May is Schoharie Watershed Month -- with lots of events to celebrate

Now in its sixth year, Schoharie Watershed Month (May)  offers a series of free events to celebrate the region’s beauty and natural resources.  Presented by Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District and New York City Department of Environmental Protection -- and in partnership with many area organizations and individuals -- the events will focus on water quality and watershed appreciation throughout the Schoharie Basin.There are plenty of great events and workshops. Of particular interest to CMC members might be:Saturday, May 23rd - Paddle the Schoharie Reservoir! Catskill Outback Adventures will provide kayaks and canoes and lead this trip from Snyder’s Cove on opening weekend. Registration required. Space is limited. Contact Michelle Yost (518) 589-6871 or michelle@gcswcd.com.Saturday May 30th - Hike Bearpen Mountain. 9 AM - 2 PM.   Join Peter Manning for this 7-mile hike with panoramic views of the Schoharie Watershed. Moderate - Difficult. Bring lunch. Registration required by 5/29: localtouristpqm@gmail.com (Rain date: May 31st).Saturday May 30th - “The Schoharie Basin and Its Ice Age History” Bob and Johanna Titus tell the story of how glaciers shaped the Schoharie Basin and created its most scenic views. 6 PM at the Mountaintop Historical Society, 5132 Route 23A, Haines Falls.  The Tituses gave an entertaining and informative presentation at a CMC dinner a couple of years ago  -- this talk is sure to be great.Read More Here.    For complete activity listings with descriptions, updates, sponsors, and other details please visit www.catskillstreams.org or contact the Schoharie Watershed Program of Greene County SWCD at (518) 589-6871 or michelle@gcswcd.com.