Cooper the dog joins a hike at the Hennig Preserve.

Hennig Preserve in Porters Corners features eskers, ridges left by long-ago glaciers.

With fresh snow on the ground last weekend, I was longing to get outside to enjoy winter a little.

I found good company on a snowshoe excursion sponsored by ECOS: The Environmental Clearinghouse*, a nonprofit based in Schenectady County. The organization offers outings year-round – wildflower walks in the spring, kayak outings in the summer, hikes in the fall, and snowshoes or cross-country ski trips in the winter.

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Hennig Preserve is located in Porters Corners in western Saratoga County. You can find a map online at saratogaplan.org/explore-parks-and-trails/hennig-preserve. Dogs are allowed but must be leashed.

There are a variety of benefits to getting outside with a group. I’m no........

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