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“Spooky” Fungi Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, October 18, 2025 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Have you found dead man's fingers or a bleeding tooth in the woods? Many
fungi have interesting names. We have placed signs along part of the lake trail
to introduce you some of the fungi with fun or spooky names. Stop by the
Environmental Education Center between 12-4pm to pick up a scavenger hunt sheet
and again when you finish the hunt to get your sticker!
Registration: Not required
“Spooky” Fungi Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, October 19, 2025 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Have you found dead man's fingers or a bleeding tooth in the woods? Many fungi have interesting names. We have placed signs along part of the lake trail to introduce you some of the fungi with fun or spooky names. Stop by the Environmental Education Center between 12-4pm to pick up a scavenger hunt sheet and again when you finish the hunt to get your sticker!
Registration: Not required
Bird Walk
Saturday, October 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Birdability Week is a celebration of inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities and other health concerns. We will embrace the transformative power of nature and birds together. Everyone, from beginning to advanced birders, is invited to join us. Children and families welcome. Please leave pets at home, though service animals are always welcome. Environmental Educators from NYS Parks and NYS DEC are partnering to host this event. We will start seated at picnic tables for an introduction and tips for birding by ear. Then we will go on a slow bird walk. Bring your own binoculars or borrow birding equipment from us. The walk is about a half mile long over a combination of paved and course gravel surfaces. There is a short moderately steep section of the trail, then it is relatively flat. It is an out and back walk. We will take many breaks, but there are no benches. Feel free to bring your own stool or camping chair to carry with you. Accessible restrooms are nearby. If you prefer to sit and bird join us after the walk at 11:30am to bird in the campground. You can also meet our partners and look at our accessible birding equipment. Registration required:
https://forms.office.com/g/R0v3NpBHSr. For questions please email: CentralRegionEE@parks.ny.gov.
Registration: Required
Birds of Prey Show
Saturday, November 15, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Who loves our feathered friends? Join us for an exciting live bird show
presented by wildlife rehabilitator Cindy Page! Learn more about these
magnificent creatures throughout the presentation. Meet at the Old
Administration Building. This building is unheated so dress appropriately for
colder temperatures.
Registration: Not required
Post Turkey Day Hike
Friday, November 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Work off that turkey from the holidays on this roughly 6-mile hike! We
will take various trails to reach the incredible rock formations found on our
Indian Ovens trail. This hike will go over uneven surfaces on both gravel and
dirt. There will also be some difficult, steep, and hilly sections to this
hike. Wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Bring water, a
light snack, and trekking poles if you would like. Meet at the Environmental
Education Center.
Registration: Not required
Animal Mysteries
Friday, November 28, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Join an educator on this family friendly program to learn more about the
wildlife found all around us. We will be walking roughly 1 mile. Wear walking
shoes and dress appropriately for outside! Meet at the Environmental Education
Center.
Registration: Not required
Old Growth Hike
Saturday, November 29, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Green Lakes State Park
Join us this Holiday weekend for a hike through the Old Growth Forest.
This moderate trail goes over some hilly and uneven surfaces. This hike will be
roughly 3 – 4 miles. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and dress appropriately for the
weather. Bring water and trekking poles if you would like. Meet at the
Environmental Education Center.
Registration: Not required