ECOS: The Environmental Clearinghouse

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ECOS is a regional environmental non-profit organization based in Schenectady, New York. Let's go outside! We are open to all in and around Schenectady County.

We have a membership of over 300 active members who are a non-political association of people dedicated to understanding and preserving our natural environment. ECOS is a regional environmental non-profit organization that provides outdoor-based environmental education and discovery experiences for all ages. We seek to utilize a thoughtful combination of scientific discovery paired with immersive outdoor experiences to foster strong, competent, curious, environmentally conscious individuals throughout the region.

10/30/2026

There's still time to bid on your favorite items in the ECOS Silent Auction! Visit https://ecosenvironmentalclearinghouse.betterworld.org/... or scan the QR Code for an opportunity to browse and bid on a variety of exciting items while supporting ECOS and its mission.
From guided birding to forest bathing, this year's auction highlights the many wonderful businesses, services, experiences, and creative talents that make our community unique. By participating, you’ll have the opportunity to discover local gems, support the people and organizations that make our community thrive, and bid on exciting items and experiences—all while supporting ECOS and its mission.
The auction runs until November 5, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to participate!

10/29/2026

There's just one week left until our second Environmental Pub Trivia Night and we still have space for a few more teams. Join ECOS at The Parlor at Schenectady Municipal Golf Course next Thursday and test your environmental knowledge! Sign up either as a team or as an individual at https://ecosny.org/2026-trivia/.

10/29/2026

Our last fall session of Afterschool Outdoors takes place this Friday, Oct. 30, at the Sanders Preserve in Glenville. These outings, for kids of all ages, give children a chance to unwind after school away from screens and learn a bit about the natural world at the same time.

10/27/2026

This is the last week for the fall session of our popular Connecting Tots to Nature program. The program takes place in Schenectady Wednesday mornings at 10 and in Niskayuna on Thursdays at 10. After this week, it will go on hiatus until the spring.

10/27/2026

It's time to mark your calendars for the next Repair Cafe Schenectady!

Join us
Saturday, November 7th
from 10am to 2pm at
St. Stephen's Church,
1229 Baker Ave, Schenectady, NY 12309.

Bring in your broken but treasured items: jewelry, dolls, toys, watched, clocks, clothing, ceramics, wooden objects, lamps & small electric appliances, mechanical items (no fuel engines), bikes, blade sharpening, and sometimes there's even a take apart table for the kids to try their hands at repair.

Repairs* are FREE, and done by volunteer repair coaches, but are not guaranteed. Even if we can't fix it, we have a good time trying! *LIMIT 2 ITEMS PER HOUSEHOLD PER EVENT*

Interested in volunteering at Repair Cafe Schenectady? Contact Schenectady County Recycles at [email protected]

10/27/2026

10/20/2026

Get your tots outside -- rain or shine! -- with Connecting Tots to Nature. The program takes place in Schenectady Wednesday mornings at 10 and in Niskayuna on Thursdays at 10.

Address

2682 Aqueduct Road
Niskayuna, NY
12309

Telephone

+15183704125

Website

http://www.ecosny.org/

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