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Fri
04
Apr
Friday, April 4, 2025 08:30 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Are you interested in birds or birdwatching? Join Nick
Martin, Minnewaska Park Preserve
Educator, for bird walks starting at the Gardiner Library, every Friday
during April. During this program, we will take an approximately one mile walk
on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail and wander through Majestic Park, which can
be muddy and wet, especially after a rainfall. Participants are encouraged to
wear waterproof boots or shoes, bring binoculars, and a birding field guide, or
field guide installed into a smart device. Interested participants are welcome
to attend one or all of these programs. Meet at the Gardiner Library, in the
Lower Parking Area. No pre-registration is required. For more information,
please contact the Gardiner Library directly at 845-255-1255 or email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov.
Registration: Not required
Fri
04
Apr
Friday, April 4, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
Join staff
from Point Au Roche and Champlain Area Trails for an easy walk to search for
some of the birds that stick around in the winter. All abilities welcome. Bring your own binoculars, or we have a few
pairs available to loan - first come, first served.
Registration: Not required
Fri
04
Apr
Friday, April 4, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner's hike/wander series with not too much distance for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. Strollers will not work for these programs. We meet at the nature center parking lot. This program is free and does not require registration.
Registration: Not required
Fri
04
Apr
Friday, April 4, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner's hike/wander series with not too much distance for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. Strollers will not work for these programs. We meet at the nature center parking lot. This program is free and does not require registration.
Registration: Not required
Fri
04
Apr
Friday, April 4, 2025 07:45 PM - 08:45 PM
Evangola State Park
Watch in amusement as woodcocks strut
their stuff in a hilarious dance that would make even the finest ballroom
dancer envious. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
This five-mile, 2-3 hour hike will offer a winter view of Swan Lake, Eagle Hill vistas and our neighbor Pocantico Lake. Leashed dogs are welcome. Be prepared to move at a steady pace; some hiking experience is recommended. Meet in the Visitor Center courtyard. Dress warmly in layers, bring water to drink, and wear comfortable shoes. In case of bad weather, the hike may be canceled; you will be notified by 5 pm the day prior. The hike will leave promptly at 9:00 from the Visitor Center courtyard. Max: 20 people. Cost: FREE. Registration required. Parking: $6 per vehicle. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/event.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
To learn more and to register, please visit NYS Parks Long Island Environmental Education on Eventbrite.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Discover Long Island's State Parks in a monthly hiking series through every park on the Island! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Belmont Lake State Park
The NYS Department of
Environmental Education and NYS Parks will be hosting the Spring Family Fishing
Festival at Belmont Lake State Park on April 5th, 2025. Festival activities begin at 10 a.m. and are free of charge. A vehicle use fee
of $8 will be in effect. Parking is free for Empire Pass holders. Activities include open fishing, fishing & casting instruction, fly-casting
demonstrations, food vendors, and a fish cleaning station. DEC and local
fishing clubs will host informational displays and loaner rods, and free bait
will be available to participants. Children's activities include an
inflatable obstacle course, fish printing, the "Spring Fling" casting
contest, and hands-on educational displays by DEC and NYS Parks Environmental
Educators. Children participating in the casting contest also have a
chance to win prizes provided by DEC's I
FISH NY Program. This event will be held rain or
shine. The Spring Fishing Festival is designated as a Free Fishing Event,
so the freshwater fishing license requirement for anglers ages 16 and older is
suspended during the event. After 4 p.m., anglers need a valid NY State
freshwater fishing license to legally fish. All fishing regulations will
continue to apply.
Registration: Not required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Buttermilk Falls State Park
All ages are welcome as we get some exercise, build community, and learn a bit more about each park's history, geology, and unique natural history. First Saturday Hikes are free to join, and no registration is required. For questions about hike locations, difficulty, or other related questions, please email FingerLakesEducation@parks.ny.gov. Meet at Upper Parking Lot off West King Road. Hike Bear Trail to Lake Treman and part of Lake Treman Trail. Hike back to lot on Upper Buttermilk Falls Rd. Approximately 2 miles. Hike length and exact route is subject to change due to weather conditions.
Registration: Not required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
(631) 581-1005
The Long Island Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be conducting two clinics on "Basic Fly Casting", one on Saturday, March 15 at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve in Smithtown and one on Saturday, April 5 at Connetquot River State Park Preserve in Oakdale. The clinics will be held rain or shine from 10:00AM – 1:00PM and are open to everyone 16 years and older. If you own fly fishing equipment you are welcome to bring it with you, but it is not required to attend. Clinic topics will include basic casting instructions, equipment needs and selection, conservation, and safety techniques. Reservations are required and will be accepted beginning two weeks prior to each clinic. There is no registration fee. There will be an $8.00 vehicle use fee in effect at the Connetquot River event on April 5, 2025. To register for the clinics, or for further information on lessons, please call Caleb Smith State Park Preserve at (631) 265-1054 or Connetquot River State Park Preserve at (631) 581-1005, Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00AM-4:00PM or leave a message.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Crailo State Historic Site
(518) 463-8738
Join us for a historical cooking experience in Crailo's
hearth kitchen! The fourth program of Crailo's "Colonial Kitchen" series will
provide a hands-on experience in preparing traditional 17th century
Dutch fare, while learning about cookery methods and hearth cooking techniques.
In a convivial, team environment, participants will help prepare a well-rounded
17th century menu of sweet and savory dishes, after which the group
will sit and enjoy the meal they have prepared! Relaxed setting with lots of
conversation; all kitchen skills levels invited. This program will be led by Dawn Elliot, Hudson Valley
-based history and historical foodways educator, as well as enthusiastic eater!
Her knowledge of and experience with hearth cooking and demonstrating 17th
and 18th century food preparation may be seen at historic sites and
events throughout the Hudson River Valley. Fee for this program is $60 per person, payable by cash or
check and includes a copy of the popular 17th century Dutch
cookbook, The Sensible Cook. Space is very limited, so please reserve
your spot by calling Crailo at (518) 463-8738. Deadline: 4/2.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
DeVeaux Woods State Park
Bring your furry friend on this casual
walk through the new and old growth woods at DeVeaux while discovering the
park's history and what critters might call this park home. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Due to high demand we are offering our Barn Quilt Painting class again! Come learn about the history of Barn Quilt Paintings and their meaning
while we make our own! Join us for a relaxing Saturday painting in the Welcome
Center on April 5th at 10am. This program is for ages 12+ and costs $5 per
person. All materials will be provided, and you get to take home your painted
creation at the end! Registration is required as we have limited spots, you can
register by calling (518)-279-1155.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
This community science project, sponsored by the
Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy to do for experienced bird watchers and
beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds
and find out how you can become a community scientist at home. Meet at Humphrey
Nature Center. (onsite)
Registration: Not required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
This community science project, sponsored by the
Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy to do for experienced bird watchers and
beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds
and find out how you can become a community scientist at home. Meet at Humphrey
Nature Center. (onsite)
Registration: Not required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Come check out our classroom,
outdoor reading room, and game library! Note, no open hours 4/19 & 4/24.
All ages!
Registration: Not required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Come check out our classroom, outdoor reading room, and game library! Note, no open hours 4/19 & 4/24. All ages!
Registration: Not required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Enjoy a beautiful morning looking
for migratory birds. Beginners welcome! Binoculars will be provided. Teen and
adult program. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
Join a park educator for a
short walk while we learn some techniques to practice using all our senses to
observe our environment. These exercises will benefit you if you want to relax
more in nature, if you want to see more wildlife, or if you just need practice
focusing! Plus it's fun! All ages and abilities welcome!
Registration: Not required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
Join us for Spring-inspired crafts and snacks in our newly renovated Visitors Center. For the kids, we have paint-your-own planters, paper flowers, and cute bunny crafts. For the grownups (or maybe even ambitious big kids) we have spring origami and mini canvas to create your own masterpiece! If the preplanned crafts aren't for you, you can make whatever you can imagine using our craft supplies. Light instruction is offered, creativity is encouraged. From internationally recognized Hudson River School painters to dedicated hobbyists who shared their love of the arts with their children, Clermont has always been home to creative people. We continue the tradition with Crafty Kids! Inspired by our past, Crafty Kids grew from a pandemic-era need for community arts programing. Through online tutorials and socially distanced events, dozens of children and their grownups we able to destress and create together during a time of uncertainty. We are excited to continue to offer arts programing to children and their grownups throughout the year, drawing inspiration from seasonal events and local history! Please note: The cost of the event is $5 per person. This is a Family Program; all children must be accompanied by an adult and all adults must be accompanied by a child.
Registration: Not required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Registration: Not required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center, Ages 12 and up.
Don't
we all love Thacher State Park? Did you know April is Earth Month? This
volunteer program is a great way to give back to the park and become an
ecological steward. This is part of series of volunteer events held almost
every Saturday during the warm weather months. Come to one or come to all, it
makes a difference for the park! No experience needed. This series of volunteer
days will alternate between vegetation management of introduced species and
trail work. We will use hand tools; please wear clothes you don't mind getting
dirty and appropriate close toed work shoes.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
Meet at parking area near Rte. 20 and River Rd,
(42.917378, -77.784313). (1 mile or less)
Registration: Not required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Collecting maple
sap and boiling it down to sugar has been a long-standing tradition in North
America. Indigenous Peoples in the northeast first collected the sap, boiled it
into sugar, and used it in their cooking. When European colonists arrived, they
learned how to process the sap from Indigenous Peoples. It was used as a
sweetener, in place of expensive cane sugar, in a variety of foods including
oatmeal, sausage, and baked goods. Join the staff of
Senate House State Historic Site to celebrate the maple season for its annual
Sugaring Off event. Activities include boiling maple sap into syrup and maple
crafts. Local militia units will also be on-site demonstrating camp-life during
the 1700s. Mark Rust will be providing musical entertainment, including
a variety of musical instruments such as the banjo, violin, guitar, and spoons.
Nick Martin, Park Preserve Educator,
will join Senate House staff in Kingston for this program and will be making
maple candy for participants to enjoy. This is a free, family-friendly event!
This is a walk-in program; no registration is necessary. For more information,
contact the Senate House State Historic Site directly at 845-338-2786.
Registration: Not required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Mark the 113th anniversary of the sinking by embarking on this special 90-minute tour of the home of Titanic ticket holders, Ogden and Ruth Mills. Hear tales of the Titanic's tragic voyage as a guide in period attire points out remarkable similarities between the Titanic's interiors and Staatsburgh's rooms. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center, Ages 12 and up.
Don't
we all love Thacher State Park? Did you know April is Earth Month? This
volunteer program is a great way to give back to the park and become an
ecological steward. This is part of series of volunteer events held almost
every Saturday during the warm weather months. Come to one or come to all, it
makes a difference for the park! No experience needed. This series of volunteer
days will alternate between vegetation management of introduced species and
trail work. We will use hand tools; please wear clothes you don't mind getting
dirty and appropriate close toed work shoes.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center, Ages 12 and up.
Don't
we all love Thacher State Park? Did you know April is Earth Month? This
volunteer program is a great way to give back to the park and become an
ecological steward. This is part of series of volunteer events held almost
every Saturday during the warm weather months. Come to one or come to all, it
makes a difference for the park! No experience needed. This series of volunteer
days will alternate between vegetation management of introduced species and
trail work. We will use hand tools; please wear clothes you don't mind getting
dirty and appropriate close toed work shoes.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
The wackiest bird in our area, American Woodcocks, are like a long-beaked kazoo with boogie fever. Join a Nature Center educator to learn all there is to know about this odd local bird. Free and open to all ages. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
The wackiest bird in our area, American Woodcocks, are like a long-beaked kazoo with boogie fever. Join a Nature Center educator to learn all there is to know about this odd local bird. Free and open to all ages. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Join us at 12:00 PM for story time with librarians from the Yonkers Public Library! Then stay afterwards for historical games, fun for all ages. Explore how people played in the past with games like graces, hoop and stick, battledore and shuttlecock, and many more. This program is free and open to the public, sponsored by the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall. Registration is not required. Learn more at www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center
Celebrate the 50th
anniversary of Protectors of Pine Oak Woods with a frog themed day! Join us to
make frog crafts and learn some cool frog fun facts. All ages (grandparents
too!). Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center
Celebrate the 50th
anniversary of Protectors of Pine Oak Woods with a frog themed day! Join us at
sunset to monitor the frogs in our ponds. We will walk up to 1 mile in the
dark, flashlights provided. All ages. Trails are not stroller friendly. Click
here
to register!
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Celebrate the 50th
anniversary of Protectors of Pine Oak Woods with a frog themed day! Join us to
make frog crafts and learn some cool frog fun facts. All ages (grandparents
too!). Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Celebrate the 50th
anniversary of Protectors of Pine Oak Woods with a frog themed day! Join us at
sunset to monitor the frogs in our ponds. We will walk up to 1 mile in the
dark, flashlights provided. All ages. Trails are not stroller friendly. Click
here
to register!
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Take an easy, 45 minute hike through several wildlife habitats in the park. We will look for signs of local animals and learn about their winter adaptations. All ages are welcome. Hikes start at the Creekside Classroom.
Registration: Not required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
Come to Hendrix Creek Patio for a special live
showing of A Sturgeon's Life for Me. Learn about the many animals of
Jamaica Bay through an interactive puppet show! Click here for more information.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 01:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Come check out our classroom, outdoor reading room, and game library! Note, no open hours 4/19 & 4/24. All ages!
Registration: Not required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
Come to Hendrix Creek Patio for a special live showing of A Sturgeon's Life for Me. Learn about the many animals of Jamaica Bay through an interactive puppet show! Click here for more information.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Joseph Davis State Park
Greeted with the
sounds of spring, explore the trails of Joseph Davis in search of vernal pools! Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
Come to Hendrix Creek Patio for a special live showing of A Sturgeon's Life for Me. Learn about the many animals of Jamaica Bay through an interactive puppet show! Click here for more information.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Enjoy the chorus of wood frogs and congressing of salamanders, an early sign of spring's arrival. Meet at the Humphrey Nature Center
Registration: Not required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Enjoy the chorus of wood frogs and congressing of salamanders, an early sign of spring's arrival. Meet at the Humphrey Nature Center
Registration: Not required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
Peeeent peeeeent! In early spring woodcocks perform a beautiful sky dance and vocalize with kazoo-like calls. Come on a guided woodcock walk to see if we can hear these crazy birds. Free and open to all ages. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Peeeent peeeeent! In early spring woodcocks perform a beautiful sky dance and vocalize with kazoo-like calls. Come on a guided woodcock walk to see if we can hear these crazy birds. Free and open to all ages. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sun
06
Apr
Sunday, April 6, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Jay Heritage Center
Please join us in the historic Jay Heritage Gardens for our ongoing volunteer sessions. Volunteers may engage in different maintenance tasks from weeding and pruning to invasive species management and planting. Community service forms available upon request. Please remember you will be working outside so please plan accordingly. Bring your own water bottle. Please email Lucia Maestro (hortdirector.jhc@gmail.com) for more information!
Registration: Not required
Sun
06
Apr
Sunday, April 6, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Explore scenic sections of the historic Hamilton Point
Carriage Road on this approximately five mile hike to Echo Rock, a cliff edge
vista with panoramic views. Participants
will hike on the western side of Lake Minnewaska, to reach Millbrook Mountain
and Hamilton Point Carriage Roads. After reaching Echo Rock, we will retrace
our steps to Lake Minnewaska and hike around its east side, soaking up views of
the Lake and the surrounding Wallkill Valley. Participants will want to bring
comfortable hiking shoes, water and a snack. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska
Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sun
06
Apr
Sunday, April 6, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Discover a new method of egg decorating! The technique involves alternating applications of beeswax and dye in such away that the wax protects the color of the dye underneath it. When all layers are completed, the wax is gently melted away by warming the egg over a flame to reveal beautiful, colorful designs. Capacity for this program is 10 adults. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
06
Apr
Sunday, April 6, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
This community science project, sponsored by the
Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy to do for experienced bird watchers and
beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds
and find out how you can become a community scientist at home. Meet at Humphrey
Nature Center. (onsite)
Registration: Not required
Sun
06
Apr
Sunday, April 6, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
This community science project, sponsored by the
Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy to do for experienced bird watchers and
beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds
and find out how you can become a community scientist at home. Meet at Humphrey
Nature Center. (onsite)
Registration: Not required
Sun
06
Apr
Sunday, April 6, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
This program focuses on how to identify aquatic insects in a river and select the best artificial fly to match local insect activity. By observing insects, learning about insect life cycles, and understanding fish feeding behavior, participants will develop skills to improve their fly fishing success while gaining a deeper appreciation for freshwater ecosystems. This program is free and for ages 13+. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sun
06
Apr
Sunday, April 6, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
This program focuses on how to identify aquatic insects in a river and select the best artificial fly to match local insect activity. By observing insects, learning about insect life cycles, and understanding fish feeding behavior, participants will develop skills to improve their fly fishing success while gaining a deeper appreciation for freshwater ecosystems. This program is free and for ages 13+. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sun
06
Apr
Sunday, April 6, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Registration: Not required
Sun
06
Apr
Sunday, April 6, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Mark the 113th anniversary of the sinking by embarking on this special 90-minute tour of the home of Titanic ticket holders, Ogden and Ruth Mills. Hear tales of the Titanic's tragic voyage as a guide in period attire points out remarkable similarities between the Titanic's interiors and Staatsburgh's rooms. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.
Registration: Required
Sun
06
Apr
Sunday, April 6, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Learn the history of the tavern & the high society club which shaped the Preserve into what it is today. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
06
Apr
Sunday, April 6, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
(518) 584-2000
If you've ever been hiking and wondered how to use a map and compass to successfully navigate through the woods, this program is for you. Spend a few minutes getting to know your map and compass, review some basic hiking essentials, and spend an hour on a super-vised navigation course in a wooded area. Age appropriate for 16+. Space is limited and registration is required. Please call the Park Office at (518) 584-2000 to register.
Registration: Required
Sun
06
Apr
Sunday, April 6, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center. Accessible program. Ages 18+.
Join
artist Diane Steele in this introduction to watercolor techniques and painting.
All supplies will be provided. $20.00 per person cash due upon arrival. Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
06
Apr
Sunday, April 6, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Golden Hill State Park
Join a park
naturalist on a casual hike through the vast trail system at Golden Hill State
Park sitting right off of Lake Ontario. Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
06
Apr
Sunday, April 6, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Learn some of the facts and fiction around snakes.
Should you fear them? Can you charm them with music? Do they like people? Come
and find out! Meet at the Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Sun
06
Apr
Sunday, April 6, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Learn some of the facts and fiction around snakes.
Should you fear them? Can you charm them with music? Do they like people? Come
and find out! Meet at the Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Sun
06
Apr
Sunday, April 6, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center. Accessible program. Ages 18+.
Join
artist Diane Steele in this introduction to watercolor techniques and painting.
All supplies will be provided. $20.00 per person cash due upon arrival. Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
06
Apr
Sunday, April 6, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center. Accessible program. Ages 18+.
Join
artist Diane Steele in this introduction to watercolor techniques and painting.
All supplies will be provided. $20.00 per person cash due upon arrival. Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
06
Apr
Sunday, April 6, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at
the Thacher Visitor Center. Accessible program.
Drop in
to the Visitor Center anytime between 1:30pm-3:00pm to learn about local
geology and caves with Thom Engel, vice-president of the Northeast Cave
Conservancy. This is an informational table; we will not be caving. No
registration is required.
Registration: Not required
Sun
06
Apr
Sunday, April 6, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Thacher State Park
Meet at
the Thacher Visitor Center. Accessible program.
Drop in
to the Visitor Center anytime between 1:30pm-3:00pm to learn about local
geology and caves with Thom Engel, vice-president of the Northeast Cave
Conservancy. This is an informational table; we will not be caving. No
registration is required.
Registration: Not required
Sun
06
Apr
Sunday, April 6, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
Meet at
the Thacher Visitor Center. Accessible program.
Drop in
to the Visitor Center anytime between 1:30pm-3:00pm to learn about local
geology and caves with Thom Engel, vice-president of the Northeast Cave
Conservancy. This is an informational table; we will not be caving. No
registration is required.
Registration: Not required
Mon
07
Apr
Monday, April 7, 2025 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
Calling all beginner birders! Bring your binoculars if you have them and we will check out what birds are around this time of year at Big Bend. This will be a short start-and-stop hike. We will meet at the park office and caravan to Big Bend. This is free and geared toward ages 13+. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Mon
07
Apr
Monday, April 7, 2025 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Calling all beginner birders! Bring your binoculars if you have them and we will check out what birds are around this time of year at Big Bend. This will be a short start-and-stop hike. We will meet at the park office and caravan to Big Bend. This is free and geared toward ages 13+. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Mon
07
Apr
Monday, April 7, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
Join a park
naturalist for our nature-themed story and playtime for ages 0-5! Come explore
with stories, songs, and art projects from 10-10:30, then stay for some outdoor
playtime! The birds
are done building their nests, so you know what that means... EGGS! Let's learn
about the miracle of eggs and the different critters who lay them!
Registration: Not required
Mon
07
Apr
Monday, April 7, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
(585) 493-3680
The Knee-High Naturalists program is designed to allow
children ages 3-6 to explore the natural world. Themes change with each
program, and activities include storybook reading, crafts, and a short nature
walk. Space is limited, registration required by calling 585-493-3680. Meet at
Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Required
Mon
07
Apr
Monday, April 7, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Letchworth State Park
(585) 493-3680
The Knee-High Naturalists program is designed to allow
children ages 3-6 to explore the natural world. Themes change with each
program, and activities include storybook reading, crafts, and a short nature
walk. Space is limited, registration required by calling 585-493-3680. Meet at
Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Required
Mon
07
Apr
Monday, April 7, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Meet at Visitor Center, 129 Schoharie Street, Fort Hunter, NY 12069. It's Beer Day! Let's take a look at the Beer-ie Canal! Learn
some fascinatingly fermented facts about beer in New York State and along the
canalway.
This program is free and open to the public. Doors open at
11am with informal discussion at 11:30am.
Registration: Not required
Tue
08
Apr
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Designed for both birding enthusiasts and those
just looking to learn the basics, this weekly series will offer outings led by
Nick Martin, Park Educator, or an experienced birding volunteer. Participants
should bring binoculars and water, and wear hiking shoes or boots. Outing
destinations will be determined the day of the program. Poor weather conditions
will trigger a program cancellation. Participants will meet at the Lake
Minnewaska entrance. Participants MUST arrive prior to the start of the
program, but no earlier than 7:30 am. The Park Preserve gates will be
locked at 8:00 am. Late arrivals will NOT be allowed in the Park
Preserve. The total number of participants for this program is limited
to twenty-five individuals. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska entrance. For
questions, please call 845-255-0752 or email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov
This program is set up on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration: Not required
Tue
08
Apr
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center
Explore a different nature theme each week during this free play
group. Story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather
permitting. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Tue
08
Apr
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Explore a different nature theme each week during this free play
group. Story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather
permitting. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Tue
08
Apr
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at
the Nature Center. Accessible program.
Stop by
to see which birds are enjoying our feeders! An educator will be on hand to
answer any questions you may have about native birds, bird feeders, and
FeederWatch—a citizen science initiative that allows you to contribute to
real-life research projects.
No
registration required.
Registration: Not required
Tue
08
Apr
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thacher State Park
Meet at
the Nature Center. Accessible program.
Stop by
to see which birds are enjoying our feeders! An educator will be on hand to
answer any questions you may have about native birds, bird feeders, and
FeederWatch—a citizen science initiative that allows you to contribute to
real-life research projects.
No
registration required.
Registration: Not required
Tue
08
Apr
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
Meet at
the Nature Center. Accessible program.
Stop by
to see which birds are enjoying our feeders! An educator will be on hand to
answer any questions you may have about native birds, bird feeders, and
FeederWatch—a citizen science initiative that allows you to contribute to
real-life research projects.
No
registration required.
Registration: Not required
Tue
08
Apr
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
Join us at Hendrix Creek Patio for a fun morning
of toddler-friendly crafts and activities! Click here for more information.
Registration: Required
Tue
08
Apr
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center
Celebrate National Draw a
Bird Day by observing and drawing the birds that visit our bird feeder at the
Nature Interpretive Center. All ages. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Tue
08
Apr
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Celebrate National Draw a
Bird Day by observing and drawing the birds that visit our bird feeder at the
Nature Interpretive Center. All ages. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Wed
09
Apr
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
(518) 810-6906
Take a guided hike through the park's forests, fields and wetlands on the Geyser Trail! The trail is approximately three miles long. Please bring water and wear sturdy shoes. Registration is required. Please call or text the Park Educator at (518) 810-6906 to register.
Registration: Required
Wed
09
Apr
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
Meet at 5139 North
Catherine St. Plattsburgh. What can we learn by studying tree rings (besides age!)? How do
trees impact climate change (Did you know trees can make their own clouds?!?)? What threats do trees face? How can we help? This month we'll
explore trees, their important role in the ecosystem, what they do for us, and
what we can do for them.
Registration: Not required
Wed
09
Apr
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Join environmental educator and current volunteers on a fun outing.
Learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities. Call 518-279-1155 to
register.
Registration: Required
Thu
10
Apr
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center. Accessible program.
Explore
the outdoors with our Knee-High Naturalists series! Best suited for children
ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Each session will explore a different theme -
activities may include crafts, games, storybook readings, or a kid-friendly
nature walk.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Thu
10
Apr
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
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
Thu
10
Apr
Thursday, April 10, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Jay Heritage Center
Please join us in the historic Jay Heritage Gardens for our ongoing volunteer sessions. Volunteers may engage in different maintenance tasks from weeding and pruning to invasive species management and planting. Community service forms available upon request. Please remember you will be working outside so please plan accordingly. Bring your own water bottle. Please email Lucia Maestro (hortdirector.jhc@gmail.com) for more information!
Registration: Not required
Thu
10
Apr
Thursday, April 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center. Accessible program.
Explore
the outdoors with our Knee-High Naturalists series! Best suited for children
ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Each session will explore a different theme -
activities may include crafts, games, storybook readings, or a kid-friendly
nature walk.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Thu
10
Apr
Thursday, April 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Gantry Plaza State Park
Learn about a different nature theme each week with crafts, a
story time and guided walk. Best for ages 5 and under. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Thu
10
Apr
Thursday, April 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Learn about a different nature
theme each week with crafts, a story time and guided walk. Best for ages 5 and
under. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Thu
10
Apr
Thursday, April 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Come check out our classroom, outdoor reading room, and game library! Note, no open hours 4/19 & 4/24. All ages!
Registration: Not required
Thu
10
Apr
Thursday, April 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Come check out our classroom,
outdoor reading room, and game library! Note, no open hours 4/19 & 4/24.
All ages!
Registration: Not required
Thu
10
Apr
Thursday, April 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center. Accessible program.
Explore
the outdoors with our Knee-High Naturalists series! Best suited for children
ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Each session will explore a different theme -
activities may include crafts, games, storybook readings, or a kid-friendly
nature walk.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Thu
10
Apr
Thursday, April 10, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5.
Registration: Not required
Thu
10
Apr
Thursday, April 10, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Abigail Hedler, Student Conservation
Association/AmeriCorps Environmental Educator, to learn about the amazing
amphibians awakening within the vernal pools of Minnewaska State Park Preserve
this spring! We will learn about the common characteristics
of amphibians and their mating habits as well as investigate the metamorphic
cycle of wood frogs, the most abundant frog species residing within the Park
Preserve. We will take a leisurely hike to hunt for vernal pools from the
Peter's Kill Area. Students will get the opportunity to view live wood frog
eggs incubating within vernal pools as well as play an interactive game
depicting the frog metamorphic cycle. This program is recommended for children
between the of ages six to eleven years old, accompanied by a parent or legal
guardian over the age of 18. Well-behaved younger siblings are always welcome
to join. This program is open to all students learning from home accompanied by
a parent or legal guardian over the age of 18. The total number of
participants for this program is limited to 12 individuals. Meet at
the Peter's Kill Area. Pre-registration is required by calling the
Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Thu
10
Apr
Thursday, April 10, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Abigail Hedler, Student Conservation
Association/AmeriCorps Environmental Educator, to learn about the amazing
amphibians awakening within the vernal pools of Minnewaska State Park Preserve
this spring! We will learn about the common characteristics
of amphibians and their mating habits. We'll also investigate the metamorphic
cycle of wood frogs, the most abundant frog species residing within the Park
Preserve. We will take a leisurely hike to hunt for vernal pools in the Peter's
Kill Area. Students will get the opportunity to view live wood frog eggs
incubating within vernal pools as well as play an interactive game depicting
the frog metamorphic cycle. This program is recommended for children between
the ages of six to eleven years old, accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
over the age of 18. Well-behaved younger siblings capable of participating are
welcome to join us. The total number of participants for this program is
limited to 12 individuals. Meet at the Peter's Kill Area. Pre-registration
is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Thu
10
Apr
Thursday, April 10, 2025 01:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Come check out our classroom, outdoor reading room, and game library! Note, no open hours 4/19 & 4/24. All ages!
Registration: Not required
Thu
10
Apr
Thursday, April 10, 2025 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Gantry Plaza State Park
It's never too early to learn to love birds. Join us for this
bird-themed program designed for kids! Binoculars will be provided. Ages 3 and
up. Click here
to register.
Registration: Required
Thu
10
Apr
Thursday, April 10, 2025 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
(845) 446-2134
From 1840 to 1900, the Hudson Highlands was one of the premier grape growing and breeding areas of the United States and Europe. Locally bred grape varieties such as Iona, Croton, Empire State, & Dutchess were grown here for wine production and for table consumption in New York City. This talk will cover the lives & work of local 19th Century grape & other fruit breeders such as Dr. Charles W. Grant of Iona Island, The Underhill Family of Croton Point, James Ricketts of Newburgh. We will also discuss the resultant grapes that these fruit breeding pioneers developed and how they were grown and made into wine in the Hudson Highlands. The speaker, J. Stephen Casscles is the author of the book Grapes of the Hudson Valley, whose family lived and continues to live in the Hudson Highlands. Book Sale and Signing after the talk. PLEASE NOTE: The Thursday Night Speaker Series is Proudly Sponsored by the Fort Montgomery Battle Site Association. Seating is by reservation only. Call (845) 446-2134 to Register. Suggested Donation: $5, FMBSA Members $3
Registration: Required
Fri
11
Apr
Friday, April 11, 2025 08:30 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Are you interested in birds or birdwatching? Join Nick
Martin, Minnewaska Park Preserve
Educator, for bird walks starting at the Gardiner Library, every Friday
during April. During this program, we will take an approximately one mile walk
on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail and wander through Majestic Park, which can
be muddy and wet, especially after a rainfall. Participants are encouraged to
wear waterproof boots or shoes, bring binoculars, and a birding field guide, or
field guide installed into a smart device. Interested participants are welcome
to attend one or all of these programs. Meet at the Gardiner Library, in the
Lower Parking Area. No pre-registration is required. For more information,
please contact the Gardiner Library directly at 845-255-1255 or email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov.
Registration: Not required
Fri
11
Apr
Friday, April 11, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Immerse yourself in the beautiful forest at Minnewaska on
this guided walk led by Jane Dobson with Mind the Forest. The wellness practice
of Forest Bathing is the perfect antidote to the fatigue and stress many of us
feel as a result of our technology-laden and busy lives. On this approximately
half-mile walk, we will slow down and directly experience the world through our
senses. We'll rekindle curiosity and let go of our to-do lists. As we mindfully
connect with the natural world, our perspective shifts, opening us to awe and
wonder, and deepening our sense of connection. This wellness practice continues
to grow across the globe as science demonstrates the health benefits of Forest
Bathing, including reduced stress and anxiety, improved mood, focus and sleep.
Join us for one or all sessions of this five-part spring series as we use
mindfulness to explore themes of sensory anesthesia, species loneliness, and
our relationship with time. This program is open to participants aged 16 and
older, with minors accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. 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
11
Apr
Friday, April 11, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner's hike/wander series with not too much distance for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. Strollers will not work for these programs. We meet at the nature center parking lot. This program is free and does not require registration.
Registration: Not required
Fri
11
Apr
Friday, April 11, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner's hike/wander series with not too much distance for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. Strollers will not work for these programs. We meet at the nature center parking lot. This program is free and does not require registration.
Registration: Not required
Fri
11
Apr
Friday, April 11, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Meet at the recreation building by the south side of
Harlow Lake to enjoy a different nature-themed topic each week through stories,
crafts, and activities! Dress for the weather! Ages 3-8.
Registration: Not required
Fri
11
Apr
Friday, April 11, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Registration: Not required
Fri
11
Apr
Friday, April 11, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Friends of the Walkway is pleased to offer the opportunity to enjoy amazing Hudson Valley views after dark from 212 feet above the Hudson River at Walkway at Night. With the moon hanging high in the sky and the Mid-Hudson Bridge twinkling in the distance, there is truly nothing like a twilight evening on the World's Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge. Our friends from the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association will be on-bridge with telescopes to view the night sky (weather permitting). As always, Walkway members are welcome to attend at no cost. Non-members can register for $5. Children 12 and under are free. Members have been emailed a special discount code to use upon registration providing one complimentary admission to Individual members, and up to four complimentary admissions for Household members. Reserve your ticket for entry at walkway.org/walkwayatnight.
Registration: Required
Fri
11
Apr
Friday, April 11, 2025 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Witness the marvelous display flight of the Labrador
Twister, Timberdoodle, Bogsucker, or Mudsnipe, all names for the
upland-dwelling shorebird most people know as the Woodcock. Meet at the Harlow
Lake parking area. (1 mile)
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Staatsburgh State Historic Site and the surrounding Mills and Norrie State Parks possess a great variety of environments in proximity, an ideal environment for birding. Experienced birders will enjoy a walk through several interesting environments, inexperienced birders will find encouragement and a helping hand, and newbies will be able to discuss equipment, apps, and techniques. We will also be on the lookout for the many wildflowers that bloom in the park. Volunteer walk leader David Lund has been birding daily for the last 35 years. Cost: free, Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Join us for a hands-on class about eating seasonally throughout the year, discover new foods and ways to eat them, and create your own spice blends to enjoy! This program is part of our monthly gardening series. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Nick Martin,
Park Educator, for an approximately four-mile hike on five historic carriage
roads and one footpath. Starting from the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center, we
will hike a short section of the Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road to reach the
Upper Awosting Carriage Road, which we'll follow until we intersect the Meadows
Footpath. Then, we'll meander through sections of the former Lake Minnewaska
resort's apple orchard and golf course, until we intersect Castle Point
Carriage Road. We'll continue west on this carriage road for a short while,
taking the connector trail down to Hamilton Point Carriage Road. From here, we
will continue until we arrive at Echo Rock, a cliffside, scenic vista that
offers an expansive view over the Palmaghatt Ravine. We will return by heading
back on the Hamilton Point, Millbrook Mountain, and Lake Minnewaska Carriage
Roads, circling the east side of the Lake to return to our starting point. Meet
at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required
by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Discover what makes a pond, and the life that is in it! Through activities and some supplied pondlife you will search for critters and you'll want to take a hike to Caumsett's pond after for yourself. No hiking involved. Reservations on Eventbrite.com!
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Evangola State Park
Learn to build an
emergency shelter from natural materials and practice navigation and fire
building techniques. For adults and children aged 8 and older. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Discover some of the fabulous fish that live in Lake
Ontario—and learn how to catch them—on this free fun-filled program, which
includes story time and stations where participants can create their own fish
print, learn to fish, and complete fish puzzles! This program is in conjunction
with Town of Hamlin Recreation Department and will take place at the Hamlin
Public Library Meeting Room (1680 Lake Road Hamlin, NY 14464).
Pre-registration is required at: https://hamlinny.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30143.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
This community science project, sponsored by the
Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy to do for experienced bird watchers and
beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds
and find out how you can become a community scientist at home. Meet at Humphrey
Nature Center. (onsite)
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
This community science project, sponsored by the
Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy to do for experienced bird watchers and
beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds
and find out how you can become a community scientist at home. Meet at Humphrey
Nature Center. (onsite)
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Come check out our classroom,
outdoor reading room, and game library! Note, no open hours 4/19 & 4/24.
All ages!
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Come check out our classroom, outdoor reading room, and game library! Note, no open hours 4/19 & 4/24. All ages!
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
How do you like your eggs: wool or wax painted? Join our nature center employees to learn about the Ukrainian tradition of psanky easter egg decorating- using wax to write designs onto eggs before dipping them in dye. This will be offered alongside an Easter egg needle felting craft. This program is free and geared toward ages 13+. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
How do you like your eggs: wool or wax painted? Join our nature center employees to learn about the Ukrainian tradition of psanky easter egg decorating- using wax to write designs onto eggs before dipping them in dye. This will be offered alongside an Easter egg needle felting craft. This program is free and geared toward ages 13+. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Free, easy, 2-hour tour. Meet at the front (upper level/south side) 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. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration: https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=289.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
What types of worms live around here? Are worms good for the environment? Which end is the head anyway? Come learn everything you never knew you wanted to know about worms and
get up close and personal with some of our wiggly worm friends! All ages welcome.
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
Follow an environmental educator to discover the insects, birds, fish, mammals, and amphibians that call Caleb Smith home and focus on the diversity of animal life and their behavior. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
Follow an environmental educator to discover the insects, birds, fish, mammals, and amphibians that call Caleb Smith home and focus on the diversity of animal life and their behavior. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
(914) 965-4027
Why was Philipse Manor Hall built where it was? Why did the Munsee have a village in downtown Yonkers for thousands of years? How did the Yonkers waterfront change over time? Learn the answers to these questions and more as you explore the daylighted Saw Mill River and Yonkers' Hudson River waterfront. $6 for adults, $3 for seniors and students. Tickets include museum admission. To register, email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov or call 914-965-4027.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center, Ages 12 and up.
Don't
we all love Thacher State Park? Did you know April is Earth Month? This
volunteer program is a great way to give back to the park and become an
ecological steward. This is part of series of volunteer events held almost
every Saturday during the warm weather months. Come to one or come to all, it
makes a difference for the park! No experience needed. This series of volunteer
days will alternate between vegetation management of introduced species and
trail work. We will use hand tools; please wear clothes you don't mind getting
dirty and appropriate close toed work shoes.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
The Eastern Bluebird, New York's state bird, once faced near extinction
due to habitat loss and competition from invasive species. Their population has
made a stunning comeback thanks to conservation efforts and nest box programs!
Join an educator at the Welcome Center to build your own bluebird box to take
home and help these beautiful birds thrive! Call 518-279-1155 to register.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Apr
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
Saturday, April 12, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Mark the 113th anniversary of the sinking by embarking on this special 90-minute tour of the home of Titanic ticket holders, Ogden and Ruth Mills. Hear tales of the Titanic's tragic voyage as a guide in period attire points out remarkable similarities between the Titanic's interiors and Staatsburgh's rooms. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center, Ages 12 and up.
Don't
we all love Thacher State Park? Did you know April is Earth Month? This
volunteer program is a great way to give back to the park and become an
ecological steward. This is part of series of volunteer events held almost
every Saturday during the warm weather months. Come to one or come to all, it
makes a difference for the park! No experience needed. This series of volunteer
days will alternate between vegetation management of introduced species and
trail work. We will use hand tools; please wear clothes you don't mind getting
dirty and appropriate close toed work shoes.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center, Ages 12 and up.
Don't
we all love Thacher State Park? Did you know April is Earth Month? This
volunteer program is a great way to give back to the park and become an
ecological steward. This is part of series of volunteer events held almost
every Saturday during the warm weather months. Come to one or come to all, it
makes a difference for the park! No experience needed. This series of volunteer
days will alternate between vegetation management of introduced species and
trail work. We will use hand tools; please wear clothes you don't mind getting
dirty and appropriate close toed work shoes.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join a park
naturalist in a hands-on birdhouse building program. We will talk about some
common backyard birds, their nesting preferences and their importance. Then
participants will get the opportunity to assemble and take home their own
birdhouse. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Apr
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
Saturday, April 12, 2025 12:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community basketball clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 5-7. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center
Volunteer with us to help
us keep our park clean and healthy! Meet at The Gericke Farm: 2876 Arthur
Kill Road to pick up trash along Arthur Kill Road. All tools provided. Open
to all ages, but best suited for ages 8+. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Volunteer with us to help
us keep our park clean and healthy! Meet at The Gericke Farm: 2876 Arthur
Kill Road to pick up trash along Arthur Kill Road. All tools provided. Open
to all ages, but best suited for ages 8+. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
Meet at Oakland Locks parking area (42.577908,
-77.971231). (2 miles)
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
In celebration of Earth Day, volunteer to help
us clean washed up debris off the shoreline at the Fountain Water Access Area!
All materials provided. Click here for more information.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 01:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Come check out our classroom, outdoor reading room, and game library! Note, no open hours 4/19 & 4/24. All ages!
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community basketball clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 8-10. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
Celebrate the Earth and the environment at Clermont! Join us in our historic Visitor Center for an afternoon of stories about the little blue dot we call home. Enjoy healthy snacks and a leisurely nature walk lead by one of our ecology educators. As this event includes and outdoor component, please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Please note: This is a family program. All children must be accompanied by adults, all adults must be accompanied by a child. This event is free of charge, but visitors must register in advance.
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 02:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Take a guided walk to the recently restored Coesa Spring and learn about its importance in the park's history. Cups will be provided for tasting Coesa.
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Just in time for Easter, the Kentucky Derby, and the spring season, make your own fascinator to take home...or to the races! These small, striking hats have adorned the heads of fashionable women for centuries. Instruction and all materials will be provided, along with light refreshments. Reservations required: https://fascinator.eventbrite.com, Cost: $12; Friends of Mills at Staatsburgh Member: $10
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
It's never too early to learn to
love birds. Join us for this bird-themed program designed for kids! Binoculars
will be provided. Ages 3 and up. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available April 19 at 10 am, Experience the Preserve after dark! Join Shayla, Hailey, and Dave for a 4-mile hike on carriage roads lit by moonlight. We walk at a brisk pace and there will be hills; some hiking experience is recommended. Leashed dogs are welcome. Meet in the Visitor Center courtyard. Please bring water, a flashlight or headlamp, and wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. IMPORTANT: We leave promptly at scheduled times. This hike takes place after the park has closed; latecomers will not be able to join after the group has departed. In the event of rain or snow, the hike will be canceled; you will be notified at least 2 hours in advance. Max: 40 people. Cost: $4 RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Mine Kill State Park
(518) 827-6111
Enjoy the first full moon of spring, the "Pink
Moon" with environmental educator Hannah on a short hike looking for
stars, owls, and other nocturnal animals. Please wear appropriate clothing and
sturdy shoes. Trails are typically muddy in the spring. Weather dependent, registration required.
Email minekillsp@parks.ny.gov or call (518)827-6111 to
register.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Apr
Sunday, April 13, 2025 09:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 5-7. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Apr
Sunday, April 13, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Jay Heritage Center
Please join us in the historic Jay Heritage Gardens for our ongoing volunteer sessions. Volunteers may engage in different maintenance tasks from weeding and pruning to invasive species management and planting. Community service forms available upon request. Please remember you will be working outside so please plan accordingly. Bring your own water bottle. Please email Lucia Maestro (hortdirector.jhc@gmail.com) for more information!
Registration: Not required
Sun
13
Apr
Sunday, April 13, 2025 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, for a morning stroll to check out the
cliffside views of the Palmaghatt Ravine from Patterson's Pellet, a glacial
erratic perched on the cliffs above this scenic ravine. From here, we'll return
to Lake Minnewaska, following the carriage road around from west to east, until
we encounter the Beacon Hill Footpath. This lovely trail, which does include
hills and some tricky footing, snakes along the cliff edge looking east towards
New Paltz. The total distance for this walk is approximately six miles. Please
bring enough water and food to sustain you and dress for the season, wearing
boots with good traction. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration
is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Apr
Sunday, April 13, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Abigail Hedler, Student Conservation
Association/AmeriCorps Environmental Educator, for a guided walk for parents
with infants and/or young children. We'll take a leisurely stroll along the
two-mile loop around Lake Minnewaska, allowing ourselves to take plenty of
rests and admire the scenic views. Children must be accompanied by a parent or
legal guardian over the age of 18. Infants and young children must be in a
secure carrier or jogging-type stroller designed for rough terrain for the
duration of the hike. Older
siblings are always welcome, too. The total number of participants for this
program is limited to 20 individuals. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska
Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Apr
Sunday, April 13, 2025 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, and Abby Hedler, Student Conservation
Association/Americorps Environmental Educator, for a morning stroll to
check out the cliffside views of the Palmaghatt Ravine from Patterson's Pellet,
a glacial erratic perched on the cliffs above this scenic ravine. From here,
we'll return to Lake Minnewaska, following the carriage road around from west
to east, until we encounter the Beacon Hill Footpath. This lovely trail, which
does include hills and some tricky footing, snakes along the cliff edge looking
east towards New Paltz. The total distance for this walk is approximately six
miles. Please bring enough water and food to sustain you and dress for the
season, wearing boots with good traction. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor
Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor
Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Apr
Sunday, April 13, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
Join the monthly hiking challenge where we will explore the wide variety of trails at Moreau Lake State Park, if you make it to all the hikes you will get a prize! This month we will be doing Big Bend's River Walk which is approximately 5.7 miles with elevation gain/loss of 85 feet. The trails will be muddy so please wear the appropriate attire for the weather with water-resistant hiking shoes, and trekking poles if you need them. Bring a snack/lunch and plenty of water. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the trailhead. This is a free hike and for ages 13+. We have a limit of 25 people, please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Apr
Sunday, April 13, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Join the monthly hiking challenge where we will explore the wide variety of trails at Moreau Lake State Park, if you make it to all the hikes you will get a prize! This month we will be doing Big Bend's River Walk which is approximately 5.7 miles with elevation gain/loss of 85 feet. The trails will be muddy so please wear the appropriate attire for the weather with water-resistant hiking shoes, and trekking poles if you need them. Bring a snack/lunch and plenty of water. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the trailhead. This is a free hike and for ages 13+. We have a limit of 25 people, please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Apr
Sunday, April 13, 2025 09:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
(631) 423-1770
Participants will use a map of the park to navigate to specific destinations. We will cover approximately 5 miles over some hills. Please call for Reservations: (631) 423- 1770
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Apr
Sunday, April 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Which one came first?! Join us to learn about the science behind the age-old question. We will dive into the evolution of chickens, starting all the way back to the dinosaurs, we will do some egg-citing activities, and there will be a fun craft! To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Apr
Sunday, April 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
This community science project, sponsored by the
Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy to do for experienced bird watchers and
beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds
and find out how you can become a community scientist at home. Meet at Humphrey
Nature Center. (onsite)
Registration: Not required
Sun
13
Apr
Sunday, April 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Knox Farm State Park
Did you know
that the Eastern Bluebird is the official bird of New York State? Enjoy a walk
to observe the many nesting bluebirds of Knox Farm. Registration required
on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Apr
Sunday, April 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
This community science project, sponsored by the
Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy to do for experienced bird watchers and
beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds
and find out how you can become a community scientist at home. Meet at Humphrey
Nature Center. (onsite)
Registration: Not required
Sun
13
Apr
Sunday, April 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Hike from Park to Park on a northern section of the Greenbelt from Sunken Meadow to Nissequogue! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Apr
Sunday, April 13, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center. Ages 8 and up.
How did
America's national symbol almost disappear? Learn about the history of Bald
Eagles on an easy 1-mile hike through prime eagle habitat. We'll observe an
active eagle nest and, if we're lucky, see young bald eagles with their
parents! Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Apr
Sunday, April 13, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center. Ages 8 and up.
How did
America's national symbol almost disappear? Learn about the history of Bald
Eagles on an easy 1-mile hike through prime eagle habitat. We'll observe an
active eagle nest and, if we're lucky, see young bald eagles with their
parents! Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Apr
Sunday, April 13, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center. Ages 8 and up.
How did
America's national symbol almost disappear? Learn about the history of Bald
Eagles on an easy 1-mile hike through prime eagle habitat. We'll observe an
active eagle nest and, if we're lucky, see young bald eagles with their
parents! Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Apr
Sunday, April 13, 2025 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 8-9. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Apr
Sunday, April 13, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Registration: Not required
Sun
13
Apr
Sunday, April 13, 2025 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
The American Legion Post 739 organize and present monthly Flag Changing Ceremonies on the Walkway to honor our region's veterans and their serviceto our country. These events, organized and presented by these local veterans' organizations, are open to all who wish to attend.
Registration: Not required
Sun
13
Apr
Sunday, April 13, 2025 12:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 10-11. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Apr
Sunday, April 13, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center
Get outside and enjoy the
beauty of our park during this monthly hiking club! We will hike up to 2 miles.
All ages. Trails are not stroller friendly. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Apr
Sunday, April 13, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Get outside and enjoy the
beauty of our park during this monthly hiking club! We will hike up to 2 miles.
All ages. Trails are not stroller friendly. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Apr
Sunday, April 13, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Registration: Not required
Sun
13
Apr
Sunday, April 13, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
For more than merely eating food, the Gilded Age dinner table was the supreme accomplishment of a hostess, according to Emily Post in 1922. Beth M. Forrest, Professor of Liberal Arts and Applied Food Studies at the Culinary Institute of America, uses cookbooks, etiquette manuals, and other primary source documents to consider the social expectations of both the host and the guest, from how to choose the menu and set the table, to the proper way to eat your soup. Cost: $65. Reservations required: https://TeaAndTalk.Eventbrite.com/.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Apr
Sunday, April 13, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
There is a whole world too small for our eyes to see. We'll introduce children to the basics of microbiology and show how to use a microscope! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Apr
Sunday, April 13, 2025 01:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 12-13. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Mon
14
Apr
Monday, April 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
Join a park
naturalist for our nature-themed story and playtime for ages 0-5! Come for
stories, songs, and art projects from 10-10:30, then stay for some outdoor
playtime! The wind plays a really important role this time of year, so let's
learn about why all this moving air is such a big deal!
Registration: Not required
Mon
14
Apr
Monday, April 14, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
Discuss and learn about the diverse aquatic animals of Moreau Lake! Focusing on their ecological roles and the challenges they face such as, invasive species, anthropogenic activities, and pollution. The hands-on activity will include water quality testing to help the students appreciate and understand how environmental factors affect aquatic life. This is free and geared toward ages 6+. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Mon
14
Apr
Monday, April 14, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Discuss and learn about the diverse aquatic animals of Moreau Lake! Focusing on their ecological roles and the challenges they face such as, invasive species, anthropogenic activities, and pollution. The hands-on activity will include water quality testing to help the students appreciate and understand how environmental factors affect aquatic life. This is free and geared toward ages 6+. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Mon
14
Apr
Monday, April 14, 2025 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
Join a park educator on a beginner hike and if the clouds cooperate, we'll get to enjoy the splendor of the full "Pink Moon" rising above the mountains! This hike is free, is family friendly and well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome. This hike will not go the full 3.5 miles, we will be going closer to 2.5 miles on flat terrain. Wear the appropriate clothing for muddy conditions. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511 the earlier the better as this is a popular program and it fills up quickly.
Registration: Required
Mon
14
Apr
Monday, April 14, 2025 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Join a park educator on a beginner hike and if the clouds cooperate, we'll get to enjoy the splendor of the full "Pink Moon" rising above the mountains! This hike is free, is family friendly and well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome. This hike will not go the full 3.5 miles, we will be going closer to 2.5 miles on flat terrain. Wear the appropriate clothing for muddy conditions. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511 the earlier the better as this is a popular program and it fills up quickly.
Registration: Required
Tue
15
Apr
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Designed for both birding enthusiasts and those
just looking to learn the basics, this weekly series will offer outings led by
Nick Martin, Park Educator, or an experienced birding volunteer. Participants
should bring binoculars and water, and wear hiking shoes or boots. Outing
destinations will be determined the day of the program. Poor weather conditions
will trigger a program cancellation. Participants will meet at the Lake
Minnewaska entrance. Participants MUST arrive prior to the start of the
program, but no earlier than 7:30 am. The Park Preserve gates will be
locked at 8:00 am. Late arrivals will NOT be allowed in the Park
Preserve. The total number of participants for this program is limited
to twenty-five individuals. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska entrance. For
questions, please call 845-255-0752 or email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov. This program is set up on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration: Not required
Tue
15
Apr
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center
Explore a different nature theme each week during this free play
group. Story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather
permitting. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Tue
15
Apr
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Explore a different nature theme each week during this free play
group. Story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather
permitting. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Tue
15
Apr
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Visit the Creekside Classroom between 10AM and 12PM to make a colorful spring butterfly craft!
Registration: Not required
Tue
15
Apr
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at
the Nature Center. Accessible program.
Stop by
to see which birds are enjoying our feeders! An educator will be on hand to
answer any questions you may have about native birds, bird feeders, and
FeederWatch—a citizen science initiative that allows you to contribute to
real-life research projects.
No
registration required.
Registration: Not required
Tue
15
Apr
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
How many different species of plants and animals can we find during one hour at the park? Let's find out together! Please have the free "iNaturalist" app pre-downloaded and bring your own smartphone to participate in this program. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Tue
15
Apr
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Do you want
to take your family on exciting hiking trips, but first you'd like to learn
what to bring, how to be prepared and how to also be respectful of the
land? Join Minnewaska's Educators with special guest presenter, Myra
Romano, Trail Steward Program Coordinator and Level Two Leave No Trace
Instructor with the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, for a fun day of
hiking and learning. Myra will bring her backpack with all the tools she carries
on long hikes. As she unpacks her tools, she'll give a demonstration and
discussion about the importance of being properly prepared for hiking and
camping. And, she'll teach everyone about the best practices for Leave No
Trace, so that your enjoyment doesn't damage the natural area that you're
visiting. After the presentation, we'll all take a three-mile-long hike
along the scenic Beacon Hill Loop, which traverses carriage roads as well as a
narrow, cliff-edge footpath. The views are gorgeous and we'll stop along the
way to look for signs of spring. This program is recommended for families with
children over the age of eight years old, but younger siblings who are capable
of participating are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal
guardian over the age of 18. Please come properly prepared with adequate hiking
shoes, water and food. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling
the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Tue
15
Apr
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thacher State Park
Meet at
the Nature Center. Accessible program.
Stop by
to see which birds are enjoying our feeders! An educator will be on hand to
answer any questions you may have about native birds, bird feeders, and
FeederWatch—a citizen science initiative that allows you to contribute to
real-life research projects.
No
registration required.
Registration: Not required
Tue
15
Apr
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
Meet at
the Nature Center. Accessible program.
Stop by
to see which birds are enjoying our feeders! An educator will be on hand to
answer any questions you may have about native birds, bird feeders, and
FeederWatch—a citizen science initiative that allows you to contribute to
real-life research projects.
No
registration required.
Registration: Not required
Tue
15
Apr
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
Join us at Hendrix Creek Patio for a fun morning
of toddler-friendly crafts and activities! Click here for more information.
Registration: Required
Tue
15
Apr
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Have you ever wondered why birds migrate multiple times a year? Join an
educator while they go over the basics of migration. Learn about what kind of
birds migrate during different seasons of the year and tips to spot them in the
wild. Registration is required, you can register by calling
(518) 279-1155.
Registration: Required
Tue
15
Apr
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
Discover how April's rains contribute to May's blooming flowers. This interactive program, based on Project WET curriculum, explores the water cycle and its role in sustaining life. Participants will engage in hands-on activities to understand how water moves through the environment, impacts ecosystems, and supports plant growth, fostering an appreciation for water conservation and sustainability. This program is free and geared toward ages 6+. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Tue
15
Apr
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Discover how April's rains contribute to May's blooming flowers. This interactive program, based on Project WET curriculum, explores the water cycle and its role in sustaining life. Participants will engage in hands-on activities to understand how water moves through the environment, impacts ecosystems, and supports plant growth, fostering an appreciation for water conservation and sustainability. This program is free and geared toward ages 6+. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Wed
16
Apr
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Bring your family and join Abigail Hedler,
Student Conservation Association/AmeriCorps Environmental Educator, to review
the basics of climate change. We'll debunk the common misconceptions about
climate change, explore the science behind the greenhouse effect, face the
effects of climate change, and explore the ways in which we can combat the
crisis. Following the presentation, we'll create our own informative climate
change posters to display at home and educate friends. We will wrap up the
program with an approximately two-mile hike around Lake Minnewaska to center
ourselves and appreciate the natural world we are enveloped in. This program is
recommended for the whole family. Children must be accompanied by a parent or
legal guardian over the age of 18. Infants and young children must be in a
secure carrier or jogging-type stroller designed for rough terrain for the
duration of the hike. The
total number of participants for this program is limited to 20 individuals.
Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center.
Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center
at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Wed
16
Apr
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
(845) 647-7989
Join Becca Howe-Parisio, Environmental Educator, for this
three-mile loop walk to view the magnificent Lake Maratanza. On our way to
the Lake, we will stop at the Sam's Point Overlook, where we will discover some
features left by the last glaciers. Once we reach the
Lake, we will discuss the geologic process that formed this water body.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian over the age of 18.
Infants and young children must be in a secure carrier or jogging-type stroller
designed for rough terrain for the duration of the hike. The total number of participants for this program
is limited to 20 individuals. Meet at the Sam's Point Visitor Center. Pre-registration
is required by signing up via Eventbrite.
Registration: Required
Wed
16
Apr
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
Come and accompany our regional natural resources technician and educators in starting our monthly invasive pull. We will be learning about our park's invasives and where the priority areas are. Then we will be pulling invasives so please be prepared with gloves and safety glasses if you have them, and clothes and boots that can get dirty. This program will be held on Sundays in the future. Free and geared toward ages 13+. Please call 518-793-0511 to register.
Registration: Required
Wed
16
Apr
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Come and accompany our regional natural resources technician and educators in starting our monthly invasive pull. We will be learning about our park's invasives and where the priority areas are. Then we will be pulling invasives so please be prepared with gloves and safety glasses if you have them, and clothes and boots that can get dirty. This program will be held on Sundays in the future. Free and geared toward ages 13+. Please call 518-793-0511 to register.
Registration: Required
Wed
16
Apr
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Staatsburgh's ceilings and walls are decorated with three-dimensional gilded faces; symbols of kings, archetypes, and mythological figures. Explore these ornamental faces, known as mascarons, and then sculpt one of your own! For children ages 8 to 12, accompanied by an adult. Reservations required: https://springbreakmascarons.eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed
16
Apr
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5.
Registration: Not required
Wed
16
Apr
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
It's time to stock Geyser Creek with brown trout! Bring your bucket and join us at Geyser Picnic Area to help the NYSDEC Fish Hatchery introduce the trout to their new home. The truck is scheduled to arrive at 11:30AM. Educational activities, crafts and demonstrations will also be offered to participants. This event is free and open to the public. Geyser Picnic Area is located on Geyser Loop Road.
Registration: Not required
Wed
16
Apr
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Come celebrate Earth Day with us! We will create upcycled crafts and toys. All recycled supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity! To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed
16
Apr
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center. Accessible program.
Come
meet some of our live animal ambassadors as we learn about the different egg
layers that call the Nature Center home.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Wed
16
Apr
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Join us for an introduction to the amphibians of Grafton Lakes State
Park, followed by a short guided hike to look for some of them! This event will
have an outdoor portion, so please be sure to bring appropriate
clothes/footwear for potentially muddy trails. This free program is recommended
for kids 3+. Please call to register at 518-279-1155.
Registration: Required
Wed
16
Apr
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
Join the Friends of Moreau Lake State Park for a fun Easter craft and hang out with the Easter Bunny at the Nature Center! Free and open to all ages, there is a registration limit to 25 people, so please sign up on the Friend's website: FriendsofMoreauLake.org.
Registration: Required
Wed
16
Apr
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Join the Friends of Moreau Lake State Park for a fun Easter craft and hang out with the Easter Bunny at the Nature Center! Free and open to all ages, there is a registration limit to 25 people, so please sign up on the Friend's website: FriendsofMoreauLake.org.
Registration: Required
Wed
16
Apr
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center. Accessible program.
Come
meet some of our live animal ambassadors as we learn about the different egg
layers that call the Nature Center home.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Wed
16
Apr
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center. Accessible program.
Come
meet some of our live animal ambassadors as we learn about the different egg
layers that call the Nature Center home.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Wed
16
Apr
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Did you know the first non-Indigenous person to live in New York was from Santo Domingo? Or that the Dutch were trading with and colonizing the Caribbean and South America at the same time as New York? Join us for this special program tracing the connections between the Caribbean and the Dutch colony of New Netherland (today New York), including people like Juan Rodriguez and the Philipses, events like the war between Spain and the Netherlands, and the Dutch global trade for salt, sugar, and mahogany. Learn more and register at www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events.
Registration: Required
Wed
16
Apr
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
Explore the Fountain trails after hours and
learn about nocturnal wildlife with family and friends! Also come for a chance
to look at the stars! Registration is required and opens 1 week in
advance on 4/9/2025. Click here for more information.
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Apr
Thursday, April 17, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Jay Heritage Center
Please join us in the historic Jay Heritage Gardens for our ongoing volunteer sessions. Volunteers may engage in different maintenance tasks from weeding and pruning to invasive species management and planting. Community service forms available upon request. Please remember you will be working outside so please plan accordingly. Bring your own water bottle. Please email Lucia Maestro (hortdirector.jhc@gmail.com) for more information!
Registration: Not required
Thu
17
Apr
Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Visit the Creekside Classroom between 10AM and 12PM to pick up a spring-themed scavenger hunt list. Find as many items as you can and return your list for a small prize!
Registration: Not required
Thu
17
Apr
Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Thursdays at 10:00am. Join us for a waggin' good time by hiking in
nature with our furry friends! Dogs must be on a leash, vaccinated, and
well-behaved around other people and animals. Meet at Route 20 parking area. (2
miles)
Registration: Not required
Thu
17
Apr
Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
Hop Field. Come
explore this temporary wetland brimming with life – a vernal pool! We'll
examine amphibians and encounter egg masses as we dip our toes into the
diversity of this important habitat. Wear shoes you don't mind getting wet! Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Apr
Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Gantry Plaza State Park
Learn about a different nature theme each week with crafts, a
story time and guided walk. Best for ages 5 and under. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Apr
Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Come on your own or bring out the whole family, Trout Day is the perfect
event for all ages. Enjoy trout shaped treats, crafts, and educational booths
highlighting the wonders of trout! Learn about their habitats, fly tying, and
macroinvertebrates. The event will be held on April 17th from 10am-12:30pm. $3
cash per person, ages 5 and under free to enter. DEC will bring trout at 12pm.
Come help stock our ponds! Following the event will be an opportunity for
children under the age of 16 to learn to fish. Those 16 and over must have a
valid NYS fishing license to participate. No pre-registration required. This
event is wheelchair accessible.
Registration: Not required
Thu
17
Apr
Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Explore the northern half of the park, where our storm resiliency devices can be spotted! Please come prepared for an out and back hike of roughly 5 miles. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Apr
Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Come check out our classroom,
outdoor reading room, and game library! Note, no open hours 4/19 & 4/24.
All ages!
Registration: Not required
Thu
17
Apr
Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Come check out our classroom, outdoor reading room, and game library! Note, no open hours 4/19 & 4/24. All ages!
Registration: Not required
Thu
17
Apr
Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Learn about a different nature
theme each week with crafts, a story time and guided walk. Best for ages 5 and
under. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Apr
Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Bring the whole family and join Abigail Hedler,
Student Conservation Association/AmeriCorps Environmental Educator, to learn
the basics of animal track identification. We will view a brief presentation
detailing the ins-and-outs of animal track identification, then we'll take a
stroll along the Beacon Hill Carriage Road, which features a scenic view at the
terminus. This one-mile roundtrip route is frequented by wildlife and, if we're
lucky, we may find signs of their visits here. Participants will be provided
materials needed to document their animal track finds. This program is
recommended for the whole family. Children must be accompanied by a parent or
legal guardian over the age of 18. Infants and young children must be in a
secure carrier or jogging-type stroller designed for rough terrain for the
duration of the hike. The
total number of participants for this program is limited to 20 individuals.
Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center.
Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center
at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Apr
Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Children will learn how life was lived in a Gilded Age mansion more than 100 years ago. Included is a tour of the opulent 79-room home of Ogden and Ruth Livingston Mills, followed by hands-on activities that allow participants to compare and contrast the lives of the servants and the gentry. For children ages 8 to 12, accompanied by an adult. Reservations required: https://springbreakgildedlife.eventbrite.com
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Apr
Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
Hop Field. Come
explore this temporary wetland brimming with life – a vernal pool! We'll
examine amphibians and encounter egg masses as we dip our toes into the
diversity of this important habitat. Wear shoes you don't mind getting wet! Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Apr
Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
Hop Field. Come
explore this temporary wetland brimming with life – a vernal pool! We'll
examine amphibians and encounter egg masses as we dip our toes into the
diversity of this important habitat. Wear shoes you don't mind getting wet! Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Apr
Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Nissequogue River State Park
Enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5.
Registration: Not required
Thu
17
Apr
Thursday, April 17, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
Stop by the Penn &
Fountain Learning Centers any time during open hours to learn about the water
and land ecology at the park! Click here for more information.
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Apr
Thursday, April 17, 2025 01:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Come check out our classroom, outdoor reading room, and game library! Note, no open hours 4/19 & 4/24. All ages!
Registration: Not required
Thu
17
Apr
Thursday, April 17, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Join us for our spring Puppets at
the Park show: Tina the Terrified Turtle! Can Tina be brave and find a new pond
to be her home? All ages welcome. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Apr
Thursday, April 17, 2025 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Stop by the Wagon House Education Center for fun activities and prizes from 2:00-5:00pm, including a special nature scavenger hunt with the Columbia Land Conservancy.
Registration: Not required
Thu
17
Apr
Thursday, April 17, 2025 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Celebrate Earth Month with art! Stop by the Wagon House Education Center for a free zine-making workshop all afternoon led by The Olana Partnership teaching artists and educators. Let the landscapes of Olana inspire you and explore techniques for making your own zine to take home. All materials, refreshments, and drinks will be provided. FREE.
Registration: Not required
Thu
17
Apr
Thursday, April 17, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Looking for someone who loves the planet as much as you do? Join this special Earth Month evening hike at Olana to mingle with fellow nature enthusiasts. Explore Olana's landscape, learn about Frederic and Isabel Church's shared passion for the natural world, and enjoy an evening of fresh air, conversation, and watching the sunset together. FREE; no registration required. Meets at the Wagon House Education Center. Ages 18+.
Registration: Not required
Fri
18
Apr
Friday, April 18, 2025 08:30 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Are you interested in birds or birdwatching? Join Nick
Martin, Minnewaska Park Preserve
Educator, for bird walks starting at the Gardiner Library, every Friday
during April. During this program, we will take an approximately one mile walk
on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail and wander through Majestic Park, which can
be muddy and wet, especially after a rainfall. Participants are encouraged to
wear waterproof boots or shoes, bring binoculars, and a birding field guide, or
field guide installed into a smart device. Interested participants are welcome
to attend one or all of these programs. Meet at the Gardiner Library, in the
Lower Parking Area. No pre-registration is required. For more information,
please contact the Gardiner Library directly at 845-255-1255 or email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov.
Registration: Not required
Fri
18
Apr
Friday, April 18, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner's hike/wander series with not too much distance for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. Strollers will not work for these programs. We meet at the nature center parking lot. This program is free and does not require registration.
Registration: Not required
Fri
18
Apr
Friday, April 18, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner's hike/wander series with not too much distance for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. Strollers will not work for these programs. We meet at the nature center parking lot. This program is free and does not require registration.
Registration: Not required
Fri
18
Apr
Friday, April 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Meet at the recreation building by the south side of
Harlow Lake to enjoy a different nature-themed topic each week through stories,
crafts, and activities! Dress for the weather! Ages 3-8.
Registration: Not required
Fri
18
Apr
Friday, April 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Become more familiar with our many native wildflowers
and the role of their surroundings, including the other plants and animals in
their daily lives. Enjoy the fascinating variation in floral structure and
folklore. Immerse yourself in a world of all that is small as we take a closer
look at the often-overlooked mosses and liverworts. Meet at Trout Pond. (1 mile
or more)
Registration: Not required
Fri
18
Apr
Friday, April 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Become more familiar with our many native wildflowers
and the role of their surroundings, including the other plants and animals in
their daily lives. Enjoy the fascinating variation in floral structure and
folklore. Immerse yourself in a world of all that is small as we take a closer
look at the often-overlooked mosses and liverworts. Meet at Trout Pond. (1 mile
or more)
Registration: Not required
Fri
18
Apr
Friday, April 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Dust off your old, field identification guides and join
Becca Howe-Parisio, Environmental Educator, on a hike to learn how to use it.
On this three-mile, moderate adventure, we will search for amphibians along the
Loop Road and use a field guide to identify different critters living in the
Park Preserve. Taking the time to learn tracks using field guides and rulers
reinforces your knowledge of the unique characteristics of that animal. This
leaves a more durable memory than the quick impression made when using apps on
technology. Do not fret if you don't own a field guide, there will be field
guides available to borrow. Field Guide Friday will be a monthly program,
focusing on different topics as the seasons change. This program is suited for
anyone who is old enough to read and is interested in learning how to use a
book to identify plants, insects, and more. Participants must bring water and snacks and wear appropriate hiking
shoes. Meet at the Sam's Point Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required
by signing up via Eventbrite.
Registration: Required
Fri
18
Apr
Friday, April 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Learn about, design, and build your very own Staatsburgh like Gilded Age Architect Stanford White did. Using neo-classical architectural elements including columns, fanlights, pediments, and porticos, participants will build cardboard models. For children ages 8 to 12, accompanied by an adult. Reservations required: https://springbreakarchitecture.eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
18
Apr
Friday, April 18, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Join the Old Croton Aqueduct and the Dobbs Ferry Public Library for the start of our monthly toddler storytime! Stop by the Keeper's House to read about a diverse trail topics before taking part in a small craft. Afterwards, we encourage you to take a stroll along the trail and enjoy the morning! 10:30 AM, Location: OCA Keeper's House, 15 Walnut Street, Dobbs Ferry, Free, Ages: Toddler
Registration: Not required
Fri
18
Apr
Friday, April 18, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Join us for an exciting adventure into the world of beaver engineering!
Discover the secrets of these master builders as we explore their intricate
lodges and learn about their fascinating habitats. Get hands-on as we gather
sticks and materials to construct our very own beaver lodge, just like the ones
we've seen in the wild. This immersive experience will ignite curiosity,
creativity, and a deeper appreciation for the incredible work of nature's
architects. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn and create with
us in the great outdoors! Best for ages 5+. Please call 518-279-1155 to
register.
Registration: Required
Fri
18
Apr
Friday, April 18, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
Hippity, Hoppity Easter's on its way! Join a Nature Center educator for a presentation on rabbit diets, ranges, behaviors (like their ability to hop up to 18mph zig zagging from predators), and more! Free and open to all ages. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Fri
18
Apr
Friday, April 18, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Hippity, Hoppity Easter's on its way! Join a Nature Center educator for a presentation on rabbit diets, ranges, behaviors (like their ability to hop up to 18mph zig zagging from predators), and more! Free and open to all ages. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Fri
18
Apr
Friday, April 18, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
Join us at Hendrix Creek
Patio for a spring themed art session! Come make a beautiful flower craft using
recycled bicycle spokes! While supplies last. Click here for more information.
Registration: Required
Fri
18
Apr
Friday, April 18, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Gantry Plaza State Park
Join us for our spring Puppets at the Park show: Tina the
Terrified Turtle! Can Tina be brave and find a new pond to be her home? All
ages. Click here
to register.
Registration: Required
Fri
18
Apr
Friday, April 18, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Gantry Plaza State Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunset while looking for migratory birds.
Beginners welcome! Binoculars will be provided. Teens & Adult program.
Click here
to register.
Registration: Required
Fri
18
Apr
Friday, April 18, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
Meet at Lehigh Valley Trail parking area along West
River Road (42.983066, -77.743349). (3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Fri
18
Apr
Friday, April 18, 2025 06:15 PM - 08:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Grow herbs and learn about their uses through history. Learn the native species you can find in NY and what grows best! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve
The day will begin with our early risers at 8am organizing for a 9D clean-up followed by fun family beach clean-up slots 10-12pm or 12-2pm. Please register to attend, this is a free event.
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
A structured and fun
low-sensory experience designed for children with low-sensory needs ages
1-8. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Meet at Aqueduct Boat Launch, Hartley Lane. Join us for this volunteer shoreline clean up at the
confluence of the Schoharie and Mohawk. We'll trek out as the water levels are
low to clean up debris, garbage, refuse, and more so that it doesn't make its
way into the canal waters this season.
Please dress appropriately for the weather, wear sturdy work
boots and bring gloves.
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Staatsburgh State Historic Site and the surrounding Mills and Norrie State Parks possess a great variety of environments in proximity, an ideal environment for birding. Experienced birders will enjoy a walk through several interesting environments, inexperienced birders will find encouragement and a helping hand, and newbies will be able to discuss equipment, apps, and techniques. We will also be on the lookout for the many wildflowers that bloom in the park. Volunteer walk leader David Lund has been birding daily for the last 35 years. Cost: free, Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Nick Martin, Park Educator, for a hike on some of the lesser-travelled trails
at Minnewaska during this approximately five-mile outing. Leaving from the
Lower Parking Area, we'll cross over Route 44/55 and hike the Wawarsing
Turnpike Footpath to the west until it intersects Jenny Lane Footpath. Crossing
over Route 44/55 again, we'll follow this trail until it intersects Blueberry
Run Footpath. From here, we'll hike a short section of this trail to reach
Lower Awosting Carriage Road, which will take us back to our starting point.
While scenic views are limited on this outing, it traverses beautiful sections
of forest, through stands of evergreen mountain laurel shrubs, across rock
slabs with twisted pitch pine trees, and across two clear, mountain streams.
This outing includes a few sustained uphill and downhill sections and two
stream crossings that may be challenging for some. Meet in the Lower Parking
Area. Pre-registration
is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
(585) 493-3680
Egg-stravagant egg hunt! Space is limited -
registration is required by April 14th, call 585-493-3680. Adults must
accompany children at all times. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
This community science project, sponsored by the
Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy to do for experienced bird watchers and
beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds
and find out how you can become a community scientist at home. Meet at Humphrey
Nature Center. (onsite)
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Letchworth State Park
(585) 493-3680
Egg-stravagant egg hunt! Space is limited -
registration is required by April 14th, call 585-493-3680. Adults must
accompany children at all times. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
This community science project, sponsored by the
Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy to do for experienced bird watchers and
beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds
and find out how you can become a community scientist at home. Meet at Humphrey
Nature Center. (onsite)
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
Let's give new purpose to an
invasive plant! Join our nature center employees in a tutorial on weaving your
own mini baskets for Easter, May Day, or to use as a catch-all! Free and open
to all ages. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Let's give new purpose to an
invasive plant! Join our nature center employees in a tutorial on weaving your
own mini baskets for Easter, May Day, or to use as a catch-all! Free and open
to all ages. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Interactive music by FunikiJam, crafts, petting
zoo and thousands of eggs for ages 1-8. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Discover the many seeds that exist at our table display. We will do matching and then explore on our way to the New Wildflower Seed Library where you can take some native seeds home to plant!
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center
Join us for egg-themed
crafts, science experiments, live animals, and more! Hunt for wooden eggs on
our trails and exchange them for prizes during a self-guided, plastic free egg
hunt (weather permitting)! Please bring your own basket. All ages. Egg hunt is
best for ages 5-12. Trails are not stroller friendly. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Join us for egg-themed
crafts, science experiments, live animals, and more! Hunt for wooden eggs on
our trails and exchange them for prizes during a self-guided, plastic free egg
hunt (weather permitting)! Please bring your own basket. All ages. Egg hunt is
best for ages 5-12. Trails are not stroller friendly. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center, Ages 12 and up.
Don't
we all love Thacher State Park? Did you know April is Earth Month? This
volunteer program is a great way to give back to the park and become an
ecological steward. This is part of series of volunteer events held almost
every Saturday during the warm weather months. Come to one or come to all, it
makes a difference for the park! No experience needed. This series of volunteer
days will alternate between vegetation management of introduced species and
trail work. We will use hand tools; please wear clothes you don't mind getting
dirty and appropriate close toed work shoes.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Glimmerglass State Park
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Get creative in the kitchen and art studio at Olana State Historic Site! Join The Sylvia Center Chefs and The Olana Partnership educators for a fun, family-friendly program focused on cooking food and making art inspired by Olana's landscape and history. Try new foods and test new art materials together during this FREE family program! This class focuses on making a delicious Minestrone vegetable soup and exploring early signs of spring. For families with children 18 and under (children must be accompanied by an adult). This is the first in a series of three classes – register for one or all three! This program is FREE (suggested donation $12). Registration includes art-making supplies and all ingredients to make lunch. Advance registration required. For more information, please contact education@olana.org or call (518) 567-2170.
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Mark the 113th anniversary of the sinking by embarking on this special 90-minute tour of the home of Titanic ticket holders, Ogden and Ruth Mills. Hear tales of the Titanic's tragic voyage as a guide in period attire points out remarkable similarities between the Titanic's interiors and Staatsburgh's rooms. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center, Ages 12 and up.
Don't
we all love Thacher State Park? Did you know April is Earth Month? This
volunteer program is a great way to give back to the park and become an
ecological steward. This is part of series of volunteer events held almost
every Saturday during the warm weather months. Come to one or come to all, it
makes a difference for the park! No experience needed. This series of volunteer
days will alternate between vegetation management of introduced species and
trail work. We will use hand tools; please wear clothes you don't mind getting
dirty and appropriate close toed work shoes.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center, Ages 12 and up.
Don't
we all love Thacher State Park? Did you know April is Earth Month? This
volunteer program is a great way to give back to the park and become an
ecological steward. This is part of series of volunteer events held almost
every Saturday during the warm weather months. Come to one or come to all, it
makes a difference for the park! No experience needed. This series of volunteer
days will alternate between vegetation management of introduced species and
trail work. We will use hand tools; please wear clothes you don't mind getting
dirty and appropriate close toed work shoes.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Point Au Roche State Park
Meet at Trinity Park –
Downtown Plattsburgh. Celebrate Earth Day with the City of Plattsburgh. Learn how you can help the planet! Go on a Scavenger Hunt! Play some Earth Day themed games! Plant a seed to take home! Help clean up the park! Join us at our table in Trinity Park to learn
how to compost – no matter how much space you have! Bring your own jar or
bottle to create a "countertop composter" to take home. We will provide the
information and materials to get you started – all you need is your jar and
some fruit & veggie scraps!
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 12:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community basketball clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 5-7. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Join us for a relaxing program designed to help you unwind, explore mindfulness techniques and discover simple methods of self-care. Create your own lavender sugar scrub, perfect for pampering and relaxation. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Have you ever wondered about having a pet rabbit and what that might
entail? Do you have no idea where to start or maybe want some help learning
more about rabbit husbandry? Join an educator as we go over bunny 101 and how
you can make sure your pet rabbit is taken care of. Registration is not
required but preferred.
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Celebrate Earth Day with a walk through old-growth
woods. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center. (1 mile)
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Celebrate Earth Day with a walk through old-growth
woods. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center. (1 mile)
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Experience learning, looking closely, and conversation as a family during this series of special museum gallery tours at Olana State Historic Site. Each month, The Olana Partnership educators will lead an exploration of two to three works of art on the second floor galleries through family-friendly dialogue and other hands-on activities. After your tour, extend your day at OLANA and head down to the Wagon House Education Center for a free drop-in program, Art Making in the Afternoon from 1-4pm. Designed for families with children ages 3 and up. $15 adults; children under 12 are free. Advanced registration required. Please contact education@olana.org to learn more.
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
(518) 751-6938
Inspired by your time at Olana or looking for family-friendly fun? Participate in free, drop-in artmaking in the Wagon House Education Center from 1-4pm and learn more about Frederic Church's artist-designed home and studio on the Hudson. This drop-in artmaking program is open to all ages and skill levels; all materials provided. FREE. No advanced registration required. Contact education@olana.org or call (518) 751-6938 for more info.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join us for a short hike as we watch
winter melt away and search for signs of spring! Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community basketball clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 8-10. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area
Walk back in time as we visit the Copake Iron Works and walk the Iron Workers Trail. Learn about how the iron production influenced the forest and how the forest helped shape the Ironworks. Our Park educator will take you through a brief history of the Copake Iron Works and development of the Park you see today, while we learn a little about the natural world around us. Free Event.
Registration: Not required
Sun
20
Apr
Sunday, April 20, 2025 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Celebrate
Earth Day by stopping by the Nature Center between 9am and 3pm to pick up an
Earth Day Scavenger Hunt. Bring the completed scavenger hunt back to the Nature
Center for a prize! Note: trails are often muddy in the spring; dress for the
weather.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
20
Apr
Sunday, April 20, 2025 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Celebrate
Earth Day by stopping by the Nature Center between 9am and 3pm to pick up an
Earth Day Scavenger Hunt. Bring the completed scavenger hunt back to the Nature
Center for a prize! Note: trails are often muddy in the spring; dress for the
weather.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
20
Apr
Sunday, April 20, 2025 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Celebrate
Earth Day by stopping by the Nature Center between 9am and 3pm to pick up an
Earth Day Scavenger Hunt. Bring the completed scavenger hunt back to the Nature
Center for a prize! Note: trails are often muddy in the spring; dress for the
weather.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
20
Apr
Sunday, April 20, 2025 09:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 5-7. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
20
Apr
Sunday, April 20, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Jay Heritage Center
Please join us in the historic Jay Heritage Gardens for our ongoing volunteer sessions. Volunteers may engage in different maintenance tasks from weeding and pruning to invasive species management and planting. Community service forms available upon request. Please remember you will be working outside so please plan accordingly. Bring your own water bottle. Please email Lucia Maestro (hortdirector.jhc@gmail.com) for more information!
Registration: Not required
Sun
20
Apr
Sunday, April 20, 2025 09:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
(631) 423-1770
In this hands-on program, we'll teach you how to find food, start a fire and build a shelter. Approximately 1 mile. Adults Only. Please call for Reservations: (631) 423- 1770
Registration: Required
Sun
20
Apr
Sunday, April 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
This community science project, sponsored by the
Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy to do for experienced bird watchers and
beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds
and find out how you can become a community scientist at home. Meet at Humphrey
Nature Center. (onsite)
Registration: Not required
Sun
20
Apr
Sunday, April 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
This community science project, sponsored by the
Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy to do for experienced bird watchers and
beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds
and find out how you can become a community scientist at home. Meet at Humphrey
Nature Center. (onsite)
Registration: Not required
Sun
20
Apr
Sunday, April 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Park
Educators for an approximately three-mile hike along Beacon Hill Carriage Road,
Beacon Hill Footpath, and Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road. From the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center, we'll walk down to the Beacon Hill Carriage Road,
which we'll follow until we connect with the Beacon Hill Footpath, which ends
near Lake Minnewaska. We'll then continue around the west side of Lake
Minnewaska on the Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road. On a clear day, this route
offers numerous, beautiful, scenic vistas of the Park Preserve and the Wallkill
Valley. The footpath section of this hike includes some continuous uphill
sections and uneven footing, which may be difficult for some. All
participants should come well prepared with appropriate footwear, food, and water. Meet at the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling
Minnewaska at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sun
20
Apr
Sunday, April 20, 2025 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 8-9. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
20
Apr
Sunday, April 20, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center
Hunt for wooden eggs on our
trails and exchange them for prizes! This is a self-guided, plastic free egg
hunt! Drop by anytime. Please bring your own basket. All ages, but best for
ages 5-12. Trails are not stroller friendly. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Sun
20
Apr
Sunday, April 20, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Hunt for wooden eggs on our
trails and exchange them for prizes! This is a self-guided, plastic free egg
hunt! Drop by anytime. Please bring your own basket. All ages, but best for
ages 5-12. Trails are not stroller friendly. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Sun
20
Apr
Sunday, April 20, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Registration: Not required
Sun
20
Apr
Sunday, April 20, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
Join an educator on an easy short 1.5 mile walk around the back pond. We will be starting the hike down at the beach. Please be prepared for muddy trail conditions. This hike is not stroller friendly, but well-behaved dogs on a 6ft or shorter leash are welcome. Free and open to all ages. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sun
20
Apr
Sunday, April 20, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Join an educator on an easy short 1.5 mile walk around the back pond. We will be starting the hike down at the beach. Please be prepared for muddy trail conditions. This hike is not stroller friendly, but well-behaved dogs on a 6ft or shorter leash are welcome. Free and open to all ages. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sun
20
Apr
Sunday, April 20, 2025 12:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 10-11. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
20
Apr
Sunday, April 20, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Learn the history of the tavern & the high society club which shaped the Preserve into what it is today. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
20
Apr
Sunday, April 20, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Registration: Not required
Sun
20
Apr
Sunday, April 20, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Enjoy a free, easy, 2 miles/2 hours (total) loop hike north along the Aqueduct and atop the beautiful Croton Dam. Meet near the restrooms at the rear (south end) of the parking lot at Croton Gorge Park, Rte. 129, Cortlandt, NY. 10567, GPS Coordinates: 41°13′ 20.46" N -73°51′12.59" W. The leader of the hike will discuss the history and construction of the Old Croton Aqueduct and the features of the Croton Dam, the trailhead of the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail. The Aqueduct was completed in 1842 to supply fresh water to a thirsty New York City. (From Metro-North Hudson Line Croton-Harmon Train Station: 15-minute taxi.) Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: preregistration: https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=290.
Registration: Required
Sun
20
Apr
Sunday, April 20, 2025 01:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 12-13. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Mon
21
Apr
Monday, April 21, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join a park naturalist on a beginner
friendly guided walk to learn the basics of birding, binoculars will be
provided but attendees are welcome to bring their own as well! Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Mon
21
Apr
Monday, April 21, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
This is a guided hike on a lesser-known moderate trail along the Hudson River with the added interest of logging history and old foundations. This 3.5-mile hike has some steeper parts. We will meet at the park office and will caravan to the trailhead about 20 minutes away. Please dress appropriately for muddy conditions. Hiking poles, gaiters and waterproof boots are recommended. Free and geared toward ages 13+. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Mon
21
Apr
Monday, April 21, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
This is a guided hike on a lesser-known moderate trail along the Hudson River with the added interest of logging history and old foundations. This 3.5-mile hike has some steeper parts. We will meet at the park office and will caravan to the trailhead about 20 minutes away. Please dress appropriately for muddy conditions. Hiking poles, gaiters and waterproof boots are recommended. Free and geared toward ages 13+. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Mon
21
Apr
Monday, April 21, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
Join a park
naturalist for our nature-themed story and playtime for ages 0-5! Come explore
with stories, songs, and art projects from 10-10:30, then stay for some outdoor
playtime! Tomorrow is Earth Day, so
let's learn about the unsung heroes the trees! Trees feed us, shelter us, keep
our water clean, and give us air to breathe. Let's show our appreciation and
plant a tree in the park for future visitors to enjoy!
Registration: Not required
Mon
21
Apr
Monday, April 21, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
(585) 493-3680
The Knee-High Naturalists program is designed to allow
children ages 3-6 to explore the natural world. Themes change with each
program, and activities include storybook reading, crafts, and a short nature
walk. Space is limited, registration required by calling 585-493-3680. Meet at
Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Required
Mon
21
Apr
Monday, April 21, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Letchworth State Park
(585) 493-3680
The Knee-High Naturalists program is designed to allow
children ages 3-6 to explore the natural world. Themes change with each
program, and activities include storybook reading, crafts, and a short nature
walk. Space is limited, registration required by calling 585-493-3680. Meet at
Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Required
Tue
22
Apr
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Designed for both birding enthusiasts and those
just looking to learn the basics, this weekly series will offer outings led by
Nick Martin, Park Educator, or an experienced birding volunteer. Participants
should bring binoculars and water, and wear hiking shoes or boots. Outing
destinations will be determined the day of the program. Poor weather conditions
will trigger a program cancellation. Participants will meet at the Lake
Minnewaska entrance. Participants MUST arrive prior to the start of the
program, but no earlier than 7:30 am. The Park Preserve gates will be
locked at 8:00 am. Late arrivals will NOT be allowed in the Park
Preserve. The total number of participants for this program is limited
to twenty-five individuals. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska entrance. For
questions, please call 845-255-0752 or email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov. This program is set up on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration: Not required
Tue
22
Apr
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 09:30 AM - 03:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Laura Conner,
Environmental Educator, and Abby Hedler,
Student Conservation Association/AmeriCorps Environmental Educator, for an adventurous, six-mile round-trip hike to Gertrude's Nose and back
along the same route. This footpath, which traverses an escarpment edge, offers
one of the most expansive views in Minnewaska. From our start at Lake
Minnewaska, this route will follow Millbrook Mountain Carriage Road to
Gertrude's Nose Footpath, which offers broad views of the Wallkill Valley,
Taconic Mountains and beyond. This modestly challenging hike includes a long
set of steep, rock stairs, as well as a few hills and some tricky footing.
Participants must bring water, snacks and lunch and wear appropriate hiking
shoes. Please note, if the trail is still closed for safety reasons, this hike
route will be changed. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration
is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at
845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Tue
22
Apr
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center
Explore a different nature theme each week during this free play
group. Story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather
permitting. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Tue
22
Apr
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Explore a different nature theme each week during this free play
group. Story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather
permitting. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Tue
22
Apr
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Seniors can unwind and express their artistic side and make their own surprise unique craft in a relaxed and welcoming environment. All skill levels are welcome! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Tue
22
Apr
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Take a short hike into the Shotgun Ridge trailhead and
begin a cleanup project from an old dump site! Rain or shine. Meet at Route 20
parking area. (2 miles)
Registration: Not required
Tue
22
Apr
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
Conducted by LNT Certified Trainer Susan Jones Graff. Know the rules of the Park. Make a pet rock with a leash. Make a UV bead bracelet to show if you need sunscreen protection. Make a scratch and sniff chart and learn how far away animals like racoons can smell your Delta Lake picnic. Learn how you can take the Smokey Bear pledge- Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires! Make a reusable trash bag to take on your Delta Lake State Park adventures.
Registration: Not required
Tue
22
Apr
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
Join us at Hendrix Creek Patio for a fun morning
of toddler-friendly crafts and activities! Click here for more information.
Registration: Required
Tue
22
Apr
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
Botany of Delta Lake State Park- What's in a Rose? It is the NY State Flower- Learn the parts of a flower. Decorate a small flower pot. Plant seeds in your pot to start a butterfly garden.
Registration: Not required
Tue
22
Apr
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
Celebrate Earth Day with a bike tour around the
park! Learn more about the park and it's amazing landscape as you ride. Click here for more information.
Registration: Required
Tue
22
Apr
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Lakeside State Park
Celebrate Earth Day with a walk, where we will learn more
about the fascinating beings we share the planet with. Meet in the day use area
parking lot (43.367153, -78.243281).
Registration: Not required
Tue
22
Apr
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Meet at Enders House, Schoharie Street, Fort Hunter. The Friends of Schoharie Crossing will hold their spring
meeting to discuss upcoming programs, events, and projects. A speaker will
offer a presentation about a topic of interest. TDB.
This is open to the public.
Registration: Not required
Tue
22
Apr
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 08:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Golden Hill State Park
Join a park
naturalist under stars as we explore the peak of the Lyrid Meteor shower and
other constellations in our night sky. Curious beginners and warm clothing
encouraged. Registration required
on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed
23
Apr
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
Calling all beginner birders! Bring your binoculars if you have them and we will check out what birds are around this time of year at Big Bend. This will be a short start-and-stop hike. We will meet at the park office and caravan to Big Bend. This is free and geared toward ages 13+. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Wed
23
Apr
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Calling all beginner birders! Bring your binoculars if you have them and we will check out what birds are around this time of year at Big Bend. This will be a short start-and-stop hike. We will meet at the park office and caravan to Big Bend. This is free and geared toward ages 13+. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Wed
23
Apr
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Learn some techniques educator Cai uses to draw local birds, test those
tricks out and then practice, paint, draw, and hang out! Call to register-
518-279-1155.
Registration: Not required
Wed
23
Apr
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Knox Farm State Park
Enjoy an evening stroll through Knox Farm
in search of nocturnal animals under the Pink Moon. Adults only. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu
24
Apr
Thursday, April 24, 2025 06:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Get to know our feathered residents and experience the "dawn chorus" during the peak of breeding song with an expert from the Saw Mill River Audubon Society. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! Rain or shine except in extreme weather, in which case you will receive a cancellation email 2 hours before the scheduled walk. Binocular loans available upon request. Ages 8+. Max: 25 people. Cost: FREE. Parking: $6 per vehicle. NYS Residents over 62 park for free on weekdays. Please register at: sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips/.
Registration: Required
Thu
24
Apr
Thursday, April 24, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Jay Heritage Center
Please join us in the historic Jay Heritage Gardens for our ongoing volunteer sessions. Volunteers may engage in different maintenance tasks from weeding and pruning to invasive species management and planting. Community service forms available upon request. Please remember you will be working outside so please plan accordingly. Bring your own water bottle. Please email Lucia Maestro (hortdirector.jhc@gmail.com) for more information!
Registration: Not required
Thu
24
Apr
Thursday, April 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Thursdays at 10:00am. Join us for a waggin' good time
by hiking in nature with our furry friends! Dogs must be on a leash,
vaccinated, and well-behaved around other people and animals. Meet at Route 20
parking area. (2 miles)
Registration: Not required
Thu
24
Apr
Thursday, April 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Meet at the Nature Center. Accessible program. Explore the outdoors with our Knee-High Naturalists series! Best suited for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Each session will explore a different theme - activities may include crafts, games, storybook readings, or a kid-friendly nature walk. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Thu
24
Apr
Thursday, April 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Gantry Plaza State Park
Learn about a different nature theme each week with crafts, a
story time and guided walk. Best for ages 5 and under. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Thu
24
Apr
Thursday, April 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Learn about a different nature
theme each week with crafts, a story time and guided walk. Best for ages 5 and
under. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Thu
24
Apr
Thursday, April 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at the Nature Center. Accessible program. Explore the outdoors with our Knee-High Naturalists series! Best suited for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Each session will explore a different theme - activities may include crafts, games, storybook readings, or a kid-friendly nature walk. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Thu
24
Apr
Thursday, April 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at the Nature Center. Accessible program. Explore the outdoors with our Knee-High Naturalists series! Best suited for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Each session will explore a different theme - activities may include crafts, games, storybook readings, or a kid-friendly nature walk. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Thu
24
Apr
Thursday, April 24, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5.
Registration: Not required
Fri
25
Apr
Friday, April 25, 2025 08:30 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Are you interested in birds or birdwatching? Join Nick
Martin, Minnewaska Park Preserve
Educator, for bird walks starting at the Gardiner Library, every Friday
during April. During this program, we will take an approximately one mile walk
on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail and wander through Majestic Park, which can
be muddy and wet, especially after a rainfall. Participants are encouraged to
wear waterproof boots or shoes, bring binoculars, and a birding field guide, or
field guide installed into a smart device. Interested participants are welcome
to attend one or all of these programs. Meet at the Gardiner Library, in the
Lower Parking Area. No pre-registration is required. For more information,
please contact the Gardiner Library directly at 845-255-1255 or email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov.
Registration: Not required
Fri
25
Apr
Friday, April 25, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Awaken your senses as you slow down and tune in to nature in this embodied experience with Linda Parker. You'll be amazed at what you notice when you focus on one sense at a time. Meet in the Visitor Center courtyard. Please dress warmly and bring water to drink. In case of bad weather, the program may be canceled or postponed; you will be notified via email by 5 pm the day before. Max: 15 people. Cost: $4. Parking: $6 per vehicle; NYS residents over 62 park free on weekdays. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Fri
25
Apr
Friday, April 25, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Immerse yourself in the beautiful forest at Minnewaska State
Park Preserve on this guided walk led by Jane Dobson with Mind the Forest. The
wellness practice of Forest Bathing is the perfect antidote to the fatigue and
stress many of us feel as a result of our technology-laden and busy lives. On
this walk along Mossy Glen Footpath, we will slow down and directly experience
the world through our senses. We'll rekindle curiosity and let go of our to-do
lists. As we mindfully connect with the natural world, our perspective shifts,
opening us to awe and wonder, and deepening our sense of connection. This
wellness practice continues to grow across the globe as science demonstrates
the health benefits of Forest Bathing, including reduced stress and anxiety,
improved mood, focus and sleep. Join us for one or all of the sessions in this
five-part spring series as we use mindfulness to explore themes of sensory
anesthesia, species loneliness, and our relationship with time. This program is
open to participants aged 16 and older, with minors accompanied by a parent or
guardian over the age of 18. Meet at the Lower Parking Area. Pre-registration
is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Fri
25
Apr
Friday, April 25, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner's hike/wander series with not too much distance for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. Strollers will not work for these programs. We meet at the nature center parking lot. This program is free and does not require registration.
Registration: Not required
Fri
25
Apr
Friday, April 25, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner's hike/wander series with not too much distance for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. Strollers will not work for these programs. We meet at the nature center parking lot. This program is free and does not require registration.
Registration: Not required
Fri
25
Apr
Friday, April 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Meet at the recreation building by the south side of
Harlow Lake to enjoy a different nature-themed topic each week through stories,
crafts, and activities! Dress for the weather! Ages 3-8.
Registration: Not required
Fri
25
Apr
Friday, April 25, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Registration: Not required
Fri
25
Apr
Friday, April 25, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Join the celebration as we commemorate Arbor Day with
a tree planting and an educational walk. Meet at the Humphrey Nature Center. (1
mile walk)
Registration: Not required
Fri
25
Apr
Friday, April 25, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Join the celebration as we commemorate Arbor Day with
a tree planting and an educational walk. Meet at the Humphrey Nature Center. (1
mile walk)
Registration: Not required
Fri
25
Apr
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
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
Fri
25
Apr
Friday, April 25, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:00 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.spy-hill.net/myers/astro/ltsp/. Registration: RSVP is required at least one day beforehand.
Registration: Required
Fri
25
Apr
Friday, April 25, 2025 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Calling all night owls! The Albany Area Amateur Astronomers will have
telescopes to give you a tour of the night sky during this free program held at
the Deerfield Pavilion.
No preregistration required. Enter via main entrance and follow signs to
program-- first left off main entrance road. Please drive slowly in the park at
night. No charge.
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Get to know our feathered residents and experience the "dawn chorus" during the peak of breeding song with an expert from the Saw Mill River Audubon Society. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! Rain or shine except in extreme weather, in which case you will receive a cancellation email 2 hours before the scheduled walk. Binocular loans available upon request. Ages 8+. Max: 25 people. Cost: FREE. Parking: $6 per vehicle. NYS Residents over 62 park for free on weekdays. Please register at: sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips/.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 08:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Yonkers has been at the forefront of climate activism in urban locations for many years now. It continues to find ways to provide access to clean nature and green space for its residents, with the aqueduct being a major transportation link to many of the city parks and green spaces. Join Mayor Spano and other Yonkers official and local volunteers for this annual spring cleanup of the trail. Registration begins at 8:30 with Mayor Spano kicking it off at 9:00! Pre-register by emailing Parks@Yonkersny.gov. 8:30 AM, Location: OCA at Walnut Street, Yonkers, Free, Ages: All Ages.
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 821-9372
Presented by the Rensselaer County Conservation Alliance. Learn how to
forage for wild foods. Limited availability and reservations are required.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Call 518-821-9372 to register. $20
registration fee. RSVP by April 22nd.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Staatsburgh State Historic Site and the surrounding Mills and Norrie State Parks possess a great variety of environments in proximity, an ideal environment for birding. Experienced birders will enjoy a walk through several interesting environments, inexperienced birders will find encouragement and a helping hand, and newbies will be able to discuss equipment, apps, and techniques. We will also be on the lookout for the many wildflowers that bloom in the park. Volunteer walk leader David Lund has been birding daily for the last 35 years. Cost: free, Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Apr
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
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
Conducted by LNT Certified Trainer Susan Jones Graff. Know the rules of the Park. Make a pet rock with a leash. Make a UV bead bracelet to show if you need sunscreen protection. Make a scratch and sniff chart and learn how far away animals like racoons can smell your Delta Lake picnic. Take the Smokey Bear pledge- Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires! Make a reusable trash bag to take on your Delta Lake State Park adventures.
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Spruce up the park by planting trees and grow your knowledge
with a naturalist, who will share information about these wonderful woody
plants. Some shovels and gardening tools will be provided but you are
encouraged to bring your own if you have them. Co-sponsored by the Friends of
Hamlin Beach. Meet in Area 3 parking lot.
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
This community science project, sponsored by the
Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy to do for experienced bird watchers and
beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds
and find out how you can become a community scientist at home. Meet at Humphrey
Nature Center. (onsite)
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Learn to identify spring mushrooms in one of
Letchworth's old-growth forests, home to over 1,500 species of fungi. Feel free
to bring a lunch or snack. Get dates and times for the big upcoming mushroom
foray. Meet at Council Grounds parking area. (1 mile)
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
This community science project, sponsored by the
Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy to do for experienced bird watchers and
beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds
and find out how you can become a community scientist at home. Meet at Humphrey
Nature Center. (onsite)
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Learn to identify spring mushrooms in one of
Letchworth's old-growth forests, home to over 1,500 species of fungi. Feel free
to bring a lunch or snack. Get dates and times for the big upcoming mushroom
foray. Meet at Council Grounds parking area. (1 mile)
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Come check out our classroom, outdoor reading room, and game library! Note, no open hours 4/19 & 4/24. All ages!
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Niagara Falls State Park
Enjoy a
leisurely walk with your dog and a park naturalist around Goat Island. It is
not necessary to have a dog to participate, however, all dogs in attendance
must be up-to-date on immunizations, leashed and under control. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Free, easy 4-mile/3 hour loop beginning and ending at Irvington Village Hall at 85 Main Street, Irvington. Enjoy the mostly level, shaded walk in one of the most historic sections of the Aqueduct. First stop is the Tiffany Reading Room inside Village Hall, to view one of the only remaining Louis Comfort Tiffany interiors. View the remarkable Villa Lewaro, the estate of Madam CJWalker, the African-American entrepreneur who was America's first female self-made millionaire. Walk the grounds of Lyndhurst Mansion, country home of notorious robber baron, Jay Gould and location site for HBO's "The Gilded Age." Along the way, we will talk about the history of the Aqueduct, the origins of the Village of Irvington and Washington Irving's fascinating connection with the Village. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: preregistration: https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=292.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
The Old Croton Aqueduct between Dobbs Ferry and Hastings-on-Hudson crosses several colonial tenant farms impacted by the Revolutionary War. Walk and learn how the war divided neighbors and families into patriots or loyalists and everything in between. Discuss the dangerous, war-torn contested grounds of Westchester County and how it shaped our area following its conclusion. This free, two-hour tour is offered in partnership with Revolutionary Westchester 250, the Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park, and Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct and will cover about 4 miles. Tour starts at the Mercy College parking lot (bleachers) next to the trail. We will be walking towards Revolutionary Walk in Hastings and back. This walk may be rescheduled due to bad weather. To register, visit https://aqueduct.org/events.10:00 AM, Location: Smith Field, Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, Free, Ages: All Ages
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
Give back to the trees! Games, activities, vendors and more! Take home a tree to plant!
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
The birds are back! Join an educator for a beginner-friendly
birding walk. All ages and experience
levels are welcome! Bring binoculars if
you have them or borrow a pair from the Nature Center – first come, first
served.
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Meet at Visitor Center, 129 Schoharie Street. Join us for an outdoor book exchange as we belatedly
celebrate World Book Day (4/23). Bring your boxes of exchangeable books to
share with others, swap out some of your most treasured literary works for new
undiscovered favorites! A great way to re-stock Little Free Libraries, introduce new
authors, share hand me ups/hand me downs for children's books, and socialize
with others. This program will be held outside the Visitor Center and
Museum. Downpours/bad weather will postpone or cancel. Free, open to the
public.
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
Join park educators on a hike around the park
and help catalogue plants and animals as we walk. Come be a scientist with us! Click here for more information.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area
Earth Day is a time to get together! Learn how nature and our communities can stay healthy! Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Wellness for us, means wellness for the earth. We will have a few vendors, a food truck or two, informational groups that involve conservation and health/wellness in our local communities. Or just come out for some fun in the sun. Public Event, Free Event.
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area
Want to brush up on some Bicycle Safety? Get ready for the season? Or get your kiddos ready for riding? Join the Columbia County Sheriffs, Department of Health, and Taconic State Park on this Bicycle Safety Course! Then take what you've learned out onto the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. Don't have a bicycle? Rentals may be available at Bash Bish Bicycle, adjacent to the Park. Public Event, Free of charge.
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
(845) 764-1156
Location: Walkway Over the Hudson, East Parking: 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY West Parking, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, NY. Contact: Your Hudson Valley Heart Walk Team, (845) 764-1156. email us at valerie.ubriaco@heart.org
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:30 AM - 03:00 PM
Trailside Museums And Zoo at Bear Mountain State Park
Family-friendly fun with an Earth-friendly focus! Meet us at
the Bear Den at 10:30am to make treats for the Black bears. At 11am, the bears
will come out of their dens to gobble them up! Nature-related displays &
activities, spring-themed animal enrichment, and live animal presentations!
Make a wildflower seed ball and other nature crafts at this fun celebration for
our planet!
No Pre-registration required.
Parking! $10 fee
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
Our yearly celebration of fiber arts and artisans returns on Saturday April 26th!The Chancellor's Sheep and Wool Showcase is family-friendly event that features shearing demonstrations, farm animals, and historic reenactments. The artisan craft market offers a little something for everyone at every price point, including brilliant yarns, fleeces, soaps, candles, flowers, and handicraft treasures. One of Clermont's oldest and most popular annual festivals, The Chancellor's Sheep and Wool Showcase has become a springtime tradition for many in the area. With local historians and demonstrators on hand, the traditional Irish music of Tamarack and the nature-inspired music of The Orchestra Now filling the air, and many springtime crafts, historic toys and games, and sheep meet-and-greets for the little ones, there's something for everyone at Sheep and Wool! Please note: The price of this event is $15 per vehicle at the gate. Cash Only. Online reservations are not required. Location: Clermont State Historic Site along the parking lot and stretching all throughout the site. Rain Location: Palatine Park, Germantown.
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center, Ages 12 and up.
Don't
we all love Thacher State Park? Did you know April is Earth Month? This
volunteer program is a great way to give back to the park and become an
ecological steward. This is part of series of volunteer events held almost
every Saturday during the warm weather months. Come to one or come to all, it
makes a difference for the park! No experience needed. This series of volunteer
days will alternate between vegetation management of introduced species and
trail work. We will use hand tools; please wear clothes you don't mind getting
dirty and appropriate close toed work shoes.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Mark the 113th anniversary of the sinking by embarking on this special 90-minute tour of the home of Titanic ticket holders, Ogden and Ruth Mills. Hear tales of the Titanic's tragic voyage as a guide in period attire points out remarkable similarities between the Titanic's interiors and Staatsburgh's rooms. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center, Ages 12 and up.
Don't
we all love Thacher State Park? Did you know April is Earth Month? This
volunteer program is a great way to give back to the park and become an
ecological steward. This is part of series of volunteer events held almost
every Saturday during the warm weather months. Come to one or come to all, it
makes a difference for the park! No experience needed. This series of volunteer
days will alternate between vegetation management of introduced species and
trail work. We will use hand tools; please wear clothes you don't mind getting
dirty and appropriate close toed work shoes.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center, Ages 12 and up.
Don't
we all love Thacher State Park? Did you know April is Earth Month? This
volunteer program is a great way to give back to the park and become an
ecological steward. This is part of series of volunteer events held almost
every Saturday during the warm weather months. Come to one or come to all, it
makes a difference for the park! No experience needed. This series of volunteer
days will alternate between vegetation management of introduced species and
trail work. We will use hand tools; please wear clothes you don't mind getting
dirty and appropriate close toed work shoes.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 12:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community basketball clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 5-7. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
See how dragonflies "SEE". Make a stick dragonfly. Role-play a Butterfly's "tongue". Use a scratch-off craft to simulate a butterfly's life size butterfly- Make a clothespin butterfly craft. Fireflies are Nature's Fireworks. Make a pipe cleaner firefly that glows in the dark. Discover what makes the firefly's fireworks "work".
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
Meet at Parade Grounds parking area (42.584753,
-78.032626). (2 miles)
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Celebrate Earth Day late by joining us in removing invasive
plants from the park. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided. Meet at the
Yanty Marsh parking area.
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Enjoy a presentation
on how to identify some key species in spring through flowers, buds, leaf scars
and seeds. Then talk a walk to see these species out in the park. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Meet at Yankee Hill Lock, Queen Anne Road, Amsterdam. Join site staff for this great Nest Builders project! Gather
materials just like our feathered friends to create an artistic yet functional
nest. Discover some of the methods birds use to collect resources and build
their unique nests.
Family friendly free event.
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community basketball clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 8-10. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Support vital greenspaces in the
city like our park! Join us for a clean-up and create some eco-friendly crafts
at this Earth Day themed event! All ages welcome. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Knox Farm State Park
Vernal pools are
hopping with toads, frogs, and salamanders. Engage all your senses to discover these after-hours amphibians. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
Come on a guided hike to appreciate what our planet has to offer. Our Nature Center educator(s) will point out and identify any life we encounter, comment on natural processes at woodland lakes and answer nature questions as we hike. This hike is 2 miles of uneven terrain, please dress appropriately for muddy conditions as well as possible stream crossings. Hiking poles, gaiters and waterproof boots are recommended. Free and geared toward ages 13+. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Come on a guided hike to appreciate what our planet has to offer. Our Nature Center educator(s) will point out and identify any life we encounter, comment on natural processes at woodland lakes and answer nature questions as we hike. This hike is 2 miles of uneven terrain, please dress appropriately for muddy conditions as well as possible stream crossings. Hiking poles, gaiters and waterproof boots are recommended. Free and geared toward ages 13+. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 09:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 5-7. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Jay Heritage Center
Please join us in the historic Jay Heritage Gardens for our ongoing volunteer sessions. Volunteers may engage in different maintenance tasks from weeding and pruning to invasive species management and planting. Community service forms available upon request. Please remember you will be working outside so please plan accordingly. Bring your own water bottle. Please email Lucia Maestro (hortdirector.jhc@gmail.com) for more information!
Registration: Not required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Laura Conner,
Environmental Educator, and Abby Hedler, Student Conservation
Association/Americorps Environmental Educator, for an early spring hike through
an historic orchard that once served the grand hotels found at Minnewaska.
Planted on a steep hill, the view from the top of the orchard is gorgeous.
Continuing along our route, we'll pass through a former hotel golf course to
make our way over to Castle Point Carriage Road, which we'll walk until we
reach Kempton Ledge. From here, there are wide open views of the Palmaghatt
Ravine and Storm King and Breakneck mountains in the distance. Next, we'll make
our way down to Hamilton Point Carriage Road, which we'll follow until we reach
Echo Rock, another scenic viewpoint where you can actually hear the echo of
your own voice. To return, we'll follow Hamilton Point, Millbrook Mountain and
Lake Minnewaska Carriage Roads, swinging back on the opposite side of the Lake
to reach the Visitor Center. This walk is mostly along easy-going carriage
roads, with an estimated total distance of six-and-a-half miles. Please bring
water and food and dress appropriately for the season. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center.
Pre-registration is required by
calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
This community science project, sponsored by the
Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy to do for experienced bird watchers and
beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds
and find out how you can become a community scientist at home. Meet at Humphrey
Nature Center. (onsite)
Registration: Not required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Please join us for informational tours of our gardens. Learn about the many families that have lived on the Jay Estate. Please visit our www.jayheritage.center.com for more information. All ages welcome!
Registration: Not required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lakeside State Park
Learn about trees and tree identification on a hike through
Lakeside's woods. Meet at the day use area parking lot (43.367153, -78.243281).
Registration: Not required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
This community science project, sponsored by the
Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy to do for experienced bird watchers and
beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds
and find out how you can become a community scientist at home. Meet at Humphrey
Nature Center. (onsite)
Registration: Not required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
Give back to the trees! Games, activities, vendors and more! Take home a tree to plant!
Registration: Not required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
To celebrate Earth Day (April 23rd) and Arbor Day (April 25th), come get your hands dirty and give back to your local forest by planting some trees! Join Preserve staff in partnership with Trout Unlimited and help us restore the banks of the Pocantico River and fill gaps in the canopy. More trees means more shade on the water, and that makes for happy fish! Please wear sun protection, bring water to drink, and wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. Long pants tucked into your socks are recommended to prevent exposure to ticks and poison ivy. Shovels and gloves will be provided. Please enter at 25 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591. Do NOT go to the main park entrance. You will be directed to off-street parking from there. In case of bad weather, we will postpone to May 4th; you will be notified by 5 pm the day prior. Max: 50 people. Registration required. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
See if you can identify these growing spring treasures with the help of a field guide on a guided walk through the preserve. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
See if you can identify these growing spring treasures with the help of a field guide on a guided walk through the preserve. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Hop Field Warming Hut. During
this girl scout program, we will learn how to properly use basic tools to make
a log suet feeder to bring home for our woodpeckers, nuthatches and other
suet-loving birds to enjoy. This program will fulfill all the steps for the
Woodworker Badge.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Meet at the Nature Center. For ages 0-8 with an adult. Understanding of Spanish or English not necessary. Learn what words mean in either language, and read some new books with Project Growing Minds! Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at the Nature Center. For ages 0-8 with an adult. Understanding of Spanish or English not necessary. Learn what words mean in either language, and read some new books with Project Growing Minds! Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Hop Field Warming Hut. During
this girl scout program, we will learn how to properly use basic tools to make
a log suet feeder to bring home for our woodpeckers, nuthatches and other
suet-loving birds to enjoy. This program will fulfill all the steps for the
Woodworker Badge.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at the Nature Center. For ages 0-8 with an adult. Understanding of Spanish or English not necessary. Learn what words mean in either language, and read some new books with Project Growing Minds! Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Hop Field Warming Hut.
During
this girl scout program, we will learn how to properly use basic tools to make
a log suet feeder to bring home for our woodpeckers, nuthatches and other
suet-loving birds to enjoy. This program will fulfill all the steps for the
Woodworker Badge.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 8-9. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Registration: Not required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Hempstead Lake is a beautiful place to take photos! Bring your own camera and join us for a leisurely photo walk. All participants are encouraged to submit their photos to the Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center's Eye of the Beholder photo contest. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Spring is the perfect time to get outside, enjoy breathtaking views of the Hudson River, and support a great cause! Join us for a fun-filled day of walking, fundraising, and community connection to make a difference for families with critically ill children from the Hudson Valley and beyond. Fun for all ages, this event welcomes strollers and leashed dogs—we can't wait to see your photos and videos as we come together for hope and healing. Register: https://www.giveffect.com/campaigns/36635-footsteps-for-families-2025
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 12:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 10-11. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center
Volunteer with us to help
us keep our park clean and healthy! Meet at The Gericke Farm: 2876 Arthur
Kill Road to get the farm ready for the spring/summer growing season!. All
tools provided. Open to all ages, but best suited for ages 8+. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Volunteer with us to help
us keep our park clean and healthy! Meet at The Gericke Farm: 2876 Arthur
Kill Road to get the farm ready for the spring/summer growing season!. All
tools provided. Open to all ages, but best suited for ages 8+. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Registration: Not required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Meet at the Nature Center. Accessible program. Ages 18+. Join artist Diane Steele in this introduction to watercolor techniques and painting. All supplies will be provided. $20.00 per person cash due upon arrival. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Evangola State Park
Spring is here, and so are the frogs!
Vernal pools are hopping with toads and salamanders. Use all your senses to
find that frog. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
Meet at Parade Grounds parking area (42.584753,
-78.032626). Will carpool. (4 miles)
Registration: Not required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
An introduction to invasive species found
in WNY from terrestrial to aquatic and learn about the identification and
history of our most commonly found invasive species. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Free, easy, 2-hour tour. Meet at the front (upper level/south side) 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. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration: https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=293.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
From late 19th-century dressmakers to transitional creatives who helped navigate what an American designer could be, Black people have always been a driving force in American fashion. Elizabeth Way, Associate Curator of Costume at The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, will explore how Black people have significantly shaped American fashion through their style, their labor, and as innovators. Their stories, however, are often left out of the narrative. Examining the lives and careers of just a few, starts to create a more holistic understanding of American fashion and its wider impacts on culture and society. Cost: free. Reservations required: https://TeaAndTalk.Eventbrite.com/
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at the Nature Center. Accessible program. Ages 18+. Join artist Diane Steele in this introduction to watercolor techniques and painting. All supplies will be provided. $20.00 per person cash due upon arrival. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
Meet at
the Nature Center. Ages 16+. Accessible programs.
Join
artist Diane Steele in this introduction to watercolor techniques and painting.
All supplies will be provided. $20.00 per person cash due upon arrival.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Not required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 01:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 12-13. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Mon
28
Apr
Monday, April 28, 2025 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Get to know our feathered residents and experience the "dawn chorus" during the peak of breeding song with an expert from the Saw Mill River Audubon Society. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! Rain or shine except in extreme weather, in which case you will receive a cancellation email 2 hours before the scheduled walk. Binocular loans available upon request. Ages 8+. Max: 25 people. Cost: FREE. Parking: $6 per vehicle. NYS Residents over 62 park for free on weekdays. Please register at: sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips/.
Registration: Required
Mon
28
Apr
Monday, April 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
Join a park
naturalist for our nature-themed story and playtime for ages 0-5! Come explore
with stories, songs, and art projects from 10-10:30, then stay for some outdoor
playtime! The ground is all
squishy and it smells like spring! Playing in the mud is one of Miss Heather's
favorite springtime activities, so let's explore mud and all it has to
offer!
Registration: Not required
Tue
29
Apr
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Designed for both birding enthusiasts and those
just looking to learn the basics, this weekly series will offer outings led by
Nick Martin, Park Educator, or an experienced birding volunteer. Participants
should bring binoculars and water, and wear hiking shoes or boots. Outing
destinations will be determined the day of the program. Poor weather conditions
will trigger a program cancellation. Participants will meet at the Lake
Minnewaska entrance. Participants MUST arrive prior to the start of the
program, but no earlier than 7:30 am. The Park Preserve gates will be
locked at 8:00 am. Late arrivals will NOT be allowed in the Park
Preserve. The total number of participants for this program is limited
to twenty-five individuals. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska entrance. For
questions, please call 845-255-0752 or email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov. This program is set up on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration: Not required
Tue
29
Apr
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Come explore the picturesque High Peter's Kill
Footpath with Laura Conner, Environmental Educator and Abigail Hedler, Student
Conservation Association/AmeriCorps Environmental Educator, on this
approximately four-and-a-half-mile hike. We'll start by walking
downhill on the High Peter's Kill Footpath, which features a variety of terrain
along a cliff edge with numerous, scenic viewpoints. We'll follow this until we
reach the Yellow Connector Footpath, which hugs the frothing edges of the
Peter's Kill stream. We'll hike up the east spur of the Red Loop Footpath and
take a short break at the Peter's Kill restrooms. For our return trip, we'll
walk along the easy-going Awosting Falls Carriage Road, past the beautiful and
iconic Awosting Falls. This hike does include rocky, narrow and steep sections
of trail that may be challenging for some. Participants should bring enough
water and food for the outing and wear proper hiking shoes. Meet in the Lower
Parking Area. Pre-registration
is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Tue
29
Apr
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center
Explore a different nature theme each week during this free play
group. Story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather
permitting. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Tue
29
Apr
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Explore a different nature theme each week during this free play
group. Story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather
permitting. Click here
to register!
Registration: Required
Tue
29
Apr
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
Join us at Hendrix Creek Patio for a fun morning
of toddler-friendly crafts and activities! Click here for more information.
Registration: Required
Tue
29
Apr
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Let's talk about sustainability and find out where textile crafts fall into the mix! Join us for a beginner's lesson in crochet after a quick intro to sustainability. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Tue
29
Apr
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Join Staatsburgh's curator, Dr. Maria Reynolds, for a one-hour zoom presentation that examines why Staatsburgh resembles a French palace and what this type of décor reveals about the Mills family and their place in society. This talk will explore what Ruth Mills is trying to communicate to her guests with the use of French design and decoration. Special attention will begiven to objects and furniture in the collection that are not usually highlighted or visible during a house tour. Cost: free. Reservations required, Zoom link provided upon registration: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Wed
30
Apr
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Learn to recognize by sight and sound some of the rich
diversity of our local bird life. Binoculars recommended. Meet at Visitor
Center parking area. (1 mile)
Registration: Not required
Wed
30
Apr
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
Learn to recognize by sight and sound some of the rich
diversity of our local bird life. Binoculars recommended. Meet at Visitor
Center parking area. (1 mile)
Registration: Not required
Wed
30
Apr
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
Meet at CCE
Clinton County – 6064 State Route 22, Suite 5, Plattsburgh, NY. Join in for
the next meeting of the Nature Book Club with our new partner
organization! New members always
welcome! This month, just in time for
gardening season, we're discussing Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food
Life by Barbara Kingsolver. Join us in
person at our new location, or email kristin.collins@parks.ny.gov for a link
to join the meeting virtually. Come join
in the discussion even if you haven't read the book!
Registration: Not required
Wed
30
Apr
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5.
Registration: Not required
Wed
30
Apr
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Join an educator as we stroll around Grafton Lakes State Park. The hike
is around Long Pond and is approximately 2.5-3 miles. Please wear sturdy shoes
and register before time. Call to register at 518-279-1155.
Registration: Required
Wed
30
Apr
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Become more familiar with our many native wildflowers
and the role of their surroundings, including the other plants and animals in
their daily lives. Enjoy the fascinating variation in floral structure and
folklore. Visit one of the remaining strongholds of this sweet-scented flower
and member of the heath family. Meet at Parade Grounds parking area. (1 mile or
more)
Registration: Not required
Wed
30
Apr
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Become more familiar with our many native wildflowers
and the role of their surroundings, including the other plants and animals in
their daily lives. Enjoy the fascinating variation in floral structure and
folklore. Visit one of the remaining strongholds of this sweet-scented flower
and member of the heath family. Meet at Parade Grounds parking area. (1 mile or
more)
Registration: Not required
Wed
30
Apr
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Home Ecologists is an outing series designed for
homeschool students. Each topic is offered twice per month. Each outing is open
to all ages, but the content level follows a tiered system. The first outing of
the month targets introductory-level learning, and the second outing targets
middle/higher-level learning. Parents and caregivers can choose any or all
programs that may pique the interest and learning levels of their budding
ecologists! Come explore camouflage through science games and art. Learn how the
animals around us "blend in" outside! Meet at Trout Pond. (1 mile or less)
Registration: Not required
Wed
30
Apr
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Home Ecologists is an outing series designed for
homeschool students. Each topic is offered twice per month. Each outing is open
to all ages, but the content level follows a tiered system. The first outing of
the month targets introductory-level learning, and the second outing targets
middle/higher-level learning. Parents and caregivers can choose any or all
programs that may pique the interest and learning levels of their budding
ecologists! Come explore camouflage through science games and art. Learn how the
animals around us "blend in" outside! Meet at Trout Pond. (1 mile or less)
Registration: Not required
Thu
01
May
Thursday, May 1, 2025 until Sunday, June 22, 2025
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Presenting
an overview of Black history in New York from the colonial New Netherland
period to the American Revolution, the exhibit covers topics such as slavery,
the slave trade, resistance, self-emancipation, and military service, with a
focus on the Philipse Manor, Westchester County, and the lower Hudson Valley.
Exhibition free with general museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Thu
01
May
Thursday, May 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Thursdays at 10:00am. Join us for a waggin' good time
by hiking in nature with our furry friends! Dogs must be on a leash,
vaccinated, and well-behaved around other people and animals. Meet at Sumner
Road parking area. (2-3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Thu
01
May
Thursday, May 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
(518) 806-9719
Join John Brown Farm for a series of guided winter hikes on the first day of the month from February till May. The free hikes are sponsored by the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation and will be guided by Cheryl Craft, a historic interpreter for John Brown Farm. The program will focus mainly on getting outdoors and enjoying a small group hiking experience. There will be opportunities to share local history along the way. All hikes will start at 10am and will require advance registration.
If there is enough interest, the first hike on May 1 will be spring hike to John Thomas Brook in Vermontville
The planned hikes are variable in length and difficulty, though none require any special technical skills. They will require winter gear such as trekking poles, and possibly snowshoes or traction devices depending on trail conditions. Participants will need their own gear.
Register for hikes by texting or calling the guide at 518-806-9719, preferably in advance, but at least 24 hours before the scheduled hike. You may also search for Events on our Facebook page for additional details.
Registration: Required
Thu
01
May
Thursday, May 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Meet at Visitor Center, 129 Schoharie Street. The Visitor Center and Museum will open for the 2025 season
on May 1st. Come explore the Pathway to Empire exhibit. Admission is free.
Tours of the grounds are available for a nominal fee. Seasonal Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Sunday 1pm-5pm.
Registration: Not required
Thu
01
May
Thursday, May 1, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5.
Registration: Not required
Thu
01
May
Thursday, May 1, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Home Ecologists is an outing series designed for
homeschool students. Each topic is offered twice per month. Each outing is open
to all ages, but the content level follows a tiered system. The first outing of
the month targets introductory-level learning, and the second outing targets
middle/higher-level learning. Parents and caregivers can choose any or all
programs that may pique the interest and learning levels of their budding
ecologists! Wise naturalists have said that May needs to be as big a deal as fall
foliage season. The symphony of greens is astounding! But what's going on in
the trees to power the show? Find out for yourself using basic observations and
hands-on science at one of the park's most impressive overlooks. Meet at
Archery Field Overlook. (1 mile or less)
Registration: Not required
Thu
01
May
Thursday, May 1, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Home Ecologists is an outing series designed for
homeschool students. Each topic is offered twice per month. Each outing is open
to all ages, but the content level follows a tiered system. The first outing of
the month targets introductory-level learning, and the second outing targets
middle/higher-level learning. Parents and caregivers can choose any or all
programs that may pique the interest and learning levels of their budding
ecologists! Wise naturalists have said that May needs to be as big a deal as fall
foliage season. The symphony of greens is astounding! But what's going on in
the trees to power the show? Find out for yourself using basic observations and
hands-on science at one of the park's most impressive overlooks. Meet at
Archery Field Overlook. (1 mile or less)
Registration: Not required
Fri
02
May
Friday, May 2, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Meet at the recreation building by the south side of
Harlow Lake to enjoy a different nature-themed topic each week through stories,
crafts, and activities! Dress for the weather! Ages 3-8. Meet at recreation
building by the south side of Harlow Lake.
Registration: Not required
Sat
03
May
Saturday, May 3, 2025 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Trailside Museums And Zoo at Bear Mountain State Park
Interested in birding but don't know where to start or just
began and looking to learn more? Join in! We'll share tips & tricks you can
use on your journey to this fun, engaging hobby!
Binoculars provided
Parking! $10 fee
Registration is required, Registration through
Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beginner-birder-walk-tickets-1251658236479?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Registration: Required
Sat
03
May
Saturday, May 3, 2025 08:45 AM - 01:00 PM
Max V. Shaul State Park
Save the date! Volunteer with us to help with park projects
such as planting trees and flowers, painting, trail and campsite clean-up, and
more! BBQ lunch provided. Stay tuned for registration details.
Registration: Not required
Sat
03
May
Saturday, May 3, 2025 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park
Registration: Not required
Sat
03
May
Saturday, May 3, 2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Gantry Plaza State Park
Show your park some love! Give back during this volunteer day of
park refurbishment. All materials provided. All ages. Register for this
statewide event at: ptny.org.
Registration: Required
Sat
03
May
Saturday, May 3, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Join us for annual I Love My Park Day! Volunteer for a litter cleanup around the lake or participate in beautifying the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center's gardens. Online registration opens 4/4 at www.ptny.org.
Registration: Required
Sat
03
May
Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center
Show your park some love!
Join us at the nature center and help us with important trail restoration
including wood chipping, log rolling, and litter removal. Open to all ages, but
best suited for ages 8+. Click here
to sign up!
Registration: Required
Sat
03
May
Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Show your park some love!
Join us at the nature center and help us with important trail restoration
including wood chipping, log rolling, and litter removal. Open to all ages, but
best suited for ages 8+. Click here
to sign up!
Registration: Required
Sat
03
May
Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Help us beautify our park and get ready for the summer season! Volunteer opportunities include tree planting, preparing garden beds, planting flowers, cleaning up trails, picking up sticks and spreading woodchips on playgrounds. I Love My Park Day is an annual state-wide community service event. For more information, please visit this site: https://ptny.org/events/i-love-my-park-day.
Registration: Required
Sat
03
May
Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Volunteer your time and efforts by helping us make the
park a better place! Activities include gardening, tree planting, birdhouse
building, and general park cleanup. All ages are welcome to attend.
Registration: Not required
Sat
03
May
Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
(518) 523-3900
Come help with an outdoor spring clean-up: volunteers will
help with gardening projects. Come help as you are able! Pizza provided for our
helpers. Call 518-523-3900 to register
Registration: Required
Sat
03
May
Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
This event is part of more than 100 cleanup, improvement and
beautification events happening statewide. I Love My Park Day is an exciting
statewide event to improve and enhance New York's State Parks and historic
sites and bring visibility to the entire state park system and its needs.
Volunteers will clean up park lands and beaches, plant trees and gardens,
restore trails and wildlife habitat, remove invasive species and work on
various site improvement projects. Specific events will be listed shortly. Call
the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752 or the Sam's Point Visitor
Center at 845-647-7989 for more information.
Registration: Not required
Sat
03
May
Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Woodlawn Beach State Park
Show your love
for Woodlawn Beach State Park for I Love My Park Day by helping cleanup the park!
Equipment will be provided. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
03
May
Saturday, May 3, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Show your park some love! Give
back during this volunteer day of park refurbishment. All materials provided!
All ages welcome. Register for this statewide event at: ptny.org.
Registration: Required
Sat
03
May
Saturday, May 3, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Wilson-Tuscarora State Park
Join a Park
Naturalist on I Love My Park Day for a beach cleanup. Gloves and trash bags
will be provided. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
03
May
Saturday, May 3, 2025 12:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community basketball clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 5-7. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sat
03
May
Saturday, May 3, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
In April of 1777 over 30 local Loyalists were captured and detained at Fort Montgomery where they were put on trial for their lives. Using actual testimony from the court martial, witness a dramatic recreation of this harrowing event by actors Sean Grady and Gary Petagine from Historical Drama. Involving a colorful cast of characters including NY's first governor and "a mysterious one eyed, five-foot ten inch, British officer" this program promises intrigue, and will provide insight to the complexity of the Revolution in the Hudson Valley.
Registration: Not required
Sat
03
May
Saturday, May 3, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
Meet at Cuylerville parking area (42.777205,
-77.870221). (1 mile or less)
Registration: Not required
Sat
03
May
Saturday, May 3, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Ganondagan State Historic Site
All ages are welcome as we get some exercise, build community, and learn a bit more about each park's history, geology, and unique natural history. First Saturday Hikes are free to join, and no registration is required. For questions about hike locations, difficulty, or other related questions, please email FingerLakesEducation@parks.ny.gov. After I Love My Park Day activities, meet at Seneca Art & Culture Center. Hike Earth Is Our Mother Trail to Great Oak Trail, turn around at overlook, then return to Center via Great Oak Trail. Approximately 1 mile. Hike length and exact route is subject to change due to weather conditions.
Registration: Not required
Sat
03
May
Saturday, May 3, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community basketball clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 8-10. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sat
03
May
Saturday, May 3, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
The Ospreys are back! Let's go out and find these, and other amazing birds of prey, as they return for the warm summer months! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
03
May
Saturday, May 3, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join us to get Whirlpool State Park ready
for the upcoming season during I Love My Park Day! Equipment will be provided. Registration
Required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
04
May
Sunday, May 4, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sun
04
May
Sunday, May 4, 2025 09:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 5-7. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
04
May
Sunday, May 4, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Learn how to grow herbs, vegetables, and other plants without needing a yard! Container planting is a beautiful and useful way to bring life into your home, office, or other indoor space. This program is part of our spring monthly gardening series. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
04
May
Sunday, May 4, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
Gyotaku is a unique art form that originates from Japanese fish markets in the 1800s. This program will allow you to practice the traditional methods used to make prints using fish. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
04
May
Sunday, May 4, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
Gyotaku is a unique art form that originates from Japanese fish markets in the 1800s. This program will allow you to practice the traditional methods used to make prints using fish. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
04
May
Sunday, May 4, 2025 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 8-9. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
04
May
Sunday, May 4, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Lakeside State Park
Who lives in a vernal pool under a tree? Lots of creatures!
Get to know the aquatic environments in the park and the creatures who inhabit
them on this walk and talk, which will be accompanied by an opportunity for
participants to catch macroinvertebrates with park-provided nets! Meet at the
day use area parking lot (43.367153, -78.243281).
Registration: Not required
Sun
04
May
Sunday, May 4, 2025 12:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 10-11. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
04
May
Sunday, May 4, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Learn the history of the tavern & the high society club which shaped the Preserve into what it is today. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
04
May
Sunday, May 4, 2025 01:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 12-13. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
04
May
Sunday, May 4, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Lakeside State Park
Hike through the trails of Lakeside State Park and observe a
beaver dam (and maybe even some beavers)! Meet at the day use area parking lot
(43.367153, -78.243281).
Registration: Not required
Thu
08
May
Thursday, May 8, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Learn to recognize by sight and sound some of the rich
diversity of our local bird life. Binoculars recommended. Meet at Great Bend
Overlook. (1 mile)
Registration: Not required
Thu
08
May
Thursday, May 8, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
Learn to recognize by sight and sound some of the rich
diversity of our local bird life. Binoculars recommended. Meet at Great Bend
Overlook. (1 mile)
Registration: Not required
Thu
08
May
Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Come join us for a new senior event one Thursday each month, where we will learn about a new topic and do a craft. Horseshoe Crabs are this months subject. Reservations on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu
08
May
Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Thursdays at 10:00am. Join us for a waggin' good time
by hiking in nature with our furry friends! Dogs must be on a leash,
vaccinated, and well-behaved around other people and animals. Meet at Sumner
Road parking area. (2-3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Thu
08
May
Thursday, May 8, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Become more familiar with our many native wildflowers
and the role of their surroundings, including the other plants and animals in
their daily lives. Enjoy the fascinating variation in floral structure and
folklore. Enjoy the transition of wildflowers along secondary forests and old
growth woods. Meet at Trout Pond. (1 mile or more)
Registration: Not required
Thu
08
May
Thursday, May 8, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Become more familiar with our many native wildflowers
and the role of their surroundings, including the other plants and animals in
their daily lives. Enjoy the fascinating variation in floral structure and
folklore. Enjoy the transition of wildflowers along secondary forests and old
growth woods. Meet at Trout Pond. (1 mile or more)
Registration: Not required
Fri
09
May
Friday, May 9, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Meet at the recreation building by the south side of
Harlow Lake to enjoy a different nature-themed topic each week through stories,
crafts, and activities! Dress for the weather! Ages 3-8.
Registration: Not required
Fri
09
May
Friday, May 9, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Home Ecologists is an outing series designed for
homeschool students. Each topic is offered twice per month. Each outing is open
to all ages, but the content level follows a tiered system. The first outing of
the month targets introductory-level learning, and the second outing targets
middle/higher-level learning. Parents and caregivers can choose any or all
programs that may pique the interest and learning levels of their budding
ecologists! Wise naturalists have said that May needs to be as big a deal as fall
foliage season. The symphony of greens is astounding! But what's going on in
the trees to power the show? Find out for yourself using basic observations and
hands-on science at one of the park's most impressive overlooks. Meet at
Archery Field Overlook. (1 mile or less)
Registration: Not required
Fri
09
May
Friday, May 9, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Home Ecologists is an outing series designed for
homeschool students. Each topic is offered twice per month. Each outing is open
to all ages, but the content level follows a tiered system. The first outing of
the month targets introductory-level learning, and the second outing targets
middle/higher-level learning. Parents and caregivers can choose any or all
programs that may pique the interest and learning levels of their budding
ecologists! Wise naturalists have said that May needs to be as big a deal as fall
foliage season. The symphony of greens is astounding! But what's going on in
the trees to power the show? Find out for yourself using basic observations and
hands-on science at one of the park's most impressive overlooks. Meet at
Archery Field Overlook. (1 mile or less)
Registration: Not required
Fri
09
May
Friday, May 9, 2025 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Wilson-Tuscarora State Park
Go for a walk searching for spring
ephemerals before coming back to create a watercolor painting of the flowers
you saw! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
10
May
Saturday, May 10, 2025 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Carpool through the park, making various stops and
short hikes along the way, with a lunch stop along the river. Co-sponsored by
the Buffalo Ornithological Society. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center. Will
carpool.
Registration: Not required
Sat
10
May
Saturday, May 10, 2025 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Carpool through the park, making various stops and
short hikes along the way, with a lunch stop along the river. Co-sponsored by
the Buffalo Ornithological Society. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center. Will
carpool.
Registration: Not required
Sat
10
May
Saturday, May 10, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
Join Trailside Museums and Zoo, Zookeeper Deidre Wentzel for a walk during peak migration through the grounds of the Fort. Learn how to ID both migratory and year-round birds. The fort traditionally holds a nice diversity of native birds including warblers. Bring Binoculars and Water! Suitable for Ages 12 and Up.
Registration: Not required
Sat
10
May
Saturday, May 10, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
Spring at the beach is one of the best birding times of the year! Dress for the weather. We will be walking on sand. Bring binoculars. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
10
May
Saturday, May 10, 2025 09:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
(631) 423-1770
This 6 mile, hilly, moderately paced walk affords walkers the opportunity to relax, socialize, and enjoy the park's beauty. Please call for Reservations: (631) 423- 1770.
Registration: Required
Sat
10
May
Saturday, May 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
Conducted by LNT Certified Trainer Susan Jones Graff. Know the rules of the Park. Make a pet rock with a leash. Make a UV bead bracelet to show if you need sunscreen protection. Make a scratch and sniff chart and learn how far away animals like racoons can smell your Delta Lake picnic. Take the Smoke Bear pledge- Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires! Make a reusable trash bag to take on your Delta Lake State Park adventures.
Registration: Not required
Sat
10
May
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
10
May
Saturday, May 10, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Pack a lunch and head out on the trails! We will take
a brief break during our hike to enjoy lunch and a view. Meet at Sumner Road
parking area. (1 mile or more)
Registration: Not required
Sat
10
May
Saturday, May 10, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Help us plant our back garden! This program is perfect for anyone interested in volunteerism, gardening, or the benefits of native plants. Participants are encouraged to bring their own gardening gloves. Capacity is 10 individuals. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
10
May
Saturday, May 10, 2025 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Celebrate
the Afro-Dutch holiday of Pinkster, a festival of spring, family, culture, and
resistance with live music, dance, games, crafts, food, vendors, history, &
more! Free for everyone. Pinkster is the Dutch name for Pentecost, a religious
holiday and celebration of spring where people took time to travel and visit
family. In the New Netherland Colony, Pinkster was transformed into a unique
Afro-Dutch celebration - a week of temporary freedom for enslaved people. Able
to travel, earn money, and gather in groups, Pinkster allowed enslaved people
to take a break from their endless work, see separated family members, preserve
and pass on culture to the next generation, and resist enslavement. Celebrate
African culture in America and New York's unique history! See full schedule and
learn more at https://www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events/pinkster-jubilee-2025.
Registration: Required
Sat
10
May
Saturday, May 10, 2025 12:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community basketball clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 5-7. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sat
10
May
Saturday, May 10, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
Delta Lake is for the Birds- Identify some of the birds that live at Delta Lake without even seeing them. Make a bird glider. Play a feather matching game- win an iridescent turkey feather. Study migration maps to see where birds, like Ruby Throated Hummingbirds, go in the winter and when to expect them back. Be ready for their return by making a Hummingbird feeder.
Registration: Not required
Sat
10
May
Saturday, May 10, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
Meet at Fowlerville Rd parking area (42.891654,
-77.823686). (3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Sat
10
May
Saturday, May 10, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Hallock State Park Preserve
Hallockville Museum Farm and Hallock State Park Preserve
will host Historian Richard Wines to discuss his recently released book, "A
Farm Family on Long Island's North Fork". Wines traces the history of the North Fork agricultural
community through the story of the Hallock Family. For well over two centuries,
community members were almost all descendants of the same group of
seventeenth-century Puritan founders. Yet, despite their shared heritage and
complex interrelationships, cultural wars raged. Family members and the community
divided bitterly on issues, ranging from whether to allow a melodeon into the
church to supporting abolitionism. Wines' deep dive into one community's
history uncovers stories about slavery, racism, and prejudice that many have
chosen to forget, as well as stories of compassion or human tragedy we want to
remember.
The program is free, but advanced
registration is required.
Register at: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/2LQROrjnOlEihKvsHY1_NQ.
Registration: Required
Sat
10
May
Saturday, May 10, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community basketball clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 8-10. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sat
10
May
Saturday, May 10, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
Our friends group, John Brown Lives! will conduct their
annual Spirit of Freedom Awards honoring three individuals who have made
significant contributions to civil rights and environmental justice. The free
ceremony at John Brown Farm will include awards and music under our big tent. A
5pm reception ($) follows at the Olympic Jumping Complex. For details, email info@ohnbrownlives.org
Registration: Not required
Sat
10
May
Saturday, May 10, 2025 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Catch the flavor of the middle Genesee Valley in cider
and stories. Mary Jemison's legendary land negotiations, Monashasha's tragic
leap from Middle Falls, the shadowy Torture Tree... all tales are told and
examined with a historian's eye. Meet at Buried Barrel Hard Cider, 6517 Denton
Corners Rd, Castile, NY. (onsite)
Registration: Not required
Sat
10
May
Saturday, May 10, 2025 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Catch the flavor of the middle Genesee Valley in cider
and stories. Mary Jemison's legendary land negotiations, Monashasha's tragic
leap from Middle Falls, the shadowy Torture Tree... all tales are told and
examined with a historian's eye. Meet at Buried Barrel Hard Cider, 6517 Denton
Corners Rd, Castile, NY. (onsite)
Registration: Not required
Sat
10
May
Saturday, May 10, 2025 08:00 PM - 09:30 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." A journey in old growth woods as we search for the silent hunters
of the night. Flashlight recommended. Meet at the Humphrey Nature Center. (2
miles)
Registration: Not required
Sat
10
May
Saturday, May 10, 2025 08:00 PM - 09:30 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." A journey in old growth woods as we search for the silent hunters
of the night. Flashlight recommended. Meet at the Humphrey Nature Center. (2
miles)
Registration: Not required
Sun
11
May
Sunday, May 11, 2025 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
A continental breakfast and short presentation on returning birds, followed by a guided walk through the preserve. Binoculars provided, or bring your own. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
11
May
Sunday, May 11, 2025 09:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 5-7. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
11
May
Sunday, May 11, 2025 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 8-9. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
11
May
Sunday, May 11, 2025 12:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 10-11. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
11
May
Sunday, May 11, 2025 01:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 12-13. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Mon
12
May
Monday, May 12, 2025 07:00 PM - 09:00 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." Explore Letchworth under the Flower Moon. Flashlight recommended.
Meet at the Humphrey Nature Center. (2 miles)
Registration: Not required
Mon
12
May
Monday, May 12, 2025 07:00 PM - 09:00 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." Explore Letchworth under the Flower Moon. Flashlight recommended.
Meet at the Humphrey Nature Center. (2 miles)
Registration: Not required
Tue
13
May
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Nissequogue River State Park
Seniors can unwind and express their artistic side and make their own surprise unique craft in a relaxed and welcoming environment. All skill levels are welcome! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed
14
May
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5.
Registration: Not required
Wed
14
May
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
In
May, 1741, two enslaved men, Kofi and Qwaku, were tried by the New York Supreme
Court. Both men were accused of "wickedly, voluntarily, feloniously and
maliciously conspiring, combining, and confederating...with divers other Negroes,
to kill and murder inhabitants of this city..." We may be more familiar with
other large scale slave insurrections such as Nat Turner's in Virginia, or the
Stono Rebellion in South Carolina, or the Haitian Revolution, or the events
surrounding the Amistad. However, decades before the American Revolution, New
York City was the epicenter of two rebellions. Join historian and Philipse
Manor Hall's Site Director, Michael Lord as he discusses the Great Plot of 1741
and how the City's enslaved community was able to plan and coordinate such a
large and dangerous conspiracy. This program is free, but registration is
required. Learn more and register at www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events.
Registration: Required
Thu
15
May
Thursday, May 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Thursdays at 10:00am. Join us for a waggin' good time
by hiking in nature with our furry friends! Dogs must be on a leash,
vaccinated, and well-behaved around other people and animals. Meet at Sumner
Road parking area. (2-3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Thu
15
May
Thursday, May 15, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Nissequogue River State Park
Enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5.
Registration: Not required
Thu
15
May
Thursday, May 15, 2025 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
The premiere screening of three new
documentaries about Caumsett's history with reception before films. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Fri
16
May
Friday, May 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Meet at the recreation building by the south side of
Harlow Lake to enjoy a different nature-themed topic each week through stories,
crafts, and activities! Dress for the weather! Ages 3-8.
Registration: Not required
Fri
16
May
Friday, May 16, 2025 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Joseph Davis State Park
Join us as we
traverse the trails in Joseph Davis State Park in search of things that pique
our interest! Flowers, insects and birds galore – we won't be short anything to
explore! Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
16
May
Friday, May 16, 2025 05:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Visit the less traveled Northern section of the Preserve on this evening sunset, 6 mile blue trail hike. Bring water and a packed dinner or snack. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
17
May
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Glimmerglass State Park
Registration: Required
Sat
17
May
Saturday, May 17, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park
Discover Long Island's State Parks in a monthly hiking series through every park on the Island! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
17
May
Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Belmont Lake State Park
(631) 854-0378
Join us for a community walk with a health professional from the Suffolk County Department of Health, Office of Health Education! Learn how to use the exercise stations, enjoy a nature walk, and look for wildlife. Together, we'll explore the connections between our health, natural environment and access to outdoor spaces. Un paseo bilingüe con educación impartida en español. Plus, free healthy snacks & outdoor games! To register, call or email SCDHS Office of Minority Health at 631-854-0378 OMH@suffolkcountyny.gov.
Registration: Required
Sat
17
May
Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Meet Long Island native animals and learn
conservation strategies for all ages. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sat
17
May
Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
DeVeaux Woods State Park
A stroll through DeVeaux Woods – noticing
nature and learning a bit of history about DeVeaux. Registration required
on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
17
May
Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Evangola State Park
Share your yard
with songbirds, butterflies, and more by planting flowers and shrubs beneficial
to our wildlife. This is an indoor presentation followed by planting your own
seeds to take home. Adults only. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
17
May
Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
Guest Presenter Tom Hunt will guide children and families through popular toys and games of the Colonial Period including whirly-gigs, ball & cup, hoop & stick, the game of goose, nine pins, bilbo catchers, stilts, nine-men's-Morris, and more! Suitable for children ages 6 and older.
Registration: Not required
Sat
17
May
Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
With 25 species, Letchworth State Park may have more
nesting species of wood warblers than anywhere else in the world! Visit actual
nesting sites as we study the factors that yield such diversity. Binoculars
recommended. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center. (1 mile)
Registration: Not required
Sat
17
May
Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Letchworth State Park
With 25 species, Letchworth State Park may have more
nesting species of wood warblers than anywhere else in the world! Visit actual
nesting sites as we study the factors that yield such diversity. Binoculars
recommended. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center. (1 mile)
Registration: Not required
Sat
17
May
Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
Learn to Fish with us on Williow pond! Children ages 15 and under only. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
17
May
Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
Learn to Fish with us on Williow pond! Children ages 15 and under only. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
17
May
Saturday, May 17, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
How many flowers do you think you can find on a walk along
Devil's Nose? Join us to find out! Meet in Area 5 parking lot.
Registration: Not required
Sat
17
May
Saturday, May 17, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
In
1810, there were nine Black people enslaved on the Staatsburgh estate. In 1910,
there were no recorded Black employees working inside Staatsburgh – with only
one documented Black resident in the entire hamlet. What happened? Join
Staatsburgh staff for a conversation about this transition from a Black
presence at Staatsburgh during the early 19th century to an apparent absence
during the Gilded Age. Reservations
required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost:
free.
Registration: Required
Sat
17
May
Saturday, May 17, 2025 12:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community basketball clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 5-7. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sat
17
May
Saturday, May 17, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
With 25 species, Letchworth State Park may have more
nesting species of wood warblers than anywhere else in the world! Visit actual
nesting sites as we study the factors that yield such diversity. Binoculars
recommended. Meet at Lower St. Helena parking area. (2 miles)
Registration: Not required
Sat
17
May
Saturday, May 17, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
With 25 species, Letchworth State Park may have more
nesting species of wood warblers than anywhere else in the world! Visit actual
nesting sites as we study the factors that yield such diversity. Binoculars
recommended. Meet at Lower St. Helena parking area. (2 miles)
Registration: Not required
Sat
17
May
Saturday, May 17, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community basketball clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 8-10. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
18
May
Sunday, May 18, 2025 09:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 5-7. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
18
May
Sunday, May 18, 2025 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Interactive music program with Keri Wirth for
infants-5 years. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sun
18
May
Sunday, May 18, 2025 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 8-9. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
18
May
Sunday, May 18, 2025 12:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 10-11. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
18
May
Sunday, May 18, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Learn the history of the tavern & the high society club which shaped the Preserve into what it is today. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
18
May
Sunday, May 18, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Learn about the formation of the Letchworth canyons.
Meet at Inspiration Point. (1 mile)
Registration: Not required
Sun
18
May
Sunday, May 18, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Learn about the formation of the Letchworth canyons.
Meet at Inspiration Point. (1 mile)
Registration: Not required
Sun
18
May
Sunday, May 18, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Join us for a different type of nature journaling hike through the park. Using more unconventional journaling prompts, experience the natural world in a unique way! Journal provided, no artistic or writing skills required! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
18
May
Sunday, May 18, 2025 01:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 12-13. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
18
May
Sunday, May 18, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Angela Henry performs a portrayal of Sojourner Truth.
As she brings to life this abolitionist and fierce proponent of women's rights,
Ms. Henry, in costume and as Sojourner Truth, draws on the speeches and
correspondence of Truth to help us understand why Smithsonian magazine named
her one of the "100 Most Significant Americans of All Time." This Walkway
Connections event takes place at the Ulster Welcome Center (87 Haviland Road,
Highland) on Sunday, May 18 from 2-3 p.m. It is suitable for guests for all ages.
Registration: Not required
Mon
19
May
Monday, May 19, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
(585) 493-3680
The Knee-High Naturalists program is designed to allow
children ages 3-6 to explore the natural world. Themes change with each
program, and activities include storybook reading, crafts, and a short nature
walk. Space is limited, registration required by calling 585-493-3680. Meet at
Humphrey Nature Center. (onsite)
Registration: Required
Mon
19
May
Monday, May 19, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Letchworth State Park
(585) 493-3680
The Knee-High Naturalists program is designed to allow
children ages 3-6 to explore the natural world. Themes change with each
program, and activities include storybook reading, crafts, and a short nature
walk. Space is limited, registration required by calling 585-493-3680. Meet at
Humphrey Nature Center. (onsite)
Registration: Required
Thu
22
May
Thursday, May 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Join us for a waggin' good time by hiking in nature with our furry
friends! Dogs must be on a leash, vaccinated, and well-behaved around other
people and animals. Meet at Sumner Road parking area. (2-3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Thu
22
May
Thursday, May 22, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5.
Registration: Not required
Fri
23
May
Friday, May 23, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Meet at the recreation building by the south side of
Harlow Lake to enjoy a different nature-themed topic each week through stories,
crafts, and activities! Dress for the weather! Ages 3-8.
Registration: Not required
Fri
23
May
Friday, May 23, 2025 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Enjoy the beautiful
views the Niagara Gorge has to offer on this stroll with a park naturalist. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
24
May
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
24
May
Saturday, May 24, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park
Discover Long Island's State Parks in a monthly hiking series through every park on the Island! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
24
May
Saturday, May 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Learn about native tree species and how they grow!
Meet at Route 20 parking area. (2-3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Sat
24
May
Saturday, May 24, 2025 10:00 AM
Delta Lake State Park
Conducted by LNT Certified Trainer Susan Jones Graff. Know the rules of the Park. Make a pet rock with a leash. Make a UV bead bracelet to show if you need sunscreen protection. Make a scratch and sniff chart and learn how far away animals like racoons can smell your Delta Lake picnic. Take the Smoke Bear pledge- Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires! Make a reusable trash bag to take on your Delta Lake state Park adventures.
Registration: Not required
Sat
24
May
Saturday, May 24, 2025 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
Learn to card wool and spin a sample of knitting yarn! Learn about natural dyeing in the Colonial Era. Program suitable for all ages. Program is Outdoors, Hands-On and Family Friendly.
Registration: Not required
Sat
24
May
Saturday, May 24, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
In
1810, there were nine Black people enslaved on the Staatsburgh estate. In 1910,
there were no recorded Black employees working inside Staatsburgh – with only
one documented Black resident in the entire hamlet. What happened? Join
Staatsburgh staff for a conversation about this transition from a Black
presence at Staatsburgh during the early 19th century to an apparent absence
during the Gilded Age. Reservations
required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost:
free.
Registration: Required
Sat
24
May
Saturday, May 24, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
Go Fish at Delta Lake State Park- Discover what fish live in Delta Lake. Make a fish mobile. Make a Delta Lake food Chain. Learn what likes to go fishing in the Delta Lake besides us. Make a habitat puzzle. An inside introduction to fishing will be offered. Learn about The NY fish hatchery just down the road.
Registration: Not required
Sat
24
May
Saturday, May 24, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
Meet at Belfast Warehouse (42.342937, -78.125365). (2
miles)
Registration: Not required
Sat
24
May
Saturday, May 24, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Learn about animals of Letchworth. Meet at Archery
Field Overlook. Rain location: Humphrey Nature Center. (onsite)
Registration: Not required
Sat
24
May
Saturday, May 24, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Learn about animals of Letchworth. Meet at Archery
Field Overlook. Rain location: Humphrey Nature Center. (onsite)
Registration: Not required
Sat
24
May
Saturday, May 24, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Meet at Visitor Center, 129 Schoharie Street. Join site staff for a walk along the old canal towpath to
seek out and "wake up" wildflowers growing along our trails. See if you
can find and identify some of these spring flowers. Free and open to all ages.
Registration: Not required
Sat
24
May
Saturday, May 24, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Let's work together to create a gigantic chalk art
American flag in the back parking lot by the new playground! If the sun is
shining, we will be there!
Registration: Not required
Sat
24
May
Saturday, May 24, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Discover the
important people and events that created and protected our nation's oldest
state park in this guided walk. Registration available on Eventbrite.com but
not required.
Registration: Required
Sun
25
May
Sunday, May 25, 2025 09:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 5-7. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
25
May
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
Sun
25
May
Sunday, May 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Learn to recognize by sight and sound some of the rich
diversity of our local bird life. Binoculars recommended. Meet at Council
Grounds parking area. (2 miles)
Registration: Not required
Sun
25
May
Sunday, May 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Learn to recognize by sight and sound some of the rich
diversity of our local bird life. Binoculars recommended. Meet at Council
Grounds parking area. (2 miles)
Registration: Not required
Sun
25
May
Sunday, May 25, 2025 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 8-9. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
25
May
Sunday, May 25, 2025 12:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 10-11. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
25
May
Sunday, May 25, 2025 01:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 12-13. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
25
May
Sunday, May 25, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Discover the
important people and events that created and protected our nation's oldest
state park in this guided walk. Registration available on Eventbrite.com
but not required.
Registration: Required
Mon
26
May
Monday, May 26, 2025 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Evangola State Park
Enjoy a leisurely
walk exploring the park and looking for bald eagles on Memorial Day! Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Mon
26
May
Monday, May 26, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Enjoy the grounds of Mr. Letchworth's estate at the
Glen Iris and walk an easy loop to Middle and Upper Falls. Meet at the William
Pryor Letchworth Museum. (1 mile)
Registration: Not required
Mon
26
May
Monday, May 26, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Enjoy the grounds of Mr. Letchworth's estate at the
Glen Iris and walk an easy loop to Middle and Upper Falls. Meet at the William
Pryor Letchworth Museum. (1 mile)
Registration: Not required
Tue
27
May
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
Tue
27
May
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Meet at Enders House, Schoharie Street. Join us as Caitlin Sheldon discusses and demonstrates the
design and clothing style of a refined lady in the American Revolutionary
period. Sheldon is a Saratoga Springs Public Library librarian and historical
costumer who draws inspiration from the past. The self-taught costumer uses
historical images of people from the past to fuel the ornate outfits she
recreates. This passion has led to research that provides a deeper
understanding of trends in fashion. This program will be preceded by a short Friends of
Schoharie Crossing meeting. Free and open to the public. Refreshments
will be provided.
Registration: Not required
Wed
28
May
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
Conducted by LNT Certified Trainer Susan Jones Graff. Know the rules of the Park. Make a pet rock with a leash. Make a UV bead bracelet to show if you need sunscreen protection. Make a scratch and sniff chart and learn how far away animals like racoons can smell your Delta Lake picnic. Take the Smokey Bear pledge- Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires! Make a reusable trash bag to take on your Delta Lake State Park adventures.
Registration: Not required
Wed
28
May
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5.
Registration: Not required
Wed
28
May
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
Do you know what the NY State reptile is? Learn to identify frogs by their nightly calls. Start an artificial frog collection. Help frogs get to their Delta Lake home safely in a " Leap Frog" game. What makes Reptiles cool at Delta Lake. Learn about our cold-blooded neighbors and how you can stay "cool headed" if you meet one. Paint different skin patterns on realistic wooden snakes. Play Turtle Hide and seek with Delta Lake paper turtles you craft so the turtle's head goes in and out of its shell just like a real turtle.
Registration: Not required
Thu
29
May
Thursday, May 29, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Join us for a waggin' good time by hiking in nature with our furry
friends! Dogs must be on a leash, vaccinated, and well-behaved around other
people and animals. Meet at Sumner Road parking area. (2-3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Fri
30
May
Friday, May 30, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Meet at the recreation building by the south side of
Harlow Lake to enjoy a different nature-themed topic each week through stories,
crafts, and activities! Dress for the weather! Ages 3-8.
Registration: Not required
Fri
30
May
Friday, May 30, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through activities, story times, and crafts. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
30
May
Friday, May 30, 2025 06:15 PM - 09:30 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Help us to study this elusive evening bird in the Preserve. Help us collect data, and enjoy a walkthrough the natural habitats of Long Island. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
31
May
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Glimmerglass State Park
Registration: Required
Sat
31
May
Saturday, May 31, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Take a hike (2 miles each way) to the Seashore and explore the tidal pools. We will seine the sound and see what we can catch. Bring a snack and water. Reservations on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
31
May
Saturday, May 31, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Woodlawn Beach State Park
This sandy
adventure combines strolling along the shore with a Park Naturalist while
scooping up trash to keep the beach looking fabulous. Volunteers must be 18+ to
participate or need a parent's/guardian's supervision. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
31
May
Saturday, May 31, 2025 10:00 AM
Delta Lake State Park
Conducted by LNT Certified Trainer Susan Jones Graff. Know the rules of the Park. Make a pet rock with a leash. Make a UV bead bracelet to show if you need sunscreen protection. Make a scratch and sniff chart and learn how far away animals like racoons can smell your Delta Lake picnic. Take the Smoke Bear pledge- Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires! Make a reusable trash bag to take on your Delta Lake state Park adventures.
Registration: Not required
Sat
31
May
Saturday, May 31, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Nissequogue River State Park
See the sights and sounds of the unique ecosystem that surrounds Long Island's shores and how it's residents have inspired works of art and music over time. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
31
May
Saturday, May 31, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
With the guidance of certified forest therapy guide Linda Lombardo, we invite you to join us as we immerse ourselves in nature and practice the art of forest bathing. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
31
May
Saturday, May 31, 2025 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
Master woodworker Erik Paul will present the craft of wood joinery. In an era when nails were expensive, joining wood without iron fasteners became an art. Paul will demonstrate how different types of joints, moldings, and flooring were made in early America. Learn about the electricity-free tools and techniques joiners used to construct the structures of Fort Montgomery.
Registration: Not required
Sat
31
May
Saturday, May 31, 2025 12:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community basketball clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 5-7. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sat
31
May
Saturday, May 31, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
An Introduction to the History of Delta Lake State Park- Discover the history of the people who lived in the area of Delta Lake State Park long ago. Explore artifacts of the Native Americans who hunted and fished here in the summers. Go on an archeology dig to find arrowheads left behind. Study pictures and postcards of the people of Delta Village who were here before Delta Dam. Make a picture postcard to mail to friends about your visit to Delta Lake State Park.
Registration: Not required
Sat
31
May
Saturday, May 31, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
A series of nature walks aimed to immerse participants
into the diversity of habitats that can be found in Letchworth State Park. A
there-and-back hike connecting the two dams in Mt. Morris. Meet at North
Highbanks Trailhead (#20) (42.739438, -77.882138). (4 miles)
Registration: Not required
Sat
31
May
Saturday, May 31, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
A series of nature walks aimed to immerse participants
into the diversity of habitats that can be found in Letchworth State Park. A
there-and-back hike connecting the two dams in Mt. Morris. Meet at North
Highbanks Trailhead (#20) (42.739438, -77.882138). (4 miles)
Registration: Not required
Sat
31
May
Saturday, May 31, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community basketball clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 8-10. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sat
31
May
Saturday, May 31, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Lakeside State Park
Find and identify leaves to make your very own leaf
identification booklet. Meet at the day use area parking lot (43.367153,
-78.243281).
Registration: Not required
Sun
01
Jun
Sunday, June 1, 2025 05:30 AM - 03:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Carpool through the park on the east or west sides of
the river, visiting many different habitats that will enable observers to
locate over 75 species of birds. Co-sponsored by the Rochester Birding
Association. Meet at Mt. Morris Dam Snack Bar.
Registration: Not required
Sun
01
Jun
Sunday, June 1, 2025 05:30 AM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Carpool through the park on the east or west sides of
the river, visiting many different habitats that will enable observers to
locate over 75 species of birds. Co-sponsored by the Rochester Birding
Association. Meet at Mt. Morris Dam Snack Bar.
Registration: Not required
Sun
01
Jun
Sunday, June 1, 2025 09:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 5-7. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
01
Jun
Sunday, June 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Knox Farm State Park
Discover the
feathery friends from the meadows at Knox Farm. Identify and observe meadow
birds on a nature walk throughout the park. Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
01
Jun
Sunday, June 1, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
It's flower season! Come learn all about flowers through activities, including a flower dissection, followed by a scavenger hunt to uncover all the floral beauty around HLSP! To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
01
Jun
Sunday, June 1, 2025 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 8-9. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
01
Jun
Sunday, June 1, 2025 12:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 10-11. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
01
Jun
Sunday, June 1, 2025 01:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 12-13. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Mon
02
Jun
Monday, June 2, 2025
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
(585) 344-1122
Our annual birdathon to celebrate the unique habitats
of the Genesee Valley and the birds that these habitats support. Gather a team
or work alone to count as many birds as possible within the Genesee River
watershed in 24 hours. Travel anywhere you'd like; birders may visit any public
space within the Genesee River watershed. All are welcome whether you are a
beginner or a pro! A final tally and potluck celebration will be held at the
Genesee County Park & Forest Interpretive Center at 6pm. The team or
individual that counts the most bird species will win a prize. Please bring a
dish to pass and your birding highlights from the day! Registration required by
calling 585-344-1122. In partnership with the Humphrey Nature Center at
Letchworth State Park and the Genesee County Park & Forest Interpretive
Center.
Registration: Required
Mon
02
Jun
Monday, June 2, 2025
Letchworth State Park
(585) 344-1122
Our annual birdathon to celebrate the unique habitats
of the Genesee Valley and the birds that these habitats support. Gather a team
or work alone to count as many birds as possible within the Genesee River
watershed in 24 hours. Travel anywhere you'd like; birders may visit any public
space within the Genesee River watershed. All are welcome whether you are a
beginner or a pro! A final tally and potluck celebration will be held at the
Genesee County Park & Forest Interpretive Center at 6pm. The team or
individual that counts the most bird species will win a prize. Please bring a
dish to pass and your birding highlights from the day! Registration required by
calling 585-344-1122. In partnership with the Humphrey Nature Center at
Letchworth State Park and the Genesee County Park & Forest Interpretive
Center.
Registration: Required
Mon
02
Jun
Monday, June 2, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
(585) 493-3680
The Knee-High Naturalists program is designed to allow
children ages 3-6 to explore the natural world. Themes change with each
program, and activities include storybook reading, crafts, and a short nature
walk. Space is limited, registration required by calling 585-493-3680. Meet at
Humphrey Nature Center. (onsite)
Registration: Required
Mon
02
Jun
Monday, June 2, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Letchworth State Park
(585) 493-3680
The Knee-High Naturalists program is designed to allow
children ages 3-6 to explore the natural world. Themes change with each
program, and activities include storybook reading, crafts, and a short nature
walk. Space is limited, registration required by calling 585-493-3680. Meet at
Humphrey Nature Center. (onsite)
Registration: Required
Wed
04
Jun
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
For those who enjoy the demand of a longer hike, we
will explore two of the park's longest trails as we hike along the three
canyons of Letchworth State Park. Will carpool. Enjoy views of the three main
waterfalls of the Portage Canyon. Meet at Lower Falls Restaurant Parking Area.
(3+ miles)
Registration: Not required
Wed
04
Jun
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
For those who enjoy the demand of a longer hike, we
will explore two of the park's longest trails as we hike along the three
canyons of Letchworth State Park. Will carpool. Enjoy views of the three main
waterfalls of the Portage Canyon. Meet at Lower Falls Restaurant Parking Area.
(3+ miles)
Registration: Not required
Wed
04
Jun
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
Become a Junior Paleontologist!- Explore the geological history of the Delta Lake Area. Create your own sand art. Go on a Fossil Dig and take-home real fossils. Dinosaurs lived in New York State millions of years ago. Discover the fossil tracks that they left behind. Create your own dinosaur tracks. study the fossils of the Ice Age animals who were here in the Delta Lake area 10,000 years ago. Make a Cave Painting telling a story of Ice Age Animals.
Registration: Not required
Wed
04
Jun
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Home Ecologists is an outing series designed for
homeschool students. If you want a "butterfly garden," you really need a
caterpillar garden! Learn the basics of why many caterpillars only eat specific
plants and how you can create a better nursery for baby butterflies at home.
Meet at Humphrey Nature Center. (1 mile or less)
Registration: Not required
Wed
04
Jun
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Home Ecologists is an outing series designed for
homeschool students. If you want a "butterfly garden," you really need a
caterpillar garden! Learn the basics of why many caterpillars only eat specific
plants and how you can create a better nursery for baby butterflies at home.
Meet at Humphrey Nature Center. (1 mile or less)
Registration: Not required
Thu
05
Jun
Thursday, June 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
This month we will explore the "magic" of science through experiments and close examination. Reservations on Eventbrite.com!
Registration: Required
Thu
05
Jun
Thursday, June 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Join us for a waggin' good time by hiking in nature
with our furry friends! Dogs must be on a leash, vaccinated, and well-behaved
around other people and animals. Meet at Route 20 parking area. (2-3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Thu
05
Jun
Thursday, June 5, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5.
Registration: Not required
Fri
06
Jun
Friday, June 6, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Meet at the recreation building by the south side of
Harlow Lake to enjoy a different nature-themed topic each week through stories,
crafts, and activities! Dress for the weather! Ages 3-8.
Registration: Not required
Fri
06
Jun
Friday, June 6, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Knox Farm State Park
Discover snakes,
turtles, frogs and salamanders as we explore the ponds and forest at Knox Farm.
Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
07
Jun
Saturday, June 7, 2025 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Celebrate the 32nd
National Trails Day with our annual Length of the Gorge Hike. Traverse the
Niagara Gorge and follow the same path Niagara Falls took over the course of
~12,000 years as we hike from where it started to where it sits today! Ages 8
and older. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
07
Jun
Saturday, June 7, 2025 09:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
(631) 423-1770
We'll maintain a slow to moderate pace for 4 miles while we observe and discuss fields and woods in Caumsett. Please call for Reservations: (631) 423- 1770.
Registration: Required
Sat
07
Jun
Saturday, June 7, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Darien Lakes State Park
From waddlers, bounders, perfect walkers, and hoppers,
we will explore all there is to know about tracking animals native to our area!
Meet at the Harlow Lake Beach.
Registration: Not required
Sat
07
Jun
Saturday, June 7, 2025 10:00 AM
Delta Lake State Park
Conducted by LNT Certified Trainer Susan Jones Graff. Know the rules of the Park. Make a pet rock with a leash. Make a UV bead bracelet to show if you need sunscreen protection. Make a scratch and sniff chart and learn how far away animals like racoons can smell your Delta Lake picnic. Take the Smoke Bear pledge- Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires! Make a reusable trash bag to take on your Delta Lake state Park adventures.
Registration: Not required
Sat
07
Jun
Saturday, June 7, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
During the American Revolution blacksmiths played an important role supplying iron implements vital to the construction of military works like Fort Montgomery. Local master blacksmith Tom Hunt will use 18th century tools and methods to fabricate items such as those used here in 1777!
Registration: Not required
Sat
07
Jun
Saturday, June 7, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Our spring monthly gardening series comes to a close through a discussion on how to use the crops we've grown and participating in a recipe exchange! To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
07
Jun
Saturday, June 7, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
Discover Long Island's State Parks in a monthly hiking series through every park on the Island! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
07
Jun
Saturday, June 7, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Watkins Glen State Park
All ages are welcome as we get some exercise, build community, and learn a bit more about each park's history, geology, and unique natural history. First Saturday Hikes are free to join, and no registration is required. For questions about hike locations, difficulty, or other related questions, please email FingerLakesEducation@parks.ny.gov. Meet at the Main Entrance on North Franklin Street. Begin on the Gorge Trail, hike to Mile Point Bridge, then hike back on the South Rim Trail. Hike over the Suspension Bridge to North Rim Trail. Return to the Main Entrance. Approximately 2 miles. Hike length and exact route is subject to change due to weather conditions.
Registration: Not required
Sat
07
Jun
Saturday, June 7, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
Meet at Yard of Ale 3226 Genesee St, Piffard, NY
14533. (1 mile or less)
Registration: Not required
Sat
07
Jun
Saturday, June 7, 2025 12:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community basketball clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 5-7. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sat
07
Jun
Saturday, June 7, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
An Introduction to the History of Delta Lake State Park- Discover the history of the people who lived in the area of Delta Lake State Park long ago. Explore artifacts of the Native Americans who hunted and fished here in the summers. Go on an archeology dig to find arrowheads left behind. Study pictures and postcards of the people of Delta Village who were here before Delta Dam. Make a picture postcard to mail to friends about your visit to Delta Lake State Park.
Registration: Not required
Sat
07
Jun
Saturday, June 7, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Learn about plants through art! Enjoy spring by sitting
among the trees in Yanty Marsh and drawing nature scenery. Art supplies will be
provided, but guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or towel. Meet in the
Yanty Marsh parking area.
Registration: Not required
Sat
07
Jun
Saturday, June 7, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Ever wonder what exists in nature beyond "mommies and
daddies" and "male and female"? Come for this special Pride Month program and
find out. Meet at William Pryor Letchworth Museum. (1 mile)
Registration: Not required
Sat
07
Jun
Saturday, June 7, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Ever wonder what exists in nature beyond "mommies and
daddies" and "male and female"? Come for this special Pride Month program and
find out. Meet at William Pryor Letchworth Museum. (1 mile)
Registration: Not required
Sat
07
Jun
Saturday, June 7, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community basketball clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 8-10. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sat
07
Jun
Saturday, June 7, 2025 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Stop in for a
short presentation on the history behind the rise of the Schoellkopf Power
Station and it's collapse on June 7th, 1956. Then join our educators
on a walk over to the ruins that remain in the gorge! Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
08
Jun
Sunday, June 8, 2025 09:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 5-7. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
08
Jun
Sunday, June 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Guided walk with a free seedling for
participants. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sun
08
Jun
Sunday, June 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Heckscher State Park
Walk the Heckscher portion of the Greenbelt Trail and see the sights of the coming Summer Season! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
08
Jun
Sunday, June 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Experience the unique opportunity of seining in Hempstead Lake State Park's McDonald Pond! Waders will be provided. Please meet in parking Field 4. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
08
Jun
Sunday, June 8, 2025 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Interactive music program with Keri Wirth for
infants-5 years. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sun
08
Jun
Sunday, June 8, 2025 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 8-9. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
08
Jun
Sunday, June 8, 2025 12:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 10-11. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
08
Jun
Sunday, June 8, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Learn the history of the tavern & the high society club which shaped the Preserve into what it is today. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
08
Jun
Sunday, June 8, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Enjoy a guided walk through a treasured ecosystem and see all the different species that make up our salt marsh! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
08
Jun
Sunday, June 8, 2025 01:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 12-13. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Tue
10
Jun
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Nissequogue River State Park
Seniors can unwind and express their artistic side and make their own surprise unique craft in are laxed and welcoming environment. All skill levels are welcome! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed
11
Jun
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
Conducted by LNT Certified Trainer Susan Jones Graff. Know the rules of the Park. Make a pet rock with a leash. Make a UV bead bracelet to show if you need sunscreen protection. Make a scratch and sniff chart and learn how far away animals like racoons can smell your Delta Lake picnic. Take the Smokey Bear pledge- Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires! Make a reusable trash bag to take on your Delta Lake State Park adventures.
Registration: Not required
Wed
11
Jun
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
For those who enjoy the demand of a longer hike, we
will explore two of the park's longest trails as we hike along the three
canyons of Letchworth State Park. Will carpool. Expansive views of the Great
Bend Canyon and several waterfalls and cascades. Meet at Lower St. Helena
Parking Area. (3+ miles)
Registration: Not required
Wed
11
Jun
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
For those who enjoy the demand of a longer hike, we
will explore two of the park's longest trails as we hike along the three
canyons of Letchworth State Park. Will carpool. Expansive views of the Great
Bend Canyon and several waterfalls and cascades. Meet at Lower St. Helena
Parking Area. (3+ miles)
Registration: Not required
Wed
11
Jun
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5.
Registration: Not required
Wed
11
Jun
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
Discover what fish live in Delta Lake. Make a fish mobile. Make a Delta Lake food chain. Learn what likes to go fishing in Delta Lake besides us. Make a habitat puzzle. An inside introduction to fishing will be offered. Learn about The NY fish hatchery just down the road.
Registration: Not required
Thu
12
Jun
Thursday, June 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Join us for a waggin' good time by hiking in nature
with our furry friends! Dogs must be on a leash, vaccinated, and well-behaved
around other people and animals. Meet at Route 20 parking area. (2-3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Thu
12
Jun
Thursday, June 12, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Nissequogue River State Park
Enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5.
Registration: Not required
Fri
13
Jun
Friday, June 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Meet at the recreation building by the south side of
Harlow Lake to enjoy a different nature-themed topic each week through stories,
crafts, and activities! Dress for the weather! Ages 3-8.
Registration: Not required
Fri
13
Jun
Friday, June 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through activities, story times, and crafts. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
13
Jun
Friday, June 13, 2025 06:45 PM - 09:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Learn about the life and style of an influential modern painter to celebrate Pride Month. Learn to paint your own work of art in their style. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
13
Jun
Friday, June 13, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Join us for one of our popular evening lantern walks with a Pride Month twist! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
14
Jun
Saturday, June 14, 2025 08:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Darien Lakes State Park
Enjoy a morning walk along the open fields of Darien
Lakes as we search for birds of grasslands and thickets. Binoculars are
recommended. Co-sponsored by the Buffalo Ornithological Society. Meet at gravel
parking area off Alleghany Rd/Rte. 77. (42.916782, -78.389864)
Registration: Not required
Sat
14
Jun
Saturday, June 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Beaver Island Nature Center
Join an educator as
we take a casual birding stroll along the Niagara River at River Lea. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
14
Jun
Saturday, June 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Beaver Island State Park
Join an educator as
we take a casual birding stroll along the Niagara River at River Lea. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
14
Jun
Saturday, June 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Today is all about enjoying the outdoors! We will be
offering various activities throughout the day, including birdhouse building,
learn-to-fish activities, rock painting, guided hikes, cornhole, and many other
activities. Call 585-547-9242 for more information.
Registration: Not required
Sat
14
Jun
Saturday, June 14, 2025 10:00 AM
Delta Lake State Park
Conducted by LNT Certified Trainer Susan Jones Graff. Know the rules of the Park. Make a pet rock with a leash. Make a UV bead bracelet to show if you need sunscreen protection. Make a scratch and sniff chart and learn how far away animals like racoons can smell your Delta Lake picnic. Take the Smoke Bear pledge- Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires! Make a reusable trash bag to take on your Delta Lake state Park adventures.
Registration: Not required
Sat
14
Jun
Saturday, June 14, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fort Niagara State Park
Learn the basics
of how to make a fire with a park naturalist in this hands-on program.
Participants will get a chance to use a ferrocerium rod, our modern-day flint
and steel, to make their own fire. For ages 8 and up. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
14
Jun
Saturday, June 14, 2025 12:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community basketball clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 5-7. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sat
14
Jun
Saturday, June 14, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
What is the NY State Bird? Meet the Bluebird! Identify some of the birds that live at Delta Lake without even seeing them. Make a bird glider. Play a feather matching game- win an iridescent turkey feather. Make a Bird Identification Wheel to more easily ID the birds you see at Delta Lake State Park.
Registration: Not required
Sat
14
Jun
Saturday, June 14, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
Meet at Brook Rd. parking area, 30 Brook Rd. ROC
14623. (2 miles)
Registration: Not required
Sat
14
Jun
Saturday, June 14, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
(518) 806-9719
Heaven Hill Walk. Come join us on a free Hike through
History, a 1.4-mile walking tour on neighboring Heaven Hill and learn about its
connections to John Brown and other local history (Easy) We will meet at the
traffic circle at John Brown Farm at 1pm and drive to Heaven Hill Trails area
on Bear Cub Lane. Registration requested, call or text 518-806-9719
Registration: Required
Sat
14
Jun
Saturday, June 14, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community basketball clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 8-10. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sat
14
Jun
Saturday, June 14, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Discover the
important people and events that created and protected our nation's oldest
state park in this guided walk. Registration available on Eventbrite.com
but not required.
Registration: Required
Sat
14
Jun
Saturday, June 14, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
We know of animals out only during the day or night, but do you know the group that is only dawn and dusk? Discover the animals and adaptations that help them survive the night. Reservations on Eventbrite.com!
Registration: Required
Sun
15
Jun
Sunday, June 15, 2025 09:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 5-7. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
15
Jun
Sunday, June 15, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Woodlawn Beach State Park
This sandy adventure combines strolling
along the shore with a Park Naturalist while scooping up trash to keep the
beach looking fabulous. Volunteers must be 18+ to participate or need a parent's/guardian's
supervision. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
15
Jun
Sunday, June 15, 2025 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 8-9. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
15
Jun
Sunday, June 15, 2025 12:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 10-11. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sun
15
Jun
Sunday, June 15, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
Meet at York Landing (42.865306, -77.852015). (0.5
mile)
Registration: Not required
Sun
15
Jun
Sunday, June 15, 2025 01:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community soccer clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 12-13. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Mon
16
Jun
Monday, June 16, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
(585) 493-3680
The Knee-High Naturalists program is designed to allow
children ages 3-6 to explore the natural world. Themes change with each
program, and activities include storybook reading, crafts, and a short nature
walk. Space is limited, registration required by calling 585-493-3680. Meet at
Humphrey Nature Center. (onsite)
Registration: Required
Mon
16
Jun
Monday, June 16, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Letchworth State Park
(585) 493-3680
The Knee-High Naturalists program is designed to allow
children ages 3-6 to explore the natural world. Themes change with each
program, and activities include storybook reading, crafts, and a short nature
walk. Space is limited, registration required by calling 585-493-3680. Meet at
Humphrey Nature Center. (onsite)
Registration: Required
Mon
16
Jun
Monday, June 16, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Home Ecologists is an outing series designed for
homeschool students. Learn more in-depth about caterpillar-host plant
relationships and how to create a better habitat for butterflies at home. Meet
at Humphrey Nature Center. (1 mile or less)
Registration: Not required
Mon
16
Jun
Monday, June 16, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Home Ecologists is an outing series designed for
homeschool students. Learn more in-depth about caterpillar-host plant
relationships and how to create a better habitat for butterflies at home. Meet
at Humphrey Nature Center. (1 mile or less)
Registration: Not required
Wed
18
Jun
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
Conducted by LNT Certified Trainer Susan Jones Graff. Know the rules of the Park. Make a pet rock with a leash. Make a UV bead bracelet to show if you need sunscreen protection. Make a scratch and sniff chart and learn how far away animals like racoons can smell you Delta lake picnic. Take the Smokey Bear pledge- Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires! Make a reusable trash bag to take on your Delta Lake State Park adventures.
Registration: Not required
Wed
18
Jun
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
For those who enjoy the demand of a longer hike, we
will explore two of the park's longest trails as we hike along the three
canyons of Letchworth State Park. Will carpool. Hike along the top of the
Highbanks Canyon and view the Hogsback, Mt. Morris Dam, and Genesee River as it
leaves the park's canyons, meandering its way to Lake Ontario. Meet at
Highbanks Trailhead (#20) (42.739438, -77.882138). (4+ miles)
Registration: Not required
Wed
18
Jun
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Knox Farm State Park
Take a leisurely guided stroll with a
focus on wellness. Adults only. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed
18
Jun
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
For those who enjoy the demand of a longer hike, we
will explore two of the park's longest trails as we hike along the three
canyons of Letchworth State Park. Will carpool. Hike along the top of the
Highbanks Canyon and view the Hogsback, Mt. Morris Dam, and Genesee River as it
leaves the park's canyons, meandering its way to Lake Ontario. Meet at
Highbanks Trailhead (#20) (42.739438, -77.882138). (4+ miles)
Registration: Not required
Wed
18
Jun
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
See how dragonflies "SEE". Make a stick dragonfly. Role-play a Butterfly's "tongue". Use a scratch-off craft to simulate a butterfly's life size butterfly- Make a clothespin butterfly craft. Fireflies are Nature's Fireworks. Make a pipe cleaner firefly that glows in the dark. Discover what makes the firefly's fireworks "work".
Registration: Not required
Wed
18
Jun
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
8-week summer series with instructor Lisa Kasper. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Thu
19
Jun
Thursday, June 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Join us for a waggin' good time by hiking in nature
with our furry friends! Dogs must be on a leash, vaccinated, and well-behaved
around other people and animals. Meet at Route 20 parking area. (2-3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Thu
19
Jun
Thursday, June 19, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
A series of nature walks aimed to immerse participants
into the diversity of habitats that can be found in Letchworth State Park.
Explore Wolf Creek, an interesting tributary of the Genesee River. Meet at the
Wolf Creek parking area. (2 miles)
Registration: Not required
Thu
19
Jun
Thursday, June 19, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
A series of nature walks aimed to immerse participants
into the diversity of habitats that can be found in Letchworth State Park.
Explore Wolf Creek, an interesting tributary of the Genesee River. Meet at the
Wolf Creek parking area. (2 miles)
Registration: Not required
Fri
20
Jun
Friday, June 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Meet at the recreation building by the south side of
Harlow Lake to enjoy a different nature-themed topic each week through stories,
crafts, and activities! Dress for the weather! Ages 3-8.
Registration: Not required
Fri
20
Jun
Friday, June 20, 2025 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Bring your furry
friend on this casual walk to enjoy the longest day of the year! It is not
necessary to have a dog to participate, however, all dogs must be up to date on
immunizations, leashed, and under control. Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
20
Jun
Friday, June 20, 2025 07:15 PM - 09:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Join us for one of our popular evening lantern walks with a Pride Month twist! Arrive by 7:15 pm. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
20
Jun
Friday, June 20, 2025 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Celebrate the start of summer and end of the longest day of
the year on this guided walk! Meet in Area 5 parking lot.
Registration: Not required
Fri
20
Jun
Friday, June 20, 2025 08:30 PM - 10:00 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." Descend to the river to enjoy a dazzling display unlike any other
in the natural world. Flashlight recommended. Meet at Lower St. Helena parking
area. (2 miles)
Registration: Not required
Fri
20
Jun
Friday, June 20, 2025 08:30 PM - 10:00 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." Descend to the river to enjoy a dazzling display unlike any other
in the natural world. Flashlight recommended. Meet at Lower St. Helena parking
area. (2 miles)
Registration: Not required
Sat
21
Jun
Saturday, June 21, 2025
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
FREE,
open to the public celebration at John Brown Farm with speakers, music, art,
and children's activities and games. There will be a barbecue ($) by Papa
Duke's! Come join the celebration which follows an Underground Railroad sites driving
tour by the North Star UGRR Museum (register with them for the driving tour
only)
Registration: Not required
Sat
21
Jun
Saturday, June 21, 2025 10:00 AM
Delta Lake State Park
Conducted by LNT Certified Trainer Susan Jones Graff. Know the rules of the Park. Make a pet rock with a leash. Make a UV bead bracelet to show if you need sunscreen protection. Make a scratch and sniff chart and learn how far away animals like racoons can smell your Delta Lake picnic. Take the Smoke Bear pledge- Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires! Make a reusable trash bag to take on your Delta Lake state Park adventures.
Registration: Not required
Sat
21
Jun
Saturday, June 21, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Wilson-Tuscarora State Park
Join an educator as
we take a casual birding stroll along Lake Ontario at Wilson Tuscarora State
Park. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
21
Jun
Saturday, June 21, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Chris Homer's family-friendly magic performance. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sat
21
Jun
Saturday, June 21, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Devil's Hole State Park
Join an educator for a hike to the north
end of Trail 6 at the very bottom of the Niagara Gorge. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
21
Jun
Saturday, June 21, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Bring your insect collection to the next level by learning how to preserve insects through pinning. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
21
Jun
Saturday, June 21, 2025 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Celebrate the pollinators that make flowers bloom, crops grow, and make the world a prettier place. Beekeeper s, Vendors, Butterflies, Native Plants, Games, Music, Food Trucks, Education, and more!
Registration: Not required
Sat
21
Jun
Saturday, June 21, 2025 12:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community basketball clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 5-7. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sat
21
Jun
Saturday, June 21, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
What is the NY State mammal? Check out Delta Dam within view of the park. Build a model of a beaver dam. What makes a mammal? Explore the Furs and Tracks of just some of the Mammals of Delta Lake State Park. Make a clay track of a mammal to take home.
Registration: Not required
Sat
21
Jun
Saturday, June 21, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Evangola State Park
On this guided
walk we will search for ebony jewelwings and tiger swallowtails as well as
other dragonflies and butterflies that may be in flight. Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
21
Jun
Saturday, June 21, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
In Honor of Juneteenth, performers Jim and Karla Keyes will bring to life the story of Liss, a woman enslaved by the Townsend family, whose son Robert became George Washington's lead spy in Manhattan during the Revolutionary War. Evidence suggests that Liss may have been a secret agent for the famous Culper spy ring. This dramatic storytelling will shed light on Liss' little-known story, expanding the spotlight on African American contributions to the War effort.
Registration: Not required
Sat
21
Jun
Saturday, June 21, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Search for crayfish of the Genesee River and learn
about these important animals. Waterproof walking shoes recommended. Meet at
Lower Falls Restaurant. (1 mile or more)
Registration: Not required
Sat
21
Jun
Saturday, June 21, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Search for crayfish of the Genesee River and learn
about these important animals. Waterproof walking shoes recommended. Meet at
Lower Falls Restaurant. (1 mile or more)
Registration: Not required
Sat
21
Jun
Saturday, June 21, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
Fun games & trial matches Free community basketball clinics learn skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork exercises, fun games & trial matches. COED for ages 8-10. Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register your child at asphaltgreen.org.
Registration: Required
Sat
21
Jun
Saturday, June 21, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Discover the
important people and events that created and protected our nation's oldest
state park in this guided walk. Registration available on Eventbrite.com
but not required.
Registration: Required
Sat
21
Jun
Saturday, June 21, 2025 07:00 PM - 09:00 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." Flashlight recommended. An easy there-and-back walk along the
highbanks canyon during the golden hour. Meet at the Hogsback Overlook. (3
miles)
Registration: Not required
Sat
21
Jun
Saturday, June 21, 2025 07:00 PM - 09:00 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." Flashlight recommended. An easy there-and-back walk along the
highbanks canyon during the golden hour. Meet at the Hogsback Overlook. (3
miles)
Registration: Not required
Sun
22
Jun
Sunday, June 22, 2025 09:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
(631) 423-1770
On this hilly 1 -1/2 mile long walk we will study the park's social economic, architectural and political history. Please call for Reservations: (631) 423- 1770.
Registration: Required
Sun
22
Jun
Sunday, June 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Happy Pride Month! Celebrate Pride at the park with a story time and hands on activity. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
22
Jun
Sunday, June 22, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
Amphibians are an amazing group of animals! Come see what makes them special and find some froggy friends! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
22
Jun
Sunday, June 22, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
Amphibians are an amazing group of animals! Come see what makes them special and find some froggy friends! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
22
Jun
Sunday, June 22, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Learn the history of the tavern & the high society club which shaped the Preserve into what it is today. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
22
Jun
Sunday, June 22, 2025 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Fur is constantly regrowing survival gear for all
seasons. Feel furs of several wild canines as you roam the same ground as Great
Lakes wolves of yesteryear. Bring solid footwear, as we will be hiking many
stone steps to a big view. Meet at Tea Table. (1 mile)
Registration: Not required
Sun
22
Jun
Sunday, June 22, 2025 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Fur is constantly regrowing survival gear for all
seasons. Feel furs of several wild canines as you roam the same ground as Great
Lakes wolves of yesteryear. Bring solid footwear, as we will be hiking many
stone steps to a big view. Meet at Tea Table. (1 mile)
Registration: Not required
Tue
24
Jun
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join an educator
on a walk over to Luna Island on the 14th anniversary of the
Marriage Equality Act being passed in New York State! Registration
required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Tue
24
Jun
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Unwind with us! We'll watch the sun set on the park as we create meditative zentangle art. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed
25
Jun
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Darien Lakes State Park
(585) 547-9242
Embrace the moon's energy by enjoying an evening on
the beach with a relaxing yoga session! Bring your own yoga mat or towel.
Registration required by calling 585-547-9242. Meet at Harlow Lake parking
area.
Registration: Required
Wed
25
Jun
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
Conducted by LNT Certified Trainer Susan Jones Graff. Know the rules of the Park. Make a pet rock with a leash. Make a UV bead bracelet to show if you need sunscreen protection. Make a scratch and sniff chart and learn how far away animals like racoons can smell your Delta Lake picnic. Take the Smokey Bear pledge- Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires! Make a reusable trash bag to take on your Delta Lake State Park adventures.
Registration: Not required
Wed
25
Jun
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5.
Registration: Not required
Wed
25
Jun
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
Do you know what the NY State reptile is? Learn to identify frogs by their nightly calls. Start an artificial frog collection. Help frogs get to their Delta Lake home safely in a "Leap Frog" game. What makes Reptiles cool at Delta Lake? Learn about our cold-blooded neighbors and how you can stay "cool headed" if you meet one. Paint different skin patterns on realistic wooden snakes. Play Turtle Hide and Seek with Delta Lake paper turtles you craft so the turtle's head goes in and out of its shell just like a real turtle.
Registration: Not required
Wed
25
Jun
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
8-week summer series with instructor Lisa Kasper. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Thu
26
Jun
Thursday, June 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Join us for a waggin' good time by hiking in nature
with our furry friends! Dogs must be on a leash, vaccinated, and well-behaved
around other people and animals. Meet at Route 20 parking area. (2-3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Thu
26
Jun
Thursday, June 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
A series of nature walks aimed to immerse participants
into the diversity of habitats that can be found in Letchworth State Park. An
intermediate-level hike to view one of the lesser-known waterfalls in the park
and nesting site of the Louisiana Waterthrush. Bring a lunch. Meet at Lower St.
Helena Parking Area. (3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Thu
26
Jun
Thursday, June 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
A series of nature walks aimed to immerse participants
into the diversity of habitats that can be found in Letchworth State Park. An
intermediate-level hike to view one of the lesser-known waterfalls in the park
and nesting site of the Louisiana Waterthrush. Bring a lunch. Meet at Lower St.
Helena Parking Area. (3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Thu
26
Jun
Thursday, June 26, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5.
Registration: Not required
Thu
26
Jun
Thursday, June 26, 2025 06:15 PM - 09:30 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Help us to study this elusive evening bird in the Preserve. Help us collect data, and enjoy a walk through the natural habitats of Long Island. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
27
Jun
Friday, June 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Meet at the recreation building by the south side of
Harlow Lake to enjoy a different nature-themed topic each week through stories,
crafts, and activities! Dress for the weather! Ages 3-8.
Registration: Not required
Fri
27
Jun
Friday, June 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through activities, story times, and crafts. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
27
Jun
Friday, June 27, 2025 07:15 PM - 09:00 PM
Heckscher State Park
Join us for one of our popular evening lantern walks with a Pride Month twist! Arrive by 7:15 pm. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Darien Lakes State Park
Meet at the recreation building by the south side of
Harlow Lake to enjoy the morning learning how to fish! Fishing equipment
provided.
Registration: Not required
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:00 AM
Delta Lake State Park
Conducted by LNT Certified Trainer Susan Jones Graff. Know the rules of the Park. Make a pet rock with a leash. Make a UV bead bracelet to show if you need sunscreen protection. Make a scratch and sniff chart and learn how far away animals like racoons can smell your Delta Lake picnic. Take the Smoke Bear pledge- Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires! Make a reusable trash bag to take on your Delta Lake state Park adventures.
Registration: Not required
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
DeVeaux Woods State Park
Enjoy a guided
walk through DeVeaux Woods in seek of inspiration for a watercolor painting.
All materials provided. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
Discover Long Island's State Parks in a monthly hiking series through every park on the Island! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
Botany of Delta Lake State Park- What's in a Rose?- The NY State Flower- Learn the parts of a flower. Decorate a small flower pot. Plant seeds in your pot to start a butterfly garden.
Registration: Not required
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Evangola State Park
Unleash your inner artisan at the Evangola
Nature Center! Make your own soap using a glycerin soap base and fun molds. For
ages 8 and up with parent/guardian supervision. Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
Meet at Caneadea Town Park (42.424694, -78.154842). (1
mile)
Registration: Not required
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
D.E. Bentley will discuss how the availability of
resources and characteristics of the temperate deciduous forest biome influence
figural artwork. She will share her recent figural art—puppets carved and
fabricated using local, sustainably sourced woods—alongside historic and global
examples. This talk will explore how environmental changes impact artists and
creative expression. Meet at the Humphrey Nature Center. (onsite)
Registration: Not required
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
D.E. Bentley will discuss how the availability of
resources and characteristics of the temperate deciduous forest biome influence
figural artwork. She will share her recent figural art—puppets carved and
fabricated using local, sustainably sourced woods—alongside historic and global
examples. This talk will explore how environmental changes impact artists and
creative expression. Meet at the Humphrey Nature Center. (onsite)
Registration: Not required
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Discover the
important people and events that created and protected our nation's oldest
state park in this guided walk. Registration available on Eventbrite.com
but not required.
Registration: Required
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
Join us for one of our popular evening lantern walks with a Pride Month twist! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
Join us for one of our popular evening lantern walks with a Pride Month twist! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
29
Jun
Sunday, June 29, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Come on a fun scavenger hunt in the natural world!
Prizes for completion. Meet at the Humphrey Nature Center. (0.5 miles)
Registration: Not required
Sun
29
Jun
Sunday, June 29, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Come on a fun scavenger hunt in the natural world!
Prizes for completion. Meet at the Humphrey Nature Center. (0.5 miles)
Registration: Not required
Sun
29
Jun
Sunday, June 29, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Learn about the life and career of Andy Warhol and learn to paint in his style! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed
02
Jul
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
8-week summer series with instructor Lisa Kasper. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Thu
03
Jul
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Canadarago State Marine Park
Registration: Not required
Fri
04
Jul
Friday, July 4, 2025 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
Join us for a special Independence Day celebration at Fort Montgomery! Witness the ROAR and THUNDER at the Grand Battery when the fort's 6-pounder cannon "Ana" is fired at NOON! 18th century medical presentations, musket-firing demonstrations, and site tours will take place throughout the day.
Registration: Not required
Fri
04
Jul
Friday, July 4, 2025 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Glimmerglass State Park
Concert 7pm-9pm
Fireworks at 9pm/dusk
Registration: Not required
Sat
05
Jul
Saturday, July 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fillmore Glen State Park
All ages are welcome as we get some exercise, build community, and learn a bit more about each park's history, geology, and unique natural history. First Saturday Hikes are free to join, and no registration is required. For questions about hike locations, difficulty, or other related questions, please email FingerLakesEducation@parks.ny.gov. Meet at the main parking lot near the pavilion. The hike will start on the Gorge Trail and continue until connecting with the South Rim Trail. The hike will return along the South Rim Trail to the parking lot. Approximately 2.25 miles. Hike length and exact route is subject to change due to weather conditions.
Registration: Not required
Wed
09
Jul
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
8-week summer series with instructor Lisa Kasper. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Jul
Saturday, July 12, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
A free
walking tour past our historic gardens and ascent of ~150 ft to the edge of the
fields on the loop; approximately 2 miles total distance. (Moderate)
Registration requested, call or text 518-806-9719
Registration: Not required
Wed
16
Jul
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
8-week summer series with instructor Lisa Kasper. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Jul
Saturday, July 19, 2025 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Mine Kill State Park
(518) 827-6111
Join us at the Mine Kill Pool Complex for a free family
fun-filled festival! Check out handmade artisans, vendors, and food trucks.
Enjoy carnival games, hayrides, face painting, dunk tank, pool games, and more!
Accessibility information: changing rooms, showers, and
restrooms are ADA compliant. Handicap Parking is available. The pool deck is
concrete with no step changes. Vendors will be along sidewalks. A pool lift is available to assist access to
the main pool. Please call with any questions about accessibility
(518)827-6111.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Jul
Saturday, July 19, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor
The
Hall of Honor will show the PBS documentary about the 369th Infantry Regiment,
an all-black regiment that served during World War I. The regiment, originally
the 15th New York National Guard served for 191 in combat, longer than any
other American unit during the War. Surviving members were interviewed during
the 1970's and tell their stories in this documentary.
Registration: Not required
Wed
23
Jul
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
8-week summer series with instructor Lisa Kasper. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Wed
30
Jul
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
8-week summer series with instructor Lisa Kasper. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sat
02
Aug
Saturday, August 2, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Stony Brook State Park
All ages are welcome as we get some exercise, build community, and learn a bit more about each park's history, geology, and unique natural history. First Saturday Hikes are free to join, and no registration is required. For questions about hike locations, difficulty, or other related questions, please email FingerLakesEducation@parks.ny.gov. Meet at the Gorge Trail entrance near the swimming area in the Lower Park. Hike out on Gorge Trail and back on the West Rim Trail. Approximately 1.75 miles. Hike length and exact route is subject to change due to weather conditions.
Registration: Not required
Wed
06
Aug
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
8-week summer series with instructor Lisa Kasper. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sat
09
Aug
Saturday, August 9, 2025 until Monday, August 11, 2025
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
Soldier re-enactors,
demonstrations, sutler. Free family-friendly, and open to the public.
Registration: Not required
Fri
15
Aug
Friday, August 15, 2025 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Trailside Museums And Zoo at Bear Mountain State Park
Bring a flashlight and join educators from Trailside Museums
& Zoo at Bear Mountain State Park for a free family-friendly educational
program about Bats! Learn about the fascinating nocturnal lives of local bats,
use our bat detector to identify bats as they fly overhead, and have some
nighttime fun with bat-themed crafts and games! Participants will meet in front
of the Bear Mountain Inn. Registration is Required
To register visit our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/trailside-museums-zoo-104671439831. For more information, email TrailsideEducation@parks.ny.gov
Registration: Required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
Sponsored by the Lake Placid
Public Library, John Brown Lives, The Bookstore Plus, and the Office of Parks.
Free family fun: participate in sessions with children's book authors and
illustrators, engage in fun activities, meet and speak with your favorite
authors and learn about your favorite books.
Registration: Not required
Fri
29
Aug
Friday, August 29, 2025 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Trailside Museums And Zoo at Bear Mountain State Park
Bring a flashlight and join a Trailside Museums and Zoo
educator for a sundown walk around Hessian Lake at Bear Mountain State Park!
Learn about the Hudson Valley's local folktales and legends during this saunter
under the stars! Participants will meet Trailside Zoo's staff in front of the
Bear Mountain Inn. Registration is required for this program
Registration is Required
To register visit our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/trailside-museums-zoo-104671439831. For more information, email TrailsideEducation@parks.ny.gov.
Registration: Required
Sat
06
Sep
Saturday, September 6, 2025 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Allan H. Treman State Marine Park
(607) 272-1460
All ages are welcome as we get some exercise, build community, and learn a bit more about each park's history, geology, and unique natural history. First Saturday Hikes are free to join, and no registration is required. For questions about hike locations, difficulty, or other related questions, please email FingerLakesEducation@parks.ny.gov. A nearly full moon hike! Meet at the marina parking lot. The full moon hike will follow the level trail beside the water. Enjoy views of the full moon over Cayuga Inlet. Approximately 1 mile. Hike length and exact route is subject to change due to weather conditions.
Registration: Not required
Sun
07
Sep
Sunday, September 7, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
Witness a day of tactical demonstrations, drill, camp life and cooking at Fort Montgomery! The 3rd New Jersey Regiment, Captain Bloomfield's Company is a living history group dedicated to historical authenticity. This activity-filled day with the Greys promises an exciting, authentic glimpse of Continental soldering and camp follower life during the American Revolution.
Registration: Not required
Sat
13
Sep
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Glimmerglass State Park
Registration: Not required
Sat
20
Sep
Saturday, September 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
Presenter Drew Shuptar-Rayvis, cultural ambassador of the Pocomoke Nation will provide a compelling and fascinating first-person, Northeast Woodland, Native American portrayal. This program will present the contributions, struggles and sacrifices made by Algonkian peoples during the War of American Independence. Visitors will learn about the material culture of Algonkian people during the Revolution and discover the complex political paths of patriotism, toryism and neutrality that shaped the history of many Algonkian and Iroquoian people in order to preserve their ways of life.
Registration: Not required
Sat
04
Oct
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Catharine Valley Trail
All ages are welcome as we get some exercise, build community, and learn a bit more about each park's history, geology, and unique natural history. First Saturday Hikes are free to join, and no registration is required. For questions about hike locations, difficulty, or other related questions, please email FingerLakesEducation@parks.ny.gov. Meet at the parking area off South Genesee Street in the Village of Montour Falls. We will hike the Loop Trail portion of the Catherine Valley Trail and then continue 1 mile on the Catherine Valley Trail until we reach Cook Street in Montour Falls. We will then hike back to the parking area. Approximately 3.3 miles. Hike length and exact route is subject to change due to weather conditions.
Registration: Not required
Sat
04
Oct
Saturday, October 4, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
Join the Fort Montgomery Battle Site Association as they commemorate the 248th anniversary of the battle for Forts Montgomery and Clinton and bring to life the people who lived here through camp life demonstrations and children's activities.
Registration: Not required
Sat
11
Oct
Saturday, October 11, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Glimmerglass State Park
Oldest Wooded Covered Bridge in America (1825-2025)
Registration: Not required
Fri
24
Oct
Friday, October 24, 2025 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Mine Kill State Park
(518) 827-6111
Join us if you dare! Take a haunted hike and try your
chances with what goes bump in the night. Free admission! Family friendly
hour from 5pm-6pm, after 6pm our haunted hike is not suitable for children
under 8. The trail will begin at our midlevel pavilion picnic area.
Accessibility information: The trail is approximately 1 mile
but has some rough trail bottom and sections of steep terrain. The paved loop
above the pavilion will be decorated as well. Bathrooms are ADA compliant, and
our pavilion is connected to the paved path with no obstacles. Please call with
any questions about accessibility (518)827-6111.
Registration: Required
Sat
01
Nov
Saturday, November 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Robert H. Treman State Park
All ages are welcome as we get some exercise, build community, and learn a bit more about each park's history, geology, and unique natural history. First Saturday Hikes are free to join, and no registration is required. For questions about hike locations, difficulty, or other related questions, please email FingerLakesEducation@parks.ny.gov. Meet at the Upper Entrance parking lot by the Old Mill. The hike will begin on the Rim Trail and will continue to the Lower Park. We will return to the Upper Entrance via the Gorge Trail. Approximately 4.5 miles. Hike length and exact route is subject to change due to weather conditions.
Registration: Not required
Sat
06
Dec
Saturday, December 6, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Black Diamond Trail
All ages are welcome as we get some exercise, build community, and learn a bit more about each park's history, geology, and unique natural history. First Saturday Hikes are free to join, and no registration is required. For questions about hike locations, difficulty, or other related questions, please email FingerLakesEducation@parks.ny.gov. Meet at the Jacksonville Road parking lot. The hike will go out 2 ½ miles on the Black Diamond Trail, then turn around and return to the parking lot. Approximately 5 miles. Hike length and exact route is subject to change due to weather conditions.
Registration: Not required
Sun
07
Dec
Sunday, December 7, 2025 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Mine Kill State Park
(518) 827-6111
Bring the whole family to enjoy a winter stroll for a good
cause! In addition to a candlelit loop, there will be warm beverages, a winter
craft, and holiday tunes. Free admission but a donation of canned food items
for our statewide food drive strongly encouraged! Event will be held at our
mid-level pavilion picnic area
Accessibility information: The lit trail will be
approximately 0.4 miles and is entirely paved with small inclines. There are
benches along the path. Portable bathrooms will be ADA Handicap accessible. Our
pavilion is connected to the paved path with no obstacles. Please call with any
questions about accessibility (518)827-6111.
Registration: Required