Nature Study | Kids Out and About Albany

Nature Study

The Nature Study program at the Huyck Preserve introduces elementary school children to nature through a week-long, half-day program. Students learn about nature through exploration of our forest trails and streams.

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The Nature Study program at the Huyck Preserve introduces elementary school children to nature through a week-long, half-day program. Students learn about nature through exploration of our forest trails and streams.  What animals and plants live in our forests, pond, and streams?  The kids will find out!  We use science-themed games and crafts to reinforce the basic concepts of ecology and environmental science we've discussed out in the woods. Have your children attended Nature Study in the past?  We hope they will return this year, as we offer new lessons and activities each year while bringing back popular favorites!

There is a Nature Study class for every
elementary grade!

Students may enroll in more than one section.
Classes require a minimum of five students to run.

Grades K-2 Program: July 6-10; 9am-12pm
Grades K-5 Program: July 6-10; 1-4pm
Grades 3-5 Program: July 13-17; 1-4pm

Please base enrollment on your child's grade during the
2026-2027 school year.

Please arrive on-time for pick-up and drop-off at the Eldridge Research Station,
284 Pond Hill Rd., Rensselaerville

Questions? 
Contact info@huyckpreserve.org,
​or call the office at (518) 797-3440.
Location: 
E N Huyck Preserve, Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY, USA
See map: Google Maps

*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Contact name: 
Kate Martin
Email address: 
Dates: 
07/13/2026
07/14/2026
07/15/2026
Time: 
1PM - 4PM
Price: 
Huyck Preserve members: $125 per class Non-members: $215 per class

Ages

4-5 years 6-8 years