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Wed
25
Jun
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Go on an early morning walk through the park, trying to spot different
species of birds. Our hike will end with a bagel breakfast in the welcome
center as we watch the bird feeders. We will meet in the Welcome Center at 8am
before departing to walk around the park, hiking shoes are recommended.
Pre-registration is required at 518-279-1155 and is $2 a person.
Registration: Required
Wed
25
Jun
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Visit the Creekside Classroom between 10AM and 12PM to pick up a summer-themed scavenger hunt list. Return your list to the classroom to receive a small prize!
Registration: Not required
Wed
25
Jun
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through activities, story times, and crafts. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed
25
Jun
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu
26
Jun
Thursday, June 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Join us for a waggin' good time by hiking in nature
with our furry friends! Dogs must be on a leash, vaccinated, and well-behaved
around other people and animals. Meet at Route 20 parking area. (2-3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Thu
26
Jun
Thursday, June 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Gantry Plaza State Park
Learn about a different nature theme each week with crafts, a
story time and guided walk. Best for ages 5 and under. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Thu
26
Jun
Thursday, June 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Green Lakes State Park
Join us on another of our favorite hikes through old growth
forests. This trail takes us through the area known as the "Tulip Tree
Cathedral." This moderate hike is about 3-3.5 miles over woodland trails. The
trail surface may have tree roots and there are a few hills. We will meet near
the playground in the Rolling Hills Campground.
Registration: Not required
Thu
26
Jun
Thursday, June 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
A series of nature walks aimed to immerse participants
into the diversity of habitats that can be found in Letchworth State Park. An
intermediate-level hike to view one of the lesser-known waterfalls in the park
and nesting site of the Louisiana Waterthrush. Bring a lunch. Meet at Lower St.
Helena Parking Area. (3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Thu
26
Jun
Thursday, June 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
A series of nature walks aimed to immerse participants
into the diversity of habitats that can be found in Letchworth State Park. An
intermediate-level hike to view one of the lesser-known waterfalls in the park
and nesting site of the Louisiana Waterthrush. Bring a lunch. Meet at Lower St.
Helena Parking Area. (3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Thu
26
Jun
Thursday, June 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Learn about a different nature
theme each week with crafts, a story time and guided walk. Best for ages 5 and
under. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Thu
26
Jun
Thursday, June 26, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu
26
Jun
Thursday, June 26, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
(518) 810-6906
Join the educator on an adventure to search for animals that live in Coesa Creek! This program is appropriate for ages 3 and up. Please wear shoes and clothes that can get wet. Registration is required for this event. Please text or call the Park educator at (518) 810-6906 to register.
Registration: Required
Thu
26
Jun
Thursday, June 26, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Join an educator on a guided hike around the lake to learn
its secrets. Why is the lake green? How is it a rare lake? What unusual life
live in its depths? This is a two mile walk on a flat crushed gravel trail.
Usually takes between 1-1.5 hours. Guide presents info along the first ¼ mile.
Simply enjoy the walk and view for the rest of the hike and ask the guide any
questions you have. Meet at the Environmental Education Center (West Beach).
Registration: Not required
Thu
26
Jun
Thursday, June 26, 2025 06:15 PM - 09:30 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Help us to study this elusive evening bird in the Preserve. Help us collect data, and enjoy a walk through the natural habitats of Long Island. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
27
Jun
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
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
Friday, June 27, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Awaken your senses and tune in to nature in this embodied experience with
Linda Parker. You'll be amazed at what you notice when you home in on
one sense at a time. Take this opportunity to quiet your mind and connect
with the forest on a deeper level. Max: 15 people. Cost: $4. Parking: $6 per
vehicle; NYS residents over 62 park free on weekdays. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Fri
27
Jun
Friday, June 27, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 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 is a beginner's hike/wander series with not too much distance 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. Strollers will not work for these programs. We meet at the nature center parking lot. This program is free and does not require registration, please tell the toll booth operator that you are there for a program.
Registration: Not required
Fri
27
Jun
Friday, June 27, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 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 is a beginner's hike/wander series with not too much distance 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. Strollers will not work for these programs. We meet at the nature center parking lot. This program is free and does not require registration, please tell the toll booth operator that you are there for a program.
Registration: Not required
Fri
27
Jun
Friday, June 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Join
Becca Howe-Parisio, Environmental Educator, on a four-mile, moderate adventure,
to look at rock formations, discuss geologic features and talk about all
things sedimentary. We will not necessarily use a field guide for this program,
but we'll talk about different scientific papers that discuss the geology of
the Shawangunk Mountains. Field Guide Friday is a monthly program, focusing on
different topics as the seasons change. This program is suited for anyone who
is old enough to read and is interested in learning how to use a book to
identify plants, insects, and more. Participants must bring water and snacks and wear appropriate hiking shoes. Meet at the Sam's
Point Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by signing up via Eventbrite.
Registration: Required
Fri
27
Jun
Friday, June 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This 90-minute walk in the village of Staatsburg will explore the estate's close relationship with the nearby village and its connection to the Mills family. A guide will discuss historic buildings and highlight hidden locations in the village that demonstrate Staatsburg's vibrant past and the lasting legacy of Ruth and Ogden Mills beyond the estate walls. Cost: free, Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Fri
27
Jun
Friday, June 27, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise specified.
Registration: Not required
Fri
27
Jun
Friday, June 27, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise specified.
Registration: Not required
Fri
27
Jun
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
Fri
27
Jun
Friday, June 27, 2025 07:15 PM - 09:00 PM
Heckscher State Park
Join us for one of our popular evening lantern walks with a Pride Month twist! Arrive by 7:15 pm. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
27
Jun
Friday, June 27, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
Celebrate Pride Month on a relaxing and scenic
walk on the Fountain trails! Click here for more information.
Registration: Required
Fri
27
Jun
Friday, June 27, 2025 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
Join us at the park for an illuminated walk down at the beach, the observatory will be open to look at the night sky. This event for all ages. No registration required. **We will have a rain date of Saturday, June 28th.** More information will be posted on our Facebook page in the future. https://www.facebook.com/MoreauLakeStatePark/.
Registration: Not required
Fri
27
Jun
Friday, June 27, 2025 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Join us at the park for an illuminated walk down at the beach, the observatory will be open to look at the night sky. This event for all ages. No registration required. **We will have a rain date of Saturday, June 28th.** More information will be posted on our Facebook page in the future. https://www.facebook.com/MoreauLakeStatePark/.
Registration: Not required
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hallock State Park Preserve
A walk along the shore of beautiful Long Island
Sound looking at and discussing rocks, geology, seaweeds and all the shells we
find! View spectacular cliff formations as well. Roundtrip 2.5 miles.
Registration: Not required
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise specified.
Registration: Not required
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
DeVeaux Woods State Park
Enjoy a guided
walk through DeVeaux Woods in seek of inspiration for a watercolor painting.
All materials provided. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
28
Jun
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
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Enjoy a free, easy, 2 miles/2 hours (total) loop hike north along the Aqueduct and atop the beautiful Croton Dam. The leader of the hike will discuss the history and construction of the Old Croton Aqueduct and the features of the Croton Dam, the trailhead of the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail. The Aqueduct was completed in 1842 to supply fresh water to a thirsty New York City. Note: Meet near the restrooms at the rear (south end) of the parking lot at Croton Gorge Park, Rte. 129, Cortlandt, NY. 10567, GPS Coordinates: 41°13′ 20.46" N -73°51′12.59" W. $10 parking fee/car from May - Labor Day (From Metro-North Hudson Line Croton-Harmon Train Station: 15-minute taxi.) Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration: https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=326, 10:00 AM, Location: Croton Dam, Free, but parking is $10, Ages: All Ages.
Registration: Required
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
Discover Long Island's State Parks in a monthly hiking series through every park on the Island! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills-Norrie State Park might be? The beautiful park land was once the setting for grand Hudson Riverfront estates. This 90-minute guided hike will lead visitors through the park, exploring the history of three historic estates: from Staatsburgh's founding as a gentleman's farm in the 1700s to the development of The Point and Stonehurst estates in the 19th century. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring study footwear. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise specified.
Registration: Not required
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area
School is out for summer and swimming is finally open for weekdays!! Join us at Taconic State Park with swimming, Bicycle Safety, Food Trucks and more! Start your summer off with a splash into the Ore Pit Pond, learn about activities offered in the Park, participate in a yard game, visit the Copake Iron Works Museum, and check out what's new at the Pomeroy Family Railroad.
Registration: Not required
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise specified.
Registration: Not required
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
Meet at Caneadea Town Park (42.424694, -78.154842). (1
mile)
Registration: Not required
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Discover the
important people and events that created and protected our nation's oldest
state park in this guided walk. Registration available on Eventbrite.com
but not required.
Registration: Required
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
Join us for one of our popular evening lantern walks with a Pride Month twist! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
Join us for one of our popular evening lantern walks with a Pride Month twist! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
29
Jun
Sunday, June 29, 2025 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join
Abigail Hedler, Student Conservation Association/AmeriCorps Environmental
Educator, for a morning stroll to check out the cliffside
views of the Palmaghatt Ravine from Patterson's Pellet, a glacial erratic
perched on the cliffs above this scenic ravine. From here, we'll return to Lake
Minnewaska, following the carriage road around from west to east, until we
encounter the Beacon Hill Footpath. This lovely trail, which does include hills
and some tricky footing, snakes along the cliff edge looking east towards New
Paltz. The total distance for this walk is approximately six miles. Please
bring enough water and food to sustain you and dress for the season, wearing
boots with good traction. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration
is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sun
29
Jun
Sunday, June 29, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise specified.
Registration: Not required
Sun
29
Jun
Sunday, June 29, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Learn from experienced Hudson Valley artist and teacher, Mira Fink https://www.mirafink.com.Take a short walk around the grounds of Staatsburgh State Historic Site and by the Hudson River to take in the beauty of the landscape. Explore composition and the effects of light and shadow. Learn how to break down the landscape into simple shapes with areas of different values; (lights, mid-tones and darks). Then try your hand at creating "thumbnail sketches". All materials will be provided. Appropriate for teens and adults. No previous drawing experience is needed. This workshop is weather permitting, with a rain date of August 3.Reservations required: https://FOMAS.eventbrite.com. Cost: $8/FOMAS members, $8 plus Eventbrite fee/general admission.
Registration: Required
Sun
29
Jun
Sunday, June 29, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise specified.
Registration: Not required
Sun
29
Jun
Sunday, June 29, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise specified.
Registration: Not required
Sun
29
Jun
Sunday, June 29, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Come on a fun scavenger hunt in the natural world!
Prizes for completion. Meet at the Humphrey Nature Center. (0.5 miles)
Registration: Not required
Sun
29
Jun
Sunday, June 29, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Come on a fun scavenger hunt in the natural world!
Prizes for completion. Meet at the Humphrey Nature Center. (0.5 miles)
Registration: Not required
Sun
29
Jun
Sunday, June 29, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Point Au Roche State Park
Join a park
naturalist to explore the nature trails and look for animal and plant life in
the diverse habitats of the park. Length
of walk will be about 2 miles on easy trails.
Registration: Not required
Sun
29
Jun
Sunday, June 29, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
Join us at Clermont State Historic Site for a guided landscape walking tour. On this tour we will look back through generations of the Livingston family and explore how their role as landowners shaped the land and local communities. From the questionable land purchases from Indigenous tribes to enslaved men and tenant farmers tilling the soil, to the Livingston's own gentleman farmers, the relationship with the land and those who worked it changed many times over the past 300 years. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. In the event of severe weather this tour will be postponed.
Registration: Not required
Sun
29
Jun
Sunday, June 29, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
After a brief walk, descend into the Weir in Ossining and explore the original 1842 brick water tunnel and learn its history: the engineering, the people and its impact! Free, easy, 2-hour tour. Meet at the front (upper level/south side) of the Joseph Caputo Center, which is located at 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY 10562, just west of Rte. 9/Highland Ave. at the junction of Croton Ave. (Rte. 133 (from Metro-North Ossining Train Station by taxi or 15-minute uphill walk/parking lots nearby). Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration: https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=327, 2:00 PM, Location: Ossining, Free, Ages: All Ages
Registration: Required
Mon
30
Jun
Monday, June 30, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
Join a park
naturalist for our nature-themed story and playtime for ages 0-5! Come explore
with stories, songs, and art projects from 10-10:30, then stay for some outdoor
playtime! The
flowers are in full bloom so the bees are as busy as can "bee". This week we
will learn about Miss Heather's favorite critters and go for a walk around the
pollinator garden to see them hard at work!
Registration: Not required
Mon
30
Jun
Monday, June 30, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
Join us at Hendrix Creek Patio for a fun morning
of toddler-friendly crafts and activities! Click here for more information.
Registration: Required
Thu
03
Jul
Thursday, July 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Join us on a hike through our park's large grassland
area to get acquainted with its flora and fauna. Learn how species composition
changes over time following disturbances. Meet at Route 77 parking area
(42.916785, -78.389886). (3 miles) (sh)
Registration: Not required
Thu
03
Jul
Thursday, July 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Explore the outdoors with our
Knee-High Naturalists series! Best suited for children ages 3-5 accompanied by
an adult. Each session will explore a different theme - activities may include
crafts, games, storybook readings, or a kid-friendly nature walk. Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800 to register.
Registration: Required
Thu
03
Jul
Thursday, July 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Gantry Plaza State Park
Learn about a different nature theme each week with crafts, a
story time and guided walk. Best for ages 5 and under. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Thu
03
Jul
Thursday, July 3, 2025 until Thursday, July 31, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Not required
Thu
03
Jul
Thursday, July 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Learn about a different nature
theme each week with crafts, a story time and guided walk. Best for ages 5 and
under. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Thu
03
Jul
Thursday, July 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Explore the outdoors with our
Knee-High Naturalists series! Best suited for children ages 3-5 accompanied by
an adult. Each session will explore a different theme - activities may include
crafts, games, storybook readings, or a kid-friendly nature walk. Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800 to register.
Registration: Required
Thu
03
Jul
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
Thu
03
Jul
Thursday, July 3, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
Stroll
along Oil Creek, surrounded by stunning Allegheny hills. Attend 10 "Get to Know
the Greenway" hikes between July and December and get a commemorative sticker!
Meet at Bull St. parking area (42.217149, -78.282242). (3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Fri
04
Jul
Friday, July 4, 2025 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Nick Martin, Park Preserve Educator, for a holiday hike
on several trails at Minnewaska. We will begin on Beacon Hill Carriage Road, a
gravel-covered trail with gentle declines, which we will walk until we are
greeted by a stunning view of the Peter's Kill cliffs, the Catskill Mountains,
the Wallkill Valley, and beyond. From here, we will hike the Beacon Hill
Footpath, which features some tricky footing and a few sections of moderate
elevation change. We will depart this trail at its conclusion at the Beacon
Hill field, where we will be treated to another breathtaking view. Afterwards,
we will loop along Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road to return to the Visitor
Center. Participants should come prepared with appropriate clothing and sturdy
footwear, plenty of water, and food to sustain themselves. 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
04
Jul
Friday, July 4, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Beaver Island Nature Center
Join an educator
as we take a casual stroll through Beaver Island State Park. Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
04
Jul
Friday, July 4, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Beaver Island State Park
Join an educator
as we take a casual stroll through Beaver Island State Park. Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
04
Jul
Friday, July 4, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Come for a tour of the mansion or a picnic in the park and stay for a complimentary ice-cold treat, courtesy of Stewart's Shops. Make a red, white, and blue boutonniere for your lapel or add it to a hat for a star-spangled holiday look. No registration required for the craft or ice cream. Cost: free
Registration: Not required
Fri
04
Jul
Friday, July 4, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join us for a
casual stroll to Prospect Point and around Goat Island to view the Falls and
explore what makes this park so unique! Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
04
Jul
Friday, July 4, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Explore and
experience the beauty of Niagara Falls as day fades to night on a guided tour. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Jul
Saturday, July 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Take a trip back in time and explore what it was like
living in the "Age of Fishes." The Eleven Mile Creek holds many impressions of
prehistoric organisms that lived in this area during the Devonian Period.
Prepare to get wet and dirty! Meet at Camping Loop A playground. (1 mile) (sh)
Registration: Not required
Sat
05
Jul
Saturday, July 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fillmore Glen State Park
All ages are welcome as we get some exercise, build community, and learn a bit more about each park's history, geology, and unique natural history. First Saturday Hikes are free to join, and no registration is required. For questions about hike locations, difficulty, or other related questions, please email FingerLakesEducation@parks.ny.gov. Meet at the main parking lot near the pavilion. The hike will start on the Gorge Trail and continue until connecting with the South Rim Trail. The hike will return along the South Rim Trail to the parking lot. Approximately 2.25 miles. Hike length and exact route is subject to change due to weather conditions.
Registration: Not required
Sat
05
Jul
Saturday, July 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This 90-minute walk in the village of Staatsburg will explore the estate's close relationship with the nearby village and its connection to the Mills family. A guide will discuss historic buildings and highlight hidden locations in the village that demonstrate Staatsburg's vibrant past and the lasting legacy of Ruth and Ogden Mills beyond the estate walls. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Jul
Saturday, July 5, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Join us for this special 2.5 mile urban hike of downtown Yonkers focused on the Revolutionary War! Did you know that George Washington and the Continental Army spent time in Yonkers during the American Revolution? And that British Army General Sir Henry Clinton once used Philipse Manor Hall as his headquarters? Explore the troop movements, skirmishes, and people of the American Revolution in Yonkers on this special themed walking tour of the Albany Post Road and the Yonkers waterfront. Tour will include stops at the Enslaved Africans Rain Garden, St. John's Episcopal Church, and Philipse Manor Hall. $6 for adults, $3 for seniors and students, tickets include museum admission. For more information visit https://www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events/revolutionary-yonkers-walking-tour-07-05-2025.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Jul
Saturday, July 5, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
Explore
Squawkie Hill, home to Mesquakie refugees from the northwest whom the Senecas
adopted. Learn where to go for much more on present-day Seneca arts and
culture. Meet at Squawkie Hill, parking loop south of 2640 Park Road, Mount
Morris, NY in Letchworth State Park. (1 mile or less)
Registration: Not required
Sat
05
Jul
Saturday, July 5, 2025 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join us educators on a weekly walk along
the gorge from Whirlpool State Park to Devil's Hole State Park to learn more
about the history and ecology of our gorge parks! Registration required
on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Jul
Saturday, July 5, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Alternating Saturdays in July and August. Join us on guided
experience to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps/Prisoner of War Camp
at Hamlin Beach State Park! These programs run approximately half an hour with
time for questions after. Meet at at the CCC/POW Camp parking lot (998 Moscow
Road, Hamlin, NY 14464).
Registration: Not required
Sat
05
Jul
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
Sat
05
Jul
Saturday, July 5, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Explore and
experience the beauty of Niagara Falls as day fades to night on a guided tour. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
06
Jul
Sunday, July 6, 2025 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Join us for a guided nature walk on Devil's Nose, where we
will explore everything from glacial history to butterflies! Meet at parking
lot 5.
Registration: Not required
Sun
06
Jul
Sunday, July 6, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Abigail
Hedler, Student Conservation Association/AmeriCorps Environmental Educator, for an approximately four-mile-long hike
to reach two, prominent, scenic vistas. From the Lake Minnewaska Visitor
Center, we'll start by heading around the west side of Lake Minnewaska to reach
an intersection with the old golf course. We'll wander up a hill through the
old golf course until we reach the intersection with Castle Point Carriage
Road. From here, we'll continue along this route until we come to Kempton Ledge,
a scenic overlook along a cliff edge. Then, we'll retrace our steps until we
intersect with Hamilton Point Carriage Road, which we'll follow until we reach
Echo Rock, another scenic vista on a protruding cliff edge. From here, we'll
head back towards Lake Minnewaska and walk around the east side of the Lake
until we arrive back at our starting point. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska
Visitor Center. Pre-registration
is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sun
06
Jul
Sunday, July 6, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Free, easy, open-air walk of approximately 3 miles/hours. We will walk north and discuss the Aqueduct and view some of its structures, including a weir, a 90-foot-high embankment carrying the Aqueduct over the Pocantico River, the ghostly remnants of an old Keeper's House, touch upon Rockefeller history and the monument in nearby Sleepy Hollow Cemetery to those in the NY Guard's First Provisional Regiment who perished during the 1918 Spanish Influenza pandemic while guarding the Aqueduct during The Great War. Meet at Aqueduct Ventilator #12, on the Aqueduct Trail just steps south of the intersection of Gory Brook Road and Ridge Street in Sleepy Hollow (on-street parking on Gory Brook Road). Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration: https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=332. 1:00pm-4:00pm, Location: OCA at Gory Brook Rd. and Ridge Street, Free, Ages: All Ages.
Registration: Required
Sun
06
Jul
Sunday, July 6, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Discover the important people and events
that created and protected our nation's oldest State Park on this guided walk. Registration
Required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Mon
07
Jul
Monday, July 7, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Come spend the morning exploring Minnewaska State Park
Preserve with your preschooler. Student Conservation Association/AmeriCorps
Environmental Educator, Abigail Hedler, will begin the morning by reading a
short story centering on environmental appreciation and awareness. Following
the story, we will take a two-mile hike along the Lake Minnewaska Carriage
Road. Infants and young children must be in a secure carrier or jogging-type
stroller designed for rough terrain for the duration of the hike, if unable to
walk. It is recommended that parents also bring food and water. All children
must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian over the age of 18. Meet at
the Lake Minnewaska Nature Center. Pre-registration is required by calling
the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Tue
08
Jul
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
Wed
09
Jul
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
A 3-hour, 5.5 mi hike takes you to the top of Eagle Hill (with a Hudson River view), the Preserve's three stone arch bridges and the Pocantico River cascade as we head back viewing fields and forest. The hike departs promptly at 9:00 am from the Visitor Center courtyard. Leashed dogs OK. Make sure to bring water. Max: 20 people. Cost: FREE. Parking: $6 per vehicle. Registration required. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Wed
09
Jul
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed
09
Jul
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available June 16 at 10 am. Experience the Preserve after dark! Join Shayla, Hailey, and Dave for a 4-mile hike on carriage roads lit by moonlight. We walk at a brisk pace and there will be hills; some hiking experience is recommended. Leashed dogs are welcome. Meet in the Visitor Center courtyard. Please bring water and wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. IMPORTANT: We leave promptly at scheduled times. This hike takes place after the park has closed; latecomers will not be able to join after the group has departed. In the event of inclement weather, the hike will be canceled; you will be notified at least 2 hours in advance. Max: 40 people. Cost: $4, RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Thu
10
Jul
Thursday, July 10, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Abigail Hedler, Student Conservation
Association/AmeriCorps Environmental Educator to learn the fun art of
papermaking. We will learn how paper is made then make paper ourselves,
embedded with wildflower seeds! We will take a short hike while our paper dries
and if time and drying permit, we will paint our homemade creations. This
program is recommended for children between the ages of seven to twelve years
old, accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. Well-behaved
younger siblings are always welcome. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska
Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska
Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Thu
10
Jul
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
Thu
10
Jul
Thursday, July 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Bzzzz what's that noise? Is it the buzzing of one of
New York States 400 species of bees? On this hike we will discuss everything
bees, including their habitat, anatomy, life cycle and more! Meet at Route 77
parking area (42.916785, -78.389886). (3 miles) (sh)
Registration: Not required
Thu
10
Jul
Thursday, July 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Gantry Plaza State Park
Learn about a different nature theme each week with crafts, a
story time and guided walk. Best for ages 5 and under. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Thu
10
Jul
Thursday, July 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Learn about a different nature
theme each week with crafts, a story time and guided walk. Best for ages 5 and
under. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Thu
10
Jul
Thursday, July 10, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Long Point State Park on Lake Chautauqua
Meet at the Point Trailhead
Registration: Not required
Fri
11
Jul
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
Fri
11
Jul
Friday, July 11, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Beaver Island Nature Center
Join a park naturalist as we walk around
the lagoon at Beaver Island State Park, discussing the importance of wetlands
for our ecosystem! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
11
Jul
Friday, July 11, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Beaver Island State Park
Join a park naturalist as we walk around
the lagoon at Beaver Island State Park, discussing the importance of wetlands
for our ecosystem! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
11
Jul
Friday, July 11, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This 90-minute walk in the village of Staatsburg will explore the estate's close relationship with the nearby village and its connection to the Mills family. A guide will discuss historic buildings and highlight hidden locations in the village that demonstrate Staatsburg's vibrant past and the lasting legacy of Ruth and Ogden Mills beyond the estate walls. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Fri
11
Jul
Friday, July 11, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join us for a
casual stroll to Prospect Point and around Goat Island to view the Falls and
explore what makes this park so unique! Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
11
Jul
Friday, July 11, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park
Let's explore Lake Erie State Park on this fun, educational guided walk with a park educator. Learn more about the birds, flowers and trees that will be found along the trail. Meet at the Recreation Hall.
Registration: Not required
Fri
11
Jul
Friday, July 11, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Explore and
experience the beauty of Niagara Falls as day fades to night on a guided tour. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Jul
Saturday, July 12, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Nick Martin, Park Educator, for this
three-and-a-half-mile hike along Mossy Glen Footpath, Blueberry Run Footpath,
and Lower Awosting Carriage Road. Starting on the Lower Awosting Carriage Road,
we'll quickly intersect the Mossy Glen Footpath trailhead. From here, we'll
hike along this footpath, which navigates into and out of deep forests, through
stands of rhododendron, and along the edges of the bubbling Peter's Kill
stream. This footpath does have some tricky footing, in the form of slippery surfaces,
mud, tree roots, and uneven, rocky areas. At the end of this trail, we'll
intersect the Blueberry Run Footpath, which we will take for a short jaunt
until we intersect the Lower Awosting Carriage Road once again. We'll take this
easy-going route back to the parking area to complete our loop. Meet at the
Lower Parking Area. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Jul
Saturday, July 12, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Are you ready to
hike down to the Whirlpool Flats to see one of the most GORGEous views our
parks have to offer? If so, then join our educators on a guided hike along the
Whirlpool Rapids trail! Make sure to bring proper footwear and plenty of water!
Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Jul
Saturday, July 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Join us for short walk to Howden Pond, where we look for
different species of damselflies and dragonflies. Along the way, we will
explore the peaceful grounds and take a glimpse into the fascinating history of
the CCC/POW camp. Meet at the CCC/POW Camp parking lot (998 Moscow Road,
Hamlin, NY 14464).
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Jul
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
Sat
12
Jul
Saturday, July 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
A guided walk through the estate's grounds that explores how the landscape was designed to reflect the luxurious lifestyle of Staatsburgh's owners, while deliberately hiding the turn-of-the-century technology and labor that made the estate run. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Jul
Saturday, July 12, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Join our education team to explore our hidden blueberry patch at
GLSP! We'll be meeting by the Gartler's Trailhead on Rt 2 at 11am and hiking
out to collect some blueberries! Please bring your own container (sandwich
bags, tupperware, etc). Call to register at 518-279-1155.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Jul
Saturday, July 12, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Explore the habitat of monarch butterflies with Shayla and Hailey on a family-friendly hike at Rockwood Hall. Learn about the monarch life cycle and their incredible transcontinental migration, why their numbers are in decline, and what we can do to help them. The hike will be about 2 miles with frequent stops for discussion. The hike is at Rockwood Hall, DO NOT go to the main Preserve entrance. Max: 20 people. Cost: $4. Parking at Rockwood Hall is free. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Jul
Saturday, July 12, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
Join well known regional geologist Dr. Robert Titus for a walk-through Olana's picturesque landscape and explore the ice age history of the Hudson River Valley. Travel back through time and learn how glaciers sculpted Olana's striking views. Enjoy Robert's storytelling approach as he explains the origins of Frederic Church's landscape art and architecture. The two hour walk will cover about 1 1/4 miles of carriage roads. $10 ($5 for members). Meet at the main entrance to the historic house. Each walking tour will take place outside in Olana's landscape for around 45 minutes to one hour and connect to What's Missing?, an exhibition of site-specific outdoor artworks by Ellen Harvey and Gabriela Salazar that respond to missing pieces of Olana's landscape history. Visit OLANA.org/whatsmissing to learn about the exhibition.
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Jul
Saturday, July 12, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Lake Erie State Park
How
have trees shaped our lives? The answer
may surprise you. Learn more about what
makes our trees special with Mike Callahan on a terrific afternoon tour at Lake
Erie State Park. Meet at the Recreation Hall
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Jul
Saturday, July 12, 2025 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park
Join us for a relaxed family nature walk in the park to explore the local flora and fauna at a leisurely pace. Meet at the Recreation Hall.
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Jul
Saturday, July 12, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Explore and
experience the beauty of Niagara Falls as day fades to night on a guided tour. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Jul
Sunday, July 13, 2025 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, for a morning stroll to check out the
cliffside views of the Palmaghatt Ravine from Patterson's Pellet, a glacial
erratic perched on the cliffs above this scenic ravine. From here, we'll return
to Lake Minnewaska, following the carriage road around from west to east, until
we encounter the Beacon Hill Footpath. This lovely trail, which does include
hills and some tricky footing, snakes along the cliff edge looking east towards
New Paltz. The total distance for this walk is approximately six miles. Please
bring enough water and food to sustain you and dress for the season, wearing
boots with good traction. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration
is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Jul
Sunday, July 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Not required
Sun
13
Jul
Sunday, July 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills-Norrie State Park might be? The beautiful park land was once the setting for grand Hudson Riverfront estates. This 90-minute guided hike will lead visitors through the park, exploring the history of three historic estates: from Staatsburgh's founding as a gentleman's farm in the 1700s to the development of The Point and Stonehurst estates in the 19th century. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring study footwear. Cost: free, Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Jul
Sunday, July 13, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Open to all audiences. Children-friendly activities (2 sections of 1 h sessions, starting at 11a and at 12p). Take your stroll or hike around your local parks to a brand-new level by learning about tools to help you identify species you encounter. As we face new challenges in this changing climate, join global community efforts and become a citizen scientist! Native species and wildlife protection will be discussed.
Registration: Not required
Sun
13
Jul
Sunday, July 13, 2025 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join us educators on a weekly walk along
the gorge from Whirlpool State Park to Devil's Hole State Park to learn more
about the history and ecology of our gorge parks! Registration required
on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Jul
Sunday, July 13, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Clark Reservation State Park
Join NYS Parks biologist Mike Serviss on a hike as he
identifies and speaks on a wide variety of ferns. Some trails are challenging.
Mike is a rare and threatened plant conservation specialist with NYS Parks.
Please register at https://www.friendsofclarkreservation.org/events-1.
Hike limited to 25 participants.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Jul
Sunday, July 13, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Discover the important people and events
that created and protected our nation's oldest State Park on this guided walk. Registration
Required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Tue
15
Jul
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
Tue
15
Jul
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 09:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, will lead
this three-and-a-half-mile hike that follows the Peter's Kill, a gently
gurgling stream that runs through cool, hemlock forests and tropical-feeling,
blooming rhododendrons. This trail does include some tricky footing, such as
slippery rocks and exposed tree roots, but the second half of this route, which
follows along the Lower Awosting Carriage Road, is an easy stroll. All
participants should come well prepared with appropriate footwear, food, and
water. Meet at the Lower Parking Area. Pre-registration is required
by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Jul
Thursday, July 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Learn to identify many of the plants that inhabit our
grasslands. Discover their unique role in providing food and shelter for the
living creatures that reside here. Meet at Route 77 parking area (42.916785,
-78.389886). (3 miles) (sh)
Registration: Not required
Thu
17
Jul
Thursday, July 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Explore the outdoors with our Knee-High Naturalists series! Best suited for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Each session will explore a different theme - activities may include crafts, games, storybook readings, or a kid-friendly nature walk. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800 to register.
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Jul
Thursday, July 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Gantry Plaza State Park
Learn about a different nature theme each week with crafts, a
story time and guided walk. Best for ages 5 and under. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Jul
Thursday, July 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Learn about a different nature
theme each week with crafts, a story time and guided walk. Best for ages 5 and
under. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Jul
Thursday, July 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Join Becca Howe-Parisio, Environmental Educator, for a walk
through the historic Ice Caves, where the air temperatures remain cool and
comfortable all summer and a large chunk of ice rests beneath the boardwalk
trail. If you've ever been curious about how this nationally recognized,
natural landmark formed, this program is for you! While on this three-mile
walk, Becca will offer a lesson on the unique geology of the entire Sam's Point
area, including other visible geologic features, such as glacial evidence and
extinct faults. This hike will take place on a series of carriage roads and
footpaths which include a somewhat steep hill and some rocky terrain. Good
mobility is required for this hike, as there are also two ladders to climb.
Meet at the Sam's Point Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by
signing up via Eventbrite.
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Jul
Thursday, July 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Explore the outdoors with our Knee-High Naturalists series! Best suited for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Each session will explore a different theme - activities may include crafts, games, storybook readings, or a kid-friendly nature walk. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800 to register.
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Jul
Thursday, July 17, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Long Point State Park on Lake Chautauqua
Meet at the Upper Picnic Parking Lot
Registration: Not required
Thu
17
Jul
Thursday, July 17, 2025 08:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Have you ever wanted to see bats at night? Maybe you want to go on
a night hike through the park and see what critters you can find. Join an
educator as we go on a night stroll through the park looking for bats and other
nocturnal animals. We will meet at the welcome center at 8:15pm and depart
around 8:30. Registration is required -- call 518-279-1155 to register.
Recommended for ages 12+.
Registration: Required
Fri
18
Jul
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
Friday, July 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Beaver Island Nature Center
Join an educator
as we take a stroll along Little Beaver Island and explore some different
invasive species that live in our wetlands. Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
18
Jul
Friday, July 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Beaver Island State Park
Join an educator
as we take a stroll along Little Beaver Island and explore some different
invasive species that live in our wetlands. Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
18
Jul
Friday, July 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
A guided walk through the estate's grounds that explores how the landscape was designed to reflect the luxurious lifestyle of Staatsburgh's owners, while deliberately hiding the turn-of-the-century technology and labor that made the estate run. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Fri
18
Jul
Friday, July 18, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join us for a
casual stroll to Prospect Point and around Goat Island to view the Falls and
explore what makes this park so unique! Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
18
Jul
Friday, July 18, 2025 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Walks from the
Welcome Center to the Schoellkopf Elevator and then to the ALCOA Ruins. We will
stop at appropriate places to talk about key points. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
18
Jul
Friday, July 18, 2025 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Join Misty Cook, M. S. of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community, for a walk-through Olana's landscape to learn more about plant medicines and indigenous knowledge. During this landscape walk, participants will learn from Misty about the history of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans medicines, highlighting the unseen histories and contemporary possibilities within Olana's landscape. $10 ($5 for members). Each walking tour will take place outside in Olana's landscape for around 45 minutes to one hour and connect to What's Missing?, an exhibition of site-specific outdoor artworks by Ellen Harvey and Gabriela Salazar that respond to missing pieces of Olana's landscape history. Image credit: Misty Cook. Visit OLANA.org/whatsmissing to learn about the exhibition.
Registration: Not required
Fri
18
Jul
Friday, July 18, 2025 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Did you know that the famous horseman ride in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow likely took place here in the Preserve? Additionally, there are quite a few lesser-known legends that take place on this land. The names of some of our most iconic locations (Spook Rock, Ravens Rock, Witch's Spring) come from stories that have been told by locals for hundreds of years. Join Ranger Su for a 2-mile hike to visit some of these locations and hear their stories. Leashed dogs are welcome. The hike will begin at 25 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591. Do NOT go to the main park entrance. Cost: $4. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Fri
18
Jul
Friday, July 18, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Explore and
experience the beauty of Niagara Falls as day fades to night on a guided tour. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Jul
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
Sat
19
Jul
Saturday, July 19, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Nick Martin, Park Educator, for this three-mile hike to
Kempton Ledge and around Lake Minnewaska. Starting from the Lake Minnewaska
Visitor Center, we'll hike around the west side of the Lake Minnewaska Carriage
Road to reach the entrance to the old golf course. We'll wander up a hill
through the old golf course until we reach the intersection with Castle Point
Carriage Road. From here, we'll continue on this carriage road until we come to
Kempton Ledge, a scenic overlook along a cliff edge with panoramic views of the
Palmaghatt Ravine, the Park Preserve and beyond. If conditions are clear, there
are lovely views over the ravine from this scenic vista. From here, we'll head
back towards Lake Minnewaska, walking south and east along the Lake's edge, taking
in all of the scenic views on our way back to our starting point. Meet at the
Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the
Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Jul
Saturday, July 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Alternating Saturdays in July and August. Join us on guided experience to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps/Prisoner of War Camp at Hamlin Beach State Park! These programs run approximately half an hour with time for questions after. Meet at at the CCC/POW Camp parking lot (998 Moscow Road, Hamlin, NY 14464).
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Jul
Saturday, July 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
This 2.5-hour, 3.5 mile hike is a relatively level route with trails varying from packed pebble gravel to loose gravel of varying texture. You'll be introduced to the variety of environments existing within the Preserve including lake views, fields, and forests. Traditional wheelchair users have made the trip; however, the trail will be rougher than usual. Those using adaptive hiking devices having mountain tires will be more comfortable. The Preserve has two such devices available that can be borrowed for scheduled hikes when reserved two days in advance. The hike starts Promptly at 10:00 in the Visitor Center Courtyard. Make sure you have water with you. Cost: FREE. Parking: $6 per vehicle. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Jul
Saturday, July 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Join our Historian David Teich on a 2-mile adventure into the past as we explore Rockwood Hall and its rich history through stories of the land and the people who called it home. Former estate of William Rockefeller, this site boasts scenic views overlooking the Hudson, lush forests, and remnants of 19th century luxuries. The Rockwood Hall parking lot is on Kendal Way at the west end of route 117, just after the intersection of Phelps and Regeneron. Cost: $4. Gather at the kiosk at the top of the hill. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Jul
Saturday, July 19, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
After a brief walk, descend into the Weir in Ossining and explore the original 1842 brick water tunnel and learn its history: the engineering, the people and its impact! Free, easy, 2-hour tour. Meet at the front (upper level/south side) of the Joseph Caputo Center, which is located at 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY 10562, just west of Rte. 9/Highland Ave. at the junction of Croton Ave. (Rte. 133 (from Metro-North Ossining Train Station by taxi or 15-minute uphill walk/parking lots nearby). Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration: https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=334. 11:00 AM, Location: Ossining, Free, Ages: All Ages.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Jul
Saturday, July 19, 2025 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join us educators on a weekly walk along the gorge from Whirlpool State Park to Devil's Hole State Park to learn more about the history and ecology of our gorge parks! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Jul
Saturday, July 19, 2025 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join us educators on a weekly walk along
the gorge from Whirlpool State Park to Devil's Hole State Park to learn more
about the history and ecology of our gorge parks! Registration required
on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Jul
Saturday, July 19, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
Enjoy
one of the former Genesee Valley Canal reservoirs, and visit an old Irish
cemetery along the trail. Attend 10 "Get to Know the Greenway" hikes between
July and December and get a commemorative sticker! Meet at Rockville Lake
(42.307818, -78.150331). (2 miles)
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Jul
Saturday, July 19, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Long Point State Park on Lake Chautauqua
Meet at the Point Trailhead
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Jul
Saturday, July 19, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
Meets at the Visitor Center, $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, and children under 12 are free. From Chancellor Livingston's prize Merino sheep to Alice Livingston's countless canine companions, The Animals of Clermont charts the timeline of Americans' evolving relationships with the animals we call our own. Visitors will be guided through a wide survey of the site's grounds and learn the stories of all the animals, whether livestock or family pets, for whom Clermont was home. Please Note: This tour takes place both inside the mansion and outside on the park grounds. Visitors should be dressed for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Please be prepared for outdoor walking. Though this tour focuses on animals, please leave your pets at home.
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Jul
Saturday, July 19, 2025 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Devil's Hole State Park
Take a walk with an educator to learn
about trees and the species we can find in the gorge! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Jul
Saturday, July 19, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Explore and
experience the beauty of Niagara Falls as day fades to night on a guided tour. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
20
Jul
Sunday, July 20, 2025 09:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, will lead this
three-and-a-half-mile hike that follows the Peter's Kill, a gently gurgling
stream that runs through cool, hemlock forests and past
tropical-feeling, blooming rhododendrons. This trail does include some tricky
footing, such as slippery rocks and exposed tree roots, but the first half of
this route, which follows along the Lower Awosting Carriage Road, is an easy
stroll. All participants should come well prepared with appropriate footwear,
food, and water. Meet at the Lower Parking Area. Pre-registration is
required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sun
20
Jul
Sunday, July 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Not required
Sun
20
Jul
Sunday, July 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Enjoy a free, easy, 2 miles/2 hours (total) loop hike north along the Aqueduct and atop the beautiful Croton Dam. The leader of the hike will discuss the history and construction of the Old Croton Aqueduct and the features of the Croton Dam, the trailhead of the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail. The Aqueduct was completed in 1842 to supply fresh water to a thirsty New York City. Note: Meet near the restrooms at the rear (south end) of the parking lot at Croton Gorge Park, Rte. 129, Cortlandt, NY. 10567, GPS Coordinates: 41°13′ 20.46" N -73°51′12.59" W. $10 parking fee/car from May - Labor Day (From Metro-North Hudson Line Croton-Harmon Train Station: 15-minute taxi.) Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration: https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=335. 10:00 AM, Location: Croton Dam, Free, but parking is $10. Ages: All Ages.
Registration: Required
Sun
20
Jul
Sunday, July 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills-Norrie State Park might be? The beautiful park land was once the setting for grand Hudson Riverfront estates. This 90-minute guided hike will lead visitors through the park, exploring the history of three historic estates: from Staatsburgh's founding as a gentleman's farm in the 1700s to the development of The Point and Stonehurst estates in the 19th century. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring study footwear. Cost: free, Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sun
20
Jul
Sunday, July 20, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Discover the important people and events
that created and protected our nation's oldest State Park on this guided walk. Registration
Required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Mon
21
Jul
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
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
Tue
22
Jul
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 09:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Laura Conner,
Environmental Educator, for an approximately five-mile hike to Echo Rock and
Kempton Ledge, returning through the Meadows, where we'll pick blueberries as
we walk. The cliff-edge, scenic views from both Echo Rock and Kempton
Ledge are spectacular, featuring the surrounding Park Preserve and sometimes
even High Point State Park in New Jersey. To reach our destinations, we'll walk
along Lake Minnewaska, Castle Point, Millbrook Mountain and Hamilton Point
Carriage Roads. These carriage roads offer a flat, even surface that is perfect
for walkers who may find rocky and root-covered footpaths challenging. All participants should come well prepared with
appropriate footwear, food, and
water. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center.
Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at
845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Wed
23
Jul
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed
23
Jul
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Abigail Hedler, Student Conservation
Association/AmeriCorps Environmental Educator, for an evening, open-discovery
hike along some of the carriage roads near Lake Minnewaska and through the old
golf course and orchard. During this approximately two-mile hike, we will focus
on awareness of the natural world – looking at and discussing what participants
are interested in, such as trees, mosses, amphibians, birds, and more. Part of
this hike will take place on Lake Minnewaska and Upper Awosting Carriage Roads,
which are gently sloping, gravel trails. The other part of this hike will take
place on the grassy paths that wind through the old orchard and golf course,
which may be muddy or wet. Through the orchards, we will discuss the history of
blueberry and huckleberry picking at the Park Preserve and we'll look for signs
of wildlife in the grasses and ponds. Attendees must bring their own one-quart
containers. Participants should come well-prepared with enough food and water
for the outing, and they are encouraged to wear sturdy and waterproof boots.
Participants may want to bring binoculars if they have them, otherwise 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
Wed
23
Jul
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join us for a
walk focusing on enrichment for our furry friends with many stops along the
trail to let the dogs get their fill of new scents found in the park as we
discuss some of the natural phenomenon and history surrounding the area. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu
24
Jul
Thursday, July 24, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
July is wild blueberry season, so join Abigail Hedler,
Student Conservation Association/AmeriCorps Environmental Educator, and other
families to pick your own wild blueberries while taking a one-and-a-half-mile
hike on the Meadow paths. Along the way, we will discuss the history of
blueberry and huckleberry picking at the Park Preserve and we'll look for signs
of wildlife in the grasses and ponds. Attendees must bring their own one-quart
containers. All participants should come well prepared with appropriate
footwear, food, and water. This program is recommended for children between
the ages of seven to twelve years old, accompanied by a parent or guardian over
the age of 18. Well-behaved younger siblings are always welcome. Meet
at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is
required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Thu
24
Jul
Thursday, July 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Gantry Plaza State Park
Learn about a different nature theme each week with crafts, a
story time and guided walk. Best for ages 5 and under. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Thu
24
Jul
Thursday, July 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Join an environmental educator for a short summer morning hike!
We'll be hiking Shaver Pond Loop, which is a total of 2 miles. Expect a mostly
flat walk with some uneven terrain and protruding rocks and roots! Call
518-279-1155 to register.
Registration: Required
Thu
24
Jul
Thursday, July 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Learn about a different nature
theme each week with crafts, a story time and guided walk. Best for ages 5 and
under. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Thu
24
Jul
Thursday, July 24, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Long Point State Park on Lake Chautauqua
Meet at the White Garage along the Point Trail.
Registration: Not required
Thu
24
Jul
Thursday, July 24, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Garden at the park, and then enjoy
the sunset on the water! All ages. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Fri
25
Jul
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
Fri
25
Jul
Friday, July 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Evangola State Park
Enjoy a quick
slideshow followed by a short, guided walk focusing on flowers to attract birds
and butterflies to your yard. Adults and children 8 and up. Registration
available on Eventbrite.com but not required.
Registration: Required
Fri
25
Jul
Friday, July 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Fort Niagara State Park
Venture throughout the park on this guided
scavenger hunt. Talk about different things to look for when identifying flora
and fauna and win a small prize! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
25
Jul
Friday, July 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
A guided walk through the estate's grounds that explores how the landscape was designed to reflect the luxurious lifestyle of Staatsburgh's owners, while deliberately hiding the turn-of-the-century technology and labor that made the estate run. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Fri
25
Jul
Friday, July 25, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join us for a
casual stroll to Prospect Point and around Goat Island to view the Falls and
explore what makes this park so unique! Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
25
Jul
Friday, July 25, 2025 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Join contemporary artist Gabriela Salazar for a walk and conversation around her current installation in Olana's artist-designed landscape and learn how she was inspired by the site's historic farm complex. This one-hour walk will take place outdoors near Salazar's project, A Measure of Comfort (Cake and Cord), which activates the foundations that remain of Olana's woodshed and icehouse. During this walk, participants will learn more about the artist's motivation and will walk around 1 mile. $10 per person/$5 for members. Meet at the Wagon House Education Center. Each walking tour will take place outside in Olana's landscape for around 45 minutes to one hour and connect to What's Missing?, an exhibition of site-specific outdoor artworks by Ellen Harvey and Gabriela Salazar that respond to missing pieces of Olana's landscape history. Visit OLANA.org/whatsmissing to learn about the exhibition.
Registration: Not required
Fri
25
Jul
Friday, July 25, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
Look
for beaver signs, and learn of unsolved murders of the Belfast Warehouse.
Attend 10 "Get to Know the Greenway" hikes between July and December and get a
commemorative sticker! Meet at the warehouse along Murray Hill Rd. (42.342937,
-78.125365). (2 miles)
Registration: Not required
Fri
25
Jul
Friday, July 25, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Explore and
experience the beauty of Niagara Falls as day fades to night on a guided tour. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Jul
Saturday, July 26, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Nick Martin,
Park Preserve Educator, for an approximately four-mile hike to Echo Rock. Echo
Rock is a scenic vista perched on a cliff edge above the Palmaghatt Ravine.
Beautiful views of the surrounding Park Preserve and Wallkill Valley can be
seen from here on a clear day. Our roundtrip will take participants on a few
historic carriage roads and one footpath. We'll hike out Lake Minnewaska,
Millbrook Mountain, and Hamilton Point Carriage Roads to reach Echo Rock. The
section of Hamilton Point Carriage Road that leads to Echo Rock is lovely –
with exposed rock formations, scattered boulders, and lush ferns. Our return
trip will be slightly different, as we will follow Hamilton Point and Castle
Point Carriage Roads, the Meadows trails, and Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road to
return to our starting point. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor
Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor
Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Jul
Saturday, July 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Beaver Island Nature Center
Join a park naturalist as we look for
wildflowers and learn about the importance of them and pollinators in our
community. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Jul
Saturday, July 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Beaver Island State Park
Join a park naturalist as we look for
wildflowers and learn about the importance of them and pollinators in our
community. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Jul
Saturday, July 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This 90-minute walk in the village of Staatsburg will explore the estate's close relationship with the nearby village and its connection to the Mills family. A guide will discuss historic buildings and highlight hidden locations in the village that demonstrate Staatsburg's vibrant past and the lasting legacy of Ruth and Ogden Mills beyond the estate walls. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Jul
Saturday, July 26, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
(914) 965-4027
Why was Philipse Manor Hall built where it was? Why did the Munsee have a village in downtown Yonkers for thousands of years? How did the Yonkers waterfront change over time? Learn the answers to these questions and more as you explore the daylighted Saw Mill River and Yonkers' Hudson River waterfront. $6 for adults, $3 for seniors and students. Tickets include museum admission. To register, email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov or call 914-965-4027.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Jul
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
Sat
26
Jul
Saturday, July 26, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Explore and
experience the beauty of Niagara Falls as day fades to night on a guided tour. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Jul
Saturday, July 26, 2025 08:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Friends of the Walkway is pleased to offer the opportunity to enjoy amazing Hudson Valley views after dark from 212 feet above the Hudson River at Walkway at Night. With the moon hanging high in the sky and the Mid-Hudson Bridge twinkling in the distance, there is truly nothing like a twilight evening on the World's Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge. Our friends from the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association will be on-bridge with telescopes to view the night sky (weather permitting). Reserve your ticket for entry at walkway.org/walkwayatnight.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Jul
Sunday, July 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Not required
Sun
27
Jul
Sunday, July 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills-Norrie State Park might be? The beautiful park land was once the setting for grand Hudson Riverfront estates. This 90-minute guided hike will lead visitors through the park, exploring the history of three historic estates: from Staatsburgh's founding as a gentleman's farm in the 1700s to the development of The Point and Stonehurst estates in the 19th century. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring study footwear. Cost: free, Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Jul
Sunday, July 27, 2025 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join us educators on a weekly walk along the gorge from Whirlpool State Park to Devil's Hole State Park to learn more about the history and ecology of our gorge parks! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Jul
Sunday, July 27, 2025 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join us educators on a weekly walk along
the gorge from Whirlpool State Park to Devil's Hole State Park to learn more
about the history and ecology of our gorge parks! Registration required
on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Jul
Sunday, July 27, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Discover the important people and events
that created and protected our nation's oldest State Park on this guided walk. Registration
Required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Mon
28
Jul
Monday, July 28, 2025 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Are you new to the outdoors, hiking and camping? Do you want
to take yourself on exciting, hiking trips, but first you'd like to learn what
to bring, how to be prepared and how to also be respectful of the land? Whether
you are a seasoned, solo hiker or looking to begin your journey, join Abigail Hedler, Student Conservation
Association/AmeriCorps Environmental Educator, to learn the basics of packing
for a long trek and how to keep both yourself and the environment safe. Abigail
will bring her backpack with all the tools she carries on long hikes. As she
unpacks her tools, she'll give a demonstration and discussion about the
importance of being properly prepared for solo hiking. Following the
presentation, we will take an approximately four-mile hike along the Beacon
Hill Carriage Road, Beacon Hill Footpath and Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road.
We'll begin our walk on the Beacon Hill Carriage Road. Then, we'll hike the Beacon Hill
Footpath. Then, we'll land on the Lake Minnewaska
Carriage Road, which we'll follow around the Lake from east to west. This walk will offer beautiful
views of the Rondout and Wallkill Valleys below and the Catskill Mountains to
the north. The carriage roads are relatively easy walking, however, the
footpath does include some hills and tricky footing. Meet at the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Mon
28
Jul
Monday, July 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Beaver Island Nature Center
Take a walk-through
Little Beaver Island with an educator and learn more about nature's engineer,
the beaver! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Mon
28
Jul
Monday, July 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Beaver Island State Park
Take a walk-through
Little Beaver Island with an educator and learn more about nature's engineer,
the beaver! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Tue
29
Jul
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
Tue
29
Jul
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Laura Conner,
Environmental Educator, for a nearly five-mile loop hike on the High Peter's
Kill, Yellow Connector and Red Loop Footpaths and the Awosting Falls Carriage
Road. Highlights of this outing
include scenic views of the Skytop fire tower, close-up views of the
fast-flowing Peter's Kill stream, and the iconic 65-foot tall Awosting
Falls. The footpath section of this hike features sections of trail with steep,
rocky, and narrow footing, which some may find challenging. All participants
should come well prepared with appropriate footwear, food, and water. Meet at the Lower Parking Area. Pre-registration
is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Wed
30
Jul
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Join an environmental educator for a short summer morning hike!
We'll be hiking Long Pond Loop, which is a total of 2.9 miles. Expect a mostly
flat walk with some uneven terrain and protruding rocks and roots! Call
518-279-1155 to register.
Registration: Required
Thu
31
Jul
Thursday, July 31, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Bring your binoculars to observe our feathered friends
on this bird watching hike. Meet at Route 77 parking area (42.916785,
-78.389886). (3 miles) (sh)
Registration: Not required
Thu
31
Jul
Thursday, July 31, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Explore the outdoors with our Knee-High Naturalists series! Best suited for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Each session will explore a different theme - activities may include crafts, games, storybook readings, or a kid-friendly nature walk. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800 to register.
Registration: Required
Thu
31
Jul
Thursday, July 31, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Gantry Plaza State Park
Learn about a different nature theme each week with crafts, a
story time and guided walk. Best for ages 5 and under. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Thu
31
Jul
Thursday, July 31, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Learn about a different nature
theme each week with crafts, a story time and guided walk. Best for ages 5 and
under. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Thu
31
Jul
Thursday, July 31, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Explore the outdoors with our Knee-High Naturalists series! Best suited for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Each session will explore a different theme - activities may include crafts, games, storybook readings, or a kid-friendly nature walk. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800 to register.
Registration: Required
Thu
31
Jul
Thursday, July 31, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Long Point State Park on Lake Chautauqua
Meet at the Point Trailhead
Registration: Not required
Fri
01
Aug
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
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
Fri
01
Aug
Friday, August 1, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
Look
for remains of railroads while exploring this southern section of trail. Attend
10 "Get to Know the Greenway" hikes between July and December and get a
commemorative sticker! Meet at Caneadea River Access site (42.381706,
-78.154998). Will carpool. (4 miles)
Registration: Not required
Fri
01
Aug
Friday, August 1, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join us for a
casual stroll to Prospect Point and around Goat Island to view the Falls and
explore what makes this park so unique! Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
01
Aug
Friday, August 1, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park
Take a short walk to learn about the wildflowers and common weeds of Lake Erie. Meet at the Recreation Hall.
Registration: Not required
Fri
01
Aug
Friday, August 1, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Explore and
experience the beauty of Niagara Falls as day fades to night on a guided tour. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
02
Aug
Saturday, August 2, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Stony Brook State Park
All ages are welcome as we get some exercise, build community, and learn a bit more about each park's history, geology, and unique natural history. First Saturday Hikes are free to join, and no registration is required. For questions about hike locations, difficulty, or other related questions, please email FingerLakesEducation@parks.ny.gov. Meet at the Gorge Trail entrance near the swimming area in the Lower Park. Hike out on Gorge Trail and back on the West Rim Trail. Approximately 1.75 miles. Hike length and exact route is subject to change due to weather conditions.
Registration: Not required
Sat
02
Aug
Saturday, August 2, 2025 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
Explore
Gardeau, home to Degewanus, also known as Mary Jemison and the "White Woman of
the Genesee." Learn where to go for much more on present-day Seneca arts and
culture. Meet at Tuscarora Park, Mount Morris. (1 mile or less)
Registration: Not required
Sat
02
Aug
Saturday, August 2, 2025 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join us educators on a weekly walk along
the gorge from Whirlpool State Park to Devil's Hole State Park to learn more
about the history and ecology of our gorge parks! Registration required
on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
02
Aug
Saturday, August 2, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Long Point State Park on Lake Chautauqua
Meet at the Point Trailhead
Registration: Not required
Sat
02
Aug
Saturday, August 2, 2025 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Learn how to capture nature with your camera and practice
doing so! Participants can bring a camera or use the camera on their phone.
Meet at Yanty Marsh.
Registration: Not required
Sat
02
Aug
Saturday, August 2, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Explore and
experience the beauty of Niagara Falls as day fades to night on a guided tour. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
03
Aug
Sunday, August 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Artpark State Park (Earl W. Brydges)
Join a Park
Naturalist on a gorge hike that follows the original route of the Great Gorge
Trolley that originally ran from 1895-1935. Registration available on
Eventbrite.com but not required.
Registration: Required
Sun
03
Aug
Sunday, August 3, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Discover the important people and events
that created and protected our nation's oldest State Park on this guided walk. Registration
Required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed
06
Aug
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu
07
Aug
Thursday, August 7, 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
08
Aug
Friday, August 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Beaver Island Nature Center
Join a park
naturalist as we walk through Beaver Island State Park and look at the
different trees and talk about the importance of some of the trees that can be found
here. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
08
Aug
Friday, August 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Beaver Island State Park
Join a park
naturalist as we walk through Beaver Island State Park and look at the
different trees and talk about the importance of some of the trees that can be found
here. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
08
Aug
Friday, August 8, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join us for a
casual stroll to Prospect Point and around Goat Island to view the Falls and
explore what makes this park so unique! Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
08
Aug
Friday, August 8, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Explore and
experience the beauty of Niagara Falls as day fades to night on a guided tour. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
09
Aug
Saturday, August 9, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Are you ready to
hike down to the Whirlpool Flats to see one of the most GORGEous views our
parks have to offer? If so, then join our educators on a guided hike along the
Whirlpool Rapids trail! Make sure to bring proper footwear and plenty of water!
Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
09
Aug
Saturday, August 9, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Darien Lakes State Park
Ever wonder what harmful plants lurk in your backyard?
Being out in nature is rejuvenating but a leisurely stroll can turn into a
nuisance in no time! Learn to identify and avoid these pesky plants! Meet at
the Recreation Building. (1 mile) (sh)
Registration: Not required
Sat
09
Aug
Saturday, August 9, 2025 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park
Don't forget to bring along your camera and phone for an interactive photography session! Discover tips and tricks to improve your photography skills, and then put your newfound knowledge to the test with a short walk. Capture the beauty of your surroundings while honing your craft under guidance. Meet at the Recreation Hall.
Registration: Not required
Sat
09
Aug
Saturday, August 9, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Long Point State Park on Lake Chautauqua
Meet at the Point Trailhead
Registration: Not required
Sat
09
Aug
Saturday, August 9, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Explore and
experience the beauty of Niagara Falls as day fades to night on a guided tour. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
10
Aug
Sunday, August 10, 2025 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join us educators on a weekly walk along
the gorge from Whirlpool State Park to Devil's Hole State Park to learn more
about the history and ecology of our gorge parks! Registration required
on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
10
Aug
Sunday, August 10, 2025 02:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
From
a Seneca reservation, to a drunken party town, to the Christian university dry
town of today, this part of the Greenway is saturated with story. Attend 10
"Get to Know the Greenway" hikes between July and December and get a
commemorative sticker! Meet at Caneadea Town Park (42.424694, -78.154842). (2
miles)
Registration: Not required
Sun
10
Aug
Sunday, August 10, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Discover the important people and events
that created and protected our nation's oldest State Park on this guided walk. Registration
Required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu
14
Aug
Thursday, August 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Take a trip back in time to explore the history of
nature's tonic mineral springs located throughout our park! Meet at Route 20
parking area (42.900706, -78.422602). (3 miles) (sh)
Registration: Not required
Thu
14
Aug
Thursday, August 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Explore the outdoors with our Knee-High Naturalists series! Best suited for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Each session will explore a different theme - activities may include crafts, games, storybook readings, or a kid-friendly nature walk. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800 to register.
Registration: Required
Thu
14
Aug
Thursday, August 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Explore the outdoors with our Knee-High Naturalists series! Best suited for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Each session will explore a different theme - activities may include crafts, games, storybook readings, or a kid-friendly nature walk. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800 to register.
Registration: Required
Thu
14
Aug
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
Fri
15
Aug
Friday, August 15, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join us for a
casual stroll to Prospect Point and around Goat Island to view the Falls and
explore what makes this park so unique! Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
15
Aug
Friday, August 15, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Explore and
experience the beauty of Niagara Falls as day fades to night on a guided tour. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join us educators on a weekly walk along the gorge from Whirlpool State Park to Devil's Hole State Park to learn more about the history and ecology of our gorge parks! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join us educators on a weekly walk along
the gorge from Whirlpool State Park to Devil's Hole State Park to learn more
about the history and ecology of our gorge parks! Registration required
on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
Travel
along the meandering Genesee River through rural landscapes. Attend 10 "Get to
Know the Greenway" hikes between July and December and get a commemorative
sticker! Meet at Caneadea Town Park (42.424694, -78.154842). Will carpool. (4
miles)
Registration: Not required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Long Point State Park on Lake Chautauqua
Meet at the Upper Picnic Parking Lot
Registration: Not required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Alternating Saturdays in July and August. Join us on guided experience to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps/Prisoner of War Camp at Hamlin Beach State Park! These programs run approximately half an hour with time for questions after. Meet at at the CCC/POW Camp parking lot (998 Moscow Road, Hamlin, NY 14464).
Registration: Not required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Explore and
experience the beauty of Niagara Falls as day fades to night on a guided tour. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
17
Aug
Sunday, August 17, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Discover the important people and events
that created and protected our nation's oldest State Park on this guided walk. Registration
Required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Mon
18
Aug
Monday, August 18, 2025 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Devil's Hole State Park
Join a Park
Naturalist on an evening photography walk along the Niagara Gorge. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed
20
Aug
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed
20
Aug
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
Head
north along the meandering Genesee River. Attend 10 "Get to Know the Greenway"
hikes between July and December and get a commemorative sticker! Meet at pull
off parking area along Main Street in Portageville (42.569064, -78.039624).
Will carpool. (4 miles)
Registration: Not required
Thu
21
Aug
Thursday, August 21, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Wetlands are vital to our ever changing ecosystem!
Take a hike into the infamous spooky woods to explore how wetlands impact water
quality, regulate water flow and help with carbon sequestration. Meet at Route
77 parking area (42.916785, -78.389886). (2-3 miles) (sh)
Registration: Not required
Thu
21
Aug
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
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
Friday, August 22, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join us for a
casual stroll to Prospect Point and around Goat Island to view the Falls and
explore what makes this park so unique! Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
22
Aug
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
Fri
22
Aug
Friday, August 22, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Explore and
experience the beauty of Niagara Falls as day fades to night on a guided tour. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
23
Aug
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
Sat
23
Aug
Saturday, August 23, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Explore and
experience the beauty of Niagara Falls as day fades to night on a guided tour. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
24
Aug
Sunday, August 24, 2025 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join us educators on a weekly walk along the gorge from Whirlpool State Park to Devil's Hole State Park to learn more about the history and ecology of our gorge parks! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
24
Aug
Sunday, August 24, 2025 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join us educators on a weekly walk along
the gorge from Whirlpool State Park to Devil's Hole State Park to learn more
about the history and ecology of our gorge parks! Registration required
on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
24
Aug
Sunday, August 24, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Discover the important people and events
that created and protected our nation's oldest State Park on this guided walk. Registration
Required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed
27
Aug
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join us for a
walk focusing on enrichment for our furry friends with many stops along the
trail to let the dogs get their fill of new scents found in the park as we
discuss some of the natural phenomenon and history surrounding the area.
Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu
28
Aug
Thursday, August 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Explore the outdoors with our Knee-High Naturalists series! Best suited for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Each session will explore a different theme - activities may include crafts, games, storybook readings, or a kid-friendly nature walk. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800 to register.
Registration: Required
Thu
28
Aug
Thursday, August 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Explore the outdoors with our Knee-High Naturalists series! Best suited for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Each session will explore a different theme - activities may include crafts, games, storybook readings, or a kid-friendly nature walk. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800 to register.
Registration: Required
Fri
29
Aug
Friday, August 29, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Niagara Falls State Park
Walk from the
arch into the woodland trail to talk about some of the interesting plants and
some of the botanical surveys of the past. Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
29
Aug
Friday, August 29, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join us for a
casual stroll to Prospect Point and around Goat Island to view the Falls and
explore what makes this park so unique! Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
29
Aug
Friday, August 29, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Explore and
experience the beauty of Niagara Falls as day fades to night on a guided tour. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
29
Aug
Friday, August 29, 2025 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Trailside Museums And Zoo at Bear Mountain State Park
Bring a flashlight and join a Trailside Museums and Zoo
educator for a sundown walk around Hessian Lake at Bear Mountain State Park!
Learn about the Hudson Valley's local folktales and legends during this saunter
under the stars! Participants will meet Trailside Zoo's staff in front of the
Bear Mountain Inn. Registration is required for this program
Registration is Required
To register visit our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/trailside-museums-zoo-104671439831. For more information, email TrailsideEducation@parks.ny.gov.
Registration: Required
Sat
30
Aug
Saturday, August 30, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Darien Lakes State Park
Meet at Sumner Road parking area. Take a biological
inventory of living species at Darien Lakes State Park! With the help of
iNaturalist and Seek apps, we will identify as many plants and animals as
possible in one hour! We will compile our results at the conclusion of our
program. Biological inventory of living species at the park! (2 miles) (sh)
Registration: Not required
Sat
30
Aug
Saturday, August 30, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Alternating Saturdays in July and August. Join us on guided experience to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps/Prisoner of War Camp at Hamlin Beach State Park! These programs run approximately half an hour with time for questions after. Meet at at the CCC/POW Camp parking lot (998 Moscow Road, Hamlin, NY 14464).
Registration: Not required
Sat
30
Aug
Saturday, August 30, 2025 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join us educators on a weekly walk along the gorge from Whirlpool State Park to Devil's Hole State Park to learn more about the history and ecology of our gorge parks! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
30
Aug
Saturday, August 30, 2025 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join us educators on a weekly walk along
the gorge from Whirlpool State Park to Devil's Hole State Park to learn more
about the history and ecology of our gorge parks! Registration required
on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
30
Aug
Saturday, August 30, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
See
the remains of an aqueduct, the entrance of an abandoned tunnel, and special
views of Middle Falls. Attend 10 "Get to Know the Greenway" hikes between July
and December and get a commemorative sticker! Meet at Parade Grounds parking
area in Letchworth State Park (42.584488, -78.032428). Will carpool. (4 miles)
Registration: Not required
Sat
30
Aug
Saturday, August 30, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Long Point State Park on Lake Chautauqua
Meet at the Point Trailhead
Registration: Not required
Sat
30
Aug
Saturday, August 30, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Explore and
experience the beauty of Niagara Falls as day fades to night on a guided tour. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
31
Aug
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
Sun
31
Aug
Sunday, August 31, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Discover the important people and events
that created and protected our nation's oldest State Park on this guided walk. Registration
Required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed
03
Sep
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu
04
Sep
Thursday, September 4, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
What does it take to succeed as a juvenile tree?
Throughout this hike we will discuss competition, cooperation and the struggles
our trees face in order to survive. Meet at Route 20 parking area (42.900706,
-78.422602). (3 miles) (sh)
Registration: Not required
Fri
05
Sep
Friday, September 5, 2025 05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
Follow
the old canal / railroad through Letchworth, and see several remains of locks.
Attend 10 "Get to Know the Greenway" hikes between July and December and get a
commemorative sticker! Meet at Parade Grounds parking area in Letchworth State
Park (42.584488, -78.032428). Will carpool. (4 miles)
Registration: Not required
Sat
06
Sep
Saturday, September 6, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Darien Lakes State Park
Join our park staff along with members of the
Rochester Area Mycological Association in finding and identifying various
mushroom species throughout the park! Meet at Route 20 parking area (42.900706,
-78.422602). Joint program with Rochester Area Mycological Association. (3
miles) (sh)
Registration: Not required
Sat
06
Sep
Saturday, September 6, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
On
2025's final Indigenous Reservations outing, we explore Caneadea, the community
where first stood the council house preserved by William Pryor Letchworth at
Letchworth State Park. Learn where to go for much more on present-day Seneca
arts and culture. Meet at the pavilion along Music Road, just off Route 19 in
Fillmore (42.462960, -78.113262). (1 mile or less)
Registration: Not required
Sat
06
Sep
Saturday, September 6, 2025 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Allan H. Treman State Marine Park
(607) 272-1460
All ages are welcome as we get some exercise, build community, and learn a bit more about each park's history, geology, and unique natural history. First Saturday Hikes are free to join, and no registration is required. For questions about hike locations, difficulty, or other related questions, please email FingerLakesEducation@parks.ny.gov. A nearly full moon hike! Meet at the marina parking lot. The full moon hike will follow the level trail beside the water. Enjoy views of the full moon over Cayuga Inlet. Approximately 1 mile. Hike length and exact route is subject to change due to weather conditions.
Registration: Not required
Thu
11
Sep
Thursday, September 11, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Symbiotic relationships are everywhere! Join us for an
exciting exploration through the forest in search of these eucaryotic
organisms. Meet at Route 20 parking area (42.900706, -78.422602). (3 miles)
(sh)
Registration: Not required
Sat
13
Sep
Saturday, September 13, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Learn how to use a compass and map to navigate through
our disc golf course. Each check point will have a prize! Meet at the
Recreation Building. Ages 6-12. (1 mile) (sh)
Registration: Not required
Sun
14
Sep
Sunday, September 14, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
Enjoy
the beautiful Nunda Valley via rail-to-trail. Attend 10 "Get to Know the
Greenway" hikes between July and December and get a commemorative sticker! Meet
at Oakland Locks parking area (42.577908, -77.971231). Will carpool. (4 miles)
Registration: Not required
Wed
17
Sep
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu
18
Sep
Thursday, September 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Capture the beauty of nature through the lens of your camera on
this guided hike. Meet at Route 20 parking area (42.900706, -78.422602). (3
miles) (sh)
Registration: Not required
Sat
20
Sep
Saturday, September 20, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Celebrate the fall equinox with an invigorating morning hike around the lake. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
21
Sep
Sunday, September 21, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Lakeside State Park
Savor
the last day of summer with your best friend! Bring your friendly, leashed,
well-behaved pup on a nature walk with a naturalist. Meet in the day-use area
parking lot (43.367153, -78.243281).
Registration: Not required
Sun
21
Sep
Sunday, September 21, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
Enjoy
the beautiful Nunda Valley, via abandoned canal. Attend 10 "Get to Know the
Greenway" hikes between July and December and get a commemorative sticker! Meet
at public parking lot, along N State Street (42.580534, -77.943170). Will
carpool. (4 miles)
Registration: Not required
Wed
24
Sep
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Fort Ontario State Historic Site
Join
Fort Ontario State Historic Site staff for an evening walking tour of the
grounds as they explore true crime stories from the site archives and this year's
theme "Bad Romance".
Registration: Not required
Thu
25
Sep
Thursday, September 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Why are some animals so hard to spot? Learn how this
adaptation aides in animal survival. Meet at Route 20 parking area (42.900706,
-78.422602). (3 miles) (sh)
Registration: Not required
Sat
27
Sep
Saturday, September 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
(518) 434-0834
Join City Historian, Anthony Opalka,
and a representative from the city's water department for an encore
presentation of a walk/talk of Albany's Beaver Creek. While construction on
Lincoln Park is underway and the original path of Beaver Creek has been
daylighted to some extent, this is the perfect time to discuss the use of
Beaver Creek in the 17th and 18th centuries and to discuss the evolution of the
city and its effects on waterways. We will follow the original path of Beaver
Creek and discuss how it has been redirected by humans over time. The talk
begins at Schuyler Mansion, in the Visitors Center. Space is limited. Call the museum to register: 518-434-0834.
Registration: Required
Sat
27
Sep
Saturday, September 27, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Did you know that there are over 500 types of
conifers? Explore the forest while learning the different types of conifers
that call the park home. Meet at Route 20 parking area (42.900706, -78.422602).
(3 miles) (sh)
Registration: Not required
Sun
28
Sep
Sunday, September 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
Explore
a beautiful gorge, look for remains of railroads and canal as well as flora and
fauna. Attend 10 "Get to Know the Greenway" hikes between July and December and
get a commemorative sticker! Meet at Tuscarora Park (42.635453, -77.869454).
Will carpool to trailhead. Bring lunch. (5 miles)
Registration: Not required
Wed
01
Oct
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Fort Ontario State Historic Site
Join
Fort Ontario State Historic Site staff for an evening walking tour of the
grounds as they explore true crime stories from the site archives and this year's
theme "Bad Romance".
Registration: Not required
Sat
04
Oct
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Catharine Valley Trail
All ages are welcome as we get some exercise, build community, and learn a bit more about each park's history, geology, and unique natural history. First Saturday Hikes are free to join, and no registration is required. For questions about hike locations, difficulty, or other related questions, please email FingerLakesEducation@parks.ny.gov. Meet at the parking area off South Genesee Street in the Village of Montour Falls. We will hike the Loop Trail portion of the Catherine Valley Trail and then continue 1 mile on the Catherine Valley Trail until we reach Cook Street in Montour Falls. We will then hike back to the parking area. Approximately 3.3 miles. Hike length and exact route is subject to change due to weather conditions.
Registration: Not required
Wed
08
Oct
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Fort Ontario State Historic Site
Join
Fort Ontario State Historic Site staff for an evening walking tour of the
grounds as they explore true crime stories from the site archives and this year's
theme "Bad Romance".
Registration: Not required
Sat
11
Oct
Saturday, October 11, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site
Twice a season the historic site
partners with the Hay Memorial Library for a StoryWalk on site. Begin your
Story Walk loop at the end of West Main Street reading pages from the featured
book. Receive a "take-and-make" gift, while the supply lasts. Adding to this Story Walk
experience are many interpretive panels on the History Trail that tell the
story of the 29 May 1813 Second Battle of Sackets Harbor.
Registration: Not required
Wed
15
Oct
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Fort Ontario State Historic Site
Join
Fort Ontario State Historic Site staff for an evening walking tour of the
grounds as they explore true crime stories from the site archives and this year's
theme "Bad Romance".
Registration: Not required
Wed
22
Oct
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Fort Ontario State Historic Site
Join
Fort Ontario State Historic Site staff for an evening walking tour of the
grounds as they explore true crime stories from the site archives and this year's
theme "Bad Romance".
Registration: Not required
Fri
24
Oct
Friday, October 24, 2025 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Mine Kill State Park
(518) 827-6111
Join us if you dare! Take a haunted hike and try your
chances with what goes bump in the night. Free admission! Family friendly
hour from 5pm-6pm, after 6pm our haunted hike is not suitable for children
under 8. The trail will begin at our midlevel pavilion picnic area.
Accessibility information: The trail is approximately 1 mile
but has some rough trail bottom and sections of steep terrain. The paved loop
above the pavilion will be decorated as well. Bathrooms are ADA compliant, and
our pavilion is connected to the paved path with no obstacles. Please call with
any questions about accessibility (518)827-6111.
Registration: Required
Wed
29
Oct
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Fort Ontario State Historic Site
Join
Fort Ontario State Historic Site staff for an evening walking tour of the
grounds as they explore true crime stories from the site archives and this year's
theme "Bad Romance".
Registration: Not required
Sat
01
Nov
Saturday, November 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Robert H. Treman State Park
All ages are welcome as we get some exercise, build community, and learn a bit more about each park's history, geology, and unique natural history. First Saturday Hikes are free to join, and no registration is required. For questions about hike locations, difficulty, or other related questions, please email FingerLakesEducation@parks.ny.gov. Meet at the Upper Entrance parking lot by the Old Mill. The hike will begin on the Rim Trail and will continue to the Lower Park. We will return to the Upper Entrance via the Gorge Trail. Approximately 4.5 miles. Hike length and exact route is subject to change due to weather conditions.
Registration: Not required
Sat
06
Dec
Saturday, December 6, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Black Diamond Trail
All ages are welcome as we get some exercise, build community, and learn a bit more about each park's history, geology, and unique natural history. First Saturday Hikes are free to join, and no registration is required. For questions about hike locations, difficulty, or other related questions, please email FingerLakesEducation@parks.ny.gov. Meet at the Jacksonville Road parking lot. The hike will go out 2 ½ miles on the Black Diamond Trail, then turn around and return to the parking lot. Approximately 5 miles. Hike length and exact route is subject to change due to weather conditions.
Registration: Not required
Sun
07
Dec
Sunday, December 7, 2025 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Mine Kill State Park
(518) 827-6111
Bring the whole family to enjoy a winter stroll for a good
cause! In addition to a candlelit loop, there will be warm beverages, a winter
craft, and holiday tunes. Free admission but a donation of canned food items
for our statewide food drive strongly encouraged! Event will be held at our
mid-level pavilion picnic area
Accessibility information: The lit trail will be
approximately 0.4 miles and is entirely paved with small inclines. There are
benches along the path. Portable bathrooms will be ADA Handicap accessible. Our
pavilion is connected to the paved path with no obstacles. Please call with any
questions about accessibility (518)827-6111.
Registration: Required