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Sat
15
Jun
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Ticks are a common sight while out hiking. Learn about the
different species of ticks, including which ticks affect us humans the most,
what diseases they cause and how to avoid getting them while out hiking. You
will also learn about the animals that help keep us safe from these little
parasites. Pre-registration for this program is not
required, however, reservations to get into Sam's Point on weekends are
required. You can reserve a parking spot through Reserve America New York: https://bit.ly/3uPj21L.
Sat
01
Jun
Saturday, June 1, 2024 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Join lichen photographer and Department of
Environmental Conservation Steward, John Franklin, for a walk and talk on
lichens, those intrepid little organisms that we see growing on trees and rocks
throughout the Park Preserve. Prior to the hike, John will share his collection
of amazing, close-up, macro photographs of lichens and actual samples of the
colorful lichens that are found throughout the Park Preserve. We will walk up
to two miles, stopping to discuss lichens along the way. Meet at the Sam's
Point Visitor Center. Pre-registration for
this program is not required, however, reservations to get into Sam's Point on
weekends are required. You can reserve a parking spot through Reserve America
New York: https://bit.ly/3uPj21L For
questions regarding this program and/or its parking requirements, please email
Rebecca Howe-Parisio at Rebecca.Howe@parks.ny.gov.
Sat
01
Jun
Saturday, June 1, 2024 10:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Come learn about the important distinction between venomous and
poisonous critters and plants. We'll have a table demonstration outlining which
organisms to avoid while out on the trail; some may come as a big surprise! Pre-registration for this program is not required, however, reservations to
get into Sam's Point on weekends are required. You can reserve a parking spot
through Reserve America New York: https://bit.ly/3uPj21L.
Sat
18
May
Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Sam's
Point is home to an abundance of rare and endangered species. We will learn
about what it means when an organism is considered endangered and the ways we
can protect them. We will also discuss a few of the endangered species that
live here at Sam's Point. Pre-registration for this program is not
required, however, reservations to get into Sam's Point on weekends are
required. You can reserve a parking spot through Reserve America New York: https://bit.ly/3uPj21L.