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Fri
11
Oct
Friday, October 11, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join us as we look at the fall foliage of the Niagara Gorge. Enjoy
the crisp air with family and friends on this GORGE-ous walk. Registration
required at Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
18
Oct
Friday, October 18, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join us as we look at the fall foliage of the Niagara Gorge.
Enjoy the crisp air with family and friends on this GORGE-ous walk. Registration
required at Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
25
Oct
Friday, October 25, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join us as we look at the fall foliage of the Niagara Gorge.
Enjoy the crisp air with family and friends on this GORGE-ous walk. Registration
required at Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
09
Nov
Saturday, November 9, 2024 10:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Autumn is a great time to hike! Join us and enjoy the Niagara
Gorge after the volume of water in the Niagara River is reduced by 25%. We will
take you past the Whirlpool to the site of the Great Gorge Route station and
beyond! This hike is challenging (stairs and scrambling over rocks).
Registration required at Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
16
Nov
Saturday, November 16, 2024 10:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Autumn is a great time to hike! Join us and enjoy the Niagara
Gorge after the volume of water in the Niagara River is reduced by 25%. We will
take you past the Whirlpool to the site of the Great Gorge Route station and
beyond! This hike is challenging (stairs and scrambling over rocks).
Registration required at Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
08
Dec
Sunday, December 8, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Come walk along Trail 2 from Whirlpool State Park to Devil's
Hole State Park on a guided scavenger hunt to look for signs of life we can
find in the winter! Registration required at Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
15
Dec
Sunday, December 15, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join an educator at Whirlpool State Park to learn more about
animal tracking and then explore the park and trails for tracks. Registration required at Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Oct
Sunday, October 13, 2024 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
The American Legion Post 739 organize and present monthly Flag Changing Ceremonies on the Walkway to honor our region's veterans and their service to our country. These events, organized and presented by these local veterans' organizations, are open to all who wish to attend.
Registration: Not required
Sun
13
Oct
Sunday, October 13, 2024 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Presented by Fred Schaeffer and special guests at Walkway's Ulster Welcome Center in Highland (87 Haviland Road) from 2:30-3:30 p.m. This event is free to attend and open to all. This is a celebration of stories of the journey that was taken to have the abandoned Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge become a pedestrian walkway. These stories will tell how the Walkway Over the Hudson came into being, first as a vision and then as a reality. The face and voice of the Walkway, Fred Shaeffer, will lead this celebration with his story of how his own dream became a reality.
Registration: Not required
Fri
18
Oct
Friday, October 18, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
The Friends of the Walkway nonprofit organization is pleased to offer the opportunity to enjoy amazing Hudson Valley views after dark from 212 feet above the Hudson River at Walkway at Night. With the moon hanging high in the sky and the Mid-Hudson Bridge twinkling in the distance, there is truly nothing like a twilight evening on the World's Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge. Our friends from the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association will be on-bridge with telescopes to view the night sky (weather permitting).Reserve your ticket for entry at walkway.org/walkwayatnight. As always, Walkway members are welcome to attend at no cost. Non-members can register for $5. Children 12 and under are free. Members have been emailed a special discount code to use upon registration providing one complimentary admission to Individual members, and up to four complimentary admissions for Household members.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Oct
Saturday, October 26, 2024 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
The Walktoberfest Farmers and Makers Market brings a curated selection of the Hudson Valley's finest producers – farms, distilleries, breweries, wineries, restaurants, artists, artisans, and more – to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail and west approach to Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 from 12-5 p.m. Vendors will exhibit their wares for tasting or purchase, allowing participants to support several local agribusinesses in one location. With more than 150 vendors located throughout the Hudson Valley Rail Trail and the Walkway's Ulster Welcome Center Plaza (87 Haviland Road, Highland, NY, 12528), Walktoberfest features not only farm-fresh products, food from local restaurants, and beer, wine, and spirits samples in a designated tasting area, but also art installations, locally made goods, a special area for children's activities, and more. All proceeds from Walktoberfest benefit the Friends of the Walkway nonprofit organization. For complete information, visit walkway.org/walktoberfest.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Oct
Saturday, October 26, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Trailside Museums And Zoo at Bear Mountain State Park
Come to the bear den from 10:30 to 11:00 am to make bear treats, then watch the bears explore their den full of Halloween-themed enrichment at 11:00 a.m. Learn about vultures, owls, bears & other animals. Family friendly activities –pumpkin decorating, matching games & crafts. Wear your favorite not-so-spooky Halloween costume! Rain date Oct. 27th
Registration: Not required
Sat
21
Dec
Saturday, December 21, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Trailside Museums And Zoo at Bear Mountain State Park
Come to the Bear Den at 10:30 to make tasty snacks for the black bears. Celebrate the holiday season at 11:00 when the bears come out to unwrap their gift boxes full of delicious treats! Bear Mountain also offers a day of fun at ice rink, merry-go-round & on the many hiking trails! Rain/snow date Dec. 22nd
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
Join us on the beach at Thompsons
Lake Campground for an evening of fall fun: campfire, s'mores, and
storytelling!
No registration required. Drop-ins
are welcome.
Registration: Not required
Sun
13
Oct
Sunday, October 13, 2024 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
Meet at the Thacher Visitor Center. Drop in to the Visitor Center anytime between 1:30pm-3:00pm to learn about local geology and caves with Thom Engel, vice-president of the Northeast Cave Conservancy. This is an informational table; we will not be caving. No registration is required.
Registration: Not required
Sun
17
Nov
Sunday, November 17, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
Meet at the Nature Center. For children ages 0-8 with their families. Come play and learn from local speech therapist and bilingual educator, Fiorella Rojas. Understanding of Spanish or English not necessary. Learn what words mean in either language, and read some new books! No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Sun
17
Nov
Sunday, November 17, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
Para niños de 0-8 años y sus familias. Ven a jugar y aprender de la logopeda local y educadora bilingüe, Fiorella Rojas. No es necesario entender español o inglés. ¡Aprenda lo que significan las palabras en cualquiera de las 2 idiomas y lea algunos libros nuevos! No es necesario registrarse. Thacher Nature Center, 87 Nature Center Way, Voorheesville, NY, 12186. Domingo, 17 de noviembre, 10:30am-11:30am.
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at the Thacher
Visitor Center
Discover the development
of Thacher Park's unique landscapes as we observe limestone layers, resurging
underground streams, and an active sinkhole! Each participant will follow the
group leader in their own vehicle as we caravan to different sites.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Thacher State Park
Join us on the beach at Thompsons
Lake Campground for an evening of fall fun: campfire, s'mores, and
storytelling!
No registration required. Drop-ins
are welcome.
Registration: Not required
Sun
13
Oct
Sunday, October 13, 2024 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Thacher State Park
Meet at the Thacher Visitor Center.
Drop in to the Visitor Center
anytime between 1:30pm-3:00pm to learn about local geology and caves with Thom
Engel, vice-president of the Northeast Cave Conservancy. This is an
informational table; we will not be caving. No registration is
required.
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at the Nature
Center
Create your own
miniature fall-themed artwork to take home! With colorful wool, we'll use
needle felting to decorate cotton bags inspired by the season. No experience
necessary. Ages 10+ due to sharp tools.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Weather permitting, meet
at the Thacher Park Overlook, where on a clear day at least four different
landscape regions are visible. Learn how and when they formed and about the
many different rock types of which they are made.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Thacher State Park
Meet at the Thacher
Nature Center
Come join Dudley
Observatory astronomer Dr. Mindy Townsend for a night of stargazing and moon
observations. See the detailed surface of the Moon and Saturn's rings through
telescopes, as well as learn about the solar system and our place in the
universe.
Registration: Not required
Fri
25
Oct
Friday, October 25, 2024 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at the Thacher
Nature Center
Join us for an
accessible, inclusive program in celebration of Birdability Week! We'll start
with a brief presentation indoors on common owls. After, we'll search for them
on a .75-mile guided hike over mostly gravel and paved paths. Beginners and
families welcome. Ages 6+. Call 518-872-0800 to register and for more
information on trail surfaces and grades.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Oct
Saturday, October 26, 2024 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at the Thacher
Visitor Center
Discover the development
of Thacher Park's unique landscapes as we observe limestone layers, resurging
underground streams, and an active sinkhole! Each participant will follow the
group leader in their own vehicle as we caravan to different sites.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Oct
Saturday, October 26, 2024 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at the Old Stage
Road Trailhead.
Happy almost
Halloween! Join us as we travel down the High Point Trail searching for clues
of elusive cryptids like Bigfoot or Mothman. We'll test out some real animal
tracking techniques like looking for feeding signs, animal footprints, and
calls while we search. Wear your Halloween costume if you'd like.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Oct
Sunday, October 27, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at the Thacher
Nature Center
Join artisit Diane
Steele in this introduction to watercolor techniques, color theory and negative
painting. All supplies will be provided. $20.00 per person cash due upon
arrival.
Registration: Required
Sun
17
Nov
Sunday, November 17, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thacher State Park
Meet at the Nature Center. For
children ages 0-8 with their families. Come play and learn from local speech
therapist and bilingual educator, Fiorella Rojas. Understanding of Spanish or
English not necessary. Learn what words mean in either language, and read some
new books!
No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Sun
17
Nov
Sunday, November 17, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thacher State Park
Para niños de 0-8 años y sus
familias.
Ven a jugar y aprender de la
logopeda local y educadora bilingüe, Fiorella Rojas. No es necesario entender
español o inglés. ¡Aprenda lo que significan las palabras en cualquiera de las
2 idiomas y lea algunos libros nuevos!
No es necesario registrarse.
Thacher Nature Center, 87 Nature Center Way, Voorheesville, NY, 12186. Domingo, 17 de noviembre,
10:30am-11:30am.
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area
Join us for our first annual fun family-friendly event at Taconic State Park in Copake Falls. Celebrate the change of the season and turning of the leaves with us. We will have pumpkin painting, cornhole, facepainting, photo opportunities, guided hikes, other games, crafts, booths, and more!Please note: Pumpkins will be first come first serve. This event is free of charge.
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area
(518) 329-3993
We are hosting a trunk-or-treat at the Park. Join us for a fun Halloween themed event. Interested in participating as a vehicle? All vehicles must be registered with the Park office. Please contact us at Haley.Sylvan@parks.ny.gov for a form and details. Please note: Space is limited for vehicles. This event is free of charge.
Registration: Required
Fri
18
Oct
Friday, October 18, 2024 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
See the park by moonlight while hearing the local historic and modern ghost stories from all around Long Island. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
20
Oct
Sunday, October 20, 2024 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Join us as we learn all about this unique artform! Starting with a brief lesson of the history of taxidermy, we will end with a hands on tutorial on the basics of mammalian preservation. Each participant will get their own mouse to work on and take home! All materials will be provided. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu
24
Oct
Thursday, October 24, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Enjoy short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5.
Registration: Not required
Sun
03
Nov
Sunday, November 3, 2024 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Venture through the woods for a walk on our high ground trails along the Long Island Greenbelt for amazing views of LI Sound. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu
14
Nov
Thursday, November 14, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Enjoy short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5.
Registration: Not required
Sat
16
Nov
Saturday, November 16, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Travel between Parks as we hike along the bluffs from Sunken Meadow to Nissequogue and back! Bring a packed lunch and hiking shoes. Approx 4 miles. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
17
Nov
Sunday, November 17, 2024 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Explore what life is like over 1000 meters under the sea! Explore the special abilities that make deep sea animals so unique. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu
21
Nov
Thursday, November 21, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Enjoy short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5.
Registration: Not required
Sun
01
Dec
Sunday, December 1, 2024 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Winter is a great time to collect pine cones. Create fun pine cone animal crafts to take home! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu
05
Dec
Thursday, December 5, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Enjoy short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5.
Registration: Not required
Sun
15
Dec
Sunday, December 15, 2024 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Journey through time and observe real fossils and simulate how they form. Explore how fossils are found and compare them to life today. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu
19
Dec
Thursday, December 19, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Enjoy short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5.
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
The 2nd New York Regiment
will conduct military drills and recreate camp life while
talking
with visitors about the lives of the soldiers who
served with the
American infantry during the early years of the War
for Independence. Visit the 18th century military camp
where the women
who followed the army will be carrying out camp
chores.
This is our last event of the season, so don't miss
it!
(Note: this is not a battle reenactment event)
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
2:00 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month from May to October (3:30 p.m. on Sep 21st), a costumed interpreter will lead a guided walk around the Battlefield explaining the plan and execution of the American assault on the British garrison, highlighting the design and defense strategy of the fort and the bold idea for the attack.
Registration: Not required
Mon
07
Oct
Monday, October 7, 2024 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
What did the "Gilded Age" mean to the free, Black community of the Staatsburg village? Join site staff for a one-hour conversation exploring that question through census records, historic maps, and the larger context of race relations during the Gilded Age. Often pushed to the outskirts of society by White Americans, Black men and women were nonetheless able to foster a strong community in the face of constant adversity. Long marginalized in the historical narrative, the free Black community of the Staatsburg village reveals the triumphs and struggles of generations of African-Americans in the Hudson Valley. Cost: freeReservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Fri
11
Oct
Friday, October 11, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
A guided walk through the estate's grounds that explores how the landscape was designed to reflect the luxurious lifestyle of Staatsburgh's owners, while deliberately hiding the turn-of-the-century technology and labor that made the estate run. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This 90-minute walk in the village of Staatsburg will explore the estate's close relationship with the nearby village and its connection to the Mills family. A guide will discuss historic buildings and highlight hidden locations in the village that demonstrate Staatsburg's vibrant past and the lasting legacy of Ruth and Ogden Mills beyond the estate walls. Cost: free Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This tour highlights the real-life characters and themes at Staatsburgh that parallel Downton Abbey and HBO's The Gilded Age. Led by a costumed interpreter, the tour shows how the Mills family and their servants conducted a busy weekend of high society entertaining, comparing Staatsburgh to what viewers saw on TV. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Oct
Sunday, October 13, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills and Norrie State Parks might be? The beautiful park land was once the setting for grand Hudson Riverfront estates. This 90-minute guided hike will lead visitors through the park, exploring the history of three historic estates: from Staatsburgh's founding as a gentleman's farm in the 1700s to the development of The Point and Stonehurst estates in the 19th century. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring study footwear. Cost: free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Oct
Sunday, October 13, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
It took a small army to run this 79-room 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 and the footmen's bedrooms. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.
Registration: Required
Mon
14
Oct
Monday, October 14, 2024 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
What did the "Gilded Age" mean to the free, Black community of the Staatsburg village? Join site staff for a one-hour conversation exploring that question through census records, historic maps, and the larger context of race relations during the Gilded Age. Often pushed to the outskirts of society by White Americans, Black men and women were nonetheless able to foster a strong community in the face of constant adversity. Long marginalized in the historical narrative, the free Black community of the Staatsburg village reveals the triumphs and struggles of generations of African-Americans in the Hudson Valley. Cost: free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills and Norrie State Parks might be? The beautiful park land was once the setting for grand Hudson Riverfront estates. This 90-minute guided hike will lead visitors through the park, exploring the history of three historic estates: from Staatsburgh's founding as a gentleman's farm in the 1700s to the development of The Point and Stonehurst estates in the 19th century. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring study footwear. Cost: free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
In this special 90-minute tour, Staatsburgh's curator will focus on a selection of objects that are not easily seen on tour or which tell a special story. This version of the tour will focus on all things France including the French objects, furniture, and architecture of the house. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.
Registration: Required
Sun
20
Oct
Sunday, October 20, 2024 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
See hundreds of classic cars in a Great Gatsby setting during peak leaf-peeping season. Cost: free - donations gladly accepted.
Registration: Not required
Fri
25
Oct
Friday, October 25, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
A guided walk through the estate's grounds that explores how the landscape was designed to reflect the luxurious lifestyle of Staatsburgh's owners, while deliberately hiding the turn-of-the-century technology and labor that made the estate run. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Fri
25
Oct
Friday, October 25, 2024 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
When author Debra Bruno discovered that her Hudson Valley ancestors had been some of the fiercest advocates of slavery, she knew she had to learn more. Her new book, A Hudson Valley Reckoning: Discovering the Forgotten History of Slaveholding in My Dutch American Family is a combination of memoir, history, and many unanswered and unanswerable questions. Historian Myra Young Armstead said it will "read like a cannon blast for those unfamiliar with this difficult past." Bruno will give a presentation on her research, followed by a book signing and light refreshments. Cost: $5 (plus Eventbrite fee)Reservations required: https://HVReckoning.Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Oct
Saturday, October 26, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills and Norrie State Parks might be? The beautiful park land was once the setting for grand Hudson Riverfront estates. This 90-minute guided hike will lead visitors through the park, exploring the history of three historic estates: from Staatsburgh's founding as a gentleman's farm in the 1700s to the development of The Point and Stonehurst estates in the 19th century. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring study footwear. Cost: free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Thu
31
Oct
Thursday, October 31, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills and Norrie State Parks might be? The beautiful park land was once the setting for grand Hudson Riverfront estates. This 90-minute guided hike will lead visitors through the park, exploring the history of three historic estates: from Staatsburgh's founding as a gentleman's farm in the 1700s to the development of The Point and Stonehurst estates in the 19th century. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring study footwear. Cost: free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Southwick Beach State Park
Any photo taken at Southwick Beach State Park can be entered. Entry Deadline Tuesday, October 1st. Please email all entries to SWBNatureCenter@parks.ny.gov. Entries will be posted on our Facebook Page, Southwick Beach State Park, the photo with the most likes will determine the winner. Winner will receive a prize, and the photo will be featured around the park! Call (315) 846-5084 with any questions. Winner will be announced October 12th a tour Music on the Beach Event from 12pm – 4pm
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Southwick Beach State Park
Let's enjoy the end of summer! Bring a camp chair or a beach towel and listen to music played by Ben Wisner. Activities: 12pm - 4pm Lawn games, crafts and fun with NYS Great Lakes Piping Plover Recovery Program. 1pm - 3pm music by Ben Wisner. For more information please contact us Phone: (315) 846-5084 or Email: SWBNattureCenter@parks.ny.gov.
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
Join us for a brisk
3-mile hike around the Fountain side of the park! We will look for the seasonal
changes taking place in the grasslands. This hike will take place on both paved
and gravel trails. Feel free to bring your binoculars, or borrow a pair from
us! Click here for more information.
Registration: Not required
Mon
14
Oct
Monday, October 14, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
Volunteer to help us clean litter off the shoreline at
the Fountain Water Access Area! All materials provided. Click here for more information.
Registration: Not required
Tue
15
Oct
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
Join us at Hendrix Creek Patio for a fun morning of toddler-friendly crafts and activities! Storytime at 11:30am, and a short hike at 12:00pm. No registration required. Click here for more information.
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
On this special walk,
we will look for migratory birds passing through this area! New to birding?
We'll teach you everything you need to get started! Click here for more information.
Registration: Not required
Thu
24
Oct
Thursday, October 24, 2024 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
Explore the Fountain
trails after hours and learn about the night sky as well as some spooky ecology
facts! Registration is required and opens 1 week in advance on 10/17/2023.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Oct
Saturday, October 26, 2024 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
Join us for trick-or-treating, crafts, raffles, games,
trivia, and much more along the trails of the park! Start your
trick-or-treating on the Penn side of the park at Hendrix Creek Patio. No
registration required, but register at our Eventbrite for emailed event
reminders.
Registration: Not required
Tue
29
Oct
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
Join us at Hendrix Creek Patio for a fun morning of toddler-friendly crafts and activities! Storytime at 11:30am, and a short hike at 12:00pm. No registration required. Click here for more information.
Registration: Not required
Thu
31
Oct
Thursday, October 31, 2024 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
Stop by the Penn & Fountain Learning Centers any
time during open hours for trick-or-treating! Plus, learn about the water and
land ecology at the park! No registration required. Click here for more information.
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Senate House State Historic Site
Stop
by Senate House State Historic Site on Saturday October 12th from 1-3pm for a FREE
drop-in activity and craft your own Native American inspired Wampum! Wampum
shells held great spiritual power for many Native Peoples, and presenting these
belts made of ornate beads often symbolized a relationship of exchange during
treaties and historical events. Site staff will host a craft table by our
museum building for visitors to try their hand at making their own history
inspired wampum. This activity is rain or shine and runs while supplies last.
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Senate House State Historic Site
Stop by Senate House on Saturday during the weekend-long, community-wide commemoration of the burning of Kingston. That day site will be hosting reenactors, a talk, tours, and more. For full event program and more information as it becomes available, please visit www.burningofkingston.com
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Oct
Saturday, October 26, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Senate House State Historic Site
Come
stop by Senate House State Historic Site on Saturday October 26th
from 1pm-3pm to participate in a FREE special Mummy Jar craft! Kids can create
their own spooky mummy in just a few quick minutes. Along with this, we will
have ghost stories and legends to tell about Kingston and Ulster County. Site staff will host a table outside of our museum building
for this free drop-in activity. This
Saturday Special activity is weather dependent and runs while supplies last.
Registration: Not required
Tue
08
Oct
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Join us on October 8th as we welcome Ian
Mumpton from Johnson Hall State Historic Site presenting, "Stroud and
Silver, Beaver and Bear: The Fur Trade and Diplomacy on the Borderlands!"
For those
living on the borderlands between the territories of the Six Nations and the
British Empire in the 1760's, trade and diplomacy were inextricably linked,
with the fur trade holding the key to wealth and diplomatic power for European
colonists and Indigenous people alike. Pelts harvested by Native fur trappers
and destined for the London fur markets were traded for European textiles,
tools, weaponry, and adornment. See and touch reproductions of 18th century
trade items and learn about what was traded, as well as the role of the British
Indian Department in facilitating and regulating this trade, in this hour-long
guest presentation with Ian Mumpton of Johnson Hall State Historic Site. Ian is the Interpretive Programs Assistant
at Johnson Hall, developing and delivering interpretive educational programming
about the many people who make up the story of this crossroads on the
borderland between empires. Prior to starting at Johnson Hall this past June,
he was the Historic Site Assistant at Schuyler Mansion in Albany, where his
work focused on highlighting the stories of Loyalists, Native Americans, and
enslaved people of African ancestry in the site's history.
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
We'll meet for a walking tour along the
Schoharie Creek and to the Aqueduct. Discover the history of this crossing of
the Schoharie Creek and what it did to transform commercial traffic, how its
engineering is connected to other parts of NY's History and more! This tour meets at the Schoharie Aqueduct
Boat Launch, on Hartley Lane (just off from Rt. 5S). Proper footwear is
required - the walk is on uneven grass covered ground. We will walk up a steep
grade to reach the Aqueduct towpath, and those interested in touring on the
Aqueduct will be allowed to do so.
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
We'll meet for
a walking tour from the Visitor Center/Museum along the original Erie Canal
towpath. This tour will be a mile loop exploring the growth and success of the
canal from the 1820's to 1860's. Discover some of the fascinating history,
engineering, and commercial success of this human-made waterway. This tour meets at the Schoharie Crossing
Visitor Center on Schoharie Street, Fort Hunter - Montgomery County. Proper footwear is encouraged - the walk is
on uneven grass covered towpath trails. This course is mostly flat, with a loop
of about 1-mile.
Registration: Not required
Sun
13
Oct
Sunday, October 13, 2024 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
As part of the
Path Through History Weekend events at Schoharie Crossing, we are offering this
new Erie Canal Immigration Game. The board game will expose players to the
challenges and historical events that faced immigrants coming to New York in
the 19th century. Focus will be on moving up and away from the city, using the
Hudson River, the rail lines, and the Erie Canal. The goal is to reach as far
into the continent as possible, settle and hopefully thrive, but many won't,
which was part of the immigrant experience and not foreign to anyone who plays
board games. Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. There are TWO blocks of time to choose from:
10am and 2pm. This game will be played at the Putman Canal
Store, Yankee Hill Lock - 550 Queen Anne Road, Amsterdam. We ask that you register HERE.
Registration: Required
Tue
15
Oct
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Tuesday Talks
are Back! Live and in person for NYS History Month we'll have weekly programs
discussing local and state history. Join us on October 15th as we welcome
Iehnhotonkwas Bonnie Jane Maracle, Wolf Clan, Mohawk Nation at Tyendinaga
Territory, who will speak from the perspective of a descendant of the Fort
Hunter Mohawks. Maracle will discuss the history and community of these people. Iehnhotonkwas holds a B.A. in Indigenous
Studies from Trent University, a B.Ed. & M.Ed. from Queen's University, and
is a Ph.D. Candidate, Indigenous Studies, at Trent University. Bonnie is a
Learning Strategist based both out of First Nations House and the Academic
Success Centre on the St. George Campus at U of T, in addition to being an
Instructor for the Certificate in Aboriginal Language Revitalization program,
at UVic. In addition to all of this, Bonnie is on the Board of Tsi Tyonnheht
Onkwawenna Language & Culture Centre in Tyendinaga, Ontario Native Literacy
Coalition in London, is the Language Program Coordinator at Kanatsiohareke
Community in NY, and finally, acts as a team writer at Ontario Teacher College
for Additional Qualifications of Native Studies and Native Languages
Guidelines. NYS History Month Tuesday Talks at Schoharie
Crossing is sponsored by the Friends of Schoharie Crossing, Stewart's Shops,
and Karen's Produce & Ice Cream.
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Come experience
this matinee event inside the Enders House at Schoharie Crossing. We'll be
viewing a classic 1920's Silent Film based on a well-known James Fenimore
Cooper novel. An introduction and some minor commentary will occur during the
screening. The Featured Film was directed by: Maurice
Tourneur & Clarence Brown And Stars: Wallace Beery, Barbara Bedford,
Lillian Hall, Alan Roscoe, and Boris Karloff. We'll explore some of the history involved
in the story as well as the outright fabrications and insensitive portrayals. The Friends of Schoharie Crossing will offer
free refreshments of popcorn, chips, water, & soda during this event. This
program is part of the New York State History Month recognition occurring in
October.
Registration: Not required
Tue
22
Oct
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Tuesday Talks
are Back! Live and in person for NYS History Month we'll have weekly programs
discussing local and state history. Join us on October 22nd as we welcome
Samantha Hall-Saladino, of the Fulton County Historical Society for a
presentation on Urban Renewal. Beginning in 1949, the federal government
provided grants and loans to cities through the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) to fund urban renewal projects. This process involved the
seizure and demolition of property in an effort to improve infrastructure and
modernize cities. In reality, this often meant the destruction of historic
structures, and disproportionately affected low-income communities and small
businesses. The Empire State Plaza in Albany is perhaps one of the state's most
well-known urban renewal projects, spearheaded by Governor Nelson A.
Rockefeller. But smaller cities, like Gloversville, also undertook these
projects, for better or for worse. Utilizing newspaper archives, city records,
and other resources, explore the history of Gloversville's urban renewal
projects, from the proposed Midtown Park to the never-completed "ring road."
Learn how these efforts affected the community and take a tour through photos
to see just what has changed downtown. NYS History Month Tuesday Talks at Schoharie
Crossing is sponsored by the Friends of Schoharie Crossing, Stewart's Shops,
and Karen's Produce & Ice Cream.
Registration: Not required
Sun
03
Nov
Sunday, November 3, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Join us for a
terrific music event! The talented Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle will be inside
the Enders House here at Schoharie Crossing to perform their program, Songs of
Appalachia. The Appalachian Mountains
stretch from Georgia to Maine and were considered the new frontier when settled
by the Scots-Irish and Germans. These groups sought freedom from government and
prejudice, as well as cheaper land. Their history is both charming and dark as
they struggled to survive and bring their culture with them, especially their
music! Program includes ten historic songs with interesting narrative, about
one hour, for adults and teenagers.
Program begins
at 1pm, there will be light refreshments after the performance.
Registration: Not required
Sat
09
Nov
Saturday, November 9, 2024 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Join us for
this symposium on the Erie Canal in the Mohawk Valley.
The program
will be held in the Great Hall at the Arkell Museum in Canajoharie, NY. Four
speakers will discuss a range of topics related to the Erie Canal through the
Mohawk Valley. Scheduled to
present:
Chris Leonard -
City of Schenectady Historian
Scott Haefner -
Montgomery County Historical Society/Old Fort Johnson
Kelly Farquhar
- Montgomery County Dept. of History & Archives
Mary Alexander
- The Arkell Museum at Canajoharie.
Registration: Not required
Sun
17
Nov
Sunday, November 17, 2024 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
November 17th
is National TAKE A HIKE DAY! So, let's do just that! We'll take a 5-mile Hike
*from* the Southside of Amsterdam at the Empire State Trailhead (behind
Lorenzo's) to our Visitor Center/Museum on Schoharie Street in Fort Hunter! This is a Point A to Point B Hike - please
make arrangements to leave a vehicle at the end point or for a ride (carpooling
is a great option). We'll traverse uneven ground, some spots may
be muddy, some gravel, some pavement, and a lot of grass covered trail. We
don't know if there will be snow, but on we will go! Moderate to Heavy Rain Cancels This Program.
Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate shoes/boots.
Registration: Not required
Wed
01
Jan
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Bring in the
new year with Schoharie Crossing! We'll be hitting our Towpath Trail for a loop
walk of about 5 miles from the Visitor Center to Yankee Hill and back. Winter Trail
Conditions May Include: Snow, Ice, Mud. Please wear appropriate clothing and
footwear for the conditions and weather. The walk is over mostly flat ground
with a couple of road crossings.
Registration: Not required
Tue
22
Oct
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site
The story of cheesemaking in this county shows one of the
diverse ways the American landscape influences our experiences and way of life.
For more than 50 years, the County was a leader in cheese
manufacturing for domestic and foreign markets.
Larry tells how early cheesemaking on small family farms
grew to an international legend.
The War of 1812 connection? In 1836, a war veteran Col.
Meacham produced a mammoth cheese he shipped from Sandy Creek to the President
in Washington DC. Programs are at the historic Union Hotel building, corner of
West Main St. and Ray Sts.
All programs start at 6:30pm, Free and open to the public, ADA accessible.
Registration: Not required
Tue
29
Oct
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site
The historical and ongoing stories of Indigenous peoples and
the evolution of the American landscape are intertwined.
Better understanding of the American Revolutionary period
links Mohawk decisions to form, break, or maintain alliances with Europeans or
colonists.
Discover how the concepts of Indigenous self-determination
shaped the use of land in the North Country, guided by survival and
persistence. Programs are at the historic Union Hotel building, corner of
West Main St. and Ray Sts.
All programs start at 6:30pm, Free and open to the public,
ADA accessible.
Registration: Not required
Tue
08
Oct
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Start your day with movement! Get energized in this virtual session with postural therapist, Joey Zimet, and learn exercises to improve posture and function. The class will incorporate unique standing, sitting, and floor exercises that are gentle and easily adapted to fit your needs. These methods are well-studied and based upon neuroscience, biomechanics, the myofascial system, and other variables. Treat yourself to some maintenance and self-care! Registered participants will receive a link to join. Cost: FREE. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Thu
10
Oct
Thursday, October 10, 2024 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Join Melissa for a 2-mile hike and witness the spectacular view of the sun setting over the Hudson and the Tappan Zee Bridge. Leashed dogs are welcome. Max: 40 people. Cost: FREE, registration required. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Experience nature through painting! Learn the watercolor technique under the guidance of award-winning artist, Anne Johann, as you absorb the beauty of the landscape before you. You may bring your own supplies if you have them; if not, supplies will be provided. Max: 10 people. Cost: $8. Parking: $6 per vehicle. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Oct
Sunday, October 13, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Come one, come all to experience the Preserve in its most popular season at the peak of fall foliage! We are thrilled to finally be able to offer adaptive hiking equipment, the Mountain Trike eTrike and ePush as well as the Oasis Pneumatic walker, which may be reserved in advance. For those bringing your own devices, standard wheelchairs will work as well but hard rubber tires can lead to a bumpier ride. All-terrain devices or wheelchairs with bicycle-type wheels/tires are recommended. (Bicycles are not permitted.) We'll have two routes of varying length to choose from and there will be a hike leader with each group. The terrain will be relatively level containing forest, a lake, and fields. Our carriage roads are 16 feet wide and surfaced with hard-packed gravel. Cost: FREE, registration required. Parking: $6 per vehicle. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Wed
16
Oct
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on September 9 at 10 am, Hulda's Night is an adventure into the history and legends of the Preserve through live performance. You walk through the night, your path lit only by lanterns. Your group joins a traveler around his fire and listens to local legends. But your journey has only begun, and you must not tarry. Up Old Gory Brook Road, Domine Johannes Ritzema, Pastor of the Old Dutch Church during the Revolutionary War, waits to tell you the struggles of holding a congregation together during the time of war and of the witch living nearby threatening his flock. As you trek down to the Witch's Spring trail, in the distance the magical fairy lights tell you that you are nearing Hulda's Hut and the "witch" awaits you! Here you sit in hand-carved seats made from the very trees that surround you, on the site where Hulda's home may have stood nearly 250 years ago, and hear her tell her story. The coyotes howl and remind you that you are not alone in these woods as you start back. There is a war raging on all sides of you and highway robbery is the order of the day. So you must take care, keep quiet, and choose your words carefully with any you might meet along the way. For more information, visit: huldasnight.com, To purchase tickets, visit: RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Oct
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on September 9 at 10 am, Hulda's Night is an adventure into the history and legends of the Preserve through live performance. You walk through the night, your path lit only by lanterns. Your group joins a traveler around his fire and listens to local legends. But your journey has only begun, and you must not tarry. Up Old Gory Brook Road, Domine Johannes Ritzema, Pastor of the Old Dutch Church during the Revolutionary War, waits to tell you the struggles of holding a congregation together during the time of war and of the witch living nearby threatening his flock. As you trek down to the Witch's Spring trail, in the distance the magical fairy lights tell you that you are nearing Hulda's Hut and the "witch" awaits you! Here you sit in hand-carved seats made from the very trees that surround you, on the site where Hulda's home may have stood nearly 250 years ago, and hear her tell her story. The coyotes howl and remind you that you are not alone in these woods as you start back. There is a war raging on all sides of you and highway robbery is the order of the day. So you must take care, keep quiet, and choose your words carefully with any you might meet along the way. For more information, visit: huldasnight.com, To purchase tickets, visit: RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Fri
18
Oct
Friday, October 18, 2024
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on September 9 at 10 am, Hulda's Night is an adventure into the history and legends of the Preserve through live performance. You walk through the night, your path lit only by lanterns. Your group joins a traveler around his fire and listens to local legends. But your journey has only begun, and you must not tarry. Up Old Gory Brook Road, Domine Johannes Ritzema, Pastor of the Old Dutch Church during the Revolutionary War, waits to tell you the struggles of holding a congregation together during the time of war and of the witch living nearby threatening his flock. As you trek down to the Witch's Spring trail, in the distance the magical fairy lights tell you that you are nearing Hulda's Hut and the "witch" awaits you! Here you sit in hand-carved seats made from the very trees that surround you, on the site where Hulda's home may have stood nearly 250 years ago, and hear her tell her story. The coyotes howl and remind you that you are not alone in these woods as you start back. There is a war raging on all sides of you and highway robbery is the order of the day. So you must take care, keep quiet, and choose your words carefully with any you might meet along the way. For more information, visit: huldasnight.com, To purchase tickets, visit: RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on September 9 at 10 am, Hulda's Night is an adventure into the history and legends of the Preserve through live performance. You walk through the night, your path lit only by lanterns. Your group joins a traveler around his fire and listens to local legends. But your journey has only begun, and you must not tarry. Up Old Gory Brook Road, Domine Johannes Ritzema, Pastor of the Old Dutch Church during the Revolutionary War, waits to tell you the struggles of holding a congregation together during the time of war and of the witch living nearby threatening his flock. As you trek down to the Witch's Spring trail, in the distance the magical fairy lights tell you that you are nearing Hulda's Hut and the "witch" awaits you! Here you sit in hand-carved seats made from the very trees that surround you, on the site where Hulda's home may have stood nearly 250 years ago, and hear her tell her story. The coyotes howl and remind you that you are not alone in these woods as you start back. There is a war raging on all sides of you and highway robbery is the order of the day. So you must take care, keep quiet, and choose your words carefully with any you might meet along the way. For more information, visit: huldasnight.com, To purchase tickets, visit: RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Rockefeller State Park Preserve is pleased to announce this special program off-site in partnership with the Untermyer Gardens Conservancy. Join Preserve educator and geologist, Kim Fendrich, for an excursion you won't soon forget! Don't miss this unique opportunity to go beyond the architecture and plantings, and experience the spectacular geological features throughout Untermyer Gardens in Yonkers. Outcrops of highly metamorphosed bedrock, breathtaking views of the Palisades, and glacial erratics tell the tale of over a billion years of landscape evolution. Embark on a journey through time on this hike with Preserve geologist, Kim Fendrich, and learn about the incredible transformation of this land that was once situated at the equator submerged under the sea, later buried under a sheet of ice 2,000 feet thick. Cost: $27.26. To register, please visit: untermyergardens.org/upcoming-events.
Registration: Required
Sun
20
Oct
Sunday, October 20, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Capture the beauty of fall foliage with photographer, Heidi Fuhrman, on a 2-mile walk in search of scenic vistas and natural subjects. Heidi will guide you to some of the best locations to shoot and will advise on framing, perspective, lighting, etc. Any camera is fine, even a cell phone; both beginners and experienced photographers are welcome. Cost: $4. Parking: $6 per vehicle. Max: 20 people. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Wed
23
Oct
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on September 9 at 10 am, Hulda's Night is an adventure into the history and legends of the Preserve through live performance. You walk through the night, your path lit only by lanterns. Your group joins a traveler around his fire and listens to local legends. But your journey has only begun, and you must not tarry. Up Old Gory Brook Road, Domine Johannes Ritzema, Pastor of the Old Dutch Church during the Revolutionary War, waits to tell you the struggles of holding a congregation together during the time of war and of the witch living nearby threatening his flock. As you trek down to the Witch's Spring trail, in the distance the magical fairy lights tell you that you are nearing Hulda's Hut and the "witch" awaits you! Here you sit in hand-carved seats made from the very trees that surround you, on the site where Hulda's home may have stood nearly 250 years ago, and hear her tell her story. The coyotes howl and remind you that you are not alone in these woods as you start back. There is a war raging on all sides of you and highway robbery is the order of the day. So you must take care, keep quiet, and choose your words carefully with any you might meet along the way. For more information, visit: huldasnight.com, To purchase tickets, visit: RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Thu
24
Oct
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on September 9 at 10 am, Hulda's Night is an adventure into the history and legends of the Preserve through live performance. You walk through the night, your path lit only by lanterns. Your group joins a traveler around his fire and listens to local legends. But your journey has only begun, and you must not tarry. Up Old Gory Brook Road, Domine Johannes Ritzema, Pastor of the Old Dutch Church during the Revolutionary War, waits to tell you the struggles of holding a congregation together during the time of war and of the witch living nearby threatening his flock. As you trek down to the Witch's Spring trail, in the distance the magical fairy lights tell you that you are nearing Hulda's Hut and the "witch" awaits you! Here you sit in hand-carved seats made from the very trees that surround you, on the site where Hulda's home may have stood nearly 250 years ago, and hear her tell her story. The coyotes howl and remind you that you are not alone in these woods as you start back. There is a war raging on all sides of you and highway robbery is the order of the day. So you must take care, keep quiet, and choose your words carefully with any you might meet along the way. For more information, visit: huldasnight.com, To purchase tickets, visit: RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Fri
25
Oct
Friday, October 25, 2024
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on September 9 at 10 am, Hulda's Night is an adventure into the history and legends of the Preserve through live performance. You walk through the night, your path lit only by lanterns. Your group joins a traveler around his fire and listens to local legends. But your journey has only begun, and you must not tarry. Up Old Gory Brook Road, Domine Johannes Ritzema, Pastor of the Old Dutch Church during the Revolutionary War, waits to tell you the struggles of holding a congregation together during the time of war and of the witch living nearby threatening his flock. As you trek down to the Witch's Spring trail, in the distance the magical fairy lights tell you that you are nearing Hulda's Hut and the "witch" awaits you! Here you sit in hand-carved seats made from the very trees that surround you, on the site where Hulda's home may have stood nearly 250 years ago, and hear her tell her story. The coyotes howl and remind you that you are not alone in these woods as you start back. There is a war raging on all sides of you and highway robbery is the order of the day. So you must take care, keep quiet, and choose your words carefully with any you might meet along the way. For more information, visit: huldasnight.com, To purchase tickets, visit: RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Oct
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on September 9 at 10 am, Hulda's Night is an adventure into the history and legends of the Preserve through live performance. You walk through the night, your path lit only by lanterns. Your group joins a traveler around his fire and listens to local legends. But your journey has only begun, and you must not tarry. Up Old Gory Brook Road, Domine Johannes Ritzema, Pastor of the Old Dutch Church during the Revolutionary War, waits to tell you the struggles of holding a congregation together during the time of war and of the witch living nearby threatening his flock. As you trek down to the Witch's Spring trail, in the distance the magical fairy lights tell you that you are nearing Hulda's Hut and the "witch" awaits you! Here you sit in hand-carved seats made from the very trees that surround you, on the site where Hulda's home may have stood nearly 250 years ago, and hear her tell her story. The coyotes howl and remind you that you are not alone in these woods as you start back. There is a war raging on all sides of you and highway robbery is the order of the day. So you must take care, keep quiet, and choose your words carefully with any you might meet along the way. For more information, visit: huldasnight.com, To purchase tickets, visit: RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Oct
Saturday, October 26, 2024 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Get to know our feathered residents! Join an expert from the Saw Mill River Audubon Society on a bird walk around the Preserve. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! Binocular loans available upon request. Ages 8+. Max: 25 people. Cost: FREE. Parking: $6 per vehicle. NYS Residents over 62 park for free on weekdays. Please register at: sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips/.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Oct
Sunday, October 27, 2024 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Join naturalist, John McShane, for a stroll through the Preserve and learn how to identify native trees. You'll also learn how and why the leaves change color in the fall. The hike will be about 1 mile with frequent stops for discussion. Leashed dogs are welcome. Suggested for ages 10+. Cost: $4. Parking: $6 per vehicle. Max: 15 people. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/ev