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Wed 24 Apr

Build a Nest Box at Thacher Nature Center
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 02:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center

(518) 872-0800

Invite beautiful Bluebirds or mosquito-eating Tree Swallows into your yard! Our kits are pre-cut and pre-drilled, all hardware included. You will learn how to correctly place and monitor your nest box. This program is open to adults and children of all ages. Materials fee is $8. Bring a cordless drill with a screw bit and join the fun! Each child registered must be accompanied by an adult. Call 518-872-0800 to register and reserve your kit.

Registration: Required

Fri 26 Apr

Spotlight on the Spotted Salamander at Thacher Nature Center
Friday, April 26, 2019 10:00 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center

(518) 872-0800

Why did the Spotted Salamander cross the road? Learn more about Thacher Park’s unofficial mascot with an up-close and personal encounter and take a hike to check out a vernal pool. Appropriate for adults and children ages 6 and up. Call 518-872-0800 to register.

Registration: Required

Sat 27 Apr

Early Spring Wildflowers at Thacher Park
Saturday, April 27, 2019 10:00 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center

(518) 872-0800

Woodland wildflowers known as spring ephemerals bloom on the forest floor before the trees leaf out and block the sun. The season is short and the blooms of some delicate flowers can disappear in days. We’ll look for early bloomers like hepatica, coltsfoot, trout lily, spring beauties, and bloodroot. Meet at the Paint Mine picnic area. Call 518-872-0800 to register.

Registration: Required

Sun 28 Apr

Nest Box Monitoring Workshop at Thacher Nature Center
Sunday, April 28, 2019 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center

(518) 872-0800

This training will teach you to identify the birds using the birdhouse or nest in your yard and how to monitor the progress of the nestlings. Learn how to obtain and record data and how to keep your baby birds safe from harm. We will go outside to try out your new skills and conduct nest box checks in our fields. Appropriate for adults and children ages 9 & up. Call 518-872-0800 to register for this free program

Registration: Required

Sat 04 May

I Love My Park Day at Thacher Park
Saturday, May 4, 2019 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center

(518) 872-0800

Join in the statewide volunteer effort to show some love for your favorite park – Thacher Park, of course! There are a variety of projects for different interests and abilities, so bring a friend or family member along. Meet at the Pear Orchard picnic area near the Visitor Center. The event is sponsored by Parks and Trails New York and the Friends of Thacher Park. The Friends will provide a complimentary bbq lunch for all volunteers. Please register online at www.ptny.org. For more information contact the park at 518-872-1237.

Registration: Required

Sat 04 May

I Love My Park Day
Saturday, May 4, 2019 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center

(518) 872-0800

Register
Start time for all projects: 9am
End time for all projects: 12:30pm

Meeting Location for all Projects: Pear Orchard Pavilion. Parking Instructions: Volunteers should park in the Pear Orchard pavillion parking lot

Volunteer Project #1: Highway Clean Up: pick up trash and debris along Route 157 which runs through the park. Ages: Appropriate for 13 and up. Please bring: Garden gloves

Volunteer Project #2: Picnic Table Assembly: put together 24 new picnic tables. Ages: All ages welcome. Please bring: Adjustable wrench, screwdrivers and water

Volunteer Project #3: Spread manufactured wood chips on playgrounds, campground and zip line area. Weed and mulch the Visitor Center flower beds. Assemble benches. Paint park police station. Trail trimming. Litter pick-up. Ages: All ages welcome. Please bring: Garden Gloves

We can accommodate: Large Groups, small groups, college students groups, Boy or Girl Scouts. Questions? Call: 518-818-4490

Registration: Required

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