Borden's

04/24/2025

The trout lilies are in bloom at Borden's! Plan your next adventure to experience them in person here: https://columbialand.org/get-outside/clc-properties/bordens/

It is a wonderful time of year to explore the land. Trout lilies are in bloom, migratory birds are here, and bursts of green abound!

Find your next favorite place to enjoy the season with GoCoCo, a new website dedicated to helping you explore nature in your neighborhood.

GoCoCo - Go Columbia County - by visiting LetsGoCoCo.org!

12/20/2024

While winter can be a quieter season on the land, fallen leaves often lead to some of the best views on the trail! Head to these sites for some favorite winter views, each complete with seating:

🍂 Borden's | Trek the Tamarack Trail to look all the way out to the Catskills

❄️ Overmountain | Travel the Kestrel Trail to soak up Catskill and Berkshire mountain views from the Gazebo

🍁 Drowned lands | Head up the Summit Trail to the top of Old Croken Knoll for views of surrounding farms and mountains

For maps, amenities, and more places to explore, head to the CLC website: https://loom.ly/BdJyk8c

02/05/2024

Looking to enjoy a solitary stroll in the woods? Plan you next hike at Borden's: https://columbialand.org/get-outside/clc-properties/bordens/

11/20/2023

03/22/2023

Have you seen coyotes lately or heard them calling? Coyotes mate in February and March, giving birth to pups in April and May. Pups are raised by the entire coyote community, so they're likely to stay closer to their dens right after the babies are born.

Bonus fun fact: Coyotes are monogamous and mate for life!

Video description: A coyote walks through a forest with brown leaves on the ground and bare trees.

03/15/2023

Heading out to a Public Conservation Area today? Here's what you should know about the status of the parking lots!
Drowned Lands Conservation Area is not plowed at all.
High Falls, Siegel-Kline Kill, Ooms, and Borden's Pond were plowed yesterday, and will be plowed again today.
All other sites will be plowed today for the first time.

Stay safe, and thanks for your patience as we all dig out of the snow.

01/27/2023

Flying through the air
Is a small chickadee
Feathers all a-flutter
Calling “hey, sweetie!”

The fox looks up
From her afternoon prowl
When the sun goes down
She barks and howls

Join CLC on a winter wander on the Nature Quest trail at Borden’s Pond Conservation Area and learn about the animals that live there on Saturday January 28 at 11 a.m.
Click the events link in our bio to register!



Image description: Chickadee swooping towards a bird feeder

01/09/2023

"Kindness is like snow—it beautifies everything it covers." -- Kahlil Gibran