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Tue 27 May
Crafts & Coffee: Floral Arrangements
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
To celebrate the beauty of spring, join us for a flower foraging walk around the park followed by the opportunity to make your own floral arrangement! To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 25 May
Spring Seasonal Stroll
Sunday, May 25, 2025 09:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
(631) 423-1770

In this series of short 1.5 mile seasonal strolls, we'll savor nature's spring rebirth, highlighting bird nesting. Prepare for some hills and sitting on grass. Please call for Reservations: (631) 423- 1770.
Registration: Required
Sat 24 May
Spring Wreathmaking
Saturday, May 24, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Come showcase the beauty of flowers as well as your creativity by joining us for our first ever Spring Wreath Making program. Program capacity is 10 people. Supplies will be provided. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 10 May
Spring Wildflower Hike
Saturday, May 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mine Kill State Park
(518) 827-6111

Join us for a beautiful spring hike where we look for the first blooms of the season, enjoy rushing waterfalls, and other signs of spring. Learn a little about flower identification and spring ephemerals along the way. This hike will be approximately 2 miles with periodic stops and is considered moderate. Trails are typically muddy in spring, please wear appropriate footwear. Meet at the Falls Overlook parking area. In the event of downpours/bad weather, we will postpone or cancel. Email minekillsp@parks.ny.gov or call (518) 827-6111 to register.
Registration: Required
Sat 26 Apr
Castle Point and Blueberry Run Loop Hike at Minnewaska
Saturday, April 26, 2025 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752

Come join Nick Martin, Park Educator, to celebrate the springing of spring! On this hike, we'll explore Castle Point Carriage Road and search for signs of the arrival of spring in the Shawangunk Mountains, where spring typically comes later than in the surrounding valleys. This approximately seven-mile hike will start in the Lake Minnewaska area and will follow the Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road and Castle Point Carriage Road to reach Castle Point, a scenic vista with commanding views of the surrounding Park Preserve and Wallkill Valley. We will return to Lake Minnewaska on Blueberry Run Footpath and Upper Awosting Carriage Road. The footpath section of this hike has uneven surfaces, wet areas, and some potentially tricky footing that some may find challenging. 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 25 Apr
Arbor Day Sunset Hike
Friday, April 25, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center
Celebrate the Spring Equinox and look for the beginning signs of spring on a guided hike through our park. We will hike up to 2 miles. All ages. Trails are not stroller friendly. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Fri 25 Apr
Arbor Day Sunset Hike
Friday, April 25, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Celebrate the Spring Equinox and look for the beginning signs of spring on a guided hike through our park. We will hike up to 2 miles. All ages. Trails are not stroller friendly. Click here to register!
Registration: 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
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
Thu 10 Apr
Seasonal Crafting for Seniors: Spring Wreaths
Thursday, April 10, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center
Join us in making unique spring wreaths. These beautiful, bright wreaths will welcome your guests as we celebrate the arrival of the spring season. Socialize with peers and enjoy the scenery of our gorgeous park on an optional hike. All materials provided. Ages 55+. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Thu 10 Apr
Seasonal Crafting for Seniors: Spring Wreaths
Thursday, April 10, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Join us in making unique spring wreaths. These beautiful, bright wreaths will welcome your guests as we celebrate the arrival of the spring season. Socialize with peers and enjoy the scenery of our gorgeous park on an optional hike. All materials provided. Ages 55+. Click here to register!
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 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