2026 Summer Field Schools
FIVE-DAY ECOLOGY ADVENTURE PROGRAMS
The Schoharie River Center is offering two Ecology Field Schools this summer:
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Watershed Ecology (Grades 4-6)
8/10-8/14
Mon-Fri - 9-4pm
Grades: 4-6
At the Schoharie River Center: 2025 Burtonville Rd. Esperance, NY
Participants will study the ecology of the Schoharie Watershed and the surrounding tributaries.
*Hiking, kayaking, swimming, and biking
*Water Quality Monitoring
*Field research, explore and document the area.
*Discover and study plants and animals
Cost: $250/week (Possible scholarships/days rates available upon special arrangement)
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Watershed Ecology (Middle/High School)
8/18-8/22
Mon-Fri - 9-4pm
Grades: Middle/High School
At the Schoharie River Center: 2025 Burtonville Rd. Esperance, NY
Participants will study the ecology of the Schoharie Watershed and the surrounding tributaries.
*Hiking, kayaking, swimming, and biking
*Water Quality Monitoring
*Field research, explore and document the area.
*Discover and study plants and animals
Cost: $250/week (Possible scholarships/days rates available upon special arrangement)
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2025 Summer Ecologist Internship Program
SRC TV
SRC TV
Scenic Reflections, Part 2: Schoharie Creek - SRC TV Summer 2025
Tree Time, White Oak - SRC TV Summer 2025
Meet The Macros - SRC TV Summer 2025
Our summer interns produced a series of short films and documentaries about all the things they were learning. The result is our first ever "SRC TV" episide.
**MORE DETAILS TO COME FOR THE 2026 PUBLIC ECOLOGY PROGRAM**
Envrio-Kids In The Park offers free ecology based activity for all school aged children. Mon-Fri 1:30 to 3:30pm in Schenectady's Central Park. Located just outside the pavilion, across from the future SEEC building.
Wildlife - Water Studies - Trees - Plant Life - Eco-Systems - Bicycles - and more
Past Programs
Here are a few videos from past summer field schools. More on our youtube channel/media page on our site.
Watershed Ecology and Videography
Summer 2020
This program integrates the study of forest ecology, watershed ecology, wildlife and invasive species monitoring, nature photography and videography and is led by experienced field biologists, video & media arts instructors. We will assess water quality, water chemistry and conduct macro-invertebrate analysis in the field. Participants will hike, bike and boat to get to various study sites throughout each weeklong field school.Watershed Ecology and Videography
Archaeology Field School
Summer 2020
Working alongside professional archaeologists, participants will conduct scientific research to uncover Schoharie County’s multilayered historical past as we excavate the site of a 1712 early colonial fortified homestead along the Schoharie Creek.