Our popular Mohawk River paddling tours return to Schenectady and Waterford! For centuries, local history has revolved around the mighty Mohawk River. Our Schenectady kayak tour takes you from the modern Mohawk Harbor to the site of our city’s ancient port. In nearby Waterford, history lives at the meeting of New York’s two great waterways! The town of Waterford has long been a vital crossroads for the people of this area. Our Waterford tour takes you between picturesque islands and through the grand locks of the Erie Canal. Along both routes, our expert guide will regale you with the history of the area. Guests will be provided with a kayak, life vest, and paddle. Guests should be prepared to paddle for about two hours. There are no bathrooms at either site. Due to safety restrictions, you may not bring your own kayak. To purchase tickets on the day of an excursion, please call our main office at 518-374-0263 Full schedule: Schenectady Dates: meet at Mohawk Harbor near Druthers Wednesday, June 11 at 6pm Wednesday, June 18 at 6pm Wednesday, July 16 at 6pm Wednesday, July 23 at 6pm Wednesday, July 30 at 6pm Waterford Dates: meet at Waterford Boat Launch at First and Front Street Saturday, June 21 at 10am Saturday, July 12 at 10am Saturday, July 12 at 2pm **All ticket sales are final. In the event of thunderstorms or severe rain and/or wind, and we cancel, you will receive a full refund**  

The Mabee Farm will be open just for kids! Tour the entirety of our farm with special demonstrations of colonial crafts. Our fields are almost ready for harvesting and we'll need your help! Butter making, barn-building and meeting the farm animals are just some of the other activities available. This program is free for family+ members, but registration required. Non-members are $10/person. All ticket sales are final.

Howlin' at the Moon is thrilled to feature Black Mountain Symphony! Black Mountain Symphony is a six-piece progressive folk band from the hill country outside Albany, New York. Multi-instrumentalists, singers and songwriters all, they have toured their original compositions around the Northeast, and across the US, performing alongside acts ranging from Rusted Root to the Young Dubliners to Days of the New. Their live sets showcase a limitless range of influences, blending genres to create a unique emotional experience with every show. “No one’s out there like Black Mountain Symphony…the champagne of eclectic music” – Stephanie Fisher, New Voice, NY TalkRadio.net. Opening the night is our host Everest Rising, who curates the featured artist invites and serves the warm-up act for each concert in the series. Located in New York’s Capital Region, Everest Rising is a tightly-knit quintet influenced by bluegrass, Americana, rock, jazz and more. Together they create progressive acoustic music that is unique, powerful, and comfortably familiar. With a wide dynamic range, Everest Rising’s material spans from heartfelt laments to all out jams, all executed with instrumental finesse and thoughtful story-telling. Howlin' at the Moon showcases regional music from a variety of genres, providing an authentic musical experience for both audience and musicians. Music traditions are meant to be fluid and evolving, and Howlin' nurtures regional musical talent while providing opportunities for cross-pollination. All in a 1760 Dutch Barn that inspires and reminds us of our place within history! Admission is $10 or $5 for SCHS members with valid membership card. Cash only. Beer and wine available for purchase. Howlin' at the Moon is generously sponsored by Aspire Sustainability, Cohoes Savings Foundation, and Price Chopper's Golub Foundation