Exciting News: Wayfinding Contract Secured!

WAYFINDING CONTRACT AWARDED

Kris Fitzgerald, (above) grew up in South Glens Falls. She brings extensive trail knowledge and passion for outdoor activities to the Feeder Canal Wayfinding Project. The 2K team will begin work on the project immediately, with a timeline of completion in the Fall of 2027.

CONGRATS TO Kris Fitzgerald and her team at 2K Design!

We are pleased to announce the selection of a qualified firm to design and implement a wayfinding and interpretive signage program for the Feeder Canal Park.

With 30+ years' experience in marketing and design, 2K has worked on trail projects with the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, and the New York Susquehanna Basin Water Trail.

The Feeder Canal Park is part of Kris Fitzgerald's family legacy, as her grandfather, Gerald Fitzgerald, directly contributed to the enhancement and preservation of the canal through his village planning work. He also participated in an oral history project on the NYS canal system with his interview by former FCA Executive Director, Jeannie Williams. "So, to now have the chance to work on signage and be part of the canal’s history is very special", said Kris.

Capital Campaign & Trail Survey

The Feeder Canal Park Wayfinding Project is supported by a matching NYS REDC grant through NYS Canal Corporation.

We're launching a campaign this summer to raise required funds and educate the community about the positive impact the park has on our regional economic development goals.

Share Your Experience

Please fill out the Feeder Canal Park Connections survey and share your perspective on how you experience the trail. Information gathered will inform our fundraising and outreach strategy.

FILL OUT SURVEY HERE!

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

REGISTER TODAY!

Fishing Clinic & Family Fun Day

Sunday, June 7

10am - 1pm

WHERE

HAVILAND COVE PARK

75 Bush Street, Glens Falls, NY

Organized and conducted by NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and the Feeder Canal Alliance. Celebrate the sport of fishing, complemented by a guided wildflower walk and nature art activity...all along the beautiful Hudson River and Feeder Canal Park!

*Registration is required. Click button below.

ACTIVITIES

Fishing Clinic (10am - 1pm)
Wildflower Walk with Diane Collins* (11am)
Nature Art Project (12pm)

ABOUT

Event is FREE & open to the public
All ages & abilities welcome!
Wheelchair accessible (some restrictions along the waterfront)
Healthy snacks & water provided
Accessible parking spaces & rest rooms

*About the Wildflower Walk w/ Diane Collins & Nature Art Project

Diane will lead a fun, informative walk along the canal. We’ll walk slowly and take in the very same smells and sounds as the flowers. Diane believes "Just looking for wildflowers keeps us aware of how we are all connected!".

Participants will receive a packet of wildflower seeds to bring home & create their own wildflower garden!

While on the walk, you can gather natural "art supplies" such as beautiful leaves, sticks, pine cones...anything that has fallen to the ground.

Then, at the craft table you can create a fun assemblage on paper or in the form of a hanging mobile to celebrate the day. Additional supplies and instruction provided.

Summer Solstice Bike Ride, Live Music & Food Trucks!

Thursday, June 18, 4:30pm

Join us on a community ride along the Feeder Canal Park to the Five Combines in Hudson Falls.

We'll celebrate solstice together over dinner at The Shirt Factory Thursday Market & Food Truck Corral.

Co-sponsored by Friends of the Champlain Canal Trail & Feeder Canal Alliance

Start & End: Glens Falls Shirt Factory, 71 Lawrence St.

Meet at 4:30 (wheels down at 4:45)

Total miles: 18

Ride is FREE
Dinner is at your own cost
Ages: 16+ or children over 12 with an adult
Helmet required
Rain date: June 25
Registration required

Solstice Bike Ride Registration

After the ride...

Celebrate together with a vibrant mix of food trucks, vendors, and live bands. Music line-up: Northern Born Duo, B. Austin, JB!! AKA Dirty Moses, Camtron, and Ben Zoleski.

(click image to the left for more info).

SAVE THE DATE

Haviland Cove @100 Years! Community Potluck

VOLUNTEERING

WE COULD USE YOUR HELP!

Fishing Clinic & Family Fun Day

Sunday, June 7,

Volunteer Hours: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Haviland Cove Park, Glens Falls

*Seeking volunteers for the following:

Set up/break down event (requires physical labor)
Kid's nature art project
Accessibility coordinator
Parking attendants

*The registration button below is for VOLUNTEERS only. Event registration to participate in the fishing clinic is in the article above.

Our goal with The Current is to provide year-round information to Feeder Canal Alliance supporters and trail users. Please reach out to Ardie with any feedback or story ideas so we can continue to improve communications: director@feedercanal.org

See you out on the trail!

Feeder Canal Alliance

21 Thomson Ave., Glens Falls, NY 12801

FeederCanal.org I OFFICE: 518-792-5363

Office Hours:

By appointment