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Wed
24
Jul
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Explore Shingle Gully,
where ice persists into summer in deep, crevice caves. These caves are in a
backcountry area in Minnewaska State Park Preserve. This rugged, protected
landscape is accessible only on guided tours led by Park Preserve staff and
volunteer docents. This all-day, strenuous, approximately six-mile adventure
ascends and descends 1,500 feet. It includes off-trail bushwhacking and steep
rock scrambles and is only appropriate for experienced hikers. To register,
please visit http://samspoint.eventbrite.com. Pre-registration deadline: July 18.
Registration: Required
Wed
31
Jul
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Come
learn about the wonderful world of snakes with Colleen Stevens, Student
Conservation Association/AmeriCorps Environmental Education Intern. The program
will start off at the Sam's Point Visitor Center with a presentation on the different
species of snakes that live in our area. We will discuss typical snake habitat,
venomous species and much more. After the presentation, we will hike out on the
Indian Rock Footpath with high hopes of experiencing snakes in their natural
habitat! This five-mile hike is mildly challenging, starting on Loop Road, then
hiking on a footpath with steep and rocky terrain. Individuals may attend just
the presentation if they are uncomfortable with the hiking portion of the
program. Meet at the Sam's Point Visitor Center. Pre-registration is
required by calling the Sam's Point Visitor Center at 845-647-7989.
Registration: Required
Wed
07
Aug
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Join
Taylor Pazderski, Student Conservation Association/AmeriCorps Ecosystem
Steward, for a three-mile walk and talk lesson on the globally rare dwarf pitch
pines and other vegetation found in the Park Preserve. We will talk about Sam's
Point's unique fire dependent ecosystems and the plant species that live within
them. This walk will include stops to see evidence of a previous forest fire at
Sam's Point and a wonderful variety of different trees, shrubs, and flowers,
and plants. This hike will take place on Loop Road, a recently restored carriage
road. Loop Road does have some uphill and downhill portions that can be steep
at times. Meet at the Sam's Point Visitor Center. Pre-registration is
required by calling the Sam's Point Visitor Center at 845-647-7989.
Registration: Required
Wed
07
Aug
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Join Becca Howe-Parisio, Park Educator, for an
adventurous hike to the Ice Caves at Sam's Point, where the air is always a
comfortable 55 degrees Fahrenheit, even during the height of the summer heat.
This nearly four-mile hike includes one steep hill on a carriage road, but the
reward of walking through the cool, dark, talus cave is worth the effort. While
in the cave, educators will explain the geology of this unique natural area and
why it's so special. The footpath section of this outing does include two
primitive ladders and a steep stone staircase, which some may find challenging.
Plan to bring food and lots of water and we'll have lunch on the trail. This
program is recommended for families of all ages who are capable of hiking this
distance and terrain. Meet at the Sam's Point Visitor Center.
Pre-registration is required by calling the Sam's Point Visitor Center at
845-647-7989.
Registration: Required
Thu
08
Aug
Thursday, August 8, 2024 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Come learn about the wonderful world of snakes with Colleen
Stevens, Student Conservation Association/AmeriCorps Environmental Education
Intern. The program will start off at the Sam's Point Visitor Center with a
lesson on the different species of snakes that live in our area. We will
discuss typical snake habitat, venomous species and much more. After the
lesson, we will hike out on Loop Road with high hopes of experiencing snakes in
their natural habitat! This three-mile hike is mildly challenging, with some steep
sections. Plan to bring food and lots of water and we'll have lunch on the
trail. This program is recommended for families of all ages who are capable
of hiking this distance and terrain. Meet at the Sam's Point Visitor
Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Sam's Point Visitor Center
at 845-647-7989.
Registration: Required