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Sat 31 May
Caves & Karst
Saturday, May 31, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Visitor Center, Participants will come to understand the development of Thacher Park's unique landscapes and the terms associated with them. We will observe the limestone layers and the resurging underground streams, and visit the active sinkhole and other unique areas. Each participant is expected to follow the group leader in their own vehicle as we caravan to the different sites. Registration encouraged: Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 31 May
Pitch In for Parks! Volunteer Day
Saturday, May 31, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Nature Center, Ages 12 and up, Don't we all love Thacher State Park? This volunteer program is a great way to give back to the park and become an ecological steward. This series of volunteer days will alternate between vegetation management of introduced species and trail work. We will use hand tools; please wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty and appropriate close-toed work shoes. Registration required: Call 518-872-0800
Registration: Required
Sat 31 May
Beaks and Bills
Saturday, May 31, 2025 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Hop Field Warming Hut Ages 8+, Why do birds have different shaped beaks? Borrow a pair of binoculars from the Nature Center or bring your own and learn about the many specialized beaks and bills in Thacher Park's wetlands! Join an educator on a 1.5-mile hike into a wetland habitat to learn about the stork-ly different birds that call Thacher Park home. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 31 May
Drop-in Geology & Fossil Table
Saturday, May 31, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Visitor Center, Drop in anytime between 1:30pm-3:30pm to visit the fossil table and learn about local geology with educator Mike Nardacci. No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Sat 31 May
Sunset Stories on the Beach
Saturday, May 31, 2025 07:15 PM - 08:15 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Bring a chair or a blanket and gather on the beach at Thompson's Lake Campground to enjoy s'mores and storytelling. No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Thu 05 Jun
Knee-High Naturalists
Thursday, June 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meets at Hop Field, Explore the outdoors with our Knee-High Naturalists series! Best suited for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Each session will explore a different theme - activities may include crafts, games, storybook readings, or a kid-friendly nature walk. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 07 Jun
Summer craft series: Paper Collage
Saturday, June 7, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Join local artist Diane Steele (Yankee Floral) for an introduction to paper collage. Meet in the Visitor Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat 07 Jun
Overlooking the Geology
Saturday, June 7, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(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 recommended. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 07 Jun
Summer craft series: Paper Collage
Saturday, June 7, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Join local artist Diane Steele (Yankee Floral) for an introduction to paper collage. Meet in the Visitor Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat 07 Jun
Hike for Hope Luminary Walk
Saturday, June 7, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Join us for a sunset luminary walk to help create a culture that's smart about mental health. Suicide prevention starts with everyday heroes like you. Money raised goes to critical research, education programs, advocacy, and support for those affected by suicide. Check-in and pre-hike activities begin at 7:00pm. Step-off for a sunset Luminary hike on the escarpment begins at 8:30pm. Visit afsp.org/crconstruction to register and for more information.
Registration: Required
Sat 14 Jun
Caves & Karst
Saturday, June 14, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Visitor Center, Participants will come to understand the development of Thacher Park's unique landscapes and the terms associated with them. We will observe the limestone layers and the resurging underground streams, and visit the active sinkhole and other unique areas. Each participant is expected to follow the group leader in their own vehicle as we caravan to the different sites. Registration recommended. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 14 Jun
Pitch In for Parks! Volunteer Day
Saturday, June 14, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Nature Center, Ages 12 and up, Don't we all love Thacher State Park? This volunteer program is a great way to give back to the park and become an ecological steward. This series of volunteer days will alternate between vegetation management of introduced species and trail work. We will use hand tools; please wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty and appropriate close-toed work shoes. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 14 Jun
Drop-in Geology & Fossil Table
Saturday, June 14, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Visitor Center, Drop in anytime between 1:30pm-3:30pm to visit the fossil table and learn about local geology with educator Mike Nardacci. No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Sat 14 Jun
Full Moon Firefly Stroll
Saturday, June 14, 2025 08:45 PM - 10:15 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center. Fireflies light up our meadows on summer nights! Join us for a stroll to learn about and experience the magic of these bioluminescent beetles underneath a nearly-full moon. Sturdy shoes and flashlights recommended. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Thu 19 Jun
Knee-High Naturalists
Thursday, June 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meets at Nature Center, Explore the outdoors with our Knee-High Naturalists series! Best suited for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Each session will explore a different theme - activities may include crafts, games, storybook readings, or a kid-friendly nature walk. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Fri 20 Jun
Summer Solstice Sound Bath
Friday, June 20, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Join Carols of the Heart on the longest day of the year! This deep listening experience of meditation and sound that invites you on an inner journey connecting your body, heart and mind. Bring a yoga mat, eye mask, blanket and anything else need to make you feel comfortable during this 1-hour program. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Fri 20 Jun
Summer Solstice Sound Bath
Friday, June 20, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Join Carols of the Heart on the longest day of the year! This deep listening experience of meditation and sound that invites you on an inner journey connecting your body, heart and mind. Bring a yoga mat, eye mask, blanket and anything else need to make you feel comfortable during this 1-hour program. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 21 Jun
Summer Solstice Sun Prints
Saturday, June 21, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Happy Summer Solstice! Stop by the Visitor Center to create a masterpiece using Sun Print paper and different items found in nature. No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Sat 21 Jun
Overlooking the Geology
Saturday, June 21, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(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 recommended. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Fri 27 Jun
Sunset Stories on the Beach
Friday, June 27, 2025 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Bring a chair or a blanket and gather on the beach at Thompsons Lake Campground to enjoy s'mores and storytelling. No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Sat 28 Jun
Caves & Karst
Saturday, June 28, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Visitor Center, Participants will come to understand the development of Thacher Park's unique landscapes and the terms associated with them. We will observe the limestone layers and the resurging underground streams, and visit the active sinkhole and other unique areas. Each participant is expected to follow the group leader in their own vehicle as we caravan to the different sites. Registration recommended. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 28 Jun
Pitch In for Parks! Volunteer Day
Saturday, June 28, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Nature Center, Ages 12 and up, Don't we all love Thacher State Park? This volunteer program is a great way to give back to the park and become an ecological steward. This series of volunteer days will alternate between vegetation management of introduced species and trail work. We will use hand tools; please wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty and appropriate close-toed work shoes. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 28 Jun
Drop-in Geology & Fossil Table
Saturday, June 28, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Visitor Center, Drop in anytime between 1:30pm-3:30pm to visit the fossil table and learn about local geology with educator Mike Nardacci. No registration required.
Registration: Not required