Event-Full September at the Landis Arboretum:

Who Could Ask for More – Until October, of course!

ESPERANCE, NY (08/20/2007)(readMedia)-- Now’s the time to save the dates for family fun and outdoor learning at Landis, the Capital Region’s Arboretum.

SEPTEMBER

1 (Saturday) 8:30 am—until the excitement ends

THE FIRST ANNUAL ARBORETUM 5K CROSS COUNTRY FOREST RUN

Run/Walk/Compete for Family Fun! Achieve your Personal Best! AND enjoy the nd identifying the feathered visitors. Suggested free will donation: $5. The wonderful outdoor educator George Steele at your service.

OCTOBER

5–6 (Friday–Saturday) 8 pm

PUBLIC STAR PARTY (see Star Parties, below).

6 (Saturday) 2–3:30 pm

FALL FOLIAGE BIRD WALK

Location: Meeting House

Join members of the Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club as we enjoy an easy walk through the woods for glimpses of resident and migrant birds in the fall foliage. Suggested free will donation, $5. George Steele, Instructor.

13 (Saturday) 9 am–3 pm

FALL WORKFEST

Bring your friends and your work gloves to Landis to get the grounds ready for winter. Come for part of the day or the full day. Light lunch provided. Bring a dessert to share. Always fun and a great way to meet nature-minded folk!

13 (Saturday) 7:30 pm

A WALK AMONG THE STARS

Constellation Tour (see Star Parties, below).

Star Parties

Location: Meeting House

At public star parties, telescopes are set up to show guests sights in the night sky. The Walk Among the Stars programs include constellation tours, the myths and stories associated with the constellations, and hints on enjoying the night sky. Star Parties and A Walk Among the Stars programs are cancelled if the skies are mostly cloudy. Registration is encouraged by calling Alan French at 374-8460 so that we can call you if an event is canceled. You can also call to check about two hours before the start time if you did not register.

George Steele is a seasoned, award-winning environmental education consultant since 1992 working with a wide range of programs including children’s summer camps, museums, nature centers, outdoor education centers, state agencies, libraries and schools throughout the northeast.

Multifaceted Jewel

As the Capital Region’s Arboretum, Landis is a multifaceted natural jewel. It now encompasses 548 acres of trees, shrubs, old growth forest and, of course, breath-taking vistas and memorable gardens. Long a destination of choice among Capital District gardeners, environmentalists, nature lovers, hikers, bikers, and birders, the Landis Arboretum may be one of the best-kept secrets of the northern Catskills.

The Landis Arboretum includes a nationally recognized collection of oaks and is registered with the North American Plant Collections Consortium (NAPCC). The Arboretum also is included in the New York State Route 20 Bluebird Trail, bringing even more birdwatchers to the site. The Arboretum’s vast dark sky and wide horizons attract area astronomers to its meeting house and parking field for sky-watching events

The Arboretum is central to the New York State Wine and Spa Trails and in close proximity to historic Sharon Springs. And, it is a natural stop for those traveling to the high-volume tourist attractions between the Albany, Cooperstown, and Finger Lakes Regions.

The Landis Arboretum is 1.5 miles off scenic-designated Route 20 in historic Esperance, NY, a beautiful and easy drive from throughout the Capital Region. www.landisarboretum.org; info@landisarboretum.org; 518-875-6935.

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