pavilion at 8:15, and riders will depart at 8:30.
For those participating in the 25-mile ride: We will have a quick meeting at the Kelley Park pavilion at 8:45, and riders will depart at 9:00. The 25-mile route has changed, but the updated route is available here.
There will be a stop during the ride for those who need it, located at the Cottrell-Harrington Park along Rt.29 in Rock City Falls. Friends of the Kayaderosseras maintains this park, and we believe it’s a beautiful place to pause during the ride.
Please join us afterwards for lunch, courtesy of Friends of the Kayadeross members, along with generous donations from local sponsors.

Please email PedalTheCreek@kayadeross.org with any questions.

The Rides
We’re offering two ride options this year, departing from Kelley Park in Ballston Spa.
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Volunteers Needed
We need all the help we can get to make this event a success! We spend hours planning, promoting, and prepping for our bike tour and the meal provided by FoK afterwards at the pavilion, so there is a lot of opportunity to lend a hand – No biking necessary! Send us an email at pedalthecreek@kayadeross.org to learn more.

Friends of the Kayaderosseras Annual Meeting 2026
2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020
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 will be announced soon.
Members who wish to participate in voting are encouraged to renew their membership prior to the meeting, and we will have a table on-site for the opportunity to do that prior to the start of our appeal. New members are warmly welcomed — every membership directly supports conservation and preservation work throughout the Kayaderosseras Creek and its surrounding watershed.

Trout Stocking Event at Axe Factory Preserve
2026-04-04 09:00 | Axe Factory Preserve, 15 Axe Street, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, 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 Saturday, April 4, and offers a joyful way to welcome spring, connect with neighbors, and support local ecology. A second Trout Stocking will also be held later that day at Kelley Park—visit our event page for details and timing.
Bring your rain gear, sturdy footwear, and a bucket to transport a trout to the water. We will have extra buckets on hand for participant use.
This free, family‑friendly event is supported by Friends of the Kayaderosseras memberships and donations, with opportunities to join or renew memberships through our website and on the day of the event. Consider joining us to make an impact year-round!

Trout Stocking Event at Kelley Park
2026-04-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Kelley Park, 48 Ralph Street, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, 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, April 4, and offers a joyful way to welcome spring, connect with neighbors, and support local ecology. A second Trout Stocking will also be held earlier that day at Axe Factory Preserve—visit our event page for details and timing.
Bring your rain gear, sturdy footwear, and a bucket to transport a trout to the water. We will have extra buckets on hand for participant use.
This free, family‑friendly event is supported by Friends of the Kayaderosseras memberships and donations, with opportunities to join or renew memberships through our website and on the day of the event. Consider joining us to make an impact year-round!
