Upcoming Events

 Wednesday, July 15th from 2-3pm:  Invasive Species Walk with Associate Professor of Biology, Joshua Ness     

Japanese knotweed and garlic mustard and burning bush...oh my!  Come learn about some of the Northeast's invasive species that threaten the biodiversity of our forested communities.  Learn about where they come from, why they are an environmental hazard and what you can do to help.  Participants should meet at Falstaff's parking lot, by the main entrance to the North Woods.

Sunday, July 19th from 1:30-3pm:  The History of the North Woods Walk with Associate Professor and Chair of Economics, Robert Jones 

The present Skidmore College campus is located on land that prior to 1960 was known as Woodlawn.  Its grounds contained largely forested land with a large lawn, several estate homes and more than 20 miles of trails dating back more than a century.  Some of the historic carriage trails still remain and are part of the Skidmore North Woods trail system.  The guided tour on Sunday, July19th will begin with a short overview of the history of the North Woods in Bolton 281 from 1:30-2pm and then the tour will head into the North Woods and follow some of those historic carriage trails.  Participants should meet in Bolton 281.  The program will run from 1:30-3pm and is free and open to the public.