Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District

08/17/2026

We are hosting a Free Tire Recycling Event for Albany County Residents. Please see flyer below for more information.

08/11/2026

The Altamont Fair is fast approaching! August 18th - 23rd. Stop by and visit the District's booth in the Agriculture and Science Building.

08/10/2026

We were glad to have the opportunity to have an educational booth at the NY Soil Health Field Day in Glenmont on August 4th. It was a great opportunity to connect with farmers, community members and other Conservation District staff from the region, while sharing information about the Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) Program.

The event was very organized and had a great turnout. We enjoyed meeting so many people who are interested in protecting our soil, water, and natural resources.

07/26/2026

07/08/2026

The Albany County SWCD recently hosted an iMapInvasives Training Workshop. Participants learned how to use the Survey123 app to report invasive species in their communities. The workshop put on by Douglas Knoph with the NY Natural Heritage Program, provided hands-on training and valuable resources to help volunteers contribute data that supports invasive species management efforts throughout the region.

07/02/2026

The Conservation District staff were honored to attend today's open house at the historic Hilton Barn in the Town of New Scotland.

We were happy to partner with the Town of New Scotland (over the past 10+ years) during the construction phases of this project to help stabilize the soil and reduce erosion by using our bale mulcher and hydroseeder.

06/25/2026

⚠Protecting Yourself and Your Livestock From the Asian Longhorned Tick⚠
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Golden Acres Charolais Farm | Free
Guest Speaker: Joellen Lampman, Tick and School IPM Coordinator, Cornell Integrated Pest Management
🔗Event details & registration: https://albany.cce.cornell.edu/events/2026/07/08/protecting-yourself-and-your-livestock-from-the-asian-longhorned-tick

06/04/2026

The District is hosting an iMapInvasives training workshop here at our office on July 7, 2026. Reach out if you have questions or would like to register.

05/28/2026

The Conservation District is looking forward to participating in the event! We will have wildlife boxes and rain barrels available for purchase, so stop by and see us.

As part of our pollinator initiative, we will also be giving away a free Liatris plant to the first 50 customers who visit our booth.

🌼THIS SATURDAY!🌼 Garden Education Fair (Rain or Shine)
Saturday, May 30th | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | CCE Albany County, Voorheesville | Free
Come enjoy the Fair and support the Master Gardener community education programs! Visit our website for event details including a list of plant varieties available at the sale: https://albany.cce.cornell.edu/events/2026/05/30/garden-education-fair-rain-or-shine

05/20/2026

We are currently seeking a Part-Time Clerk to join our team.
Qualifications:
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Basic computer proficiency
• Ability to work independently and professionally
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Application deadline: June 19, 2026
Please see vacancy announcement for details.
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