Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center

Cropseyville, Rensselaer County

Dyken Pond is an environmental education center with elevated wet woodlands, located on the Rensselaer Plateau-the fifth-largest unbroken forest in the state. This makes it an ideal place for wildlife. Birders can see a variety of songbirds, including warblers and the ever-present ovenbird.

Wildlife to Watch

• Black-throated blue warblers
• Hermit thrushes
• Barred owls
• Red squirrels
• Beavers
• Foxes
• Fishers
• White-tailed deer

Where to Watch

• Boardwalk
• Trails
• Rock garden

Recreational Opportunities

• Hiking
• Birdwatching
• Cross-country skiing
• Snowshoeing
• Kayaking/canoeing
• Boat launch (non-motorized boats only)
• Geocaching
• Fishing
• Lean-to camping
• Environmental education programs

Size

594 acres

Closest Town

Grafton

Directions

Go to Google Maps, and enter your address for step-by-step directions to Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center. (This link will open a page outside the DEC website. Hold the "Shift" key down, and click on the link to open it in a new window.)

Contact Information

Telephone: 518-658-2055

Address: 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NY 12052

Website: Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center (This link leaves DEC's website)

Photo credits: NYSDEC