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Sat 30 Sep
Overlooking the Geology
Saturday, September 30, 2023 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
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. Ages 16+, Registration encouraged. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 07 Oct
A Walk Through the Paleozoic
Saturday, October 7, 2023 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Thacher Visitor Center, On this one-mile walk, participants will be introduced to the rock layers of the Indian Ladder Trail and the fossils found within them. We will return along the top of the escarpment which offers spectacular views of the valley and mountains north and east. This trail requires going up and down multiple flights of stairs. Registration encouraged. Age 16+, Call 518-872-0800.
Sun 08 Oct
Fall Foliage Walk
Sunday, October 8, 2023 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Thacher Visitor Center, Learn about some of New York's most common trees and their color-changing habits just in time for fall! We'll walk one mile over easy terrain on the Escarpment Trail. All ages, Registration Encouraged. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun 08 Oct
Girl Scouts Cadette Tree Badge
Sunday, October 8, 2023 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Old Stage Road Trailhead, Take in the fall colors on this hike to High Point. On the way, Cadettes will learn to identify trees and work towards earning their Tree Badge. Carpooling is encouraged. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 14 Oct
Caves & Karst
Saturday, October 14, 2023 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
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. Ages 16+, Registration Encouraged. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 21 Oct
Overlooking the Geology
Saturday, October 21, 2023 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Thacher Overlook, 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. Ages 16+, Registration Encouraged. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 28 Oct
A Walk Through the Paleozoic
Saturday, October 28, 2023 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Thacher Visitor Center, On this one-mile walk, participants will be introduced to the rock layers of the Indian Ladder Trail and the fossils found within them. We will return along the top of the escarpment which offers spectacular views of the valley and mountains north and east. This trail requires going up and down multiple flights of stairs. Registration encouraged. Age 16+, Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun 29 Oct
Owl Walk
Sunday, October 29, 2023 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Thacher Nature Center, Learn about some of New York's most fascinating and mysterious creatures! We'll start with a brief presentation on owls commonly found in the Helderbergs, then search for them on a 1-mile guided hike over easy terrain. Ages 16+, Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required