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Sat
04
May
Saturday, May 4, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
Join other volunteers to beautify the battlefield!
Participants will gather in the lower parking area and split up from there.
Volunteers may plant flowers (hand tools provided) or help clear trails. Bring
a lunch if you plan to picnic afterward. Watch https://www.ptny.org/events/i-love-my-park-day
for the link to register, coming soon.
Fri
10
May
Friday, May 10, 2024 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
Visitors will be led through the major points of interest in
the first engagement of the battle. A mix of driving and walking is required.
Free, no RSVP necessary. Group will form under the hilltop flagpole.
Sat
18
May
Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
Join the Friends of the Bennington Battlefield for the
second annual Hoosick History & Heritage Fair at the Armory (80 Main
Street, Hoosick Falls) and enjoy a free trolley ride to the battlefield where
interpreters will be ready to share the history of the site. Events at the
Armory will include a scavenger hunt, book swap, live birds of prey, guest
speakers and BBQ lunch. Living historians will be on hand at the battlefield in
period dress and will conduct periodic black powder demonstrations. There is no
admission fee to visit either location.
Mon
27
May
Monday, May 27, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
Join interpreter David Pitlyk on the hilltop for an
informal discussion of artillery, shoulder arms and edged weapons. Musketry
demonstrations performed upon request. Free, no RSVP necessary.
Sat
04
May
Saturday, May 4, 2024 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Pear Orchard Pavilion
I Love My Park Day is an annual event that brings together
thousands of volunteers to enhance and celebrate New York's
amazing parkland. Join your friends, family and neighbors and
sign up today to volunteer at your favorite state park or site.
Sat
11
May
Saturday, May 11, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Celebrate
spring on a walk around the Nature Center to search out wildflowers. There will
be a 1 hour break between this walk and the Watercolor Wildflowers program;
participants attending both programs are invited to bring their own lunch.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800. Meet
at the Nature Center.
Sat
11
May
Saturday, May 11, 2024 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Practice watercolor
techniques as you paint wildflowers with professional artist Diane Steele. $20
per person, cash payable at the time of the program. Meet at the Nature
Center. All skill levels. Ages
18+. Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800. Meet at the Nature Center.
Registration: Required
Sat
18
May
Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Thacher Overlook
SATURDAY ONLY.
Native perennials, shrubs, and trees with
beautiful flowers are for sale! Native plants can fill difficult
areas and bring gorgeous color throughout the year.
Knowledgeable staff will be on hand to assist and answer
questions
Fri
24
May
Friday, May 24, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Nature Center.
For children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
The nature center offers many self-guided opportunities for
little hands to explore! Dig for fossils in the kinetic sand table,
build a beaver dam in the stream table, or roast a pretend
marshmallow on the plush campfire with some new friends.
We are open Tuesday-Sunday, 9:00am-4:00pm.
Sat
01
Jun
Saturday, June 1, 2024 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Stop by the Visitor Center where wildlife rehabilitator Kelly Martin will
introduce you to live hawks, owls, and falcons. Binoculars will be available for
visitors to borrow.
Sun
02
Jun
Sunday, June 2, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Meet at the Nature Center
Explore unique approaches in the use of mats to extend and enhance your
paintings. A 5 x 7" painting will be completed in this two hour workshop with
professional artist Diane Steele. $20 per person, cash payable at the time of
the program.
All skill levels. Ages 18+.
Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat
08
Jun
Saturday, June 8, 2024 08:45 PM - 10:45 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Meet at the Old Stage Road Trailhead
Take a hike on the High Point Trail to learn about the importance of darkness
for amphibians, birds, and other animals! We'll travel two miles round-trip over
moderate terrain on one of the darkest nights of the year.
Ages 13+.
Headlamp or flashlight recommended.
Registration: Required
Sat
15
Jun
Saturday, June 15, 2024 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Visitor Center
Drop by this table to learn how Thacher Park's fossils formed over 420 million
years ago and make your own to take home! All ages.
Sat
22
Jun
Saturday, June 22, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
The rocks of Thacher Park record a long history of shallow seas, extinct marine
life, volcanism and mountain building in New England, and much more.
Explore this history between 450 to 390 million years ago with Dr. Chuck Ver
Straeten, of the New York State Museum. This talk is followed on Sunday by a
hike to see that long and deep history, long before the dinosaurs.
Registration: Required
Sun
23
Jun
Sunday, June 23, 2024 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Thacher Nature Center
Celebrate the first Sunday of summer by stopping by the Nature Center
between 9am and 3pm to pick up a scavenger hunt. Bring the completed
scavenger hunt back to the Nature Center for a prize!
Sun
23
Jun
Sunday, June 23, 2024 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Join Dr. Chuck Ver Straeten of the New York State Museum on this timetraveling hike extending from the Indian Ladder Trail to the highest point in
the park. It will build on the previous day's talk, visiting some less known parts
of the park, on and off trail. The hike will be fairly strenuous, rising from 1000
to 1750 feet, and last about 3 hours.
Registration: Required
Sat
29
Jun
Saturday, June 29, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Bees, butterflies, beetles, and birds! Join us for a walk in the Nature Center
meadows as we discover incredible relationships between animals and plants
that support our ecosystems and sustain our food systems.
Registration: Required
Sat
29
Jun
Saturday, June 29, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Quilling is an art form using strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued
together to create decorative designs. Join artist Diane Steele for this handson quilling craft celebrating pollinators.
Registration: Required
Sat
29
Jun
Saturday, June 29, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Quilling is an art form using strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued
together to create decorative designs. Join artist Diane Steele for this handson quilling craft celebrating pollinators.
Registration: Required
Sat
13
Jul
Saturday, July 13, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Search for real fossils while enjoying amazing views from
the Escarpment Trail! This family-friendly program travels
0.5 miles over easy terrain. Note: Fossils may not be
removed from the park. N
Sat
27
Jul
Saturday, July 27, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Mandalas represent harmony, unity, and balance. Join
artist Diane Steele for this hands-on rock painting
program.
Registration: Required
Sat
27
Jul
Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Mandalas represent harmony, unity, and balance. Join
artist Diane Steele for this hands-on rock painting
program.
Registration: Required
Sat
10
Aug
Saturday, August 10, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Stop by this table to learn about the amazing world of
reptiles by meeting ours up close! Great for adults and
kids alike.
Sat
24
Aug
Saturday, August 24, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Combine the techniques of printmaking, painting,
and drawing media to create a unique work of art
using plant materials with artist Diane Steele
Registration: Required
Sat
24
Aug
Saturday, August 24, 2024 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Drop by this table to take a closer look at the diverse
organisms that make their home in our creek!
Borrow a net and magnifying glass to see how many
creatures you can find! All ages
Sat
24
Aug
Saturday, August 24, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Combine the techniques of printmaking, painting,
and drawing media to create a unique work of art
using plant materials with artist Diane Steele
Registration: Required
Sat
07
Sep
Saturday, September 7, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Search for real fossils while enjoying amazing views
from the Escarpment Trail! This family-friendly
program travels 0.5 miles over easy terrain.
Note: Fossils may not be removed from the park.
Sat
21
Sep
Saturday, September 21, 2024 12:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Thacher Park is a prime spot for viewing a variety of
fall-migrating raptors. Stop by the Hawk Watch table
to borrow a pair of binoculars and view these birds
of prey. N
Sat
05
Oct
Saturday, October 5, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Enjoy the fall colors and incredible views of the
Hudson Valley on this guided hike.
Sat
04
May
Saturday, May 4, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
What makes a fish a
fish? And is it better for a fish to look a certain way? Join us to learn about
fish and why some fish look so different from others. Using this knowledge,
we'll then decorate fish-shaped cookies to fashion our own fishes!
This program
is $3 and recommended for ages 3+. Please register ahead by calling 518-279-1155.
Registration: Required
Sun
05
May
Sunday, May 5, 2024 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Orienteering is the
sport of field navigation, using a map and compass. Whether you're an
experienced hiker, or just a family out for an active day in the park,
orienteering helps you learn and improve your navigation skills in a fun and
exciting way. This program will start indoors in a classroom setting, with an
introduction to the sport of orienteering and how to properly use a map and
compass. After the classroom portion, we will head out into the field where
participants can use their skills to navigate between checkpoints, using
whichever route they choose. Whoever reaches all of the checkpoints and makes
it to the finish line first wins! Participants should come dressed comfortably
for outdoor activities and wear boots or sturdy shoes. The class will run until
approximately from 11:00am to 2:00pm. The Intro to Orienteering program will be
led by Andy Bonelli, Grafton Lakes State Park Environmental Educator and New
York State Licensed Outdoor Guide. This program is $3 and recommended for ages 10 to
adult. Please call 518-279-1155 to register or for further information. Maps,
Compasses, and other materials will be provided. No previous map and compass
experience is required.
Registration: Required
Mon
06
May
Monday, May 6, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
$10
Registration: Required
Thu
09
May
Thursday, May 9, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Registration: Required
Sat
11
May
Saturday, May 11, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 821-9372
Join the Rensselaer
County Conservation Alliance to learn about foraging and edible plants.
$10. Register by May 7th, call 518-821-9372.
Registration: Required
Sat
11
May
Saturday, May 11, 2024 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
$4
What's all the buzz
about? Join us to learn about bees and see the inner workings of a beehive! We
will also be learning about other pollinators and making a pollinator-themed
craft. This program is open to all, but it's recommended that participants be
ages 6+ for the best experience. Please register ahead for this program by
calling 518-279-1155.Registration: Required
Thu
16
May
Thursday, May 16, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Registration: Required
Sat
18
May
Saturday, May 18, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
$3
Want to camp out under
the stars this summer, but don't know where to start? This program will cover
everything from what gear you'll need and what to wear to meal-prepping tips
and guidance on finding a campsite. If you want to learn more about camping in
anticipation for a future trip, you're in the right place. This program will be
led by Andy Bonelli, Grafton Lakes State Park Environmental Educator and New York
State Licensed Outdoor Guide. This program is for all ages (18 and under must
have an adult. Please call 518-279-1155 to register or for further information.Registration: Required
Mon
20
May
Monday, May 20, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
$10
All skill levels are
welcome on a guided kayak tour of Long Pond! Paddle through nature and learn
about local wildlife. Registration is required. Kayak, paddles, and safety
equipment will be provided. For ages 16+, those under 18 must be accompanied by
a guardian.
Call 518-279-1155 to
register. Registration: Required
Thu
23
May
Thursday, May 23, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Registration: Required
Fri
24
May
Friday, May 24, 2024 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
$5
Step outside at night in
the park! Join us for this full moon program as we hike through the park and
talk about all things nighttime like nocturnal animals and what goes on outside
while we sleep. We will be listening for nighttime animals, so being able to be
quiet and listen is very important! Because of this, this program is
recommended for ages 9+ to ensure everyone has a good experience. Please
register ahead for this program by calling 518-279-1155.Registration: Required
Mon
27
May
Monday, May 27, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
$10
All skill levels are
welcome on a guided kayak tour of Long Pond! Paddle through nature and learn
about local wildlife. Registration is required. Kayak, paddles, and safety
equipment will be provided. For ages 16+, those under 18 must be accompanied by
a guardian.
Call 518-279-1155 to
register. Registration: Required
Mon
27
May
Monday, May 27, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
$10
Registration: Required
Fri
31
May
Friday, May 31, 2024 08:30 PM - 11:45 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Calling all night owls!
The Albany Area Amateur Astronomers will have telescopes to give you a tour of
the night sky during this free program held at the Deerfield Pavilion.
Enter via the main
entrance and follow signs to the program-- first left off the main entrance
road. Please drive slowly in the park at night.
All ages.
Free program.
No registration
Following Saturday is
the Rain Date.
Sat
04
May
Saturday, May 4, 2024 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
Please
come help with spring clean-up and garden prep! Interested volunteers may call
the office for more information.
Sat
11
May
Saturday, May 11, 2024 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
Our
Friends Group, John Brown Lives! Friends of Freedom, will present Spirit of
John Brown awards to Dexter Criss, Amy Godine, and The Fadden Family and Six
Nations Iroquois Cultural Center. This event is free; tickets are required for
the reception afterward. for information and tickets for the 5pm reception,
please contact info@johnbrownlives.org
Sat
22
Jun
Saturday, June 22, 2024 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
Barbecue by
Papa Duke's Famous North Country BBQ, free admission to grounds, barbecue $8
per person, fun for families.
Fri
28
Jun
Friday, June 28, 2024 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
Come meet Smokey Bear, Live and In Person! A number of
organizations will be present to help kids achieve their badges, which are part
of the summer's challenge.
Fri
05
Jul
Friday, July 5, 2024 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
The Celebration
organized by Friends Group
John Brown Lives!, and Lake Placid Public Library, with John Brown Farm, will
include a presentation by children's book author and illustrator team Lesa
Cline-Ransome and James Ransome! Their
book "Before She Was Harriet" will be installed as a STORYWALK® by Lake Placid
Public Library, and there will be activities geared for young visitors.
Fri
09
Aug
Friday, August 9, 2024 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
Interact
with Civil War Re-enactors and see what life was like for Civil War Soldiers.
Sat
17
Aug
Saturday, August 17, 2024 09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
The Adirondack Family Book Festival brings together beloved
children's and YA authors and illustrators to meet their readers of all ages,
read aloud, and talk about their work. Hands-on art making and discovery
are also planned. The event is free and open to all.
Join
us for a celebration of community, diversity, and storytelling in the beautiful
Adirondack mountains! adirondackfamilybookfestival.wordpress.com.
Sat
04
May
Saturday, May 4, 2024 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
Join Parks & Trails New York –
and thousands of volunteers across the state – on Saturday, May 4 in celebrating and enhancing New
York's parks, historic sites, greenway trails and other public lands.
I Love My Park Day--the largest single-day volunteer event
in NYS--presents a perfect opportunity to clean up our favorite parks and
shorelines, plant trees and gardens, restore trails and wildlife habitat,
remove invasive species, and work on various site improvement projects--all
which help to prepare our iconic state park system and public lands for the
start of the season.
If you have questions about hosting
an I Love My Park Day event or volunteering at this year's event, please
contact us at ilovemypark@ptny.org
We hope you'll join us to celebrate NY State Park's
Centennial Celebration with our biggest I Love My Park Day event yet!
NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge mission:
Lend us a Hand! Join a volunteer
event at any of our parks and historic sites!
https://www.parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Sun
05
May
Sunday, May 5, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
A meeting to
introduce the trail steward program to newcomers. The duties of a trail steward
include walking the trails of Moreau Lake State Park to identify and report
maintenance needs, light trail maintenance including cutting back branches with
supplied hand saws and loppers and hanging trail signs when necessary. This
meeting will provide crucial information on what to look for on the trails.
Established trail stewards are welcome to come, but it is not mandatory. This
meeting is free. For any questions call 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks Centennial
Challenge:
Take to the Trails Volunteer as a
trail steward, talking to other hikers about Leave No Trace and how to best
protect our parks.
https://www.parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Mon
06
May
Monday, May 6, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
Join an educator
on a fun and easy hike to look for shapes and colors in nature. We'll talk
about what we see and where we found it with the opportunity to write things
down if they can. Geared toward 2-7 year olds, but everyone is welcome! The
cost is $1 for children (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by
calling the office at 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge missions:
Take a Hike! Find a hike at a
state park near you.
Go Green: Bring your
re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic
sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Tue
07
May
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
Geared toward
children aged 2-5, (siblings welcome) Knee-high Naturalist is a fun
introduction to nature. We meet in the Nature Center where we begin by reading
a book or two and then take a short walk together outdoors, keeping our eyes
open for animal tracks, shells, feathers, and other signs of the natural world
around us. Dress for the weather. The cost is $1 per child (cash or check) at
the office upon arrival. Please register at least 24 hours in advance at
518-793-0511.
NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge mission:
Take a Hike! Find a hike at a
state park near you.
Wildlife Tracks Look for signs of
wildlife in a state park such as tracks in the mud or the snow.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Tue
07
May
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
Did you know that
MLSP is home to a thriving population of North America's largest rodent? We
will walk along the Wetlands Walk and Mud Pond trails where we can view our
beaver's dam and lodges while we learn all about how they live, love, and learn.
This program is for people of all ages, it's an easy-moderate hike of about 2.5
miles. Pay $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check) at the office upon
arrival. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511. NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge missions:
Take a Hike! Find a hike at a
state park near you.
Go Green: Bring your
re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic
sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Thu
09
May
Thursday, May 9, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
Join an educator
at the nature center to talk about the life cycles of butterflies and moths,
why they're important, and how they use their camouflage to stay safe. We will
then use cut-outs of butterflies and color them to camouflage them around the
nature center or outside! Geared toward ages 6+, siblings welcome. The cost is
$1 per child (cash or check). Please reserve your spot in advance by calling
the office at 518-793-0511.
NYS Centennial
Challenge Missions:
Nature Center
Knowledge Attend a nature center program. Engage in
Education Attend an environmental education program at a state park.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Fri
10
May
Friday, May 10, 2024 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is
offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will
be a beginner's hike/wander series for toddlers who are ready to move and
caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if
their legs get too tired. We will not plan too much distance walking and we
will rely on teachable moments to carry us through these experiences. Strollers
will not work for these programs. While you do not need to attend each week, we
will continue to build our toddlers hiking skills as well as their caregivers'
confidence taking the children into the woods to explore. This event does not
have sign ups, please come if you can. We meet at the nature center parking lot. $1 per child. For any
questions call 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge mission:
Go Green: Bring
your re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or
historic sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Sat
11
May
Saturday, May 11, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
Join an educator
and an entomologist in exploring bug specimens that we collected from the night
before. This program is for all ages,$5 per adult and $1 per child.
Registration is required, please call the office 24 hours in advance at
518-793-0511. Engage in
Education Attend an environmental education program at a state park.
Nature Center
Knowledge Attend a nature center program. https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Mon
13
May
Monday, May 13, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
Join an educator on a fun and easy hike to look for things
in nature that start with each letter of the alphabet! We will be writing
things down if they can or they can help point things out. Geared toward 3-10
year olds, but everyone is welcome! The cost is $1 per child (cash or check).
Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
NYS Centennial Challenge Missions:
Engage in
Education Attend an environmental education program at a state park.
Take a Hike! Find a hike at a
state park near you.
Go Green: Bring your
re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic
sites.
https://www.parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Tue
14
May
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
Join an Educator
on an easy 2.1-mile hike from Nature Trail to Mud Pond. We might just see some
beaver lodges. Bring plenty of water, snacks, waterproof shoes, bug spray and
appropriate clothing for the weather. The cost for the hike is $5 (cash or
check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge mission:
Take a Hike! Find a hike at a
state park near you.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Fri
17
May
Friday, May 17, 2024 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is
offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will
be a beginner's hike/wander series for toddlers who are ready to move and
caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if
their legs get too tired. We will not plan too much distance walking and we
will rely on teachable moments to carry us through these experiences. Strollers
will not work for these programs. While you do not need to attend each week, we
will continue to build our toddlers hiking skills as well as their caregivers'
confidence taking the children into the woods to explore. This event does not
have sign ups, please come if you can. We meet at the nature center parking lot. $1 per child. For any
questions call 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge mission:
Go Green: Bring
your re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or
historic sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Sat
18
May
Saturday, May 18, 2024 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
This program is meant for families with young kiddos. We will walk around the back pond and end at
the playground...shhhhh don't tell the kids! This hike is not stoller accessible but baby wearing and carrying will
be very welcome. This hike is for all
the members of the family so don't leave older siblings or tiny babes behind!
The cost is $1 per
child (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register at least 24
hours in advance at 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge mission:
Take a Hike! Find a hike at a
state park near you.
Wildlife Tracks Look for signs of
wildlife in a state park such as tracks in the mud or the snow.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Sun
19
May
Sunday, May 19, 2024 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
This program is
new and will include a little meet and greet with each animal in the nature
center. Afterwards we will work together to guess the weight of each animal and
put them in order according of our guesses. We will use some weighted items to help us make guesses and have some
fun in the process. This program is
ideal for kids 7+ but siblings are welcome to join. This program requires 24
advance sign up and will cost $1 per child. Please call 518-793-0511 to reserve
your spot. NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge missions:
Engage in
Education Attend an environmental education program at a state park.
Nature Center
Knowledge Attend a nature center program. https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Mon
20
May
Monday, May 20, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
Come to the Nature
Center to learn about our resident snakes. Some people have misconceptions around snakes but we will put those
concerns and myths to rest while talking about all the cool things snakes offer
the world. After the class we will go
for a short walk and see if we can find any snakes out in the wild. (hike will
be weather permitting). This program requires 24 advance sign up and will cost
$1 per child. Please call 518-793-0511 to reserve your spot. NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge missions:
Engage in
Education Attend an environmental education program at a state park.
Nature Center
Knowledge Attend a nature center program. https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Tue
21
May
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
Geared toward
children aged 2-5, (siblings welcome) Knee-high Naturalist is a fun
introduction to nature. We meet in the Nature Center where we begin by reading
a book or two and then take a short walk together outdoors, keeping our eyes
open for animal tracks, shells, feathers, and other signs of the natural world
around us. Dress for the weather. The cost is $1 per child (cash or check) at
the office upon arrival. Please register at least 24 hours in advance at
518-793-0511.
NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge mission:
Take a Hike! Find a hike at a
state park near you.
Wildlife Tracks Look for signs of
wildlife in a state park such as tracks in the mud or the snow.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Fri
24
May
Friday, May 24, 2024 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is
offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will
be a beginner's hike/wander series for toddlers who are ready to move and
caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if
their legs get too tired. We will not plan too much distance walking and we
will rely on teachable moments to carry us through these experiences. Strollers
will not work for these programs. While you do not need to attend each week, we
will continue to build our toddlers hiking skills as well as their caregivers'
confidence taking the children into the woods to explore. This event does not
have sign ups, please come if you can. We meet at the nature center parking lot. $1 per child. For any
questions call 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge mission:
Go Green: Bring
your re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or
historic sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Sat
25
May
Saturday, May 25, 2024 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
Drop in to learn
tips and tricks to stay ethical in the outdoors! We will teach you how to
pre-plan for a more environmentally friendly camping trip! This program is free
and does not require registration, but you can call for any questions at
518-793-0511. NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge missions:
Engage in
Education Attend an environmental education program at a state park.
Leave No Trace Learn the seven
Leave No Trace principles and apply them on your next visit to a state park or
historic site.
Nature Center
Knowledge Attend a nature center program. https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Sun
26
May
Sunday, May 26, 2024 08:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
Calling all
beginner birders. Join us on a guided hike to search for birds! Feel free to
bring binoculars. The hike will be a start and stop walk for less than two
miles. Class fees waved with food donations. Please Reserve your spot at
518-793-0511.
NYS Centennial
Challenge missions:
For the Birds Go birdwatching
at any of our state parks and historic sites.
Go Green: Bring your
re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic
sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Sun
26
May
Sunday, May 26, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
Join an educator
in the nature center to meet our resident reptiles! We at Moreau take care of
six New York native turtles and two snakes that cannot be released into the
wild and are wonderful little educators. Learn about their exciting lives, what
they like to eat, and what they use for shell-ter at the Nature Center. This
program is for all ages. The cost is $5 for adults, $1 for children (cash or
check) at the office upon arrival. Please register at least 24 hours in advance
at 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge missions:
Nature Center
Knowledge Attend a nature center program. Engage in
Education Attend an environmental education program at a state park.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Tue
28
May
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 08:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
Calling all
beginner birders. Join us on a guided hike to search for birds! Feel free to
bring binoculars. The hike will be a start and stop walk for less than two
miles. Class fees waved with food donations. Please Reserve your spot at
518-793-0511.
NYS Centennial
Challenge missions:
For the Birds Go birdwatching
at any of our state parks and historic sites.
Go Green: Bring your
re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic
sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Tue
28
May
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
Did you know that
MLSP is home to a thriving population of North America's largest rodent? We
will walk along the Wetlands Walk trail where we can view our beaver's dam and
lodges while we learn all about how they live, love, and learn. This program is
for people of all ages, it's an easy-moderate hike. Pay $1 per child and $5 per
adult (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register in advance by
calling 518-793-0511. NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge missions:
Take a Hike! Find a hike at a
state park near you.
Go Green: Bring your
re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic
sites.
Engage in
Education Attend an environmental education program at a state park.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Wed
29
May
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
The park educator
will be leading this moderate hike up to a lesser known trail in the park and
showing you some areas that the porcupines like to hang out. Porcupines are cool creatures who love to
take naps and we will be searching high and low to spot a porkie having a sunny
naps. This program is $5 for adults and
$1 for children, spots are limited. Please call to reserve your spot
518-793-0511.
NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge missions:
Take a Hike! Find a hike at a
state park near you.
Go Green: Bring your
re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic
sites.
Engage in
Education Attend an environmental education program at a state park.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Fri
31
May
Friday, May 31, 2024 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is
offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will
be a beginner's hike/wander series for toddlers who are ready to move and
caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if
their legs get too tired. We will not plan too much distance walking and we
will rely on teachable moments to carry us through these experiences. Strollers
will not work for these programs. While you do not need to attend each week, we
will continue to build our toddlers hiking skills as well as their caregivers'
confidence taking the children into the woods to explore. This event does not
have sign ups, please come if you can. We meet at the nature center parking lot. $1 per child. For any
questions call 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge mission:
Go Green: Bring
your re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or
historic sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Sat
04
May
Saturday, May 4, 2024 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Join Parks & Trails New York –
and thousands of volunteers across the state – on Saturday, May 4 in celebrating and enhancing New
York's parks, historic sites, greenway trails and other public lands.
I Love My Park Day--the largest single-day volunteer event
in NYS--presents a perfect opportunity to clean up our favorite parks and
shorelines, plant trees and gardens, restore trails and wildlife habitat,
remove invasive species, and work on various site improvement projects--all
which help to prepare our iconic state park system and public lands for the
start of the season.
If you have questions about hosting
an I Love My Park Day event or volunteering at this year's event, please
contact us at ilovemypark@ptny.org
We hope you'll join us to celebrate NY State Park's
Centennial Celebration with our biggest I Love My Park Day event yet!
NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge mission:
Lend us a Hand! Join a volunteer
event at any of our parks and historic sites!
https://www.parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Sun
05
May
Sunday, May 5, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
A meeting to
introduce the trail steward program to newcomers. The duties of a trail steward
include walking the trails of Moreau Lake State Park to identify and report
maintenance needs, light trail maintenance including cutting back branches with
supplied hand saws and loppers and hanging trail signs when necessary. This
meeting will provide crucial information on what to look for on the trails.
Established trail stewards are welcome to come, but it is not mandatory. This
meeting is free. For any questions call 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks Centennial
Challenge:
Take to the Trails Volunteer as a
trail steward, talking to other hikers about Leave No Trace and how to best
protect our parks.
https://www.parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Mon
06
May
Monday, May 6, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Join an educator
on a fun and easy hike to look for shapes and colors in nature. We'll talk
about what we see and where we found it with the opportunity to write things
down if they can. Geared toward 2-7 year olds, but everyone is welcome! The
cost is $1 for children (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by
calling the office at 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge missions:
Take a Hike! Find a hike at a
state park near you.
Go Green: Bring your
re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic
sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Tue
07
May
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Geared toward
children aged 2-5, (siblings welcome) Knee-high Naturalist is a fun
introduction to nature. We meet in the Nature Center where we begin by reading
a book or two and then take a short walk together outdoors, keeping our eyes
open for animal tracks, shells, feathers, and other signs of the natural world
around us. Dress for the weather. The cost is $1 per child (cash or check) at
the office upon arrival. Please register at least 24 hours in advance at
518-793-0511.
NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge mission:
Take a Hike! Find a hike at a
state park near you.
Wildlife Tracks Look for signs of
wildlife in a state park such as tracks in the mud or the snow.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Tue
07
May
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Did you know that
MLSP is home to a thriving population of North America's largest rodent? We
will walk along the Wetlands Walk and Mud Pond trails where we can view our
beaver's dam and lodges while we learn all about how they live, love, and learn.
This program is for people of all ages, it's an easy-moderate hike of about 2.5
miles. Pay $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check) at the office upon
arrival. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511. NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge missions:
Take a Hike! Find a hike at a
state park near you.
Go Green: Bring your
re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic
sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Thu
09
May
Thursday, May 9, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Join an educator
at the nature center to talk about the life cycles of butterflies and moths,
why they're important, and how they use their camouflage to stay safe. We will
then use cut-outs of butterflies and color them to camouflage them around the
nature center or outside! Geared toward ages 6+, siblings welcome. The cost is
$1 per child (cash or check). Please reserve your spot in advance by calling
the office at 518-793-0511.
NYS Centennial
Challenge Missions:
Nature Center
Knowledge Attend a nature center program. Engage in
Education Attend an environmental education program at a state park.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Fri
10
May
Friday, May 10, 2024 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is
offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will
be a beginner's hike/wander series for toddlers who are ready to move and
caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if
their legs get too tired. We will not plan too much distance walking and we
will rely on teachable moments to carry us through these experiences. Strollers
will not work for these programs. While you do not need to attend each week, we
will continue to build our toddlers hiking skills as well as their caregivers'
confidence taking the children into the woods to explore. This event does not
have sign ups, please come if you can. We meet at the nature center parking lot. $1 per child. For any
questions call 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge mission:
Go Green: Bring
your re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or
historic sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Sat
11
May
Saturday, May 11, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Join an educator
and an entomologist in exploring bug specimens that we collected from the night
before. This program is for all ages,$5 per adult and $1 per child.
Registration is required, please call the office 24 hours in advance at
518-793-0511. Engage in
Education Attend an environmental education program at a state park.
Nature Center
Knowledge Attend a nature center program. https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Mon
13
May
Monday, May 13, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Join an educator on a fun and easy hike to look for things
in nature that start with each letter of the alphabet! We will be writing
things down if they can or they can help point things out. Geared toward 3-10
year olds, but everyone is welcome! The cost is $1 per child (cash or check).
Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
NYS Centennial Challenge Missions:
Engage in
Education Attend an environmental education program at a state park.
Take a Hike! Find a hike at a
state park near you.
Go Green: Bring your
re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic
sites.
https://www.parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Tue
14
May
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Join an Educator
on an easy 2.1-mile hike from Nature Trail to Mud Pond. We might just see some
beaver lodges. Bring plenty of water, snacks, waterproof shoes, bug spray and
appropriate clothing for the weather. The cost for the hike is $5 (cash or
check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge mission:
Take a Hike! Find a hike at a
state park near you.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Fri
17
May
Friday, May 17, 2024 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is
offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will
be a beginner's hike/wander series for toddlers who are ready to move and
caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if
their legs get too tired. We will not plan too much distance walking and we
will rely on teachable moments to carry us through these experiences. Strollers
will not work for these programs. While you do not need to attend each week, we
will continue to build our toddlers hiking skills as well as their caregivers'
confidence taking the children into the woods to explore. This event does not
have sign ups, please come if you can. We meet at the nature center parking lot. $1 per child. For any
questions call 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge mission:
Go Green: Bring
your re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or
historic sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Sat
18
May
Saturday, May 18, 2024 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
This program is meant for families with young kiddos. We will walk around the back pond and end at
the playground...shhhhh don't tell the kids! This hike is not stoller accessible but baby wearing and carrying will
be very welcome. This hike is for all
the members of the family so don't leave older siblings or tiny babes behind!
The cost is $1 per
child (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register at least 24
hours in advance at 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge mission:
Take a Hike! Find a hike at a
state park near you.
Wildlife Tracks Look for signs of
wildlife in a state park such as tracks in the mud or the snow.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Sun
19
May
Sunday, May 19, 2024 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
This program is
new and will include a little meet and greet with each animal in the nature
center. Afterwards we will work together to guess the weight of each animal and
put them in order according of our guesses. We will use some weighted items to help us make guesses and have some
fun in the process. This program is
ideal for kids 7+ but siblings are welcome to join. This program requires 24
advance sign up and will cost $1 per child. Please call 518-793-0511 to reserve
your spot. NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge missions:
Engage in
Education Attend an environmental education program at a state park.
Nature Center
Knowledge Attend a nature center program. https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Mon
20
May
Monday, May 20, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Come to the Nature
Center to learn about our resident snakes. Some people have misconceptions around snakes but we will put those
concerns and myths to rest while talking about all the cool things snakes offer
the world. After the class we will go
for a short walk and see if we can find any snakes out in the wild. (hike will
be weather permitting). This program requires 24 advance sign up and will cost
$1 per child. Please call 518-793-0511 to reserve your spot. NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge missions:
Engage in
Education Attend an environmental education program at a state park.
Nature Center
Knowledge Attend a nature center program. https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Tue
21
May
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Geared toward
children aged 2-5, (siblings welcome) Knee-high Naturalist is a fun
introduction to nature. We meet in the Nature Center where we begin by reading
a book or two and then take a short walk together outdoors, keeping our eyes
open for animal tracks, shells, feathers, and other signs of the natural world
around us. Dress for the weather. The cost is $1 per child (cash or check) at
the office upon arrival. Please register at least 24 hours in advance at
518-793-0511.
NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge mission:
Take a Hike! Find a hike at a
state park near you.
Wildlife Tracks Look for signs of
wildlife in a state park such as tracks in the mud or the snow.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Fri
24
May
Friday, May 24, 2024 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is
offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will
be a beginner's hike/wander series for toddlers who are ready to move and
caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if
their legs get too tired. We will not plan too much distance walking and we
will rely on teachable moments to carry us through these experiences. Strollers
will not work for these programs. While you do not need to attend each week, we
will continue to build our toddlers hiking skills as well as their caregivers'
confidence taking the children into the woods to explore. This event does not
have sign ups, please come if you can. We meet at the nature center parking lot. $1 per child. For any
questions call 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge mission:
Go Green: Bring
your re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or
historic sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Sat
25
May
Saturday, May 25, 2024 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Drop in to learn
tips and tricks to stay ethical in the outdoors! We will teach you how to
pre-plan for a more environmentally friendly camping trip! This program is free
and does not require registration, but you can call for any questions at
518-793-0511. NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge missions:
Engage in
Education Attend an environmental education program at a state park.
Leave No Trace Learn the seven
Leave No Trace principles and apply them on your next visit to a state park or
historic site.
Nature Center
Knowledge Attend a nature center program. https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Sun
26
May
Sunday, May 26, 2024 08:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Calling all
beginner birders. Join us on a guided hike to search for birds! Feel free to
bring binoculars. The hike will be a start and stop walk for less than two
miles. Class fees waved with food donations. Please Reserve your spot at
518-793-0511.
NYS Centennial
Challenge missions:
For the Birds Go birdwatching
at any of our state parks and historic sites.
Go Green: Bring your
re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic
sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Sun
26
May
Sunday, May 26, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Join an educator
in the nature center to meet our resident reptiles! We at Moreau take care of
six New York native turtles and two snakes that cannot be released into the
wild and are wonderful little educators. Learn about their exciting lives, what
they like to eat, and what they use for shell-ter at the Nature Center. This
program is for all ages. The cost is $5 for adults, $1 for children (cash or
check) at the office upon arrival. Please register at least 24 hours in advance
at 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge missions:
Nature Center
Knowledge Attend a nature center program. Engage in
Education Attend an environmental education program at a state park.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Tue
28
May
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 08:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Calling all
beginner birders. Join us on a guided hike to search for birds! Feel free to
bring binoculars. The hike will be a start and stop walk for less than two
miles. Class fees waved with food donations. Please Reserve your spot at
518-793-0511.
NYS Centennial
Challenge missions:
For the Birds Go birdwatching
at any of our state parks and historic sites.
Go Green: Bring your
re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic
sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Tue
28
May
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Did you know that
MLSP is home to a thriving population of North America's largest rodent? We
will walk along the Wetlands Walk trail where we can view our beaver's dam and
lodges while we learn all about how they live, love, and learn. This program is
for people of all ages, it's an easy-moderate hike. Pay $1 per child and $5 per
adult (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register in advance by
calling 518-793-0511. NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge missions:
Take a Hike! Find a hike at a
state park near you.
Go Green: Bring your
re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic
sites.
Engage in
Education Attend an environmental education program at a state park.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Wed
29
May
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
The park educator
will be leading this moderate hike up to a lesser known trail in the park and
showing you some areas that the porcupines like to hang out. Porcupines are cool creatures who love to
take naps and we will be searching high and low to spot a porkie having a sunny
naps. This program is $5 for adults and
$1 for children, spots are limited. Please call to reserve your spot
518-793-0511.
NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge missions:
Take a Hike! Find a hike at a
state park near you.
Go Green: Bring your
re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic
sites.
Engage in
Education Attend an environmental education program at a state park.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Registration: Required
Fri
31
May
Friday, May 31, 2024 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is
offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will
be a beginner's hike/wander series for toddlers who are ready to move and
caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if
their legs get too tired. We will not plan too much distance walking and we
will rely on teachable moments to carry us through these experiences. Strollers
will not work for these programs. While you do not need to attend each week, we
will continue to build our toddlers hiking skills as well as their caregivers'
confidence taking the children into the woods to explore. This event does not
have sign ups, please come if you can. We meet at the nature center parking lot. $1 per child. For any
questions call 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks
Centennial Challenge mission:
Go Green: Bring
your re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or
historic sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Sat
04
May
Saturday, May 4, 2024 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Join us to show your love
during the 2024 I Love My Park Day! at Schoharie Crossing! Across New York State People
are showing their love of Parks & Historic Sites by volunteering their time
to work on special projects, trail work, gardening, and more! We're lining up some flower
planting and other gardening tasks to help spruce up near the Visitor Center. * Contact SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov for registration information.* We strongly suggest you wear
sturdy water-resistant footwear, bring work gloves and dress for the weather. Volunteer registration opens early April, sign up at: https://www.ptny.org/events/i-love-my-park-day.
Thu
06
Jun
Thursday, June 6, 2024 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Join us for another great
year of Putman Porch Music at Yankee Hill Lock! We welcome musicians and
listeners to Yankee Hill Lock for this canawler experience! An Americana Folk and Roots
Music style jam session on the porch of the old Putman Canal Store happens each
Thursday in June. Come play some fiddle, guitar, banjo, sing, or whatever
instrument you may bring, to this lively time along the historic Erie Canal! Meet at Yankee Hill Lock, Queen Anne
Rd.
Thu
13
Jun
Thursday, June 13, 2024 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Join us for another great
year of Putman Porch Music at Yankee Hill Lock! We welcome musicians and
listeners to Yankee Hill Lock for this canawler experience! An Americana Folk and Roots
Music style jam session on the porch of the old Putman Canal Store happens each
Thursday in June. Come play some fiddle, guitar, banjo, sing, or whatever
instrument you may bring, to this lively time along the historic Erie Canal! Meet at Yankee Hill Lock, Queen Anne
Rd.
Sat
15
Jun
Saturday, June 15, 2024 10:00 AM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Come visit for one of these
tours at Schoharie Crossing during New York States Path Through History
Weekend. We will offer a short tour at 10am and another at 1pm that
explores some of the strange history from along the canal near the Visitor
Center & Museum. These are free tours thanks
to the generous support of the Friends of Schoharie Crossing State Historic
Site. Meet at Visitor Center, Schoharie
Street.
Sat
15
Jun
Saturday, June 15, 2024 01:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Come visit for one of these tours at Schoharie Crossing during New York States Path Through History Weekend. We will offer a short tour at 10am and another at 1pm that explores some of the strange history from along the canal near the Visitor Center & Museum. These are free tours thanks to the generous support of the Friends of Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site. Meet at Visitor Center, Schoharie Street.
Sun
16
Jun
Sunday, June 16, 2024 10:00 AM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Come visit for one of these
tours at Schoharie Crossing during New York States Path Through History
Weekend. We will offer a short tour at 10am and another at 1pm that
explores the history of the Schoharie Creek Aqueduct. This tour will allow
patrons to access the towpath of the remnants of this historic canal feature. These are free tours thanks
to the generous support of the Friends of Schoharie Crossing State Historic
Site. Meet at Aqueduct Boat Launch, Hartley
Lane.
Sun
16
Jun
Sunday, June 16, 2024 01:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Come visit for one of these tours at Schoharie Crossing during New York States Path Through History Weekend. We will offer a short tour at 10am and another at 1pm that explores the history of the Schoharie Creek Aqueduct. This tour will allow patrons to access the towpath of the remnants of this historic canal feature. These are free tours thanks to the generous support of the Friends of Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site. Meet at Aqueduct Boat Launch, Hartley Lane.
Thu
20
Jun
Thursday, June 20, 2024 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Join us for another great
year of Putman Porch Music at Yankee Hill Lock! We welcome musicians and
listeners to Yankee Hill Lock for this canawler experience! An Americana Folk and Roots
Music style jam session on the porch of the old Putman Canal Store happens each
Thursday in June. Come play some fiddle, guitar, banjo, sing, or whatever
instrument you may bring, to this lively time along the historic Erie Canal! Meet at Yankee Hill Lock, Queen Anne
Rd.
Thu
27
Jun
Thursday, June 27, 2024 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Join us for another great
year of Putman Porch Music at Yankee Hill Lock! We welcome musicians and
listeners to Yankee Hill Lock for this canawler experience! An Americana Folk and Roots
Music style jam session on the porch of the old Putman Canal Store happens each
Thursday in June. Come play some fiddle, guitar, banjo, sing, or whatever
instrument you may bring, to this lively time along the historic Erie Canal! Meet at Yankee Hill Lock, Queen Anne
Rd.
Sat
18
May
Saturday, May 18, 2024 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
Free family event highlighting Albany's historic Pinkster
celebrations that focused on African Heritage
Drum workshop, dancing, music, vendors, reenactors, crafts
and food. The mansion will feature an open house.
Thu
04
Jul
Thursday, July 4, 2024 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
Free family event highlighting the country's independence in
the 18th century
Entertainment, crafts, demonstrations, ice cream, games and
reenactors. The mansion will feature an open house.
Tue
06
Aug
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
Participants explore the mansion, 18th century
inhabitants and then develop characters
In their own 18th century story.
For children 8-13 years old. $5 per child. Pre registration
is required.
Registration: Required
Wed
07
Aug
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
Participants explore the mansion, 18th century
inhabitants and then develop characters
In their own 18th century story.
For children 8-13 years old. $5 per child. Pre registration
is required.
Registration: Required
Thu
08
Aug
Thursday, August 8, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
Participants explore the mansion, 18th century
inhabitants and then develop characters
In their own 18th century story.
For children 8-13 years old. $5 per child. Pre registration
is required.
Registration: Required
Sat
04
May
Saturday, May 4, 2024 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Thacher State Park
Meet at the Pear Orchard Pavilion
I Love My Park Day is an annual event that brings together
thousands of volunteers to enhance and celebrate New York's
amazing parkland. Join your friends, family and neighbors and
sign up today to volunteer at your favorite state park or site.
Sat
11
May
Saturday, May 11, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thacher State Park
Celebrate
spring on a walk around the Nature Center to search out wildflowers. There will
be a 1 hour break between this walk and the Watercolor Wildflowers program;
participants attending both programs are invited to bring their own lunch.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800. Meet
at the Nature Center.
Sat
11
May
Saturday, May 11, 2024 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Thacher State Park
Practice watercolor
techniques as you paint wildflowers with professional artist Diane Steele. $20
per person, cash payable at the time of the program. Meet at the Nature
Center. All skill levels. Ages
18+. Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800. Meet at the Nature Center.
Registration: Required
Sat
18
May
Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Thacher State Park
Meet at the Thacher Overlook
SATURDAY ONLY.
Native perennials, shrubs, and trees with
beautiful flowers are for sale! Native plants can fill difficult
areas and bring gorgeous color throughout the year.
Knowledgeable staff will be on hand to assist and answer
questions
Fri
24
May
Friday, May 24, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Thacher State Park
Meet at the Nature Center.
For children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
The nature center offers many self-guided opportunities for
little hands to explore! Dig for fossils in the kinetic sand table,
build a beaver dam in the stream table, or roast a pretend
marshmallow on the plush campfire with some new friends.
We are open Tuesday-Sunday, 9:00am-4:00pm.
Sat
01
Jun
Saturday, June 1, 2024 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Thacher State Park
Stop by the Visitor Center where wildlife rehabilitator Kelly Martin will
introduce you to live hawks, owls, and falcons. Binoculars will be available for
visitors to borrow.
Sun
02
Jun
Sunday, June 2, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at the Nature Center
Explore unique approaches in the use of mats to extend and enhance your
paintings. A 5 x 7" painting will be completed in this two hour workshop with
professional artist Diane Steele. $20 per person, cash payable at the time of
the program.
All skill levels. Ages 18+.
Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat
08
Jun
Saturday, June 8, 2024 08:45 PM - 10:45 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at the Old Stage Road Trailhead
Take a hike on the High Point Trail to learn about the importance of darkness
for amphibians, birds, and other animals! We'll travel two miles round-trip over
moderate terrain on one of the darkest nights of the year.
Ages 13+.
Headlamp or flashlight recommended.
Registration: Required
Sat
15
Jun
Saturday, June 15, 2024 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Thacher State Park
Meet at the Visitor Center
Drop by this table to learn how Thacher Park's fossils formed over 420 million
years ago and make your own to take home! All ages.
Sat
22
Jun
Saturday, June 22, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
The rocks of Thacher Park record a long history of shallow seas, extinct marine
life, volcanism and mountain building in New England, and much more.
Explore this history between 450 to 390 million years ago with Dr. Chuck Ver
Straeten, of the New York State Museum. This talk is followed on Sunday by a
hike to see that long and deep history, long before the dinosaurs.
Registration: Required
Sun
23
Jun
Sunday, June 23, 2024 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Thacher State Park
Meet at the Thacher Nature Center
Celebrate the first Sunday of summer by stopping by the Nature Center
between 9am and 3pm to pick up a scavenger hunt. Bring the completed
scavenger hunt back to the Nature Center for a prize!
Sun
23
Jun
Sunday, June 23, 2024 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Join Dr. Chuck Ver Straeten of the New York State Museum on this timetraveling hike extending from the Indian Ladder Trail to the highest point in
the park. It will build on the previous day's talk, visiting some less known parts
of the park, on and off trail. The hike will be fairly strenuous, rising from 1000
to 1750 feet, and last about 3 hours.
Registration: Required
Sat
29
Jun
Saturday, June 29, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Bees, butterflies, beetles, and birds! Join us for a walk in the Nature Center
meadows as we discover incredible relationships between animals and plants
that support our ecosystems and sustain our food systems.
Registration: Required
Sat
29
Jun
Saturday, June 29, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Quilling is an art form using strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued
together to create decorative designs. Join artist Diane Steele for this handson quilling craft celebrating pollinators.
Registration: Required
Sat
29
Jun
Saturday, June 29, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Quilling is an art form using strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued
together to create decorative designs. Join artist Diane Steele for this handson quilling craft celebrating pollinators.
Registration: Required
Sat
13
Jul
Saturday, July 13, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Thacher State Park
Search for real fossils while enjoying amazing views from
the Escarpment Trail! This family-friendly program travels
0.5 miles over easy terrain. Note: Fossils may not be
removed from the park. N
Sat
27
Jul
Saturday, July 27, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Mandalas represent harmony, unity, and balance. Join
artist Diane Steele for this hands-on rock painting
program.
Registration: Required
Sat
27
Jul
Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Mandalas represent harmony, unity, and balance. Join
artist Diane Steele for this hands-on rock painting
program.
Registration: Required
Sat
10
Aug
Saturday, August 10, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Thacher State Park
Stop by this table to learn about the amazing world of
reptiles by meeting ours up close! Great for adults and
kids alike.
Sat
24
Aug
Saturday, August 24, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Combine the techniques of printmaking, painting,
and drawing media to create a unique work of art
using plant materials with artist Diane Steele
Registration: Required
Sat
24
Aug
Saturday, August 24, 2024 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Thacher State Park
Drop by this table to take a closer look at the diverse
organisms that make their home in our creek!
Borrow a net and magnifying glass to see how many
creatures you can find! All ages
Sat
24
Aug
Saturday, August 24, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Combine the techniques of printmaking, painting,
and drawing media to create a unique work of art
using plant materials with artist Diane Steele
Registration: Required
Sat
07
Sep
Saturday, September 7, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Thacher State Park
Search for real fossils while enjoying amazing views
from the Escarpment Trail! This family-friendly
program travels 0.5 miles over easy terrain.
Note: Fossils may not be removed from the park.
Sat
21
Sep
Saturday, September 21, 2024 12:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Thacher State Park
Thacher Park is a prime spot for viewing a variety of
fall-migrating raptors. Stop by the Hawk Watch table
to borrow a pair of binoculars and view these birds
of prey. N
Sat
05
Oct
Saturday, October 5, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Thacher State Park
Enjoy the fall colors and incredible views of the
Hudson Valley on this guided hike.
Sat
11
May
Saturday, May 11, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
Celebrate
spring on a walk around the Nature Center to search out wildflowers. There will
be a 1 hour break between this walk and the Watercolor Wildflowers program;
participants attending both programs are invited to bring their own lunch.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800. Meet
at the Nature Center
Sat
11
May
Saturday, May 11, 2024 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
Practice watercolor techniques as you paint wildflowers with professional artist Diane Steele. $20 per person, cash payable at the time of the program. Meet at the Nature Center. All skill levels. Ages 18+. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800. Meet at the Nature Center.
Registration: Required