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Sat 27 Sep
Nature Bus Saturday
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
This free bus service brings you from Albany to popular outdoor locations where you can enjoy free programming on most weekends. Take a guided walk, try out bird identification, or simply get to know nature... there's so much to do! https://www.mohawkhudson.org/nature-bus.
Registration: Required
Sat 13 Sep
Nature Bus Saturday
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
This free bus service brings you from Albany to popular outdoor locations where you can enjoy free programming on most weekends. Take a guided walk, try out bird identification, or simply get to know nature... there's so much to do! https://www.mohawkhudson.org/nature-bus.
Registration: Required
Sat 30 Aug
Harmony on the Hill Saturday
Saturday, August 30, 2025 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Join us at the Visitor Center for live music by The Schramm Band, lawn games and more! No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Sat 30 Aug
Overlooking the Geology
Saturday, August 30, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Weather permitting, meet at the Thacher Overlook, where on a clear day four different landscape regions are visible. Learn how they formed and about the rock types of which they are made. Ages 16+. Registration encouraged. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 30 Aug
Nature Bus Saturday
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
This free bus service brings you from Albany to popular outdoor locations where you can enjoy free programming on most weekends. Take a guided walk, try out bird identification, or simply get to know nature... there's so much to do! https://www.mohawkhudson.org/nature-bus.
Registration: Required
Fri 29 Aug
Sunset Story Hour Friday
Friday, August 29, 2025 06:45 PM - 07:45 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 by Fran Berger. Fran Combs Berger has been a public Storyteller for the past 39 years, and she grew up hearing stories from her elders, neighbors and family in rural Oklahoma. She devoured books of fairy tales, folklore, mystery and magic as she volunteered at her local library. Her repertoire includes folk tales from around the world, true stories from rural Oklahoma, various literary tales for your enjoyment, and stories of her daddy's Cowboy adventures, too. Her stories are suitable for all ages. No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Thu 28 Aug
Knee High Naturalists
Thursday, August 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

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 to register.
Registration: Required
Sat 23 Aug
Geology & Fossil Table
Saturday, August 23, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Visitor Center, Drop in anytime between 1:30-3:00pm to view fossils and discuss local geology with educator Mike Nardacci. No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Sat 23 Aug
Paddle board Yoga at the Thompson's Lake Campground
Saturday, August 23, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
No experience necessary. Participants must know how to swim. Board capacity is 225 lbs. All classes are weather dependent. Cost: $55-bring your own board, $75 includes class and paddle board rental. Ages 16+ Register here: https://jaiyogaschool.com/events-workshops.
Registration: Required
Sat 23 Aug
Caves & Karst
Saturday, August 23, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Visitor Center, Discover Thacher Park's unique geology with limestone layers, resurging streams, and a sinkhole! Participants will follow the group leader in their own vehicles as we caravan to different sites. Ages 16+. Registration encouraged. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 16 Aug
Paddle board Yoga at the Thompson's Lake Campground
Saturday, August 16, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
No experience necessary. Participants must know how to swim. Board capacity is 225 lbs. All classes are weather dependent. Cost: $55-bring your own board, $75 includes class and paddle board rental. Ages 16+ Register here: https://jaiyogaschool.com/events-workshops.
Registration: Required
Sat 16 Aug
Overlooking the Geology
Saturday, August 16, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Weather permitting, meet at the Thacher Overlook, where on a clear day four different landscape regions are visible. Learn how they formed and about the rock types of which they are made. Ages 16+. Registration encouraged. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 16 Aug
Paddle board Yoga at the Thompson's Lake Campground
Saturday, August 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
No experience necessary. Participants must know how to swim. Board capacity is 225 lbs. All classes are weather dependent. Cost: $55-bring your own board, $75 includes class and paddle board rental. Ages 16+ Register here: https://jaiyogaschool.com/events-workshops.
Registration: Required
Sat 16 Aug
Halloween in August
Saturday, August 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

10:00am-6:00pm Scavenger Hunt Get Clue Sheet at the Entrance Booth. 10:00am -12:00pm Crafts Location: Tent at Entrance. 1:00-2:00pm Spooky Animal Program Location: Beach. 2:00-3:00pm Halloween Bingo Location: Tent at Entrance. 3:00pm – 4:30pm Hay Ride Location: Ballfield. 5:30pm Parade Location: Entrance to Loop A DRESS UP IN YOUR HALLOWEEN COSTUME AND JOIN THE PARADE ! 6:00-8:00pm Trick or Treat! Location: Any campsite with a pumpkin on the Site post. 8:15pm Movie Location: Tent at Entrance. Parking is limited. Registration is required for those without a campground reservation. Call 518-872-0800 to register.
Registration: Required
Sat 16 Aug
Nature Bus Saturday
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
This free bus service brings you from Albany to popular outdoor locations where you can enjoy free programming on most weekends. Take a guided walk, try out bird identification, or simply get to know nature... there's so much to do! https://www.mohawkhudson.org/nature-bus.
Registration: Required
Fri 15 Aug
Spooky Stories on the Beach
Friday, August 15, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Bring a chair or a blanket and gather on the beach at Thompson's Lake Campground for s'mores and spooky stories with Claire Nolan. As the seventh of ten children, Claire has been listening to stories all her life. Her repertoire includes Historical Stories, International Folk Tales, Myths, Literary Stories and Personal Family Stories. Claire's variety of folktales, literary tales, myths and personal stories resonate with audiences both young and old. No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Thu 14 Aug
Knee High Naturalist
Thursday, August 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

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 to register.
Registration: Required
Thu 14 Aug
Knee High Naturalists
Thursday, August 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

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 to register.
Registration: Required
Wed 13 Aug
Paddle board Yoga at the Thompson's Lake Campground
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
No experience necessary. Participants must know how to swim. Board capacity is 225 lbs. All classes are weather dependent. Cost: $55-bring your own board, $75 includes class and paddle board rental. Ages 16+ Register here: https://jaiyogaschool.com/events-workshops.
Registration: Required
Sun 10 Aug
Bilingual Story Hour
Sunday, August 10, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meet in the Nature Center. Listen to some new stories with Project Growing Minds, and celebrate summer by crafting and hands on activities with new friends. For children ages 0-8 with an adult. Understanding of English or Spanish is not necessary. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 09 Aug
Summer Wildflower Walk
Saturday, August 9, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Nature Center. Join us for an easy 1.2-mile walk through forests and fields to see what late-summer wildflowers are in bloom! We'll focus on a few of our most common plants from both a biological and cultural perspective. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 09 Aug
Geology & Fossil Table
Saturday, August 9, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Visitor Center, Drop in anytime between 1:30-3:00pm to view fossils and discuss local geology with educator Mike Nardacci. No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Sat 09 Aug
Nature Journaling: Part 2
Saturday, August 9, 2025 10:30 AM - 03:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Nature Center, This class introduces students to nature journaling in all its forms. Designed for students who attended the Part 1 class, but open to first time students as well. All materials will be provided, except journals—bring you own or purchase one for $12. Ages 16+. $15 cash materials fee per person due upon arrival. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 09 Aug
Caves & Karst
Saturday, August 9, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Visitor Center, Discover Thacher Park's unique geology with limestone layers, resurging streams, and a sinkhole! Participants will follow the group leader in their own vehicles as we caravan to different sites. Ages 16+. Registration encouraged. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 02 Aug
Easy Summer Botanicals in Watercolor
Saturday, August 2, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Visitor Center, Practice your watercolor skills with Diane Steele, Thacher's artist in residence! We'll focus on capturing fruits and vegetables using basic watercolor techniques. Best for ages 8 and up. No registration required for this free class.
Registration: Not required
Sat 02 Aug
Overlooking the Geology
Saturday, August 2, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Weather permitting, meet at the Thacher Overlook, where on a clear day four different landscape regions are visible. Learn how they formed and about the rock types of which they are made. Ages 16+. Registration encouraged. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 02 Aug
Marine Touch Tank
Saturday, August 2, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Visitor Center, Join educators from Via Aquarium to see and touch live sea creatures while learning about their biology, anatomy, and conservation needs. Children must be supervised by an adult. No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Sat 02 Aug
Fossil Hunting
Saturday, August 2, 2025 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Visitor Center, Search for real fossils while enjoying amazing views from the Escarpment Trail! This family-friendly program travels .5 miles over easy terrain and ends just before Via Aquarium begins their touch tank. No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Sat 02 Aug
Easy Summer Botanicals in Watercolor
Saturday, August 2, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Visitor Center, Practice your watercolor skills with Diane Steele, Thacher's artist in residence! We'll focus on capturing fruits and vegetables using basic watercolor techniques. Best for ages 8 and up. No registration required for this free class.
Registration: Not required
Sat 02 Aug
Paddle board Yoga at the Thompson's Lake Campground
Saturday, August 2, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
No experience necessary. Participants must know how to swim. Board capacity is 225 lbs. All classes are weather dependent. Cost: $55-bring your own board, $75 includes class and paddle board rental. Ages 16+ Register here: https://jaiyogaschool.com/events-workshops.
Registration: Required
Sat 02 Aug
Nature Bus Saturday
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
This free bus service brings you from Albany to popular outdoor locations where you can enjoy free programming on most weekends. Take a guided walk, try out bird identification, or simply get to know nature... there's so much to do! https://www.mohawkhudson.org/nature-bus.
Registration: Required
Thu 31 Jul
Kayak Thompson’s Lake
Thursday, July 31, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the campground beach. Ages 12+ Join us for a beginner's kayak course on Thompson's Lake! Learn the basics of kayaking while paddling around the lake. Sturdy shoes or sandals are preferred. Kayaks, paddles, and PFD's will be provided for all participants. Registration is required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Thu 31 Jul
Knee High Naturalists
Thursday, July 31, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

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 to register.
Registration: Required
Sun 27 Jul
Paddle board Yoga at the Thompson's Lake Campground
Sunday, July 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
No experience necessary. Participants must know how to swim. Board capacity is 225 lbs. All classes are weather dependent. Cost: $55-bring your own board, $75 includes class and paddle board rental. Ages 16+ Register here: https://jaiyogaschool.com/events-workshops.
Registration: Required
Sat 26 Jul
Geology & Fossil Table
Saturday, July 26, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Visitor Center Accessible program. Drop in anytime between 1:30-3:00pm to view fossils and discuss local geology with educator Mike Nardacci. No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Sat 26 Jul
Solar Exploration
Saturday, July 26, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Nature Center, Accessible program. Come see the Sun like you've never seen it before! Using specially designed telescopes and filters, visitors can see the surface of our closest star (called the photosphere) and identify sunspot groups. While you're here, learn about the inner workings of the Sun through activities and crafts.
Registration: Not required
Sat 26 Jul
Caves & Karst
Saturday, July 26, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Visitor Center Discover Thacher Park's unique geology with limestone layers, resurging streams, and a sinkhole! Participants will follow the group leader in their own vehicles as we caravan to different sites. Ages 16+. Registration encouraged. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Fri 25 Jul
Paddle board Yoga at the Thompson's Lake Campground
Friday, July 25, 2025 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
No experience necessary. Participants must know how to swim. Board capacity is 225 lbs. All classes are weather dependent. Cost: $55-bring your own board, $75 includes class and paddle board rental. Ages 16+ Register here: https://jaiyogaschool.com/events-workshops.
Registration: Required
Fri 25 Jul
Learn to Fish on Thompson’s Lake
Friday, July 25, 2025 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Nature Center, Best suited for ages 10+. Join us and learn how to identify common fish, how to cast a spin-casting rod, bait a hook and fishing safety. After the fishing education portion of the program, everyone will be able to use a fishing rod and test out the skills they learned to try to catch some fish. Participants will not need a fishing license to participate in this program. Registration is required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Fri 25 Jul
Learn to Fish on Thompson’s Lake
Friday, July 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Nature Center, Best suited for ages 10+. Join us and learn how to identify common fish, how to cast a spin-casting rod, bait a hook and fishing safety. After the fishing education portion of the program, everyone will be able to use a fishing rod and test out the skills they learned to try to catch some fish. Participants will not need a fishing license to participate in this program. Registration is required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun 20 Jul
Bilingual Story Hour
Sunday, July 20, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meet in the Nature Center. Listen to some new stories with Project Growing Minds, and celebrate the arrival of summer by making and enjoying lemonade with new friends. For children ages 0-8 with an adult. Understanding of English or Spanish is not necessary. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 19 Jul
Paint & Sip
Saturday, July 19, 2025 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Join us for an afternoon of rock painting with New Scotland Spirits! All painting supplies will be provided. Drinks will be available to purchase at the event. Registration required. Must be 21+ to register. Call 518-872-0800. You can take the Nature Bus to this program!
Registration: Required
Sat 19 Jul
Fish Quilling
Saturday, July 19, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Quilling is an art form using strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. Join artist Diane Steele for this hands-on quilling craft celebrating aquatic habitats. No registration required. You can take the Nature Bus to this program!
Registration: Not required
Sat 19 Jul
Paddle board Yoga at the Thompson's Lake Campground
Saturday, July 19, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
No experience necessary. Participants must know how to swim. Board capacity is 225 lbs. All classes are weather dependent. Cost: $55-bring your own board, $75 includes class and paddle board rental. Ages 16+ Register here: https://jaiyogaschool.com/events-workshops.
Registration: Required
Sat 19 Jul
Overlooking the Geology
Saturday, July 19, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Overlook Accessible program. Weather permitting, meet at the Thacher Overlook, where on a clear day four different landscape regions are visible. Learn how they formed and about the rock types of which they are made. Ages 16+. Registration encouraged. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 19 Jul
Archery for Beginners
Saturday, July 19, 2025 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Try your hand at archery! Bow instructors will teach you how to safely handle a bow and arrow, and how to aim to hit your target. Best for ages 8 and up. No registration required. You can take the Nature Bus to this program!
Registration: Not required
Sat 19 Jul
Fish Quilling
Saturday, July 19, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Quilling is an art form using strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. Join artist Diane Steele for this hands-on quilling craft celebrating aquatic habitats. No registration required. You can take the Nature Bus to this program!
Registration: Not required
Sat 19 Jul
Paddle board Yoga at the Thompson's Lake Campground
Saturday, July 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
No experience necessary. Participants must know how to swim. Board capacity is 225 lbs. All classes are weather dependent. Cost: $55-bring your own board, $75 includes class and paddle board rental. Ages 16+ Register here: https://jaiyogaschool.com/events-workshops.
Registration: Required
Sat 19 Jul
Nature Bus Saturday
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
This free bus service brings you from Albany to popular outdoor locations where you can enjoy free programming on most weekends. Take a guided walk, try out bird identification, or simply get to know nature... there's so much to do! https://www.mohawkhudson.org/nature-bus.
Registration: Required
Fri 18 Jul
Kayak Thompson’s Lake
Friday, July 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the campground beach. Ages 12+ Join us for a beginner's kayak course on Thompson's Lake! Learn the basics of kayaking while paddling around the lake. Sturdy shoes or sandals are preferred. Kayaks, paddles, and PFD's will be provided for all participants. Registration is required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Thu 17 Jul
Aquatic Birthday Bash!
Thursday, July 17, 2025 03:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Thacher Nature Center. Join us to celebrate the 24th anniversary of the Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center! Learn about the life of Fred Schroeder and the history of the Albany Boy's Club at Thacher Park. Then, catch and meet the incredible critters that live in Thompson's Lake up close... as generations before us have! Great for adults and children alike. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800 to register.
Registration: Required
Thu 17 Jul
Knee High Naturalists
Thursday, July 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

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 to register.
Registration: Required
Sat 12 Jul
Creatures of the Night Saturday
Saturday, July 12, 2025 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Nature Center, After dark a whole community of often overlooked insects become active. Join us as we observe gorgeous moths, luminous fireflies, and appreciate the songs of the creatures of the night. Flashlights are recommended and be prepared for mosquitoes. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 12 Jul
Geology & Fossil Table
Saturday, July 12, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Visitor Center Accessible program. Drop in anytime between 1:30-3:00pm to view fossils and discuss local geology with educator Mike Nardacci. No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Sat 12 Jul
Caves & Karst
Saturday, July 12, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Visitor Center Discover Thacher Park's unique geology with limestone layers, resurging streams, and a sinkhole! Participants will follow the group leader in their own vehicles as we caravan to different sites. Ages 16+. Registration encouraged. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 05 Jul
Radiant Ribbits: Investigating Biofluorescence
Saturday, July 5, 2025 08:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center, Ages 12+ Have you ever wondered what amphibians in Thacher Park are up to when the sun goes down? Spoiler alert: they glow! Learn about the biofluorescent glow of Thacher Park's slimy creatures and the fascinating science that illuminates them. Join an educator on an a 1-mile nighttime hike to search for frogs and salamanders! Waterproof shoes and headlamps are recommended. Registration required.
Registration: Required
Sat 05 Jul
Overlooking the Geology
Saturday, July 5, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Overlook Accessible program. Weather permitting, meet at the Thacher Overlook, where on a clear day four different landscape regions are visible. Learn how they formed and about the rock types of which they are made. Ages 16+. Registration encouraged. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 05 Jul
Meet a Reptile!
Saturday, July 5, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Thacher Visitor Center. Join us for a 45-minute presentation to learn about the amazing world of reptiles! Meet our turtles, lizards, and snakes up close and learn about the adaptations that make them special. You can take the Nature Bus to this program! No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Sat 05 Jul
Meet a Reptile!
Saturday, July 5, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Thacher Visitor Center. Join us for a 45-minute presentation to learn about the amazing world of reptiles! Meet our turtles, lizards, and snakes up close and learn about the adaptations that make them special. You can take the Nature Bus to this program! No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Sat 05 Jul
Nature Bus Saturday
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
This free bus service brings you from Albany to popular outdoor locations where you can enjoy free programming on most weekends. Take a guided walk, try out bird identification, or simply get to know nature... there's so much to do! https://www.mohawkhudson.org/nature-bus.
Registration: Required
Fri 04 Jul
Sunset Story Hour on the Beach with Perry Ground Stories from the People of the Longhouse
Friday, July 4, 2025 07:30 PM - 08:30 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 sponsored by the Friends of Thacher. Perry Ground tells traditional Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) legends that have been told for hundreds of years. These stories teach about the beliefs, customs, and history of the Haudenosaunee people and continue to be an important part of Haudenosaunee culture. The Storyteller will bring the stories to life through vivid descriptions, his rhythmic voice, and a VERY active stage presence. These stories become ‘interactive' as Perry includes volunteer audience members in the stories. This program is also filled with historical information, discussion about the art of storytelling, other elements of Haudenosaunee culture and LOTS of humor. Audiences, young and old, will find this presentation captivating, highly entertaining yet very educational. No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Thu 03 Jul
Knee High Naturalists
Thursday, July 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

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 to register.
Registration: Required