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Fri
18
Jun
Friday, June 18, 2021 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-1255
Are you interested in birds or birdwatching? Join Nick Martin, Park Educator, for bird walks starting at the Gardiner Library every Friday during June. During this program, we will take an approximately one mile walk on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail and wander through Majestic Park, which can be muddy and wet. Participants are encouraged to wear waterproof boots or shoes, and bring binoculars and a birding field guide, or a smart device with a field guide installed. Interested participants are welcome to attend one or all Friday programs. Programs will be held in most weather conditions, but storms or heavy rain will trigger a program cancellation. Due to COVID protocols, the total number of participants for this program is limited to 15 individuals. All participants must wear face coverings and keep a minimum six-foot distance away from others who are not part of your immediate household. Meet at the Gardiner Library parking area. For more information, please contact the Gardiner Library directly at 845-255-1255.
Sat
19
Jun
Saturday, June 19, 2021 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Come along for an approximately eight-mile outing to Hamilton Point and beyond, traveling on a combination of picturesque carriage roads and footpaths. This hike will take participants on the Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road, Hamilton Point Carriage Road, Castle Point Carriage Road, Rainbow Falls Footpath, and Upper Awosting Carriage Road. The footpath section of this hike features a few sections of trail with steep, rocky, narrow footing, with two short rock scrambles, which some may find challenging. All participants should come well prepared with appropriate footwear and food and water to sustain themselves for the duration of the hike. Due to COVID protocols, the total number of participants for this program is limited to nine individuals. All participants must wear face coverings or keep a minimum six-foot distance away from others who are not part of their immediate household. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling Minnewaska at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Tue
22
Jun
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 07:00 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 888-2333
2021 marks the return of this ever-popular program, led by Scott Baldinger, well-known Hudson Valley birder. Designed for both birding enthusiasts and those just looking to learn the basics, this series will offer various outings led by Scott or other experienced birding volunteers. Participants should bring binoculars and water and wear hiking shoes. Outing destinations will be determined the day of the program. Poor weather conditions will trigger a program cancellation. Participants MUST arrive 15 minutes PRIOR to the start of the program. The Park Preserve gates will be locked at 7:00 am. Late arrivals will NOT be allowed in the Park Preserve. Due to COVID protocols, the total number of participants for this program is limited to 25 individuals. All participants must wear face coverings or keep a minimum of six-foot distance away from others who are not part of their immediate household. Meet at the Main Entrance. For questions, please call Scott Baldinger at 845-888-2333. This program is set up on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tue
22
Jun
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, and Vanessa Pagano, Student Conservation Association/AmeriCorps Environmental Educator for a most scenic walk along Upper Awosting and Castle Point Carriage Roads and a section of the remote Rainbow Falls Footpath. It's the best time of year to experience the burst of showy, pink, umbrella-shaped flowers that bloom on the mountain laurel bushes. Our seven-mile, round-trip route features the best of this annual show and also offers stunning views of Lake Awosting, the largest of the sky lakes, from a rocky, cliff-top ledge. Our return trip along Castle Point Carriage Road has fabulous views out over the Wallkill Valley all the way back. Participants should come prepared to spend the entire day on the trail, wearing good walking shoes and bringing all the food, water and gear that they will need. Due to COVID protocols, the total number of participants for this program is limited to nine individuals. All participants must wear face coverings or keep a minimum six-foot distance away from others who are not part of their immediate household. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling Minnewaska at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Fri
25
Jun
Friday, June 25, 2021 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-1255
Are you interested in birds or birdwatching? Join Nick Martin, Park Educator, for bird walks starting at the Gardiner Library every Friday during June. During this program, we will take an approximately one mile walk on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail and wander through Majestic Park, which can be muddy and wet. Participants are encouraged to wear waterproof boots or shoes, and bring binoculars and a birding field guide, or a smart device with a field guide installed. Interested participants are welcome to attend one or all Friday programs. Programs will be held in most weather conditions, but storms or heavy rain will trigger a program cancellation. Due to COVID protocols, the total number of participants for this program is limited to 15 individuals. All participants must wear face coverings and keep a minimum six-foot distance away from others who are not part of your immediate household. Meet at the Gardiner Library parking area. For more information, please contact the Gardiner Library directly at 845-255-1255.
Sun
27
Jun
Sunday, June 27, 2021 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Vanessa Pagano, Student Conservation Association/AmeriCorps Environmental Educator for a meeting of the monthly poetry club for both beginner and seasoned poets. Each outing will focus on a different poem style or theme. We will take a two-to-four-mile hike for inspiration, making stops along the way to observe our surroundings, write, and share our work. The hiking trail will be chosen the day of the program, after meeting at the Visitor Center. Due to COVID protocols, the total number of participants for this program is limited to nine individuals. All participants must wear face coverings or keep a minimum six-foot distance away from others who are not part of their immediate household. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling Minnewaska at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Tue
29
Jun
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 07:00 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 888-2333
2021 marks the return of this ever-popular program, led by Scott Baldinger, well-known Hudson Valley birder. Designed for both birding enthusiasts and those just looking to learn the basics, this series will offer various outings led by Scott or other experienced birding volunteers. Participants should bring binoculars and water and wear hiking shoes. Outing destinations will be determined the day of the program. Poor weather conditions will trigger a program cancellation. Participants MUST arrive 15 minutes PRIOR to the start of the program. The Park Preserve gates will be locked at 7:00 am. Late arrivals will NOT be allowed in the Park Preserve. Due to COVID protocols, the total number of participants for this program is limited to 25 individuals. All participants must wear face coverings or keep a minimum of six-foot distance away from others who are not part of their immediate household. Meet at the Main Entrance. For questions, please call Scott Baldinger at 845-888-2333. This program is set up on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thu
02
Sep
Thursday, September 2, 2021 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Some of the very first successful grassroots environmental and conservation movements took place right here in the Hudson Valley. Join other Homeschoolers to learn about groundbreaking battles fought, and won, by local citizens, such as the saving of Hi Tor and Storm King Mountains and the founding of the Sloop Clearwater by folk singer and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Pete Seeger. We'll discuss the impacts of community-based nonprofit organizations, dedicated to pressing issues such as climate change education and resiliency in the Hudson Valley. We will then take a two-mile long hike along the east side of Lake Minnewaska to the Beacon Hill Footpath and conclude on the Beacon Hill Carriage Road. Here we will see the Park's phenology trail and learn how citizen science projects like this trail are helping researchers track the effects of climate change on plant life cycles. This program is recommended for children over the age of ten, accompanied by a parent or legal guardian over the age of 18. Well-behaved younger siblings are always welcome to join the program. The total number of participants for this program is limited to twelve individuals. Meet at the Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling Minnewaska at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Thu
07
Oct
Thursday, October 7, 2021 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join other homeschoolers on a two-mile hike around Lake Minnewaska to collect colorful, fallen leaves, learning about the trees they've come from along the way. Back at the Nature Center, we'll demonstrate two simple methods to preserve leaves that can be done at home: pressing and using polyvinyl acetate (PVA) glue. We'll try our hand at these methods with the leaves we collected earlier. These colorful, preserved leaves are perfect for use in scrapbooks and as fall decorations! This program is recommended for children over the age of seven, accompanied by a parent or legal guardian over the age of 18. Well-behaved younger siblings are always welcome to join the program. The total number of participants for this program is limited to twelve individuals. Meet at the Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling Minnewaska at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Thu
04
Nov
Thursday, November 4, 2021 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join other homeschoolers to learn about the importance of the American wild turkey throughout human history. From its significance to native people, to its role as the symbol of Thanksgiving, to the success of conservation efforts over the past decades. We will make pinecone turkeys to take home! The program will end with a short hike to look for signs of turkeys and other birds. This program is recommended for children over the age of nine, accompanied by a parent or legal guardian over the age of 18. Well-behaved younger siblings are always welcome to join the program. The total number of participants for this program is limited to fifteen individuals. Meet at the Minnewaska Visitors Center. Pre-registration is required by calling Minnewaska at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required