Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Beginning on November 6th and continuing through the end of December, the Gallery at Sam's Point will be showing a collection of paintings and prints created by local artists. This exciting show will depict scenes of local areas, flora, and fauna. These works are donated from a private collection, being offered for the first time. They are priced moderately for holiday gift giving. The sale of these works will benefit local food pantries. Start your collection of scenes of the Hudson Valley by purchasing one of these outstanding works. Pre-registration is not required.

Mammals and migratory beings are joyfully elevated by artists Roseanne Cerbo, Jeanne DiMeglio, James Dyekman, Sharon Falk, Michael Garber, Jocelyn Henry, Eric David Laxman and Doris Shepherd Wiese; that seek every artistic opportunity to emphasize the remarkable quality of living creatures visited in eastern surroundings.

Inquires: 914-631-1470 ext. 0

Art Sales/Gallery Info: proleeds@aol.com

Vehicle Parking: $6 weekends & holidays

Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience Magic of Lights from the comfort of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path of Long Island's favorite holiday tradition. One carload, one price.

Tickets and more information: https://magicoflights.com/events/jonesbeach/

Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience Magic of Lights from the comfort of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path of Long Island's favorite holiday tradition. One carload, one price.

Tickets and more information: https://magicoflights.com/events/jonesbeach/

Saturday December 7th: 10am to 4pm

Sunday December 8th: 11am to 4pm.

Shop for unique hand-crafted gifts made by local artisans and crafters, including jewelry, fleece and woolen items, baskets, honey and maple products, wildlife photography, puppets, ornaments, jams and jellies, soaps and lotions, and much more. Find nature books, wooden toys, and stocking stuffers in our gift shop, too. Enjoy live music that’ll put you in the holiday spirit. Call 518-872-0800 for more information. *ETTNC

Saturday December 7th: 10am to 4pm

Sunday December 8th: 11am to 4pm.

Shop for unique hand-crafted gifts made by local artisans and crafters, including jewelry, fleece and woolen items, baskets, honey and maple products, wildlife photography, puppets, ornaments, jams and jellies, soaps and lotions, and much more. Find nature books, wooden toys, and stocking stuffers in our gift shop, too. Enjoy live music that’ll put you in the holiday spirit. Call 518-872-0800 for more information. *ETTNC

Drop in for stories read by Janet and Honoria Livingston's nurse Ollie under the Christmas tree and treats for children ages 3-10. ​

Drop In

$4 Per Person

For more information please call (518) 537-4240

Experience seals in their natural habitat. Join a park naturalist on a 3 mile round trip hike to the seal haul-out, where migrating pinnipeds rest on rocks. A spotting scope is provided and binoculars are recommended. Hikers meet at the Montauk Point State Park Office in the lower parking lot near the playground. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking.

Meet at Oystercatcher Trail Entrance

Each walk will last ~45 min - 1 hour

Enjoy lavish turn-of-the-century style holiday decorations while touring the mansion.

Cost: $8/Regular, $6/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.

On this hilly, moderately long walk (approx. 2 miles), we will study the park's social, economic, architectural and political history.

Meet at Penn Bike Connector

Each hike will last ~1 - 1.5 hours

Take a walk in the woods on this easily navigable and trail free parcel of the park. There will be beautiful views of the Hudson River and some neat natural wonders to explore. This is a flat, bushwhacking hike. Reservations are required with 24 hours advanced notice, please call 518-793-0511. Meet and pay at the park office. $1 for kids and anyone over 62, $2 for everyone else.

Rating: Beginner

Take a walk in the woods on this easily navigable and trail free parcel of the park. There will be beautiful views of the Hudson River and some neat natural wonders to explore. This is a flat, bushwhacking hike. Reservations are required with 24 hours advanced notice, please call 518-793-0511. Meet and pay at the park office. $1 for kids and anyone over 62, $2 for everyone else.

Rating: Beginner

From 12/9 to 1/4, Tuesdays - Saturdays.

On this self-guided tour, come learn about the Manor Hall and the Dutch traditions that the Philipse family observed during the holidays in the 1700’s. Discover the origins of many different modern holiday traditions while also viewing nearly 250 years of the evolution of decorations at the Manor done by the Morsemere Garden Club. There will be no tours on Christmas and New Year’s Day. To schedule a guided tour, please contact us at 914-965-4027.

12:00pm-3:30pm | Location: Yonkers | $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students. Free for children 12 and under. | Ages: All Ages

The Friends of Moreau Lake State Park is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the support and promotion of environmental education programs and other activities at Moreau Lake State Park. Come to the monthly meetings where we will discuss our next events and general members' information. New members are always welcome. Meetings are held in the Nature Center.

The Friends of Moreau Lake State Park is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the support and promotion of environmental education programs and other activities at Moreau Lake State Park. Come to the monthly meetings where we will discuss our next events and general members' information. New members are always welcome. Meetings are held in the Nature Center.

Explore a different nature theme each week during this indoor free play group. A guided story time begins at 10:30 am followed by a short hike at 11:00 am, weather permitting. Ages 0-3.

Tuesdays, 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Explore a different nature theme each week during this indoor free play group. A guided story time begins at 10:30 am followed by a short hike at 11:00 am, weather permitting. Ages 0-3.

Tuesdays, 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. Children ages 3 -5.

Please call for location details.

Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. Children ages 3 -5.

Please call for location details.

Learn how to identify trees across the Preserve with our resident tree tracking expert, Kim Castaldo. Register for this event at www.rockefellerstateparkpreserve.eventbrite.com or by calling Rebecca at 914-631-1470 x106.

Tuesday | 1:00 pm – 2:30pm | Rockefeller State Park Preserve | FREE

Join us for a full moon hike. This event is free and open to all ages. The hike follows our wide gravel carriage roads and is relatively flat with a few hilly spots (moderate hike). Please bring a flashlight or headlamp! Please come dressed for the weather, will be canceled in case of heavy rain or snow so check your email for updates! Registration for this event is required. Limit 40 participants. Recommended 12 and up

Thursday | 5:00 pm | Rockefeller State Park Preserve | FREE

Movies in the Barn will present: "The Horse Soldiers" starring John Wayne and William Holden. This 1959 film directed by John Ford was the fictional account of an actual Union cavalry raid deep into Mississippi during the Civil War. Following the film there will be a History vs. Hollywood roundtable discussion.

At 1pm and 3pm.

Celebrate the holiday season at John Jay Homestead with a guided tour of John Jay’s historic Bedford House focused on the holiday traditions and decorations of the 1820s. Regular admission fees. Advance purchase of tickets is suggested as space is limited.

Join Mine Kill State Park to create seasonal kissing balls, made from clippings of Eastern White Cedar, found on the grounds of the New York Power Authority Visitors Center. Kissing balls, orbs of evergreen, make a beautiful addition to your front porch in the snowy season, and it is most satisfying to craft these decorations yourself. The workshop will be offered for a $10 fee, and pre-registration is required. Please call the Park at (518) 827-8690 to reserve your spot, as space is limited.

This is a special time for both parent and child to discover the wonders of their natural world together. Each program's theme will use nature explorations and hands-on activities as a springboard for learning. Children ages 3-5

This is a special time for both parent and child to discover the wonders of their natural world together. Each program's theme will use nature explorations and hands-on activities as a springboard for learning. Children ages 3-5

Enjoy lavish turn-of-the-century style holiday decorations while touring the mansion.

Cost: $8/Regular, $6/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.

In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight". Bring a flashlight and a picnic supper. Sky gazing will follow evening programs if weather permits.

View the moonrise above the Great Bend Gorge. Meet at Archery Field Overlook. Bring a flashlight and a picnic supper. 2 hours, 1 mile.

In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight". Bring a flashlight and a picnic supper. Sky gazing will follow evening programs if weather permits.

View the moonrise above the Great Bend Gorge. Meet at Archery Field Overlook. Bring a flashlight and a picnic supper. 2 hours, 1 mile.

Our Park Naturalist will be leading this month's Full Moon Hike. While walking around the lake, we will point out flora and fauna as the sun is setting and the moon is rising. Call for reservations with 24-hour advanced notice, 518-793-0511. Program fees apply.

Rating: Beginner

Our Park Naturalist will be leading this month's Full Moon Hike. While walking around the lake, we will point out flora and fauna as the sun is setting and the moon is rising. Call for reservations with 24-hour advanced notice, 518-793-0511. Program fees apply.

Rating: Beginner

At 1pm and 3pm.

Celebrate the holiday season at John Jay Homestead with a guided tour of John Jay’s historic Bedford House focused on the holiday traditions and decorations of the 1820s. Regular admission fees. Advance purchase of tickets is suggested as space is limited.

Enjoy lavish turn-of-the-century style holiday decorations while touring the mansion.

Cost: $8/Regular, $6/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.

Explore the night using your senses. Why do night creatures see better than us at night? How do animals use their sense of smell? These and other sensory questions will be answered through hands on activities to experience the night like a nocturnal animal does

At 1pm and 3pm.

Celebrate the holiday season at John Jay Homestead with a guided tour of John Jay’s historic Bedford House focused on the holiday traditions and decorations of the 1820s. Regular admission fees. Advance purchase of tickets is suggested as space is limited.

Let's take a hike on Brook Trail and swing through the pastures. Michael is the Preserve's master storyteller and always happy to share stories of the preserve during the hike.

Saturday | 9:00 am | Rockefeller State Park Preserve | FREE

Create your own holiday wreath with hemlock branches from the battlefield! The program is fun for the whole family. Donations are welcome.

Location: Caretakers House (30 Caretakers Road, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090)

Snow or heavy rain date, Sunday, December 15, 11am.

Joint walk with Urban Trail Conference -- Easy-to-Moderate hike north along the Aqueduct and atop the beautiful Croton Dam, then south along the Aqueduct trail to the Weir in Ossining (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 walk). At the Ossining Weir, you may end your hike or return to Croton Gorge Park. To start, meet near the restrooms at the parking lot at Croton Gorge Park, Rte. 129, Cortlandt, NY 10567. 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 Aqueduct Trail. (Over 5 miles one way, 10 miles loop, 2.5 or 5 hours). Contact: Sara Kelsey, saraakelsey@gmail.com or 646-303-1448.

Snow or heavy rain date, Sunday, December 15, 11am.

Joint walk with Urban Trail Conference -- Easy-to-Moderate hike north along the Aqueduct and atop the beautiful Croton Dam, then south along the Aqueduct trail to the Weir in Ossining (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 walk). At the Ossining Weir, you may end your hike or return to Croton Gorge Park. To start, meet near the restrooms at the parking lot at Croton Gorge Park, Rte. 129, Cortlandt, NY 10567. 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 Aqueduct Trail. (Over 5 miles one way, 10 miles loop, 2.5 or 5 hours). Contact: Sara Kelsey, saraakelsey@gmail.com or 646-303-1448.

Enjoy lavish turn-of-the-century style holiday decorations while touring the mansion.

Cost: $8/Regular, $6/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.

On three Saturdays in December, Staatsburgh State Historic Site will present performances of period music, performed by harpist Elysia Roman. Set amidst the historic rooms, decorated for the holidays, Ms. Roman’s performances are not formal concerts, but are meant to be enjoyed as visitors tour the house. Roman will perform holiday songs that are now classics but were brand new during the Gilded Age like What Child Is This? (1865) and Away in a Manger (1882), along with elegant classical music from the same period including Claude Debussy’s Clair de Lune (1890) and Jean Sibelius’s Finlandia (1899).

Before studying harp at the collegiate level, Elysia Roman performed many times at Carnegie Hall and Ozawa Hall, among many other famous concert halls. She toured Asia with an orchestral ensemble in 2012 and performed that same year at the World Harp Congress. Beginning studies at the age of nine, Elysia has maintained an attitude of excellence, passion and dedication throughout her musical studies and professional career. Her full sound and expert tone production can fill cathedrals and historic mansions alike.

The performances are included in the price of site admission: $8/adults; $6/seniors and students with an ID; and children 12 and under are free.

Join us for Christmas at Lorenzo as we adorn the Mansion with "A Candy Land Christmas." With support from the Friends of Lorenzo, this annual holiday celebration will feature refreshments, live music, and sleigh rides (weather permitting). In addition, on Sunday, ornamental crafts and holiday treats will be featured at Rippleton Schoolhouse.
Christmas Admission Fees: $6 per person; $2 children 12 and under. For more information call 315-655-3200

Experience seals in their natural habitat. Join a park naturalist on a 3 mile round trip hike to the seal haul-out, where migrating pinnipeds rest on rocks. A spotting scope is provided and binoculars are recommended. Hikers meet at the Montauk Point State Park Office in the lower parking lot near the playground. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking.

Presented by the Yonkers Downtown BID and the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall as part of the larger downtown seasonal program that day, from 2:00-4:00, stop by the Manor for a chance to customize and decorate their own Gingerbread cookie! All activities for the day are free but supplies are limited to first come first serve.

2:00pm-4:00pm | Location: Yonkers | Free | Ages: 1-12

Tour the elegantly appointed 1754 Ellison house decorated for Christmas and staffed by Revolutionary War era costumed interpreters.

Tour and explore Old Fort Niagara's 1726 French Castle, which will be decorated for the season by the Youngstown Garden Club and lit entirely by candles. Meet historical characters and witness the firing of the grand feu de joie. Visitors can make seasonal crafts and write with a quill pen, plus enjoy music, cooking demonstrations, Native dancing, campfires and other activities. This seasonal, historically-authentic experience will put you in the Christmas spirit!

Tickets are $15 online and in advance for general admission. Children ages 5 and under are free. Ticket sales are final and not refundable. Tickets will be $25 at the door.

Tickets for Sat., December 7th

Tickets for Sat., December 14th

Using a wide array of fresh greenery, create lovely swag for your door or to give as a gift when visiting for the holidays. Add a decoration or two from home to make it extra special! Reservations are required starting two weeks prior.

Using a wide array of fresh greenery, create lovely swag for your door or to give as a gift when visiting for the holidays. Add a decoration or two from home to make it extra special! Reservations are required starting two weeks prior.

Meet at Penn Bike Connector

Each hike will last ~1 - 1.5 hours

Nature is less puzzling when you understand the clues her creatures give us. During this hands-on program, geared for the average adult, we will teach you how to improve your powers of observation so you can solve the mystery of the subtle signs animals leave behind. Approximately 1 mile walk (Not recommended for children).

Enjoy lavish turn-of-the-century style holiday decorations while touring the mansion.

Cost: $8/Regular, $6/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.

The American Legion Post 739 organize and present monthly Flag Changing Ceremonies on the Walkway to honor our region’s veterans and their service to our country. These events, organized and presented by these local veterans’ organizations, are open to all who wish to attend.

Contact: Ross Hartlipp with American Legion Post 739 for information and updates.

Location: Center Overlook of the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park

Step back in time as you tour the Main House of the South Side Sportsmen's Club. A docent will discuss the history of the tavern and the high society Sportsmen's Club which shaped Connetquot River State Park Preserve into what it is today.

Using a wide array of fresh greenery, create lovely swag for your door or to give as a gift when visiting for the holidays. Add a decoration or two from home to make it extra special! Reservations are required starting two weeks prior.

Using a wide array of fresh greenery, create lovely swag for your door or to give as a gift when visiting for the holidays. Add a decoration or two from home to make it extra special! Reservations are required starting two weeks prior.

The Holiday season is in full swing. Why not welcome friends and family with something festive for your front door? Come create a beautiful natural wreath to ring in the New Year. Display it at home or give it as a gift.

Please call for location details.

The Holiday season is in full swing. Why not welcome friends and family with something festive for your front door? Come create a beautiful natural wreath to ring in the New Year. Display it at home or give it as a gift.

Please call for location details.

Experience seals in their natural habitat. Join a park naturalist on a 3 mile round trip hike to the seal haul-out, where migrating pinnipeds rest on rocks. A spotting scope is provided and binoculars are recommended. Hikers meet at the Montauk Point State Park Office in the lower parking lot near the playground. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking.

Meet at Oystercatcher Trail Entrance

Each walk will last ~45 min - 1 hour

Tableaux Vivant of Christmas traditions through the ages, glittering decorations, wassail and traditional holiday goodies served in the historic kitchen. 

Adults $12/ Friends of Clermont $10, Children 12 and under $5 Tickets Required. Please call (518) 537-4240

Join a park naturalist for our nature-themed story and playtime for ages 0-5! Come for stories, songs, and art projects from 10-10:30am, then stay for some outdoor playtime! This week we will explore the birds that stick around during the winter, and make a bird feeder to take home!

This program is most appropriate for ages 0-5, but all ages are welcome.

Explore a different nature theme each week during this indoor free play group. A guided story time begins at 10:30 am followed by a short hike at 11:00 am, weather permitting. Ages 0-3.

Tuesdays, 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Explore a different nature theme each week during this indoor free play group. A guided story time begins at 10:30 am followed by a short hike at 11:00 am, weather permitting. Ages 0-3.

Tuesdays, 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. Children ages 3 -5.

This hike has a couple ups and downs that travel around Lake Bonita. This hike is about 2+ miles and has some beautiful views of the Lake. Keep your eyes peeled and you will see some lovely rock outcroppings and maybe some neat wildlife. Registration is required with 24 hours advanced notice, please call 518-793-0511. Please meet and pay at the park office.

Rating: Beginner

This hike has a couple ups and downs that travel around Lake Bonita. This hike is about 2+ miles and has some beautiful views of the Lake. Keep your eyes peeled and you will see some lovely rock outcroppings and maybe some neat wildlife. Registration is required with 24 hours advanced notice, please call 518-793-0511. Please meet and pay at the park office.

Rating: Beginner

Under the cover of darkness with only candles to light the way, come learn about the Manor Hall and the Dutch traditions that the Philipse family observed during the holidays in the 1700’s. Discover the origins of many different modern holiday traditions while also viewing nearly 250 years of the evolution of decorations at the Manor done by the Morsemere Garden Club. Walk-ins welcomed but reservations encouraged. Please contact us at 914-956-4027 or at Robert.Lee@parks.ny.gov.

7:00pm-8:00pm | Location: Yonkers | $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students. Free for children 12 and under. | Ages: All Ages

A quiet lunchtime walk through the woods to focus on letting our senses experience the nature around us.

Wednesday | 12:00 pm | Rockefeller State Park Preserve | FREE

At 1pm and 3pm.

Celebrate the holiday season at John Jay Homestead with a guided tour of John Jay’s historic Bedford House focused on the holiday traditions and decorations of the 1820s. Regular admission fees. Advance purchase of tickets is suggested as space is limited.

This class is intended for children ages 1-6 and their parents/guardians along with any siblings. We will read a short story or two based on the outdoors and then go for a short hike hoping to see some cool wildlife. Registration is necessary with 24-hour advanced notice, please call 518-793-0511. Please stop at the office first to pay for the event. Each child costs $1.

10:00a.m. AND 2:00p.m

This class is intended for children ages 1-6 and their parents/guardians along with any siblings. We will read a short story or two based on the outdoors and then go for a short hike hoping to see some cool wildlife. Registration is necessary with 24-hour advanced notice, please call 518-793-0511. Please stop at the office first to pay for the event. Each child costs $1.

10:00a.m. AND 2:00p.m

Enjoy lavish turn-of-the-century style holiday decorations while touring the mansion.

Cost: $8/Regular, $6/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.

The Battle of Brooklyn was a make or break moment for Patriot forces early on in the Revolutionary War. Through firsthand sources and recently discovered period maps, historian and researcher Frank Licameli will shed new light on this dramatic and pivotal battle.

At 1pm and 3pm.

Celebrate the holiday season at John Jay Homestead with a guided tour of John Jay’s historic Bedford House focused on the holiday traditions and decorations of the 1820s. Regular admission fees. Advance purchase of tickets is suggested as space is limited.

Grab a pair of binoculars and a join park naturalist on his weekly Bald Eagle survey. Moreau Lake State Park's section of the Hudson is home to wintering bald eagles. It is important for us to monitor their population and health, please come and help us! Registration is necessary, please call 518-793-0511. $1 for 62+ and children, $2 for everyone else.

Grab a pair of binoculars and a join park naturalist on his weekly Bald Eagle survey. Moreau Lake State Park's section of the Hudson is home to wintering bald eagles. It is important for us to monitor their population and health, please come and help us! Registration is necessary, please call 518-793-0511. $1 for 62+ and children, $2 for everyone else.

Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. Children ages 3 -5.

Enjoy lavish turn-of-the-century style holiday decorations while touring the mansion.

Cost: $8/Regular, $6/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.

At 1pm and 3pm.

Celebrate the holiday season at John Jay Homestead with a guided tour of John Jay’s historic Bedford House focused on the holiday traditions and decorations of the 1820s. Regular admission fees. Advance purchase of tickets is suggested as space is limited.

At 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Become a Citizen Scientist and help us learn more about the beautiful birds that visit the feeders at the Sam’s Point Visitor Center. At the end of winter, we will send our data to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to help other scientists learn about these birds as well. Using binoculars, we will observe birds and learn how to identify them as they visit our feeders. Then, we will make pinecone/peanut butter bird feeders for you to take home so you can continue your observations in your own yard. This program is recommended for beginner and experienced bird watchers of all ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. Meet at the Sam’s Point Visitor Center. Pre-registration is NOT required.

Experience seals in their natural habitat. Join a park naturalist on a 3 mile round trip hike to the seal haul-out, where migrating pinnipeds rest on rocks. A spotting scope is provided and binoculars are recommended. Hikers meet at the Montauk Point State Park Office in the lower parking lot near the playground. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking.

Grab your hiking shoes and join us for a beach walk during the shortest daylight time of the year: the winter solstice! On this invigorating hike, you will search for all sorts of creatures that make Jones Beach their winter home.

Please call for location details.

Grab your hiking shoes and join us for a beach walk during the shortest daylight time of the year: the winter solstice! On this invigorating hike, you will search for all sorts of creatures that make Jones Beach their winter home.

Please call for location details.

Meet at Oystercatcher Trail Entrance

Each walk will last ~45 min - 1 hour

A great day for families! Explore the mansion at your leisure enjoying the holiday decorations with docents available to answer questions in each room. Cider and cookies will be available in the visitor's center.

Admission: FREE

For more information please call (518) 537-4240

Simple chair yoga and meditation practices can help us release stress, relax, feel healthier and calmer. It helps us sleep better, and can ultimately help shift our perspective, enabling us to feel more in charge of our lives, and have a more compassionate, inclusive and empowered view of the world. Class takes place inside the Gothic Chamber and walk ins welcomed. No mats. $10 per class, no reservations needed.

11:00am-12:15pm | Location: Yonkers | $10 | Ages: All Ages

Enjoy lavish turn-of-the-century style holiday decorations while touring the mansion.

Cost: $8/Regular, $6/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.

On three Saturdays in December, Staatsburgh State Historic Site will present performances of period music, performed by harpist Elysia Roman. Set amidst the historic rooms, decorated for the holidays, Ms. Roman’s performances are not formal concerts, but are meant to be enjoyed as visitors tour the house. Roman will perform holiday songs that are now classics but were brand new during the Gilded Age like What Child Is This? (1865) and Away in a Manger (1882), along with elegant classical music from the same period including Claude Debussy’s Clair de Lune (1890) and Jean Sibelius’s Finlandia (1899).

Before studying harp at the collegiate level, Elysia Roman performed many times at Carnegie Hall and Ozawa Hall, among many other famous concert halls. She toured Asia with an orchestral ensemble in 2012 and performed that same year at the World Harp Congress. Beginning studies at the age of nine, Elysia has maintained an attitude of excellence, passion and dedication throughout her musical studies and professional career. Her full sound and expert tone production can fill cathedrals and historic mansions alike.

The performances are included in the price of site admission: $8/adults; $6/seniors and students with an ID; and children 12 and under are free.

Though somewhat challenging this hike is about 2.5 miles round trip. You will be climbing about half way up the mountain range and walking through some special places our naturalist will point out as well as stop to enjoy. Registration is necessary with 24 hours advanced notice, please call 518-793-0511. Program fees apply.

Rating: Moderate

Though somewhat challenging this hike is about 2.5 miles round trip. You will be climbing about half way up the mountain range and walking through some special places our naturalist will point out as well as stop to enjoy. Registration is necessary with 24 hours advanced notice, please call 518-793-0511. Program fees apply.

Rating: Moderate

When were candles first used? Where does wax come from? Join us to discover the history of candles! Together we'll create unique candles, using hot wax and ice, just before the holidays.

Meet at Penn Bike Connector

Each hike will last ~1 - 1.5 hours

In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight". Bring a flashlight and a picnic supper. Sky gazing will follow evening programs if weather permits.

See the sunset over the Mt. Morris Canyon and welcome the beginning of longer days. Meet at River Road junction on Route 408 out of Mt. Morris towards Nunda. Bring a flashlight and a picnic supper. 3 hours, 2 miles.

In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight". Bring a flashlight and a picnic supper. Sky gazing will follow evening programs if weather permits.

See the sunset over the Mt. Morris Canyon and welcome the beginning of longer days. Meet at River Road junction on Route 408 out of Mt. Morris towards Nunda. Bring a flashlight and a picnic supper. 3 hours, 2 miles.

Join rowdy and binging locals and Continental artillerymen as they celebrate Christmas in this first-person program. They are wonderful people, but be sure to keep your hand on your purse at all times.

Bundle up, and join us for some birding on the beach! On this stroll through the crisp air, you'll discover the birds that make Jones Beach their home for the winter.

Please call for location details.

Bundle up, and join us for some birding on the beach! On this stroll through the crisp air, you'll discover the birds that make Jones Beach their home for the winter.

Please call for location details.

Experience seals in their natural habitat. Join a park naturalist on a 3 mile round trip hike to the seal haul-out, where migrating pinnipeds rest on rocks. A spotting scope is provided and binoculars are recommended. Hikers meet at the Montauk Point State Park Office in the lower parking lot near the playground. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking.

Meet at Oystercatcher Trail Entrance

Each walk will last ~45 min - 1 hour

While questions are most welcome, there will be no formal nature discussion during this, six-mile, hilly, moderately paced walk; thus affording walkers the opportunity for uninterrupted relaxing and socializing. Bring lunch and drinking water.

Enjoy lavish turn-of-the-century style holiday decorations while touring the mansion.

Cost: $8/Regular, $6/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.

Meet at Penn Bike Connector

Each hike will last ~1 - 1.5 hours

The holidays can be fun and joyful. They can also be stressful for some. Lets take a sensory walk through the woods in preparations for the coming holidays and the opportunities of the New Year.

Tuesday | 12:00 pm | Rockefeller State Park Preserve | FREE

Join us for our first ever Woodlawn Beach Christmas bird count! We will be birding as a group, exploring the beach and wetland trails. Call (716) 549-1050 to register for program.

At 1pm and 3pm.

Celebrate the holiday season at John Jay Homestead with a guided tour of John Jay’s historic Bedford House focused on the holiday traditions and decorations of the 1820s. Regular admission fees. Advance purchase of tickets is suggested as space is limited.

Try out snowshoeing with us! Join a park naturalist on a fun snowshoe around the lake. This event is weather dependent. If we do not have enough snow, we may still hike. Please call the park office for more information and to reserve your spot, 518-793-0511. Program fees apply. Snowshoes are available to rent.

Try out snowshoeing with us! Join a park naturalist on a fun snowshoe around the lake. This event is weather dependent. If we do not have enough snow, we may still hike. Please call the park office for more information and to reserve your spot, 518-793-0511. Program fees apply. Snowshoes are available to rent.

This is a special time for both parent and child to discover the wonders of their natural world together. Each program's theme will use nature explorations and hands-on activities as a springboard for learning. Children ages 3-5

This is a special time for both parent and child to discover the wonders of their natural world together. Each program's theme will use nature explorations and hands-on activities as a springboard for learning. Children ages 3-5

Enjoy lavish turn-of-the-century style holiday decorations while touring the mansion.

Cost: $8/Regular, $6/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.

At 1pm and 3pm.

Celebrate the holiday season at John Jay Homestead with a guided tour of John Jay’s historic Bedford House focused on the holiday traditions and decorations of the 1820s. Regular admission fees. Advance purchase of tickets is suggested as space is limited.

We will show you step by step how to create an artistic, beautiful, colorful watercolor collage. Lots of tracing and cutting. No need to be familiar with art. For children 7 and up please.

We will show you step by step how to create an artistic, beautiful, colorful watercolor collage. Lots of tracing and cutting. No need to be familiar with art. For children 7 and up please.

Enjoy lavish turn-of-the-century style holiday decorations while touring the mansion.

Cost: $8/Regular, $6/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.

This easy ski will take participants around Moreau Lake on the Nature Trail where a naturalist will point out signs of wildlife. Registration is necessary with 24 hours advanced notice, please call 518-793-0511.

This easy ski will take participants around Moreau Lake on the Nature Trail where a naturalist will point out signs of wildlife. Registration is necessary with 24 hours advanced notice, please call 518-793-0511.

Eagle Hill has a spectacular view of the River and the bridge. This hike will leave from the main office and head directly to Eagle Hill in order to watch the sunset over the river.

Friday | 4:00 pm | Rockefeller State Park Preserve | FREE

At 1pm and 3pm.

Celebrate the holiday season at John Jay Homestead with a guided tour of John Jay’s historic Bedford House focused on the holiday traditions and decorations of the 1820s. Regular admission fees. Advance purchase of tickets is suggested as space is limited.

Grab a pair of binoculars and a join park naturalist on his weekly Bald Eagle survey. Moreau Lake State Park's section of the Hudson is home to wintering bald eagles. It is important for us to monitor their population and health, please come and help us! Registration is necessary, please call 518-793-0511. $1 for 62+ and children, $2 for everyone else.

Grab a pair of binoculars and a join park naturalist on his weekly Bald Eagle survey. Moreau Lake State Park's section of the Hudson is home to wintering bald eagles. It is important for us to monitor their population and health, please come and help us! Registration is necessary, please call 518-793-0511. $1 for 62+ and children, $2 for everyone else.

Scavenger hunts aren't just for the summer-time! Join us for a scavenger hunt as we explore the preserve's trails to see what winter at the preserve is like! You'd be surprised what you can find! Dress for the weather!

Meet at Penn Bike Connector

Each hike will last ~1 - 1.5 hours

We will conduct several different science experiments using household items. You never know what we might create, split in half, or even blow up! Crazy things are bound to happen in the laboratory! Recommended for children 7 and up.

On this hilly, 1 ½ mile stroll, we'll pause briefly in areas of natural and/or historic interest. At each location, a guide will provide background information and allow a little time for quick snapshots. Bring your own camera and photo skills.

Enjoy lavish turn-of-the-century style holiday decorations while touring the mansion.

Cost: $8/Regular, $6/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.

Experience seals in their natural habitat. Join a park naturalist on a 3 mile round trip hike to the seal haul-out, where migrating pinnipeds rest on rocks. A spotting scope is provided and binoculars are recommended. Hikers meet at the Montauk Point State Park Office in the lower parking lot near the playground. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking.

Meet at Oystercatcher Trail Entrance

Each walk will last ~45 min - 1 hour

The fall series of Saturday Family Movie wraps up with a cold blast and a new look at old story in Smallfoot. Legends of the Yeti has existed for centuries in mountainous areas in Asia, but few have heard of the story of smallfoot! Told from the eyes of the Yetis, follow Migo as he sets out to prove to his people that elusive smallfoot; humans, really do exist! All Saturday Family Movies are rated PG and free to attend. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket and refreshments. Each movie will take place at 3pm inside the Gothic Chamber of Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site

3:00pm-4:30pm | Location: Yonkers | Free | Ages: All Ages

Meet at Penn Bike Connector

Each hike will last ~1 - 1.5 hours

Winter is officially here! What better way to enjoy the start of a new season than by spending your morning at Sunken Meadow State Park. Signs of life are still around! Explore the forest with us as we celebrate the start of winter. Come prepared forthe weather!

Enjoy lavish turn-of-the-century style holiday decorations while touring the mansion.

Cost: $8/Regular, $6/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.

Experience seals in their natural habitat. Join a park naturalist on a 3 mile round trip hike to the seal haul-out, where migrating pinnipeds rest on rocks. A spotting scope is provided and binoculars are recommended. Hikers meet at the Montauk Point State Park Office in the lower parking lot near the playground. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking.

Meet at Oystercatcher Trail Entrance

Each walk will last ~45 min - 1 hour

Enjoy lavish turn-of-the-century style holiday decorations while touring the mansion.

Cost: $8/Regular, $6/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.

This hike is a relatively flat hike. We will start off on the nature trail and head out to Mud Pond. There we will see some beaver lodges and maybe some other fun wildlife. This hike is relatively easy, at about 2.5 miles round trip. Reservations are necessary with 24 hours advanced notice, please call 518-793-0511. Please stop at the park office to pay for the event.

Rating: Beginner

This hike is a relatively flat hike. We will start off on the nature trail and head out to Mud Pond. There we will see some beaver lodges and maybe some other fun wildlife. This hike is relatively easy, at about 2.5 miles round trip. Reservations are necessary with 24 hours advanced notice, please call 518-793-0511. Please stop at the park office to pay for the event.

Rating: Beginner

Enjoy lavish turn-of-the-century style holiday decorations while touring the mansion.

Cost: $8/Regular, $6/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.

Ring in the New Year with an easy, yet invigorating walk along Genesee Valley Greenway’s most recent open section heading east along Oil Creek. Pre-registration required! Please include number in party and hike location as there is more than one hike that day. Send email to: Kristine.Uribe@parks.ny.gov with “First Day Hike Regi” in the subject line OR Leave a message at: (585)493-3614

Meet Up Location: 8:45 am Hinsdale United Methodist Church - Main St. (42.167278, -78.387766)

*In case of severe weather, a posting will be made on Facebook advising the event is cancelled.* *Dress weather appropriate**Parking is available at the meet up location*The Hinsdale Historical Society will lead this hike. Hot chocolate will be served afterwards. Bathrooms will be available at meeting location. "

Hike for Birds- 9am–10:30am: New Year’s Day birding trips are a tradition among many birders to start their annual bird list. We will explore a variety of habitats in search of many different species of birds. 1½ miles or less.

Hikes for Families- 10am-11:30am: This winter wander explores the forest between Trout Pond & Pine Pond. 1½ miles. 12:30pm-1:30 pm: Journey a wooded loop less than one mile on nearly level terrain near the Humphrey Nature Center, observing frozen bogs & Trout Pond. Less than 1 mile.

Hike to Learn- 1pm-3pm: A slower paced hike to Inspiration Point, the Glen Iris Fountain & Middle Falls with more than 200’ descent and 200’ ascent along trails, roads & stairs. This hike enjoys breathtaking views as well as state and national champion trees. 2 miles.

Hike to Hike- 11am-1:30 pm: This is a longer, faster paced hike to view the Park’s deepest canyon from several vantage points along the Gorge Trail. 3-4 miles.

Self-Guided Hike- 10am-3pm: Walk at your own pace through the woods on the proposed route of The ANT, a nature trail that will be uniquely suited to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and others with social and cognitive disabilities yet will enhance the visitor experience for all who walk the Trail. 1¼ miles.

Hike for Birds- 9am–10:30am: New Year’s Day birding trips are a tradition among many birders to start their annual bird list. We will explore a variety of habitats in search of many different species of birds. 1½ miles or less.

Hikes for Families- 10am-11:30am: This winter wander explores the forest between Trout Pond & Pine Pond. 1½ miles. 12:30pm-1:30 pm: Journey a wooded loop less than one mile on nearly level terrain near the Humphrey Nature Center, observing frozen bogs & Trout Pond. Less than 1 mile.

Hike to Learn- 1pm-3pm: A slower paced hike to Inspiration Point, the Glen Iris Fountain & Middle Falls with more than 200’ descent and 200’ ascent along trails, roads & stairs. This hike enjoys breathtaking views as well as state and national champion trees. 2 miles.

Hike to Hike- 11am-1:30 pm: This is a longer, faster paced hike to view the Park’s deepest canyon from several vantage points along the Gorge Trail. 3-4 miles.

Self-Guided Hike- 10am-3pm: Walk at your own pace through the woods on the proposed route of The ANT, a nature trail that will be uniquely suited to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and others with social and cognitive disabilities yet will enhance the visitor experience for all who walk the Trail. 1¼ miles.

Hosted by Saw Mill River Audubon and led by SMRA Board Member Larry Trachtenberg. Now an annual Saw Mill River Audubon tradition! Start off the year and your 2020 bird list with an invigorating walk along the Hudson River shoreline at Rockwood Hall. Dress warmly since it is often cooler by the river. Bring binoculars if you have them. SMRA will also have spotting scopes to share. Meet up location: Parking lot near Rockwood. Beginners encouraged! Pre-registration is not required. Please call 914-666-6503 for more information.

Meet at the Picnic Area for this 10am hike (5 miles). For additional information please call 516-249-3560.

Come join us on a New Year’s Day hike through Bethpage State Park. Look for signs of rabbits, hawks, fox and owls along the trail. Bring water & snack; hike: rain, snow, or shine, only blizzard cancels.

Picnic area parking lot by rest rooms. From Rt 135: Take exit 8 to Powell Ave, Bethpage; go east; the first road on the north side is the entrance to the Polo Field and Picnic area. Go to the end of the road and you will be at the Rest Rooms and Play ground area. GPS 40.753023, -73.466590

Registration is preferred, but not required. To confirm attendance, call 516-249-3560 and leave information on answering machine. If you wish to have someone return your call, please say your phone number twice.

Meet at the CVT Trail at Fairgrounds Lane. This easy 3.25 mile walk follows the old Chemung Canal Towpath through the Queen Catherine Wildlife Management Area. Dress in easy layers. There is parking on either side of Fairgrounds lane adjacent to CVT before you enter Frog Hollow Marina. This area is often cold and windy but once you are out on the CVT the weather becomes milder and you may be taking off at least one layer.

For inquires please contact the Watkins Glen Office at 607-535-4511.

Join us for an easy 1 - 1.5 mile hike at Glimmerglass State Park. The park will supply warm beverages and snacks following the hike. Registration is not required but preferred.

Call ahead if heavy snow fall is forecasted.

Join us for an easy 1.9 miles or 2.9 miles hike at Green Lakes State Park! Come explore the Environmental Education Center and learn why the lakes at Green Lakes State Park so special. Dress for the weather. Due to the possibility of large crowds, we will be offering self-guided hikes around one or both lakes (Green Lake and Round Lake). Be sure to stop back at the Environmental Education Center for some hot chocolate to celebrate a great start to 2020.

Ring in the New Year with a history hike starting at 10:00am on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 around the perimeter of picturesque Peebles Island. Meet at the Peebles Island Visitor Center. The Perimeter Trail is an easy two mile hike.

Learn about the Native American presence on the Island, view existing earthwork fortifications from 1777, and discover the history of this strategic site. Dress for the weather and bring cameras and binoculars for a chance to see wildlife. Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome.

This program is free and open to the public. Please send an email to friendsofpeebles@gmail.com or call (518) 268-2188 with questions. Registration is not required but an email to the above address with the number of people in your group would help us to plan accordingly.

Check our website for any changes due to the weather: https://sites.google.com/view/friendsofpeeblesisland/home

Join us as we kick off the New Year with a hike to explore the forest of Sunken Meadow. Discover the changes in the forest during the winter and search for signs of wildlife. Breathe in the fresh air and embrace a new start to 2020! This is a moderate 3 mile hike. Meet at Field 4.

We will be offering two hikes:

Blacksnake Mountain Trail: A moderate 3 mile hike.

Science Lake Trail: An easy 1 mile hike.

Guided hikes will be at 11:00am at Blacksnake and 1:00pm at Science Lake, however, feel free to hike either trail at anytime throughout the day. Non-guided First Day Hikes will run from 10:30am to 2:00pm

Free Chili dinner at 12pm sponsored by the Friends of Allegany State Park afterwards. For inquiries call 716 354 9101 ext 232.

Fellow snowmobilers! Ring in the New Year with your comrades on the Greenway’s First Day Hike Ride from the Avon area heading south to Cuylerville. Pre-registration required! Please include number in party and hike location as there is more than one hike that day. Send email to: Kristine.Uribe@parks.ny.gov with “First Day Hike Regi” in the subject line OR Leave a message at: (585)493-3614

20-30 miles for snowmobiling // 2 miles for hiking

Meet Up Location: Erie-Attica Trail Parking Lot – State Route 5 to Farmers Rd. in Avon (42.922842, -77.756422)

**Registered snowmobiles are the only motorized form of transportation permitted on the Greenway. Please, no ATV’s, UTV’s etc. ** *In case of severe weather, a posting will be made on Facebook advising the event is cancelled* *Dress weather appropriate* *Parking is available at the meet up location.* **This ride is supported by the Caledonia Trailblazers and the Henrietta Hill & Gully Snowmobile clubs. If there is no snow, there will still be a hike. If there is snow, hikers are still encouraged to attend to hike, ski or snowshoe. The clubs will offer hot dogs, hamburgers and snacks afterwards. Please bring beverage. *There will be a porta-john available in the parking area.*

There will be short hikes and then hot cocoa, snacks and songs at the grand opening of our new Volunteer Center at Little Stony Point (3011 Route 9D, 10516). 2 choices: 1 mile on Little Stony Point and 3 mile on Cornish Estate Trail

Meet up location: Park Office and Volunteer Center, 3011 Route 9D, Cold Spring NY 10516

Call 845-225-7207 for additional information.

Join us for this easy 2 mile hike! We will be going down the Wehle road to the snakefoot trail and following it along the lake to the picnic area and back up the Whele road to the maintenance building. We will have lunch after the hike.

Pre-registration is required.

The event will start with a short presentation at the Hallock Visitors Center about local marine life and the dangers from humans they face in Long Island waters. The group will then take a one-mile hike (sandy and inclined grades) to and along the Hallock State Park Preserve beachfront on Long Island Sound to check for cold-stunned sea turtles and to pick up beach trash blown in by the winter storms.

Meet at the Visitors Center. Call 631-315-5475 or email hallocksp@parks.ny.gov for additional information.

We will start at Montauk Point for a hike through Camp Hero's magnificent pristine maritime forest, spectacular ocean views and dramatic bluffs overlooking the ocean. Breathe in the fresh air and embrace a new start to 2020!

Start the New Year right with a First Day Hike! First, we will hike to Ellis Swamp then circle around to Clay Pit Road and conclude with the Orange Trail which passes through New York City’s only Pine Barrens habitat. This easy hike will be 2 miles long.

Event is weather permitting; the hike will be cancelled in heavy rain or snow and/or temperatures below 20 degrees Fahrenheit

Start the New Year right with a First Day Hike! First, we will hike to Ellis Swamp then circle around to Clay Pit Road and conclude with the Orange Trail which passes through New York City’s only Pine Barrens habitat. This easy hike will be 2 miles long.

Event is weather permitting; the hike will be cancelled in heavy rain or snow and/or temperatures below 20 degrees Fahrenheit

Ring in the new year with an easy, yet invigorating winter walk along the Greenway, heading west along Griffin Creek and Olean Creek, where an abundance of wildlife can typically be seen. Pre-registration required! Please include number in party and hike location as there is more than one hike that day. Send email to: Kristine.Uribe@parks.ny.gov with “First Day Hike Regi” in the subject line OR Leave a message at: (585)493-3614

Meet Up Location: Bull St., Cuba (42.216592, -78.283329)

*In case of severe weather, a posting will be made on Facebook advising the event is cancelled* *Dress weather appropriate* *Parking is available at the meet up location. *At this time we are only offering a hike, however, if there is snow feel free to bring snow shoes / skis* *There are no bathroom facilities available, however, The Palmer Opera House, located at 12 W Main St, Cuba, NY 14727 is less than a ½ mile away from the meet up location and will be open at 11:00 am and after the hike to offer hot beverages, snacks, and handicapped accessible restrooms. .

Come celebrate the New Year in the outdoors! Hike the 2 mile moderate Shaver pond trail and enjoy picturesque views of water and woods. Spots fill up quickly! Pre-register and reserve your snowshoes at 518-279-1155, ext. 2. This event is weather permitting and will be cancelled in the event of heavy snow or extreme cold. Meet at the Welcome Center.

Please dress for the weather; waterproof boots or shoes are suggested. Snowshoes available on a first-come, first-served basis; please be sure to pre-register to reserve a pair. Enjoy some hot cocoa and warm up in our Welcome Center after the hike! This event is weather permitting and will cancelled in the event of heavy snow or extreme cold.

Kick off the New Year in the outdoors! Join us for this annual event held across New York State. We will have two woodland hike options available – a short family-friendly half-mile hike and a longer two-mile trek. We will keep an eye out for porcupines, white-tailed deer, and other winter wildlife. Meet inside the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center.

Weather permitting. Please, dress appropriately with footwear for varied winter terrain and possible ice. Snowshoes will be provided if conditions allow.

Pre-registration recommended in case of cancellation due to inclement weather.

Begin 2020 with a First Day Hike at Minnewaska! Join us for a two-and-a-half-mile snowshoe hike to Awosting Falls. Starting from the Peter's Kill Area, participants will hike briefly on the Awosting Falls Connector Footpath and then journey up the scenic Awosting Falls Carriage Road, which has a gentle incline as it approaches Awosting Falls. If weather conditions are cold enough, a frozen volcano-like structure forms at the base of the waterfall. A limited number of snowshoes are available for participants to borrow for this program from the education department, located at the Peter's Kill Area. When these run out, snowshoes may be rented for $5 per person. Early arrival is suggested if you would like to borrow snowshoes. If there is insufficient snow cover, this program will be offered as a hike. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. Meet in the Peter's Kill Area. Pre-registration is required by calling Minnewaska at 845-255-0752.

Difficulty: Easy (slowly sloping hills, consistent terrain)

Meeting time: 1:00 pm

Meeting place: Peter’s Kill Office Porch

Pre-registration: Yes

Contact: Laura Conner

Phone: 845-255-0752

Kick off the New Year in the outdoors! Join us for this annual event held across New York State. We will have two woodland hike options available – a short family-friendly half-mile hike and a longer two-mile trek. We will keep an eye out for porcupines, white-tailed deer, and other winter wildlife. Meet inside the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center.

Weather permitting. Please, dress appropriately with footwear for varied winter terrain and possible ice. Snowshoes will be provided if conditions allow.

Pre-registration recommended in case of cancellation due to inclement weather.

Join us as we kick off the New Year with a hike to explore the preserve. Discover the changes in the forest during the winter and search for signs of wildlife. Breathe in the fresh air and embrace a new start to 2020! Meet at the Main House for this 1:30pm hike. Call 631-581-1072 for additional information.

Happy New Year! Our winter visitors are here! Come join us for a short walk along the shore line where we will view the seals in the Bay. Don't forget to bundle, and bring binoculars if you would like a closer view. Event is weather permitting, dress warm, wear shoes that you can walk in the sand wearing. Meet at Field 10.

Happy New Year! Our winter visitors are here! Come join us for a short walk along the shore line where we will view the seals in the Bay. Don't forget to bundle, and bring binoculars if you would like a closer view. Event is weather permitting, dress warm, wear shoes that you can walk in the sand wearing. Meet at Field 10.

Join us for an easy and invigorating two-mile trek through an old growth forest to the gorge rim trail where’ll we’ll see the Whirlpool and rapids in their winter splendor. Follow parts of the Battlefield’s nationally recognized History Trail and Village’s War of 1812 Bicentennial Trail, beginning and ending at the Visitors Center. Pause to read interpretive panels about the War of 1812 and Sackets Harbor history. You might even see a bald eagle or deer along the way. It’s a great opportunity to meet up with people who enjoy, and appreciate, a winter day’s walk in Northern New York.

Icy conditions mean the hike is cancelled. For more information, call the Visitors Center at (315) 646-2321

Free NYS Parks “First Day Hike” cool keepsake!

A celebration of snow sports and a chance to try out cross-country skiing at your favorite state parks! (skis provided) Program location may be moved to a nearby park depending on snow conditions. Call for the meeting place and equipment reservation.

This month's presentation: Ice Bridge of Niagara. Winter draws people here to enjoy the beauty of ice and snow and see if the "bridge" of ice has formed. Listen and see photos of yesteryear, when people were allowed on the ice! For information & registration call (716) 282-5154.

Join us for an evening of merriment at Schuyler Mansion's annual Twelfth Night celebration! The evening's festivities will highlight the Feast of Epiphany as it may have been celebrated by the Schuyler family in the 18th century. From 4:00 to 7:30 p.m., the site will host an open house, replete with 18th century holiday fare, live music, period reenactors, bonfires (weather dependent) and wassail toasts!

Then cross the river, where the celebration continues at Crailo State Historic Site with Yuletide decorations, hearthside cooking, live music, re-enactors and other festive traditions of the 17th century! A special combination admission for both historic houses is available.

Twelfth Night, or the Feast of Epiphany, was one of the traditional holidays celebrated by the Dutch and English of 17th and 18th century New York. Falling on January 6th, Twelfth Night was the final holiday of the season, marked by unsurpassed feasting and revelry. Come and celebrate with us! Snow date: Sun., Jan 5th, 4:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Combo Admission (both sites): $8 Adults / $7 Seniors & Students / $2 Kids (12 and under) / $6 Friends MembersSingle-Site Admission: $7 Adults / $6 Seniors & Students / $2 Kids (12 and under) / $5 Friends Members

A celebration of snow sports and a chance to try out snowshoeing at your favorite state parks! (snowshoes provided) Program location may be moved to a nearby park depending on snow conditions. Call for the meeting place and equipment reservation.

A celebration of snow sports and a chance to try out cross-country skiing at your favorite state parks! (skis provided) Program location may be moved to a nearby park depending on snow conditions. Call for the meeting place and equipment reservation.

A celebration of snow sports and a chance to try out snowshoeing at your favorite state parks! (snowshoes provided) Program location may be moved to a nearby park depending on snow conditions. Call for the meeting place and equipment reservation.

A celebration of snow sports and a chance to try out snowshoeing at your favorite state parks! (snowshoes provided) Program location may be moved to a nearby park depending on snow conditions. Call for the meeting place and equipment reservation.

This is the first race of a series of four races to be held every Sunday beginning January 12th. Race dates and locations are as follows: January 12th (Heckscher), 19th (Robert Moses), 26th (Sunken Meadow) and February 2nd (Jones Beach). Registration for all four races is $40 per entry. Registration for single race is $15 per entry. Each race will be 5K in length and will include an awards ceremony, refreshments, and raffle prizes. See application for more details or call the Long Island Region Recreation Department, 631-321-3510. To register online, visit https://elitefeats.com/winterrun/

Borrow snowshoes to walk through Delaware Park and finish at the Darwin Martin House for cocoa! After, participants can take a tour of the beautiful house. Free snowshoeing and cocoa. Optional house tour $10/person. For information & registration call (716) 549-1050.

This is the second race of our four race series Race dates and locations are as follows: January 12th (Heckscher), 19th (Robert Moses), 26th (Sunken Meadow) and February 2nd (Jones Beach). Registration for all four races is $40 per entry (until maximum capacity is reached). Registration for single race is $15 per entry. Each race will be 5K in length and will include an awards ceremony, refreshments, and raffle prizes. See application for more details or call the Long Island Region Recreation Department, 631-321-3510. To register online, visit https://elitefeats.com/winterrun/

A celebration of snow sports and a chance to try out snowshoeing at your favorite state parks! (snowshoes provided) Program location may be moved to a nearby park depending on snow conditions. Call for the meeting place and equipment reservation.

Play a Jeopardy-style trivia game about the natural and local history of Niagara Falls, followed by a walk in the park to take in the spectacular views! Weather permitting, we will take the adventure on snowshoes. For information & registration call (716) 282-5154

A celebration of snow sports and a chance to try out cross-country skiing at your favorite state parks! (skis provided) Program location may be moved to a nearby park depending on snow conditions. Call for the meeting place and equipment reservation.

This is the third race of our four race series Race dates and locations are as follows: January 12th (Heckscher), 19th (Robert Moses), 26th (Sunken Meadow) and February 2nd (Jones Beach). Registration for all four races is $40 per entry (until maximum capacity is reached). Registration for single race is $15 per entry. Each race will be 5K in length and will include an awards ceremony, refreshments, and raffle prizes. See application for more details or call the Long Island Region Recreation Department, 631-321-3510. To register online, visit https://elitefeats.com/winterrun/

Head to the woods for a scenic walk through Evangola as we decipher animal tracks and enjoy the winter snow. For information & registration call (716) 549-1050.

This is the last race of our four race series. Registration for single race is $15 per entry. This race is 5K in length and will include an awards ceremony, refreshments, and raffle prizes. See application for more details or call the Long Island Region Recreation Department, 631-321-3510. To register online, visit https://elitefeats.com/winterrun/

This is the last race of our four race series. Registration for single race is $15 per entry. This race is 5K in length and will include an awards ceremony, refreshments, and raffle prizes. See application for more details or call the Long Island Region Recreation Department, 631-321-3510. To register online, visit https://elitefeats.com/winterrun/

Identifying tree species in winter can be an exciting challenge. Hone your skills and learn to identify trees based on their shape, bark and twigs. For more information & registration call (716) 549-1050.

Join us for our indoor workshop as we learn to identify trees based on their twigs and buds, a handy skill to know on a winter walk! For more information & registration call (716) 549-1050.

This month's presentation: The Great Gorge Route. This trolley once ran in the Niagara Gorge and over to Canada! Come look at the delightful journey passengers would have taken from 1895-1935. For information & registration call (716) 282-5154.

Venture out for a unique chance to explore a forested swamp frozen in time. For information & registration call (716) 549-1050.

Rough, smooth, sweet-scented, or hollow sounding - put your senses to the test and learn about unique items found in nature throughout all the seasons. For information & registration call (716) 282-5154.

Bring your family, friends, significant other, or come solo for a fun-filled night! Sip some hot chocolate while making your own lantern, then enjoy a walk through the old-growth woods. For information & registration call (716) 282-5154.

Cross-country skiing is a wonderful way to enjoy winter at nearby parks! Learn how from the Buffalo Nordic Ski Club experts, or improve your technique, on a cooperative ski tour program with NYS Parks. For information & registration call (716) 549-1050.

Get your binoculars ready! This annual citizen science project invites birders, of all ages and skill, to count birds to create a real-time snapshot of bird populations. For information & registration call (716) 549-1050.

The greens of summer have long been gone, yet many of our favorite plants remain. Do you recognize them? Join us for a hike to learn some of our common winter weeds. For information & registration call (716) 549-1050.

Come one, come all! Play a game of trivia to learn about nature in winter! Hibernation to migration, and everything in between. Test your knowledge and compete to win, Family Feud style! For information & registration call (716) 282-5154.

Take a guided walk to see the very unique Lake Erie Ice Volcanoes and other ice formations. For information & registration call (716) 549-1050.

Our parks offer incredible birding opportunities for all ages. Join us each season as we explore a different park and learn about our local birds. For information & registration call (716) 549-1050.

Join us as we seek migratory waterfowl and other winter birds found along the Niagara River. We'll visit the lagoon overlook as well as a few other viewing areas in Beaver Island State Park. For information & registration call (716) 282-5154.

Join us as we seek migratory waterfowl and other winter birds found along the Niagara River. We'll visit the lagoon overlook as well as a few other viewing areas in Beaver Island State Park. For information & registration call (716) 282-5154.

Come out and enjoy a winter wonderland with friends and family! With the chill in the air and ice on the falls, take in this natural wonder that amazes us all. Weather permitting, the adventure will be taken on snowshoes. For information & registration call (716) 282-5154

Walk through the cool winter air in the old-growth woods of DeVeaux Woods. After, we will mingle and enjoy a slide show of picturesque parks changing through seasons, and sip on hot cocoa. For information & registration call (716) 282-5154.

Come one, come all! Play trivia to learn about all things nature! From trees and flowers, to mammals and reptiles. Test your knowledge and compete to win, Family Feud style! For information & registration call (716) 282-5154.

This month's presentation: Daredevils of Niagara! "Come one, come all!!" A fascinating look at stunters of the past, and the perils they faced to find fame at Niagara Falls! For information & registration call (716) 282-5154.

Shake off your winter blues and venture out for the vernal equinox to search for signs of spring. For information & registration call (716) 549-1050.

It's that time, maple sugaring time! Join us for an indoor presentation on the sugaring process, start to finish. Following will be an outdoor, hands-on presentation. Watch the sap turn into syrup. For information & registration call (716) 282-5154.

A frog-serenaded, dusk journey to experience the American Woodcock's dazzling display flight that only happens this time of year! For information & registration call (716) 549-1050.