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Fri 16 Aug
Learn About Bats
Friday, August 16, 2024 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Bear Mountain State Park
On August 16th at 7:30 PM, bring a flashlight and join educators from Trailside Museums & Zoo at Bear Mountain State Park for a family-friendly education program about Bats! We'll learn about the fascinating nocturnal lives of our local bats, see them flying overhead as our bat detector identifies them, and have some nighttime fun with bat crafts and games! Registration is Required! For more information and to register, email Sadie.Kuchel@parks.ny.gov
Registration: Not required
Sat 21 Sep
Biodiversity Celebration
Saturday, September 21, 2024 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Bear Mountain State Park
Learn about Biodiversity & Local Habitats! Get your Biodiversity Passport and visit our Pond, River, Forest, Woodland Pool, Rocky Summit & Grassland habitat stations to learn what you can do to promote biodiversity and help the plants and animals that call these habitats home. Participate in fun educational activities to earn a stamp at each station and earn a prize when you fill your passport!
Registration: Not required
Sat 26 Oct
Boo at the Zoo
Saturday, October 26, 2024 10:30 AM - 03:00 PM
Bear Mountain State Park
Come to the bear den from 10:30 to 11:00 am to make bear treats, then watch the bears explore their den full of Halloween-themed enrichment at 11:00 a.m. Learn about vultures, owls, bears & other animals. Family friendly activities –pumpkin decorating, matching games & crafts. Wear your favorite not-so-spooky Halloween costume! Rain date Oct. 27th
Registration: Not required
Sat 21 Dec
Beary Merry Holiday
Saturday, December 21, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Bear Mountain State Park
Come to the Bear Den at 10:30 to make tasty snacks for the black bears. Celebrate the holiday season at 11:00 when the bears come out to unwrap their gift boxes full of delicious treats! Bear Mountain also offers a day of fun at ice rink, merry-go-round & on the many hiking trails! Rain/snow date Dec. 22nd
Registration: Not required