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Early Morning Birders at Minnewaska
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 08:00 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, 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.
Moreau Lake Kayak
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 10:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
Join an educator on a peaceful morning paddle around Moreau
Lake. Limited rentals are available, or bring your own kayak. This program is
for people age 18 and older. The cost is $5 (or $15 including kayak rental).
Check in and pay (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Registration is
required at least 24 hours in advance, call
518-793-0511.
Moreau Lake Kayak
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 10:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Join an educator on a peaceful morning paddle around Moreau
Lake. Limited rentals are available, or bring your own kayak. This program is
for people age 18 and older. The cost is $5 (or $15 including kayak rental).
Check in and pay (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Registration is
required at least 24 hours in advance, call
518-793-0511.
Trees are Terrific
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Evangola State Park
Fall is finally here! The air is
crisp and cool, and leaves are starting to change color. Enjoy a guided walk
through the park to observe the fall foliage. Registration
required on
Eventbrite.com
Registration: Required
Rim Trail Walks
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Whirlpool State Park
Enjoy a hike along the Whirlpool Rim Trails at
Whirlpool State Park. Take in the spectacular view of the Niagara Gorge while discovering
what makes the gorge so unique and beautiful! Registration required on
Eventbrite. Meet by the Pavilion in the Parking Lot.
Registration: Required
Home Ecologists: Fall Foliage, Tier 1
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Home Ecologists is a series of programs designed for
homeschool students. Each month's program theme has 3 "learning tiers," with
"Tier 1" at the lowest difficulty and "Tier 3" at the highest. Choose any and
all programs that may pique the interest of your budding ecologist!
Wednesday Nature Walks: Middle Gorge Trail
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Follow the weekly
changes of autumn scenery through a mixture of topics dealing with history,
fall foliage, flowers, migratory birds, small animals and especially the annual
profusion of MUSHROOMS. Meet in front of
Lower Falls Restaurant, on Lower Falls Road.
Home Ecologists: Fall Foliage, Tier 1
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Home Ecologists is a series of programs designed for
homeschool students. Each month's program theme has 3 "learning tiers," with
"Tier 1" at the lowest difficulty and "Tier 3" at the highest. Choose any and
all programs that may pique the interest of your budding ecologist!
Knee-high Naturalist
Thursday, October 5, 2023 09:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
Geared toward children aged 2-5, (siblings welcome)
Knee-high Naturalist is a fun introduction to nature. We meet in the Nature
Center where we begin by reading a nature-themed book or two and then take a
short walk together outdoors, keeping our eyes open for animal tracks, shells,
feathers and other signs of the natural world around us. Dress for the weather.
Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $1 per
child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve
your spot call 518-793-0511.
Knee-high Naturalist
Thursday, October 5, 2023 09:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Geared toward children aged 2-5, (siblings welcome)
Knee-high Naturalist is a fun introduction to nature. We meet in the Nature
Center where we begin by reading a nature-themed book or two and then take a
short walk together outdoors, keeping our eyes open for animal tracks, shells,
feathers and other signs of the natural world around us. Dress for the weather.
Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $1 per
child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve
your spot call 518-793-0511.
Henry Defendorff: A Very Intelligent Man
Thursday, October 5, 2023 07:00 PM
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
If New York's Henry Defendorff was not a spy during the American Revolution, he was the closest thing to it. In this evening lecture, Author/Historian Phil Weaver will relay Defendorff's wartime adventures and his life as an officer of the Continental army. We think you will find it to be an intriguing story that asks more questions than it answers! 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. To Reserve a Seat, Call 845-446-2134.
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Paul Bransom: Canada Lake’s Animal Artist NYSMH Lecture Series
Thursday, October 5, 2023 07:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Known as the "Dean of American Animal Artists," Paul Bransom
was a summer resident at Canada Lake from the end of the second decade of the
twentieth century until his death in 1979 at the age of 93. Paul's work
appeared regularly on the covers of magazines like The Saturday Evening Post,
and he provided illustrations in some forty-five books including the 1912
edition of Jack London's Call of the Wild and the 1913 edition of Kenneth
Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. My presentation will introduce his work and
his connections to what has come to be known as the Canada Lake Artists'
Colony. The work of Paul Bransom combines two of my loves. I am a
life-long summer resident of Canada Lake. My family acquired our property a
hundred years ago this month. Paul was a family friend. I am also an art
historian having done my graduate work at Cornell and having taught art history
for 33 years at SUNY-Oneonta. The Schoharie Crossing NYSMH series is hosted via
WebEx
meeting platform. The link for this free program will go live at 6:50pm.
Birding at the Gardiner Library
Friday, October 6, 2023 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Are you interested in birds or birding?
Join Nick Martin, Park Educator, for bird walks, starting at the Gardiner
Library, every Friday during June. 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 and bring
binoculars and a birding field guide, or a smart device with a field guide
installed. Interested participants are welcome to attend one or all Friday
programs. The total number of participants for
this program is limited to fifteen individuals. 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.
Wiggly Wanderers
Friday, October 6, 2023 09:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
Wiggly wanderers
is a weekly (every Friday) program that is offered to walking toddlers,
carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner's hike/wander
series 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. We
will not plan too much distance walking and we will rely on teachable moments
to carry us through these experiences. Strollers will not work for these
programs. While you do not need to attend each week, we will continue to build
our toddlers hiking skills as well as their caregivers' confidence taking the
children into the woods to explore. This program is a drop-in program, please
be on time as we will be starting our hike at 9:35am.
Wiggly Wanderers
Friday, October 6, 2023 09:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Wiggly wanderers
is a weekly (every Friday) program that is offered to walking toddlers,
carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner's hike/wander
series 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. We
will not plan too much distance walking and we will rely on teachable moments
to carry us through these experiences. Strollers will not work for these
programs. While you do not need to attend each week, we will continue to build
our toddlers hiking skills as well as their caregivers' confidence taking the
children into the woods to explore. This program is a drop-in program, please
be on time as we will be starting our hike at 9:35am.
Tiny Tots: Woodland Animals
Friday, October 6, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Evangola State Park
Explore the natural world around us! This program will
connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, fun
activities, and crafts. Registration required on
Eventbrite.com
Registration: Required
TINY TOTS: Owls
Friday, October 6, 2023 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 short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. AGES 3-5. To register, please visit
Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure or #HempsteadLake.
Stroll at the Falls
Friday, October 6, 2023 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join us
for a casual stroll to Prospect Point and around Goat Island to view the Falls
and explore what makes this park unique! Space limited to
30 people; early registration available via
Eventbrite but not required. Meet in front of the upper level of the
Welcome Center.
Registration: Optional
A Life in Service
Friday, October 6, 2023 02:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
It took a small army to run a Gilded Age estate. See the mansion through the servants' eyes, as they rose before dawn and toiled until after midnight. The tour—led by a costumed guide—will include visiting the unrestored servants' hall. Even in its unrestored state, the hall is a striking artifact of servant life and work, featuring the servants' dining room, the footmen's bedrooms, and the tiled kitchen with its massive coal range. Reservations required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.
Starry Starry Night
Friday, October 6, 2023 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Celebrate the anniversary of Walkway Over the Hudson's grand opening and the millions of connections made high atop the Hudson River since 2009. Be part of this year's Starry Starry Night – a magical evening showcasing the bounty of the Hudson Valley and highlighting Walkway's profound impact on our region. To secure tickets, visit
walkway.org/starrystarrynight.
Movie Night
Friday, October 6, 2023 07:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
Starts at 7pm in the Four Seasons Room. Movie TBA. Bring your own pillows, blankets, chairs, and snacks. Picnic table seating will be available!
Star Party
Friday, October 6, 2023 07:00 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. Enter via main entrance and follow signs to
program-- first left off main entrance road. Please drive slowly in the park at
night. All ages. Free program. No registration.
LIVE IN CONCERT: CAMERATA TRAJECTINA
Friday, October 6, 2023 07:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
What did 17th century New Netherland sound like? On tour from The Netherlands, historical music ensemble Camerata Trajectina will perform "New Amsterdam: The Sounds of the City as Heard by Jacob Steendam" in the Philipse Manor Hall Gothic Chamber. Steendam was a Dutch poet in early New Amsterdam (today New York City) and Camerata Trajectina teams up with historian Dr. Jaap Jacobs to resurrect the soundscape and musical culture of Dutch Manhattan through Steendam's words and music from the period. Tickets are $15 for Friends of Philipse Manor Hall members, $25 for the general public. Tickets available at
www.friendsofphilipsemanorhall.org.
Music at JB’s Bar & Grill at the Clubhouse.
Saturday, October 7, 2023
James Baird State Park
Call 845-286-2633 for more information. Saturday, October 7, Silly Little things, Saturday, October 21, 6pm Steel, Saturday, October 28, Halloween Costume Bash 7pm Best costume wins dinner for 4!
Fall Paddle
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Mine Kill State Park
Join us to a beautiful paddle up the Schoharie creek and
admire the fall colors. Paddle is subject to weather condition. Follow us on
Facebook for more details and information.
The Big Sit
Saturday, October 7, 2023 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
Calling all new and
experienced birders! Help us identify and count as many bird species as
possible during this international community science opportunity! Please register
here.
Registration: Required
Fall Bird Walk with the Alan Devoe Bird Club
Saturday, October 7, 2023 08:00 AM
Clermont State Historic Site
Meet ate main parking lot, Grab your binoculars and field guides and join us for a fall walk around Clermont State Historic Site with the Alan Devoe Bird Club! We'll keep our eyes and ears open as we look and listen for fall migrants and waterfowl, like geese and ducks, on the Hudson River. Egrets have even been spotted on previous walks! Bird watchers will meet at 8:00 am in the main parking lot. This program is free of charge, but visitors must register in advance at
https://www.friendsofclermont.org/events.
The Big Sit
Saturday, October 7, 2023 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Silver Lake State Park
Founded in 1992, The
Big Sit is an annual, international birding event similar to a bird-a-thon.
Stay for as little or as long as you like to help with the count or learn more
about the birds of Silver Lake. Bring a picnic lunch for the lunch hour. Meet at boat launch.
Farm Market
Saturday, October 7, 2023 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
The Farm Market is back! Join us on Saturdays to shop from local farmers, bakers, and craftspeople who provide a variety of fruit, organic produce, meats, fish, dairy products, baked goods, and handcrafted products.
Farm Market
Saturday, October 7, 2023 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
Join us on Saturdays to shop from local farmers, bakers, and craftspeople who provide a variety of fruit, organic produce, meats, fish, dairy products, baked goods, and handcrafted products.
72nd Annual Herb Fair & Market
Saturday, October 7, 2023 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
Organized by the NY Unit of the Herb Society of America, the annual Herb Fair promotes herb knowledge and use through education and community engagement. Attendees will enjoy a day full of demonstrations and workshops by renowned herbalists, craftspeople and horticulturists, as well as engaging children's activities hosted by the Rye Art Center. The Fair also offers a diverse marketplace featuring artisanal products for the home, table, and garden; a curated Herb Table with dried and fresh herbs, a Bake Table with herb-infused baked goods, and signature Lovage Soup. A boxed herbal lunch, available for pre-order at herbsocietyny.org, will be provided by LMNOP Bakery. The fair will be held rain or shine. Admission is free.
PEAK Program: Leave No Trace Program
Saturday, October 7, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
Learn how responsible actions help take care for our parks. The PEAK program includes seven fun activities designed to help families protect and enjoy our natural world. Stop into the Four Seasons Room (Beach House) to participate.
How the Gorge Was Formed – The Story of the Park
Saturday, October 7, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
Follow short, paved
walkways accessible to persons with mobility disabilities or using wheelchairs.
Covers geology, glacial and human history laced with plants and animals.
Comprehensive introduction to Letchworth State Park as viewed from Inspiration
Point. Meet at Inspiration Point.
Tales of Tightropes and Daredevils Walk
Saturday, October 7, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join us
on this guided walk on Goat Island as we share the tales of daredevils and
funambulists of Niagara Falls through the years. Space
limited to 30 people; early registration available via
Eventbrite but not
required. Meet
at Parking Lot 3 on Goat Island.
Registration: Optional
Glide & Ride
Saturday, October 7, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
Learn to ride a bicycle at one of two weekly sessions! All
ages welcome. Walk-ups only (no registration available). Kids session at 10am,
and Adults session at 1pm. Meet at the Penn Bike Library (1750
Pennsylvania Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11239).
Registration: Required
A Walk Through the Paleozoic
Saturday, October 7, 2023 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Thacher Visitor Center, On this one-mile walk, participants will be introduced to the rock layers of the Indian Ladder Trail and the fossils found within them. We will return along the top of the escarpment which offers spectacular views of the valley and mountains north and east. This trail requires going up and down multiple flights of stairs. Registration encouraged. Age 16+, Call 518-872-0800.
A Walk Through the Paleozoic
Saturday, October 7, 2023 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Thacher State Park
Meet at the Thacher Visitor Center, On this one-mile walk, participants will be introduced to the rock layers of the Indian Ladder Trail and the fossils found within them. We will return along the top of the escarpment which offers spectacular views of the valley and mountains north and east. This trail requires going up and down multiple flights of stairs. Registration encouraged. Age 16+, Call 518-872-0800.
TWIN FORTS DAY
Saturday, October 7, 2023 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
Join the Fort Montgomery Battle Site Association on Saturday, October 7th as they commemorate the 246th an-niversary of the battle! In addition to reenactors from the 5th New York Regiment, there will be military drill, dra-matic performances, living history demonstrations (including blacksmithing, 18th century medicine and herbal-ism) throughout the day. Please note there will be NO BATTLE REENACTMENT. Dramatic Performances at 12:00 and 2:00 PM will feature the story of Hugh Morrison, an 8 yr old boy present on the day of the battle! Fort Montgomery is located at 690 Route 9W, Fort Montgomery, NY 10922., ¼ mile north of the Bear Mountain Bridge. Call 845-446-2134 for more information.
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The Aqueduct along Amsterdam Avenue Walk
Saturday, October 7, 2023 12:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Most of the Old Croton Aqueduct in Manhattan ran under Amsterdam Avenue. Walk along this route and learn why that avenue was chosen, see vestiges of the aqueduct today, and immerse yourself in the historic and present-day activities of this part of Manhattan. Meet in front of the Highbridge Recreation Center at 173rd St. and Amsterdam Ave. We will end the walk in front of the gatehouse at 135th St. Public restrooms are available at the beginning and end of the walk. For this two-hour walk, wear comfortable shoes and bring water. The walk begins with the descent of a five-story staircase. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration:
https://aqueduct.org/events/aqueduct-along-amsterdam-avenue-walk-4.
Registration: Required
Historical Games
Saturday, October 7, 2023 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
How did people entertain themselves in the past? Join us indoors (outdoors, weather-permitting) at Philipse Manor Hall to try your hand at all kinds of historical games. Learn the history behind these games and then learn how to play Quoits, Nine Men's Morris, Shut the Box, Cribbage, Whist, and more! For children and adults. Free! No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. FREE.
FREE COMMUNITY BASKETBALL CLINICS
Saturday, October 7, 2023 12:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Roberto Clemente State Park
FREE programs we spoke about here at Roberto Clemente State
Park. All registration is on line. Please don't hesitate to register your
child. Any registration questions should be sent to them directly at communityprograms@asphaltgreen.org. We hope to see you here for the amazing program!! Session 1 ages: COED 8-10, time 12pm-1:15pm. Session 2 ages: COED 5-7, time 1:30pm-2:45pm.
A Conversation about Slavery in the Hudson Valley: Two Linked Descendants Share Their Story
Saturday, October 7, 2023 01:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
Debra Bruno and Eleanor Mire each grew up knowing nothing of the history of slavery in the Hudson Valley. When they learned that New York's 200 years of slavery began in New Netherland and extended well into colonial times, they were shocked. To their surprise, they also discovered through a Facebook group called "I've Traced My Enslaved Ancestors and Their Owners" that they both descended from families from Greene County, on the west bank of the Hudson. They also learned that Debra's ancestors enslaved Eleanor's ancestors, information that sent them on a dive into even more research, and the eventual truth that their connection was probably also a genetic one. Debra wrote about this story in a 2020 Washington Post Magazine article called "History Lessons." She is currently writing a book, "A Hudson Valley Reckoning: Uncovering the Secrets of Enslavers in My Colonial Dutch Family," with an afterword by Eleanor. This lecture is generously sponsored by the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area. Admission is $10/adults; children 12 and under are FREE. Registration is required at
https://www.friendsofclermont.org/events.
Delta Lake State Park Rocks!
Saturday, October 7, 2023 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
Join NY Master Naturalist Susan Jones Graff for 4 exciting crafts for the whole family to enjoy! Explore the different ways rocks, minerals, and fossils are formed. Make your own volcanoes erupt like in Hawaii. Create your own Cave Paintings like in the Ice Age of New York when wooly mammoths roamed the Mohawk Valley. Walk in the footsteps of Dinosaurs that walked across New York. Go on a "Fossil Dig". Identify the fossils you find and take them home with you to start your own fossil collections. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Stop into the Four Seasons Room (Beach House) anytime between 1-4pm to participate!
Harvest Wreath Making
Saturday, October 7, 2023 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Join us as we create fall-themed wreaths using natural materials found in the park! One wreath per family. Family Program. To register, please visit
Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure or #HempsteadLake.