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Wed 12 Mar
Spring Equinox Walk
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
View the scenery of the Great Bend Canyon from along the Gorge Trail. Meet at Archery Field Overlook. (1 mile) Meet at Archery Field Overlook.
Registration: Not required
Wed 12 Mar
Spring Equinox Walk
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
View the scenery of the Great Bend Canyon from along the Gorge Trail. Meet at Archery Field Overlook. (1 mile) Meet at Archery Field Overlook.
Registration: Not required
Thu 20 Mar
Spring into Spring Seniors Walk
Thursday, March 20, 2025 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Reservoir State Park
Join a park naturalist as we spring into the next season on this relaxing stroll along an accessible pathway in Reservoir State Park! For seniors aged 62 and up. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu 20 Mar
Spring Equinox Night Hike
Thursday, March 20, 2025 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special night hike! Learn about the night sky and have a chance to look at the stars! Registration is required and opens 1 week in advance on 3/13/2025.
Registration: Required
Fri 21 Mar
Spring Things
Friday, March 21, 2025 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Fort Niagara State Park
Welcome in spring with a walk through the woods behind the soccer fields in search of buds on trees and spring ephemerals! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 22 Mar
Spring Flower Painting
Saturday, March 22, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Hop Field Warming Hut. Accessible program. Ages 7+. Join us as we celebrate the arrival of spring with this flower painting class. We will have fun painting a colorful spring scene as we learn about blending paint in a unique way. Fee of $25 includes all materials. Registration required: Call 518-872-0800
Registration: Required
Sat 22 Mar
Spring Flower Painting
Saturday, March 22, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Hop Field Warming Hut. Accessible program. Ages 7+. Join us as we celebrate the arrival of spring with this flower painting class. We will have fun painting a colorful spring scene as we learn about blending paint in a unique way. Fee of $25 includes all materials. Registration required: Call 518-872-0800
Registration: Required
Sat 22 Mar
Spring Flower Painting
Saturday, March 22, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Hop Field Warming Hut. Accessible program. Ages 7+. Join us as we celebrate the arrival of spring with this flower painting class. We will have fun painting a colorful spring scene as we learn about blending paint in a unique way. Fee of $25 includes all materials. Registration required: Call 518-872-0800
Registration: Required
Sun 23 Mar
Spring Gorge Stroll
Sunday, March 23, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Devil's Hole State Park
Take a leisurely stroll along trail 2 with an educator and learn more about the signs of spring! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Tue 25 Mar
Spring Overlook Hike
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511

Join an educator on our newer trail up to Spring Overlook. This is a moderate-hard 2.5 mile loop hike with elevation gain/loss of 600 feet. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather with water-resistant hiking shoes, sunscreen, and trekking poles if you need them. Bring plenty of water, snacks and a lunch that we can eat at the overlook. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the trailhead. This is a free hike and for people 13+. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Tue 25 Mar
Spring Overlook Hike
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511

Join an educator on our newer trail up to Spring Overlook. This is a moderate-hard 2.5 mile loop hike with elevation gain/loss of 600 feet. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather with water-resistant hiking shoes, sunscreen, and trekking poles if you need them. Bring plenty of water, snacks and a lunch that we can eat at the overlook. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the trailhead. This is a free hike and for people 13+. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sat 29 Mar
Spring Bird Walk
Saturday, March 29, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
Birdwatch and look for signs of spring on the Fountain side of the park! Beginners and experts welcome! Binoculars & guides to borrow. Click here for more information.
Registration: Required
Sun 30 Mar
Spring Walk on the Aqueduct in Van Cortlandt Park
Sunday, March 30, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Free, easy, 3 miles/3 hours, one-way walk. Meet at McLean Avenue and Sherman Avenue in front of St. Paul the Apostle Church. Street parking is available on McLean Avenue, or use the W20 bus to McLean Avenue or the W4 bus to Sherman Avenue. From McLean Avenue, we will walk south along the Aqueduct through Van Cortlandt Park to Bedford Blvd. West and Goulden Avenue, with a stop by the Jerome Park Reservoir. To return from the one-way walk, you can take the W4 or W20 bus back to McLean Avenue or the #4 or D train available at Bedford Park Blvd. Walk is mostly flat, but rocky; wear appropriate shoes. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration: https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=287.
Registration: Required
Sat 12 Apr
Spring Egg Hunt at Orient Beach Park
Saturday, April 12, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Orient Beach State Park
The Spring Egg Hunt at Orient Beach State Park, happening on Saturday, April 12 at 11am, features an egg hunt for children, photos with the Spring Bunny, children's activities, and family entertainment. A rain date for the event is scheduled for Sunday, April 13 at 1pm. An $8 parking fee will be in effect for the event date and rain date.
Registration: Not required
Sat 12 Apr
Spring Egg Hunt at Belmont Lake State Park
Saturday, April 12, 2025 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Belmont Lake State Park
The Spring Egg Hunt at Belmont Lake State Park, happening on Saturday, April 12, from 12pm to 2pm, features an egg hunt for children up to nine years old, photos with the Spring Bunny, a princess meet and greet, pony rides, a petting zoo, children's games, and family entertainment. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. A rain date for the event is scheduled for Sunday, April 13, 12pm to 2pm. An $8 parking fee will be in effect for the event date and rain date.
Registration: Not required