Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

At the Visitor Center Grounds. Come explore the wonders of nature at Schoharie Crossing. Our Wildlife Wednesday program covers a range of topics – from aquatic life to birds to plants and environmental awareness. These programs are facilitated by Environmental Educators George Steele and Anita Sanchez as well as NYS Parks Naturalist Interns Kim and Keri.June 27th will be an evening Bird Walk with Environmental Educator George Steele. We'll stroll along the river looking for waterfowl, herons and other birds--perhaps a bald eagle will fly by!

Join us for a fun introduction to birding. All you have to do is look and listen! Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from the classroom. Welcome to people of all ages and all experience levels. This event is free and meets at the Creekside Classroom. Program will be cancelled if there is rain. For more information please call (518) 584-2000 Ext. 111

Help build and paint your own house for our feathered friends! Please RSVP to reserve materials to Raymond.Rogers@parks.ny.gov.

Help build and paint your own house for our feathered friends! Please RSVP to reserve materials to Raymond.Rogers@parks.ny.gov.

Visitor Center Grounds- Wild Edibles With educator and author Anita Sanchez We'll collect some common edible plants from lawn and meadow, and then create a salad to see what they taste like. We'll also sample some wild teas.Come explore the wonders of nature at Schoharie Crossing. Our Wildlife Wednesday program covers a range of topics – from aquatic life to birds to plants and environmental awareness. These programs are facilitated by Environmental Educators George Steele and Anita Sanchez as well as NYS Parks Naturalist Interns Kim and Keri.

Join us for this Early Morning Bird Walk with environmental educator George Steele! Come listen to the early morning chorus and identify some of the many birds of the Mohawk Valley.

Program will occur on the grounds of Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear proper shoes for walking on damp grass.

Join park educators for a round of birding. Bring your children to learn all about birds by listening to bird calls, touching bird feathers and feet, measuring their wing span and looking at mounted birds. An interactive game will teach them the concepts of gathering food for their young as they pretend to be parent birds and they'll make their own bird mask. Then, we'll take a walk on the picturesque trails in the Peter's Kill Area to look for birds. A few pairs of binoculars will be available to borrow for the walk. This program is recommended for seven to twelve-year-old children, accompanied by a parent or legal guardian over the age of 18. Well behaved younger siblings are always welcome. Meet at the Peter's Kill Parking Area. Pre-registration is required by calling Minnewaska at 845-255-0752.

Fall Migratory birds. Join Rockland Audubon Society’s Della and Alan Wells as they explore the diverse bird habitats of Stony Point. Bring binoculars! Gates open 7:45a.m., Meet in parking lot. Open to all, from new to experienced birders.