Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Experience seals in their natural environment! Montauk Point State Park will host a series of hikes to observe wintering seals. Beginning in November and continuing through April 2022, a State Park naturalist will lead visitors on a scenic beach walk to an area where up to four species of seals can be observed. Along the hike, there will be opportunities to see many winter birds and explore marine geology. If you'd like, bring binoculars!

Hikers will meet at the Office/Restroom building in the lower parking lot. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking. We will be outdoors for approximately 2 hours and the hike is approximately 3-miles long. Strollers are not recommended. Space is limited and RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! To register, go to Eventbrite.com and search "Seal Walks at Montauk Point." Call 631-668-5000 (ext. 0) for more information.

$4 per person; Children under 3 are FREE!

Experience seals in their natural environment! Montauk Point State Park will host a series of hikes to observe wintering seals. Beginning in November and continuing through April 2022, a State Park naturalist will lead visitors on a scenic beach walk to an area where up to four species of seals can be observed. Along the hike, there will be opportunities to see many winter birds and explore marine geology. If you'd like, bring binoculars!

Hikers will meet at the Office/Restroom building in the lower parking lot. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking. We will be outdoors for approximately 2 hours and the hike is approximately 3-miles long. Strollers are not recommended. Space is limited and RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! To register, go to Eventbrite.com and search "Seal Walks at Montauk Point." Call 631-668-5000 (ext. 0) for more information.

$4 per person; Children under 3 are FREE!

Experience seals in their natural environment! Montauk Point State Park will host a series of hikes to observe wintering seals. Beginning in November and continuing through April 2022, a State Park naturalist will lead visitors on a scenic beach walk to an area where up to four species of seals can be observed. Along the hike, there will be opportunities to see many winter birds and explore marine geology. If you'd like, bring binoculars!

Hikers will meet at the Office/Restroom building in the lower parking lot. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking. We will be outdoors for approximately 2 hours and the hike is approximately 3-miles long. Strollers are not recommended. Space is limited and RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! To register, go to Eventbrite.com and search "Seal Walks at Montauk Point." Call 631-668-5000 (ext. 0) for more information.

$4 per person; Children under 3 are FREE!

Experience seals in their natural environment! Montauk Point State Park will host a series of hikes to observe wintering seals. Beginning in November and continuing through April 2022, a State Park naturalist will lead visitors on a scenic beach walk to an are where up to four species of seals can be observed. Along the hike, there will be opportunities to see many winter birds and to explore marine geology. If you'd like, bring binoculars!

Hikers will meet at the Office/Restroom building in the lower parking lot. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking. We will be outdoors for approximately 2 hours and the hike is approximately 3-miles long. Strollers are not recommended. Space is limited and RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! To register, go to Eventbrite.com and search "Seal Walks at Montauk Point." Call 631-668-5000 (ext. 0) for more information.

$4 per person; Children under 3 are FREE!

Every Tuesday • 10am-11:30am • Ages 0-4

Explore a different nature theme each week during this indoor free play group. A guided story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather permitting.

Program size may be limited, registration recommended: visit claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Every Tuesday • 10am-11:30am • Ages 0-4

Explore a different nature theme each week during this indoor free play group. A guided story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather permitting.

Program size may be limited, registration recommended: visit claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Experience seals in their natural environment! Montauk Point State Park will host a series of hikes to observe wintering seals. Beginning in November and continuing through April 2022, a State Park naturalist will lead visitors on a scenic beach walk to an area where up to four species of seals can be observed. Along the hike, there will be opportunities to see many winter birds and to explore marine geology. If you'd like, bring binoculars!

Hikers will meet at the Office/Restroom building in the lower parking lot. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking. We will be outdoors for approximately 2 hours and the hike is approximately 3-miles long. Strollers are not recommended. Space is limited and RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! To register, go to Eventbrite.com and search "Seal Walks at Montauk Point." Call 631-668-5000 (ext. 0) for more information.

$4 per person; Children under 3 are FREE!

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

It's that time of year again, the snow is starting to melt. Explore the seasonal changes at Hempstead Lake State Park and stroll through the park to observe the many seasonal changes around us.

Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited.

To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure

Experience seals in their natural environment! Montauk Point State Park will host a series of hikes to observe wintering seals. Beginning in November and continuing through April 2022, a State Park naturalist will lead visitors on a scenic beach walk to an area where up to four species of seals can be observed. Along the hike, there will be opportunities to see many winter birds and to explore marine geology. If you'd like, bring binoculars!

Hikers will meet at the Office/Restroom building in the lower parking lot. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking. We will be outdoors for approximately 2 hours and the hike is approximately 3-miles long. Strollers are not recommended. Space is limited and RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! To register, go to Eventbrite.com and search "Seal Walks at Montauk Point." Call 631-668-5000 (ext. 0) for more information.

$4 per person; Children under 3 are FREE!

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

Walk through the many habitats located right here at Long Island's largest State Park Preserve! Wander through wetlands, pine barrens and oak forests while observing wildlife and native plants. We will hike approximately 6 miles to the pristine, less traveled northern section of the preserve. We will stop and have lunch along the way. Please bring water and your own lunch.

Reservations are required and will be taken two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

Every Tuesday • 10am-11:30am • Ages 0-4

Explore a different nature theme each week during this indoor free play group. A guided story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather permitting.

Program size may be limited, registration recommended: visit claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Every Tuesday • 10am-11:30am • Ages 0-4

Explore a different nature theme each week during this indoor free play group. A guided story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather permitting.

Program size may be limited, registration recommended: visit claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

While questions will be most welcome there will be no formal nature discussion during this moderately paced, five-mile walk, thus affording the opportunity to relax, socialize, and enjoy the park's beauty.

Reservations are required and will be taken two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

Please note: program reservations for Caumsett Historic Park Preserve are taken over the phone. Please call (631) 423 - 1770 for reservations.

Did you know that the Greenbelt Trail makes it's northernmost stop in Sunken Meadow State Park? Along it's way, the Greenbelt Trail follows the edge of the bluffs, for some amazing views of the Long Island Sound. Join us as we venture up through the woods for a walk along some of these high ground trails. This is a moderate level hike with some hills. Bring water and good walking shoes/boots. Age 8 and up.

Reservations are required and will be taken two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

Join us as we hike on trails less traveled! At the hike, you will receive a "passport" booklet. For every Passport to Parks program attended, earn a sticker specific to each park for your booklet. Reservations for this hiking series are taken two weeks prior to program date.

Reservations are required and will be taken two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure

After a long cold winter, the local plants and animals are beginning to become active again! Join us for a stroll through the park as we search for signs of spring!

Reservations are required and will be taken two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

Please note: program reservations for Caleb Smith State Park Preserve are taken over the phone. Please call (631) 265-1054 for reservations.

After a long cold winter, the local plants and animals are beginning to become active again! Join us for a stroll through the park as we search for signs of spring!

Reservations are required and will be taken two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

Please note: program reservations for Caleb Smith State Park Preserve are taken over the phone. Please call (631) 265-1054 for reservations.

Experience the spring migration of song birds and waterfowl along the Atlantic Flyway here at Clay Pit Ponds! Please bring binoculars if you have them. We will hike up to 2 miles. Ages 6+

Program size may be limited, registration recommended: visit claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Experience the spring migration of song birds and waterfowl along the Atlantic Flyway here at Clay Pit Ponds! Please bring binoculars if you have them. We will hike up to 2 miles. Ages 6+

Program size may be limited, registration recommended: visit claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

Every Tuesday • 10am-11:30am • Ages 0-4

Explore a different nature theme each week during this indoor free play group. A guided story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather permitting.

Program size may be limited, registration recommended: visit claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Every Tuesday • 10am-11:30am • Ages 0-4

Explore a different nature theme each week during this indoor free play group. A guided story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather permitting.

Program size may be limited, registration recommended: visit claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Experience seals in their natural environment! The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that Montauk Point State Park will host a series of hikes to observe wintering seals. Beginning in November and continuing through April 2022, a State Park naturalist will lead visitors on a scenic beach walk to an area where up to four species of seals can be observed. Along the hike, there will be opportunities to see many winter birds and to explore marine geology. If you'd like, bring binoculars!

Hikers will meet at the Office/Restroom building in the lower parking lot. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking. We will be outdoors for approximately 2 hours and the hike is approximately 3-miles long. Strollers are not recommended. Space is limited and RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! To register, go to Eventbrite.com and search "Seal Walks at Montauk Point." Call 631-668-5000 (ext. 0) for more information.

$4 per person; Children under 3 are FREE!

Frogs and toads are an important part of wetland ecosystems. Join us in this community science project to monitor the frogs in our ponds! We will walk up to 1-mile in the dark, please bring a flashlight if you have one. Registration required. All ages.

Registration required; register at claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Frogs and toads are an important part of wetland ecosystems. Join us in this community science project to monitor the frogs in our ponds! We will walk up to 1-mile in the dark, please bring a flashlight if you have one. Registration required. All ages.

Registration required; register at claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Experience seals in their natural environment! Montauk Point State Park will host a series of hikes to observe wintering seals. Beginning in November and continuing through April 2022, a State Park naturalist will lead visitors on a scenic beach walk to an area where up to four species of seals can be observed. Along the hike, there will be opportunities to see many winter birds and to explore marine geology. If you'd like, bring binoculars!

Hikers will meet at the Office/Restroom building in the lower parking lot. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking. We will be outdoors for approximately 2 hours and the hike is approximately 3-miles long. Strollers are not recommended. Space is limited and RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! To register, go to Eventbrite.com and search "Seal Walks at Montauk Point." Call 631-668-5000 (ext. 0) for more information.

$4 per person; Children under 3 are FREE!

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

Join us each month for a public program geared towards homeschoolers! This month's program is Navigating Naturalists: hunt for treasure and learn to navigate our trails using various types of maps. Includes a 1-mile hike. Registration required. Ages 8-13.

Registration required; register at claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Join us each month for a public program geared towards homeschoolers! This month's program is Navigating Naturalists: hunt for treasure and learn to navigate our trails using various types of maps. Includes a 1-mile hike. Registration required. Ages 8-13.

Registration required; register at claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Every Tuesday • 10am-11:30am • Ages 0-4

Explore a different nature theme each week during this indoor free play group. A guided story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather permitting.

Program size may be limited, registration recommended: visit claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Every Tuesday • 10am-11:30am • Ages 0-4

Explore a different nature theme each week during this indoor free play group. A guided story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather permitting.

Program size may be limited, registration recommended: visit claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

Step back in time as you tour the Main House of the South Side Sportsmen's Club. A docent will discuss the history of the tavern and the high society club which shaped Connetquot River State Park Preserve into what it is today.

Reservations are required and will be taken two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure

Bundle up and join us for some winter birding at the park! On this brisk stroll along the beach, marsh, and creek, we will discover the birds that make Sunken Meadow their home for the winter.

Reservations are required and will be taken two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure

While our main goals are leisurely observation of winter waterfowl and exploration of the beach, we'll also learn about ponds. During our moderately paced 4 mile walk to and from the water, we'll relax and socialize. Bring binoculars.

Reservations are required and will be taken two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

Please note: program reservations for Caumsett Historic Park Preserve are taken over the phone. Please call (631) 423 - 1770 for reservations.

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

Enjoy the refreshing cold winter air with a walk on the Red Trail. This will be a moderately paced hike that includes some hills, so wear good walking shoes, dress warm, and bring water.

Reservations are required and will be taken two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

Please note: program reservations for Caleb Smith State Park Preserve are taken over the phone. Please call (631) 265-1054 for reservations.

Enjoy the refreshing cold winter air with a walk on the Red Trail. This will be a moderately paced hike that includes some hills, so wear good walking shoes, dress warm, and bring water.

Reservations are required and will be taken two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

Please note: program reservations for Caleb Smith State Park Preserve are taken over the phone. Please call (631) 265-1054 for reservations.

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

Every Tuesday • 10am-11:30am • Ages 0-4

Explore a different nature theme each week during this indoor free play group. A guided story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather permitting.

Program size may be limited, registration recommended: visit claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Every Tuesday • 10am-11:30am • Ages 0-4

Explore a different nature theme each week during this indoor free play group. A guided story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather permitting.

Program size may be limited, registration recommended: visit claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Experience seals in their natural environment! Montauk Point State Park will host a series of hikes to observe wintering seals. Beginning in November and continuing through April 2022, a State Park naturalist will lead visitors on a scenic beach walk to an area where up to four species of seals can be observed. Along the hike, there will be opportunities to see many winter birds and to explore marine geology. If you'd like, bring binoculars!

Hikers will meet at the Office/Restroom building in the lower parking lot. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking. We will be outdoors for approximately 2 hours and the hike is approximately 3-miles long. Strollers are not recommended. Space is limited and RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! To register, go to Eventbrite.com and search "Seal Walks at Montauk Point." Call 631-668-5000 (ext. 0) for more information.

$4 per person; Children under 3 are FREE!

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

Experience seals in their natural environment! Montauk Point State Park will host a series of hikes to observe wintering seals. Beginning in November and continuing through April 2022, a State Park naturalist will lead visitors on a scenic beach walk to an area where up to four species of seals can be observed. Along the hike, there will be opportunities to see many winter birds and to explore marine geology. If you'd like, bring binoculars!

Hikers will meet at the Office/Restroom building in the lower parking lot. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking. We will be outdoors for approximately 2 hours and the hike is approximately 3-miles long. Strollers are not recommended. Space is limited and RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! To register, go to Eventbrite.com and search "Seal Walks at Montauk Point." Call 631-668-5000 (ext. 0) for more information.

$4 per person; Children under 3 are FREE!

Enjoy the crisp winter air during a walk through the forest. The preserve looks different in the winter- take in all the beauty winter has to offer.

Reservations are required and will be taken two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

If a huge boulder looks out of place, it might be a glacial erratic, a large piece of stone left by glaciers long ago. Join us for a hike to see some of the glacial erratics of Sunken Meadow. Appropriate for children ages 8 and up.

Reservations are required and will be taken two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure

Help us contain the invasive spotted lanternfly by learning how to identify and scrape away their overwintering egg masses! Includes a 1-mile hike.

Outdoors Only

Program size may be limited, registration recommended: visit claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Help us contain the invasive spotted lanternfly by learning how to identify and scrape away their overwintering egg masses! Includes a 1-mile hike.

Outdoors Only

Program size may be limited, registration recommended: visit claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

Join a park naturalist to explore the nature trails and look for animal and plant life in the diverse habitats of the park. Then join us afterwards for a bonfire and s'mores! Length of walk will be approximately 2 miles on easy trails. All ages and abilities welcome!

Have questions? Contact the Park Naturalist by e-mail at kristin.collins@parks.ny.gov or by phone at 518-563-0369 (Park Office) or 518-563-6444 (Nature Center)

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

Step back in time as you tour the Main House of the South Side Sportsmen's Club. A docent will discuss the history of the tavern and the high society club which shaped Connetquot River State Park Preserve into what it is today.

Reservations are required and will be taken two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

All programs meet in the upper parking lot unless noted. Programs led by MaryLaura Lamont. Call for details, reservations at (631) 315-5475. Snow/rain cancels programs.

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

Happy Valentine's Day! Make a lantern and discover the park at night with a walk through the old growth woods. For Information and registration call (716) 282-5154

Experience seals in their natural environment! Montauk Point State Park will host a series of hikes to observe wintering seals. Beginning in November and continuing through April 2022, a State Park naturalist will lead visitors on a scenic beach walk to an area where up to four species of seals can be observed. Along the hike, there will be opportunities to see many winter birds and to explore marine geology. If you'd like, bring binoculars!

Hikers will meet at the Office/Restroom building in the lower parking lot. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking. We will be outdoors for approximately 2 hours and the hike is approximately 3-miles long. Strollers are not recommended. Space is limited and RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! To register, go to Eventbrite.com and search "Seal Walks at Montauk Point." Call 631-668-5000 (ext. 0) for more information.

$4 per person; Children under 3 are FREE!

Locked in winters grip, venture out for a unique chance to explore an old growth swamp frozen in time. For information and registration call (716) 549-1050

Join the President of the Protectors of Pine Oak Woods and middle school teacher of special education science on a hike at night to search for owls! We will walk up to 2 miles in the dark. Please bring a flashlight if you have one. Registration required. Ages 6+

Outdoors Only

Registration required; register at claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Join the President of the Protectors of Pine Oak Woods and middle school teacher of special education science on a hike at night to search for owls! We will walk up to 2 miles in the dark. Please bring a flashlight if you have one. Registration required. Ages 6+

Outdoors Only

Registration required; register at claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Experience seals in their natural environment! Montauk Point State Park will host a series of hikes to observe wintering seals. Beginning in November and continuing through April 2022, a State Park naturalist will lead visitors on a scenic beach walk to an area where up to four species of seals can be observed. Along the hike, there will be opportunities to see many winter birds and to explore marine geology. If you'd like, bring binoculars!

Hikers will meet at the Office/Restroom building in the lower parking lot. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking. We will be outdoors for approximately 2 hours and the hike is approximately 3-miles long. Strollers are not recommended. Space is limited and RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! To register, go to Eventbrite.com and search "Seal Walks at Montauk Point." Call 631-668-5000 (ext. 0) for more information.

$4 per person; Children under 3 are FREE!

Join us as we hike on trails less traveled! At the hike, you will receive a "passport" booklet. For every Passport to Parks program attended, earn a sticker specific to each park for your booklet. Reservations for this hiking series are taken two weeks prior to program date.

Reservations are required and will be taken two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

Cultural/human history of this park is long, varied and interesting. See historic hedgerows, find where the old Camp Carey was located, and stand on land that witnessed Long Island's only battle of the War of 1812!

All programs meet in the upper parking lot unless noted. Programs led by MaryLaura Lamont. Call for details, reservations at (631) 315-5475. Snow/rain cancels programs.

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

Join us each month for a public program geared toward homeschoolers! This month's program is Maple Syrup Science: learn how to make maple syrup from tap to table! Includes a 1-mile hike. Registration required. All ages.

Outdoors Only

Registration required; register at claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Join us each month for a public program geared toward homeschoolers! This month's program is Maple Syrup Science: learn how to make maple syrup from tap to table! Includes a 1-mile hike. Registration required. All ages.

Outdoors Only

Registration required; register at claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Embrace the winter season on a guided snowshoe walk through the forested trails of Evangola State Park. If present, we will end the hike exploring the frozen phenomenon of Lakes Erie ice volcanos! For information and registration call (716) 549-1050

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 2-3 miles on easy trails. All ages welcome! If we have a lot of snow, this walk can become a snowshoe excursion! We have snowshoes to lend out and beginners are always welcome!

Have questions? Contact the Park Naturalist by e-mail at kristin.collins@parks.ny.gov or by phone at 518-563-0369 (Park Office) or 518-563-6444 (Nature Center)

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

Step back in time as you tour the Main House of the South Side Sportsmen's Club. A docent will discuss the history of the tavern and the high society club which shaped Connetquot River State Park Preserve into what it is today.

Reservations are required and will be taken two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure

While questions are most welcome, there will be no formal nature discussion during this four-mile, on road moderately paced walk, thus affording walkers the opportunity to relax, socialize, and enjoy the park's beauty.

Reservations are required and will be taken two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

Please note: program reservations for Caumsett Historic Park Preserve are taken over the phone. Please call (631) 423 - 1770 for reservations.

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

Experience seals in their natural environment! The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that Montauk Point State Park will host a series of hikes to observe wintering seals. Beginning in November and continuing through April 2022, a State Park naturalist will lead visitors on a scenic beach walk to an area where up to four species of seals can be observed. Along the hike, there will be opportunities to see many winter birds and to explore marine geology. If you'd like, bring binoculars!

Hikers will meet at the Office/Restroom building in the lower parking lot. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking. We will be outdoors for approximately 2 hours and the hike is approximately 3-miles long. Strollers are not recommended. Space is limited and RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! To register, go to Eventbrite.com and search "Seal Walks at Montauk Point." Call 631-668-5000 (ext. 0) for more information.

$4 per person; Children under 3 are FREE!

Search the park for different tracks left by our winter residents. Discover many types of animals, their tracks, and the adaptations that help them survive in the winter.

Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited.

To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

Get to know our feathered residents! Join experts from the Saw Mill River Audubon Society on a bird walk around the Preserve. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! We typically go rain or shine except if very low temperatures, heavy precipitation, or high winds are forecasted and/or if travel is not advised. If so, you will receive a cancelation email two hours before the scheduled walk. Completed vaccination required. Bring a mask in case of close contact with other visitors. Ages 8+. Cost: FREE.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration is required. January 30 walk is limited to 20 people. Please register for the January 30 walk at: https://www.sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips/

Learn the process of making maple syrup from tap to table! We will hike up to 1-mile to reach the mapletrees to demonstrate tapping and to collect sap. All ages.

Outdoors Only

Program size may be limited, registration recommended: visit claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Learn the process of making maple syrup from tap to table! We will hike up to 1-mile to reach the mapletrees to demonstrate tapping and to collect sap. All ages.

Outdoors Only

Program size may be limited, registration recommended: visit claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Experience seals in their natural environment! Montauk Point State Park will host a series of hikes to observe wintering seals. Beginning in November and continuing through April 2022, a State Park naturalist will lead visitors on a scenic beach walk to an areas where up to four species of seals can be observed. Along the hike, there will be opportunities to see many winter birds and to explore marine geology. If you'd like, bring binoculars!

Hikers will meet at the Office/Restroom building in the lower parking lot. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking. We will be outdoors for approximately 2 hours and the hike is approximately 3-miles long. Strollers are not recommended. Space is limited and RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! To register, go to Eventbrite.com and search "Seal Walks at Montauk Point." Call 631-668-5000 (ext. 0) for more information.

$4 per person; Children under 3 are FREE!

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

Dress warm again for this mid winter 2.5 mile walk finding seabirds on the Long Island Sound, raptors in the fields and woods, and songbirds in the thickets.

All programs meet in the upper parking lot unless noted. Programs led by MaryLaura Lamont. Call for details, reservations at (631) 315-5475. Snow/rain cancels programs.

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

Join a park naturalist to explore the nature trails and look for animal and plant life in the diverse habitats of the park. Then join us afterwards for a bonfire and s'mores! Length of walk will be approximately 2 miles on easy trials. All ages and abilities welcome!

Have questions? Contact the Park Naturalist by e-mail at kristin.collins@parks.ny.gov or by phone at 518-563-0369 (Park Office) or 518-563-6444 (Nature Center)

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

Join us as we hike on trails less traveled! At the hike, you will receive a "passport" booklet. For every Passport to Parks program attended, earn a sticker specific to each park for your booklet. Reservations for this hiking series are taken two weeks prior to program date.

Reservations are required and will be taken two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure

Meet at the benches in front 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) After a brief walk, descend into the Weir in Ossining and explore the original 1842 brick water tunnel and learn its history. Less than a half mile and two hours.

Required: pre-registration (limited number); masks, and social distancing. Walk will be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. To register: https://aqueduct.org/events

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

Free, open-air, 5-mile (total) loop walk beginning and ending (where we will meet) at the bench near the admission booth inside the park entrance at 355 Midland Avenue (at Teresa Avenue), Yonkers, NY 10704. Parking is free inside the park near the meeting place or along Midland Ave. Discover the connections between the Old Croton Aqueduct, Tibbetts Brook Park, and the South County Trailway. View Tibbetts Brook and three Croton Water structures and learn their history.

Trail may be muddy; sturdy shoes or boots advisable.

Required: pre-registration (limited number); masks, and social distancing. Walk will be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. To register: https://aqueduct.org/events

Join us for the second annual Maple Tapfest! We will be tapping every tree we will use for the entire 2022 maple syrup season during this volunteer event. Includes a 1-mile hike. Registration required. Ages 6+

Outdoors Only

Registration required; register at claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Join us for the second annual Maple Tapfest! We will be tapping every tree we will use for the entire 2022 maple syrup season during this volunteer event. Includes a 1-mile hike. Registration required. Ages 6+

Outdoors Only

Registration required; register at claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Join a park naturalist to learn the basics of animal tracking and try out your new skills on a short walk through the park. This will be a two-part program. The lesson will be different each of the two weeks, come for one session or both! All ages and abilities welcome.

Have questions? Contact the Park Naturalist by e-mail at kristin.collins@parks.ny.gov or by phone at 518-563-0369 (Park Office) or 518-563-6444 (Nature Center)

Join our Historian, Mike Miernik, for a three-hour, approximately six-mile hike focusing on the Thirteen Bridges Trail and Eagle Hill. We will move at a brisk pace, so dress in layers to avoid overheating. Leashed dogs are welcome. Make sure to bring water, as the breath you see exiting your mouth and nose is water leaving your body. Meet at the Visitor Center courtyard. In the event of heavy snow or temperatures in the teens, the hike will be canceled and a full refund will be issued; you will be notified via email the day before.

Cost: $3 + Eventbrite fees. Max: 20 people.

www.RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events

A short presentation will focus on winter ducks! Afterwards, take a walk through the preserve led by experienced birders from the Great South Bay Audubon Society to search for birds in the wild.

Reservations are required and will be taken two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure

Come for a walk with our educators to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them swim along in the bay!

$4 per person fee. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a winter hike. Binoculars are recommended. RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up to RSVP at jonesbeachenc.org/programs

Come join us for a 3-mile sunset hike at Rockwood Hall for what we hope will be a spectacular view over the Hudson and the Tappan Zee Bridge. Please dress according to weather conditions and bring water. Leashed dogs are welcome. This hike is at Rockwood Hall, DO NOT go to the main Preserve entrance. The parking lot is on Kendal Way off route 117, just after the intersection of Phelps and Regeneron. If the lot is full, you may park in the Phelps garage (free). Gather at the kiosk at the top of the hill across the street from the parking lot. We will leave ON TIME.

In case of bad weather, the hike will be canceled (including overcast skies when we know there will be no visible sunset). You will be notified via email at least 2 hours in advance.

Cost: $3 + Eventbrite fees. Max: 40 people.

www.RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events