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Fri 27 Jun
Birding at the Gardiner Library
Friday, June 27, 2025 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Are you interested in birds or birdwatching? Join Nick Martin, Park Preserve Educator, for bird walks starting at the Gardiner Library, every Friday in June. During this program, we will take an approximately one mile walk on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail and wander through Majestic Park, which can be muddy and wet, especially after a rainfall. Participants are encouraged to wear waterproof boots or shoes, bring binoculars, and a birding field guide, or field guide installed onto a smart device. Interested participants are welcome to attend one or every program. Meet at the Gardiner Library, in the Lower Parking Area. No pre-registration is required. For more information, please contact the Gardiner Library directly at 845-255-1255 or email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov.
Registration: Not required
Fri 27 Jun
Summer Bird Walk
Friday, June 27, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join an educator at Gray's Crossing on Northline Road for a morning bird walk along the banks of the Kayaderosseras Creek! No experience required. Please bring binoculars if you have them.
Registration: Not required
Fri 27 Jun
BIRDS OF PREY
Friday, June 27, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Bring your binoculars and take a hike along the trails with a park educator to learn about the birds of prey around Lake Erie State Park. We will be looking for hawks, eagles and vultures.   Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Sat 28 Jun
Pride Bird Walk & History Stroll
Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
In collaboration with NYC Queer Birders. Spot birds in the park and then learn about LGBTQ+ history in NYC and beyond. For teens and adults. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Tue 01 Jul
Early Morning Birders at Minnewaska
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 07:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752

Designed for both birding enthusiasts and those just looking to learn the basics, this weekly series will offer outings led by Nick Martin, Park Preserve Educator, or an experienced birding volunteer. Participants should bring binoculars and water, and wear hiking shoes or boots. Outing destinations will be determined the day of the program. Poor weather conditions will trigger a program cancellation. Participants will meet at the Lake Minnewaska entrance. Participants MUST arrive prior to the start of the program. The Park Preserve gates will be locked at 7:00 am. Late arrivals will NOT be allowed in the Park Preserve. The total number of participants for this program is limited to twenty-four individuals. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska entrance. For questions, please call 845-255-0752 or email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov. This program is set up on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration: Required
Thu 03 Jul
Bird Walk
Thursday, July 3, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Long Point State Park on Lake Chautauqua

Meet at the Point Trailhead

Registration: Not required
Sat 05 Jul
Raptor Watch: Archery Field
Saturday, July 5, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Information table with displays and binoculars. Learn about the raptors soaring through the canyons of Letchworth State Park. Meet at Archery Field Overlook.
Registration: Not required
Sat 05 Jul
Raptor Watch: Archery Field
Saturday, July 5, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Information table with displays and binoculars. Learn about the raptors soaring through the canyons of Letchworth State Park. Meet at Archery Field Overlook.
Registration: Not required
Sat 05 Jul
Birds of the Gorge
Saturday, July 5, 2025 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join an educator on a beginner birding walk along the gorge to Freedom Plaza and learn a little more about the species we find in our backyards! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Tue 08 Jul
Early Morning Birders at Minnewaska
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 07:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Designed for both birding enthusiasts and those just looking to learn the basics, this weekly series will offer outings led by Nick Martin, Park Preserve Educator, or an experienced birding volunteer. Participants should bring binoculars and water, and wear hiking shoes or boots. Outing destinations will be determined the day of the program. Poor weather conditions will trigger a program cancellation. Participants will meet at the Lake Minnewaska entrance. Participants MUST arrive prior to the start of the program. The Park Preserve gates will be locked at 7:00 am. Late arrivals will NOT be allowed in the Park Preserve. The total number of participants for this program is limited to twenty-four individuals. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska entrance. For questions, please call 845-255-0752 or email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov. This program is set up on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration: Not required
Thu 10 Jul
Adult Learning Summer Series: Birding Talk and Walk – Summer Songbirds at Minnewaska
Thursday, July 10, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752

Join Nick Martin, Park Preserve Educator, for a talk and walk that will focus on the songbirds of summer at Minnewaska. A short presentation in the community room at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center will be followed by a discussion about these interesting songbirds. Afterwards, we will go for a slow-paced, bird walk of up to two miles on the carriage roads near Lake Minnewaska. Participants should come well-prepared with enough food and water to sustain themselves for the outing. Participants are also encouraged to bring binoculars, if they have them. If not, a few pairs will be available for participants to borrow. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Fri 11 Jul
Birding at the Gardiner Library
Friday, July 11, 2025 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Are you interested in birds or birdwatching? Join Nick Martin, Park Preserve Educator, for bird walks starting at the Gardiner Library, every Friday in July – except for July 4th. During this program, we will take an approximately one-mile walk on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail and wander through Majestic Park, which can be muddy and wet, especially after a rainfall. Participants are encouraged to wear waterproof boots or shoes, bring binoculars, and a birding field guide, or a field guide installed onto a smart device. Interested participants are welcome to attend one or all Friday programs. Meet at the Gardiner Library, in the Lower Parking Area. No pre-registration is required. For more information, please contact the Gardiner Library directly at 845-255-1255 or email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov.
Registration: Not required
Sat 12 Jul
BACKYARD BIRDS
Saturday, July 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Lake Erie State Park

Join Judy Callahan as she explores the birds and other critters at Lake Erie State Park.  Remember to bring binoculars if you have a pair. Meet at the Recreation Hall.

 

Registration: Not required
Tue 15 Jul
Early Morning Birders at Minnewaska
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 07:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Designed for both birding enthusiasts and those just looking to learn the basics, this weekly series will offer outings led by Nick Martin, Park Preserve Educator, or an experienced birding volunteer. Participants should bring binoculars and water, and wear hiking shoes or boots. Outing destinations will be determined the day of the program. Poor weather conditions will trigger a program cancellation. Participants will meet at the Lake Minnewaska entrance. Participants MUST arrive prior to the start of the program. The Park Preserve gates will be locked at 7:00 am. Late arrivals will NOT be allowed in the Park Preserve. The total number of participants for this program is limited to twenty-four individuals. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska entrance. For questions, please call 845-255-0752 or email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov This program is set up on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration: Not required
Wed 16 Jul
Birding by Kayak
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155

Join an educator as we go on a morning kayak on the water. Our focus will be on finding birds along Long Pond. Kayak, paddles, and safety equipment will be provided, and binoculars will be provided upon request. This program is open to ages 16+, those under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Registration is required -- call 518-279-1155 to register.
Registration: Required
Wed 16 Jul
Bird Illustration Practice
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155

We are back with another bird drawing class! Learn some techniques educator Cai uses to draw local birds, test those tricks out and then practice, paint, draw, and hang out! This time we will be focusing on a different bird than last time! Call 518-279-1155 to register.
Registration: Required
Fri 18 Jul
Birding at the Gardiner Library
Friday, July 18, 2025 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Are you interested in birds or birdwatching? Join Nick Martin, Park Preserve Educator, for bird walks starting at the Gardiner Library, every Friday in July – except for July 4th. During this program, we will take an approximately one-mile walk on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail and wander through Majestic Park, which can be muddy and wet, especially after a rainfall. Participants are encouraged to wear waterproof boots or shoes, bring binoculars, and a birding field guide, or a field guide installed onto a smart device. Interested participants are welcome to attend one or all Friday programs. Meet at the Gardiner Library, in the Lower Parking Area. No pre-registration is required. For more information, please contact the Gardiner Library directly at 845-255-1255 or email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov.
Registration: Not required
Fri 18 Jul
Raptor Watch: Great Bend
Friday, July 18, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Information table with displays and binoculars. Learn about the raptors soaring through the canyons of Letchworth State Park. Meet at Great Bend Overlook.
Registration: Not required
Fri 18 Jul
Raptor Watch: Great Bend
Friday, July 18, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Information table with displays and binoculars. Learn about the raptors soaring through the canyons of Letchworth State Park. Meet at Great Bend Overlook.
Registration: Not required
Sat 19 Jul
Birdwatching with the Saw Mill River Audubon Society
Saturday, July 19, 2025 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Get to know our feathered residents and experience the "dawn chorus" during the peak breeding song with an expert from the Saw Mill River Audubon. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! Binocular loans available upon request. Rain or shine except in extreme weather, in which case you will receive a cancellation email 2 hours before scheduled walk. Ages 8+. Max: 25 people. Cost: FREE. Parking: $6 per vehicle. Please register at: sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips/.
Registration: Required
Mon 21 Jul
Birdwatching with the Saw Mill River Audubon Society
Monday, July 21, 2025 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Get to know our feathered residents and experience the "dawn chorus" during the peak breeding song with an expert from the Saw Mill River Audubon. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! Binocular loans available upon request. Rain or shine except in extreme weather, in which case you will receive a cancellation email 2 hours before scheduled walk. Ages 8+. Max: 25 people. Cost: FREE. Parking: $6 per vehicle. Please register at: sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips/.
Registration: Required
Tue 22 Jul
Early Morning Birders at Minnewaska
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 07:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Designed for both birding enthusiasts and those just looking to learn the basics, this weekly series will offer outings led by Nick Martin, Park Preserve Educator, or an experienced birding volunteer. Participants should bring binoculars and water, and wear hiking shoes or boots. Outing destinations will be determined the day of the program. Poor weather conditions will trigger a program cancellation. Participants will meet at the Lake Minnewaska entrance. Participants MUST arrive prior to the start of the program. The Park Preserve gates will be locked at 7:00 am. Late arrivals will NOT be allowed in the Park Preserve. The total number of participants for this program is limited to twenty-four individuals. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska entrance. For questions, please call 845-255-0752 or email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov. This program is set up on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration: Not required
Fri 25 Jul
Birding at the Gardiner Library
Friday, July 25, 2025 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Are you interested in birds or birdwatching? Join Nick Martin, Park Preserve Educator, for bird walks starting at the Gardiner Library, every Friday in July – except for July 4th. During this program, we will take an approximately one-mile walk on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail and wander through Majestic Park, which can be muddy and wet, especially after a rainfall. Participants are encouraged to wear waterproof boots or shoes, bring binoculars, and a birding field guide, or a field guide installed onto a smart device. Interested participants are welcome to attend one or all Friday programs. Meet at the Gardiner Library, in the Lower Parking Area. No pre-registration is required. For more information, please contact the Gardiner Library directly at 845-255-1255 or email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov.
Registration: Not required
Sat 26 Jul
Evening Bird Walk
Saturday, July 26, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Long Point State Park on Lake Chautauqua

Meet at the Point Trailhead

Registration: Not required
Tue 29 Jul
Early Morning Birders at Minnewaska
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 07:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Designed for both birding enthusiasts and those just looking to learn the basics, this weekly series will offer outings led by Nick Martin, Park Preserve Educator, or an experienced birding volunteer. Participants should bring binoculars and water, and wear hiking shoes or boots. Outing destinations will be determined the day of the program. Poor weather conditions will trigger a program cancellation. Participants will meet at the Lake Minnewaska entrance. Participants MUST arrive prior to the start of the program. The Park Preserve gates will be locked at 7:00 am. Late arrivals will NOT be allowed in the Park Preserve. The total number of participants for this program is limited to twenty-four individuals. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska entrance. For questions, please call 845-255-0752 or email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov. This program is set up on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration: Not required
Fri 01 Aug
Birding at River Lea
Friday, August 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Beaver Island Nature Center
Join an educator as we take a casual birding stroll along River Lea at Beaver Island State Park. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 01 Aug
Birding at River Lea
Friday, August 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Beaver Island State Park
Join an educator as we take a casual birding stroll along River Lea at Beaver Island State Park. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 03 Aug
I BIRD NY Challenge: Trout Pond
Sunday, August 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Explore the birds around Trout Pond. Learn birding basics and complete the I Bird NY Challenge, where participants will receive a commemorative patch and be entered to win birding prizes (courtesy of NYSDEC). All are welcome, regardless of prior birding experience! Binoculars will be provided. Meet at Trout Pond. (1 mile)
Registration: Not required
Sun 03 Aug
I BIRD NY Challenge: Trout Pond
Sunday, August 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
Explore the birds around Trout Pond. Learn birding basics and complete the I Bird NY Challenge, where participants will receive a commemorative patch and be entered to win birding prizes (courtesy of NYSDEC). All are welcome, regardless of prior birding experience! Binoculars will be provided. Meet at Trout Pond. (1 mile)
Registration: Not required
Wed 13 Aug
Raptor Watch: Tea Table
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Information table with displays and binoculars. Learn about the raptors soaring through the canyons of Letchworth State Park. Meet at Tea Table Overlook.
Registration: Not required
Wed 13 Aug
Raptor Watch: Tea Table
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Information table with displays and binoculars. Learn about the raptors soaring through the canyons of Letchworth State Park. Meet at Tea Table Overlook.
Registration: Not required
Thu 14 Aug
Bird Walk
Thursday, August 14, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Long Point State Park on Lake Chautauqua

Meet at the Point Trailhead

Registration: Not required
Thu 21 Aug
Amazing Owls
Thursday, August 21, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Long Point State Park on Lake Chautauqua

Meet at the White Garage along the Point Trail.

Registration: Not required
Fri 22 Aug
Birding on the Beach
Friday, August 22, 2025 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Woodlawn Beach State Park
Start the morning off with a walk to the beach. Discover the birds that call Lake Erie home! Binoculars encouraged. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 22 Aug
EVENING BIRD WALK
Friday, August 22, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Grab your binoculars and join a guided hike along the trails with a park educator to discover the diverse birdlife of Lake Erie State Park. Meet at the Recreation Hall.

 

Registration: Not required
Sat 23 Aug
Evening Bird Walk
Saturday, August 23, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Long Point State Park on Lake Chautauqua

Meet at the Point Trailhead

Registration: Not required
Sun 24 Aug
I BIRD NY Challenge: Mt Morris Dam
Sunday, August 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Explore the birds around the Mt Morris Dam. Learn birding basics and complete the I Bird NY Challenge, where participants will receive a commemorative patch and be entered to win birding prizes (courtesy of NYSDEC). All are welcome, regardless of prior birding experience! Binoculars will be provided. Meet at the Mt Morris Dam Overlook, west side of river. (1 mile)
Registration: Not required
Sun 24 Aug
I BIRD NY Challenge: Mt Morris Dam
Sunday, August 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
Explore the birds around the Mt Morris Dam. Learn birding basics and complete the I Bird NY Challenge, where participants will receive a commemorative patch and be entered to win birding prizes (courtesy of NYSDEC). All are welcome, regardless of prior birding experience! Binoculars will be provided. Meet at the Mt Morris Dam Overlook, west side of river. (1 mile)
Registration: Not required
Sun 31 Aug
Birds of a Feather
Sunday, August 31, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Knox Farm State Park
Discover our feathery Friends from Knox Farm. Identify and observe birds on a nature walk throughout the park. Binoculars encouraged. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required