​About Mud Creek ELC

Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center (ELC) is located on the property of Columbia County Soil & Water Conservation District office. ELC consists of the nature trails behind the District building and an indoor classroom with the Hudson River Estuary exhibit room on the lower level of the District building. The lower level is handicap-accessible and is open Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.  

Mud Creek ELC offers a variety of hands-on, inquiry based, environmental education programs.  Our programs can be adapted to any grade level and integrated into various parts of your school's curriculum.  We are also available to develop programs to meet the needs of scout groups and other community organizations for both children and adults.


​The Mud Creek Trail

Mud Creek has a loop trail that traverse fields and wetland habitat. The trailhead starts to the left of the garage/pavilion and ends at the western edge of the parking lot. The inner loop is .6 miles and features numerous bridges and boardwalks. The outer loop is 1 mile and features an overlook of the county airport, Mud Creek, and rolling hills to the east. While hiking keep your eyes and ears open - Mud Creek is home to beavers, muskrats, rabbits, coyotes, lots of birds, and even a bobcat!  
The trails are open to the public daily from dawn to dusk. No reservation is necessary.
Download our Brochure for a trail map (see below right for link). 
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Mud Creek Educational Programs

To learn more about Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center, or to schedule a program for your class or group, please call or email Leanna O'Grady.

ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE OF CHARGE.

LEANNA O'GRADY
​EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR
PHONE: (518) 267-3313
EMAIL: [email protected]

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 Program Ideas

Water Quality
Pond/Stream Study
Life of a Tree
Sensing Nature
Wonderful Wetlands
Ecosystem Exploration
Animal Homes and Habitats
Tracks and Traces
Birds of Prey
Fall & Spring Bird Migration
Reptiles and Amphibians
Incredible Insects
Snowshoe Adventures
Create-a-Program
​and much more!



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