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Fri 29 Sep
Moon Light Paddles
Friday, September 29, 2023
Mine Kill State Park
Paddle with us on the lower reservoir and watch the moon rise. Paddle is subjected to weather conditions. Paddle is subject to weather condition. Follow us on Facebook for more details and information.
Wed 30 Aug
Moon Light Paddles
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Mine Kill State Park
Paddle with us on the lower reservoir and watch the moon rise. Paddle is subjected to weather conditions. Paddle is subject to weather condition. Follow us on Facebook for more details and information.
Fri 30 Jun
Pride Month: Rainbow Lantern Walk
Friday, June 30, 2023 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Join us for one of our popular lantern walks with a Pride Month twist! Have you ever wanted to explore the park after dark? Now is your chance! We'll take a night-themed walk, with the ambiance of rainbow-colored lanterns! Reservations Are Required: Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure.
Registration: Required
Sun 25 Jun
Crepuscular Walks: Fireflies by the River
Sunday, June 25, 2023 07:30 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight". Star watching will follow programs, weather permitting. Flashlight recommended.
Sun 25 Jun
Crepuscular Walks: Fireflies by the River
Sunday, June 25, 2023 07:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight". Star watching will follow programs, weather permitting. Flashlight recommended.
Fri 23 Jun
Pride Month: Rainbow Lantern Walk
Friday, June 23, 2023 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Heckscher State Park
Join us for one of our popular lantern walks with a Pride Month twist! Have you ever wanted to explore the park after dark? Now is your chance! We'll take a night-themed walk, with the ambiance of rainbow-colored lanterns! Reservations are required: Visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure.
Registration: Required
Sat 03 Jun
Crepuscular Walks: Last Full Moon of Spring
Saturday, June 3, 2023 07:30 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight". Star watching will follow programs, weather permitting. Flashlight recommended.
Sat 03 Jun
Crepuscular Walks: Last Full Moon of Spring
Saturday, June 3, 2023 07:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight". Star watching will follow programs, weather permitting. Flashlight recommended.
Fri 02 Jun
Rainbow Lantern Walk
Friday, June 2, 2023 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Head to Sunken Meadow State Park for one of their popular lantern walks with a Pride Month twist! Have you ever wanted to explore the park after dark? Now is your chance, and the ambiance will be enhanced with rainbow lanterns! To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure.
Registration: Required
Sat 27 May
Crepuscular Walks: Waxing Moon Beaver Walk
Saturday, May 27, 2023 07:30 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight". Star watching will follow programs, weather permitting. Flashlight recommended.
Sat 27 May
Crepuscular Walks: Waxing Moon Beaver Walk
Saturday, May 27, 2023 07:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight". Star watching will follow programs, weather permitting. Flashlight recommended.
Sat 13 May
Crepuscular Walks: Owl Prowl
Saturday, May 13, 2023 07:30 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight". Star watching will follow programs, weather permitting. Flashlight recommended.
Sat 13 May
Crepuscular Walks: Owl Prowl
Saturday, May 13, 2023 07:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight". Star watching will follow programs, weather permitting. Flashlight recommended.
Sun 23 Apr
Crepuscular Walks: Frog Serenade
Sunday, April 23, 2023 07:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight". Star watching will follow programs, weather permitting. Flashlight recommended.
Sun 23 Apr
Crepuscular Walks: Frog Serenade
Sunday, April 23, 2023 07:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight". Star watching will follow programs, weather permitting. Flashlight recommended.
Fri 21 Apr
Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association Monthly Star Party
Friday, April 21, 2023 07:30 PM
Lake Taghkanic State Park
The Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association hosts a monthly stargazing party in the West Beach parking lot. Bring your own telescopes and binoculars or use those provided by our members. You will be asked to provide your license plate number and make/model car, so Park Management and Police have a record of who will be in park after hours. More info at https://www.meetup.com/mhastro/events/275468188/ Registration: RSVP is required at least one day beforehand.
Sat 15 Apr
Crepuscular Walks: Timberdoodle Twilight
Saturday, April 15, 2023 07:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight". Star watching will follow programs, weather permitting. Flashlight recommended.
Sat 15 Apr
Crepuscular Walks: Timberdoodle Twilight
Saturday, April 15, 2023 07:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight". Star watching will follow programs, weather permitting. Flashlight recommended.
Fri 14 Apr
Spring Awakening Night Hike
Friday, April 14, 2023 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Join us for a spring night hike through the preserve. As the seasons change, signs of spring are all around us. From the sound of spring peepers to the sight of skunk cabbage, let's discover the signs of spring the preserve has to offer after hours. Reservations Are Required: Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure.
Registration: Required
Tue 11 Apr
Stargazing in the Preserve
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on March 20 at 10 am, Peer into the cosmos with Vinny Coulehan of the Rockland Astronomy Club. View the stars, Venus, and Mars through a telescope. Meet in the Visitor's Center courtyard, followed by a short walk on the Overlook trail to our viewing location. Cost: $4. Max: 20 people. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Thu 06 Apr
Full Moon Hike: “Pink Moon”
Thursday, April 6, 2023 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on March 20 at 10 am, Experience the Preserve after dark! Join us for a 4-mile hike on carriage roads lit by moonlight. We walk at a brisk pace; some hiking experience is recommended. Leashed dogs are welcome. Cost: $4. Max: 40 people. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Thu 06 Apr
Crepuscular Walks: Full Moon Night of the Salamanders
Thursday, April 6, 2023 06:30 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight". Star watching will follow programs, weather permitting. Flashlight recommended.
Thu 06 Apr
Crepuscular Walks: Full Moon Night of the Salamanders
Thursday, April 6, 2023 06:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight". Star watching will follow programs, weather permitting. Flashlight recommended.
Sat 01 Apr
Mystical Creatures
Saturday, April 1, 2023 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
When the sun goes down, all of Connetquot's mysterious creatures come out to play. Woodland pixies, unicorns, and even bigfoot roam around the preserve for a night of adventure on April Fool's Day! Come learn all about these mystical creatures on this unique night hike! We'll be looking for traces of them with a fun scavenger hunt for all to enjoy! Bring a flashlight and your imagination! Reservations Are Required: Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure.
Registration: Required