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Sat 12 Oct
Caves & Karst (Ages 16+)
Saturday, October 12, 2024 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

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. 
Registration: Required
Sat 12 Oct
Sunset Storytelling & S’mores
Saturday, October 12, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Thacher State Park
Join us on the beach at Thompsons Lake Campground for an evening of fall fun: campfire, s'mores, and storytelling! No registration required. Drop-ins are welcome.
Registration: Not required
Sun 13 Oct
Drop-in Caves & Geology Table
Sunday, October 13, 2024 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Thacher State Park
Meet at the Thacher Visitor Center. Drop in to the Visitor Center anytime between 1:30pm-3:00pm to learn about local geology and caves with Thom Engel, vice-president of the Northeast Cave Conservancy. This is an informational table; we will not be caving. No registration is required.
Registration: Not required
Sat 19 Oct
Fall Needle Felting
Saturday, October 19, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Nature Center

Create your own miniature fall-themed artwork to take home! With colorful wool, we'll use needle felting to decorate cotton bags inspired by the season. No experience necessary. Ages 10+ due to sharp tools. 
Registration: Required
Sat 19 Oct
Overlooking the Geology (Ages 16+)
Saturday, October 19, 2024 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Thacher State Park
(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: Required
Sat 19 Oct
Observe the Moon & Stars
Saturday, October 19, 2024 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Thacher State Park
Meet at the Thacher Nature Center

Come join Dudley Observatory astronomer Dr. Mindy Townsend for a night of stargazing and moon observations. See the detailed surface of the Moon and Saturn's rings through telescopes, as well as learn about the solar system and our place in the universe.
Registration: Not required
Fri 25 Oct
Owl Tracking
Friday, October 25, 2024 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Thacher Nature Center

Join us for an accessible, inclusive program in celebration of Birdability Week! We'll start with a brief presentation indoors on common owls. After, we'll search for them on a .75-mile guided hike over mostly gravel and paved paths. Beginners and families welcome. Ages 6+. Call 518-872-0800 to register and for more information on trail surfaces and grades. 
Registration: Required
Sat 26 Oct
Caves & Karst (Ages 16+)
Saturday, October 26, 2024 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

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. 
Registration: Required
Sat 26 Oct
Tracking Cryptids
Saturday, October 26, 2024 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Old Stage Road Trailhead.

Happy almost Halloween! Join us as we travel down the High Point Trail searching for clues of elusive cryptids like Bigfoot or Mothman. We'll test out some real animal tracking techniques like looking for feeding signs, animal footprints, and calls while we search. Wear your Halloween costume if you'd like. 
Registration: Required
Sun 27 Oct
Watercolors- Embracing Fall
Sunday, October 27, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Thacher Nature Center 

Join artisit Diane Steele in this introduction to watercolor techniques, color theory and negative painting. All supplies will be provided. $20.00 per person cash due upon arrival. 
Registration: Required
Sun 17 Nov
Bilingual Story Hour
Sunday, November 17, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thacher State Park
Meet at the Nature Center. For children ages 0-8 with their families. Come play and learn from local speech therapist and bilingual educator, Fiorella Rojas. Understanding of Spanish or English not necessary. Learn what words mean in either language, and read some new books! No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Sun 17 Nov
La Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
Sunday, November 17, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thacher State Park
Para niños de 0-8 años y sus familias. Ven a jugar y aprender de la logopeda local y educadora bilingüe, Fiorella Rojas. No es necesario entender español o inglés. ¡Aprenda lo que significan las palabras en cualquiera de las 2 idiomas y lea algunos libros nuevos! No es necesario registrarse. Thacher Nature Center, 87 Nature Center Way, Voorheesville, NY, 12186. Domingo, 17 de noviembre, 10:30am-11:30am.
Registration: Not required