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Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center

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Address
Geyser Loop Road
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Latitude 43.050918
Longitude -73.804359

The Creekside Classroom is a four-season environmental education center located in the heart of Saratoga Spa State Park. The Classroom sits on the bank of Geyser Creek and provides a central location to explore the park's unique resources, including naturally spouting mineral springs, twelve miles of forested trails, playgrounds and a large picnic area. Park staff offer environmental education programs year-round, including school field trips, hikes, tours and snowshoe walks.

The Classroom features an outdoor fire pit, indoor woodstove, bird feeder viewing area and interpretive signage, as well as a projector and screen for presentations. It is available for use by schools, clubs and non-profits. For more information about the Creekside Classroom or to book an education program, please call Environmental Educator Alli Schweizer at (518) 584-2535 Ext. 111.

Field Trips/Connect Kids

Hours of Operation

  • Wednesday - Sunday: 10am to 4pm

WEEKEND HOURS:Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10a.m.-4p.m.

Friday
11a.m. and 2p.m.: Mineral Springs Tour

Saturday
11a.m.: Mineral Springs Tour
1p.m.: Mineral Springs Tour
3p.m.: Mineral Springs Tour

Sunday
11a.m.: Mineral Springs Tour
1p.m.: Mineral Springs Tour
3p.m.: Mineral Springs Tour

Mineral Springs TourJoin a docent on a guided mineral springs tour to learn about the history, geology and lore surrounding our special waters! No registration necessary. This is a free event and meets at the Creekside Classroom.

BEGINNING FRIDAY, JUNE 22nd:Mineral Springs Tours will be offered on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at:11a.m, 12p.m, 1p.m, 2p.m, 3p.m.

WEEKEND HOURS:Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10a.m.-4p.m.

Friday
11a.m. and 2p.m.: Mineral Springs Tour

Saturday
11a.m.: Mineral Springs Tour
1p.m.: Mineral Springs Tour
3p.m.: Mineral Springs Tour

Sunday
11a.m.: Mineral Springs Tour
1p.m.: Mineral Springs Tour
3p.m.: Mineral Springs Tour

Mineral Springs TourJoin a docent on a guided mineral springs tour to learn about the history, geology and lore surrounding our special waters! No registration necessary. This is a free event and meets at the Creekside Classroom.

BEGINNING FRIDAY, JUNE 22nd:Mineral Springs Tours will be offered on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at:11a.m, 12p.m, 1p.m, 2p.m, 3p.m.

Sun 14 Sep
Invasive Species Expo
Sunday, September 14, 2025 until Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Please visit https://nyis.info/new-york-invasive-species-expo/ for more information.
Registration: Required
Wed 17 Sep
Wellness Wednesday: Birds of a Feather
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Visit the classroom to enjoy the birds and make a pinecone birdfeeder to take home.
Thu 18 Sep
Geocaching for Beginners
Thursday, September 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
(518) 810-6906

Learn to use the Geocaching app before heading out on the trail to find an easy cache! Please download the Geocaching app before com-ing to this program. Registration is required. Please call or text the Park Educator at (518) 810-6906 to register. For ages 12+.
Registration: Required
Fri 19 Sep
I Bird NY Challenge
Friday, September 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Visit the Creekside Classroom to pick up the I Bird NY Challenge list and begin to complete your challenge with some feeder birds!
Fri 19 Sep
Fall Equinox Gathering
Friday, September 19, 2025 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Gather around an early evening campfire to roast marshmallows and celebrate the changing season. The Creekside Classroom will offer a fall themed craft to take home.