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Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Learn how to use a map and compass while on a
treasure hunt! This is a kid focused program; kids must be accompanied by an
adult. Meet at the Reserve Shelter Ball Field.
Registration: Not required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Green Lakes State Park
Join an educator on a guided hike around the
lake to learn its secrets. Why is the lake green? How is it a rare lake? What
unusual life live in its depths? This is a two mile walk on a flat crushed
gravel trail. Usually takes between 1-1.5 hours. Guide presents info along the
first ¼ mile. Simply enjoy the walk and view for the rest of the hike and ask
the guide any questions you have. Meet at the Environmental Education Center
(west beach).
Registration: Not required
Fri
15
Aug
Friday, August 15, 2025 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Bring a blanket for some family fun! Hear some
of the myths and legends told by the stars and look for constellations and
shooting stars. If it is cloudy, we will still have activities to do, but it
will be a shorter program. Bring a flashlight, bug spray, and a blanket. Meet
at the reserve picnic area ball field.
Registration: Not required
Fri
15
Aug
Friday, August 15, 2025 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Join an environmental educator as we explore
along our trails. We may even go a little off trail once or twice. We will use
hand lenses to get up close with nature. Together we will learn how to make
observations to become more aware of the natural world around us. We will walk
1 to 1.5 miles. Wear sneakers or other good walking shoes, bring a water
bottle, and consider wearing bug spray. Meet at the Environmental Education
Center (west beach.)
Registration: Not required
Thu
14
Aug
Thursday, August 14, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Have you ever wondered about all the places in
the world a drop of water has been? Maybe the water you drank today was once
drank by a dinosaur. Stop by the Pine Woods Playground to play a water cycle
game to really dive into how water travels.
Registration: Not required
Thu
14
Aug
Thursday, August 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Green Lakes State Park
Join us on an adventurous hike overlooking Round Lake and
through old growth forests. This moderate to challenging hike is about 3 miles
over woodland trails. The trail surface may have tree roots and there are a few
hills. We will meet near the playground in the Rolling Hills Campground.
Registration: Not required
Sat
09
Aug
Saturday, August 9, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Bird songs are beautiful to listen to, but have
you ever wondered what birds are saying to each other? During this activity we
will focus on the birds around us. We will listen to and imitate their calls.
We'll even spread out to observe birds quietly on our own for a bit. This
program is great for families with kids five and older. Meet at the
Environmental Education Center (West Beach).
Registration: Not required
Fri
08
Aug
Friday, August 8, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
This Storytelling presentation is filled with
traditional Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) legends that have been told for hundreds
of years. These stories teach about the beliefs, customs, and history of
the Haudenosaunee people. Storyteller Perry Ground will bring the stories
to life through vivid descriptions, his rhythmic voice, and a VERY active stage
presence. These stories become ‘interactive' as Perry is known to include
audience members in the stories. Elements of traditional Haudenosaunee
lifestyle, pieces of historical information and LOTS of humor are woven into
each story. Discussion about the Haudenosaunee culture and the art of
storytelling is also part of this program. Not just for children, all
listeners (young and old), will find this presentation captivating, highly
entertaining yet very educational. Bring camp chairs or blankets to sit on. Dress for the cooler evening temperatures and bring bug spray. This program is
at the Reserve Shelter.
Registration: Not required
Fri
08
Aug
Friday, August 8, 2025 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Join a bird loving environmental educator on
this family friendly bird walk. If we don't find any birds, we will still have
things to show you. Binoculars available or bring your own! This is a kid
focused program; kids must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the
Environmental Education Center (West Beach.)
Registration: Not required
Thu
07
Aug
Thursday, August 7, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Use natural materials to make works of art in
this kid focused program (must be accompanied by an adult.) What natural items
can you use to make paint? Come to try some out for yourself! Meet at the Pine
Woods Playground between 1:30-3:30pm for this drop-by craft.
Registration: Not required
Thu
07
Aug
Thursday, August 7, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Green Lakes State Park
Old Growth Trail- Join us on an adventurous hike
overlooking Round Lake and through old growth forests. This moderate hike is
about 3 miles over woodland trails. The trail surface may have tree roots and
there are a few hills. We will meet near the playground in the Rolling Hills
Campground.
Registration: Not required
Sat
02
Aug
Saturday, August 2, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
What animals live at Green Lakes State Park?
Find out at this kid focused program (must be accompanied by an adult). We will
look at furs and skulls to learn about animals and make a track mold to take
home! Meet at the Environmental Education Center (West Beach).
Registration: Not required
Sat
02
Aug
Saturday, August 2, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Green Lakes State Park
Learn about NYS Parks' Central Region Geocache
Challenge! Start by finding some caches hidden along the Old Erie Canal
Towpath. Maybe this will be the beginning of a challenge you'll enjoy all
summer long! Meet at the Environmental Education Center (West Beach). We will
walk over to the Old Erie Canal History Park. If you want to use your own GPS
enabled device download the Geocaching app ahead of time.
Registration: Not required
Fri
01
Aug
Friday, August 1, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Are you a night owl? Stay out late to learn
about some of the animals that wake up when the sun goes down. Use your sense
to explore the world as they do. Meet at the Environmental Education Center.
Wear bug spray and dress in layers.
Registration: Not required
Fri
01
Aug
Friday, August 1, 2025 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Join an American Canoe Association certified
kayak instructor to learn the basics of kayaking. We'll cover safety,
equipment, and how to paddle forward, backward, turn and stop. Dress in clothes
that will get wet (from splashes), wear sturdy shoes that will get wet when
entering and exiting the kayak, wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle. Kayaks, paddles, and life jackets provided (you may bring your own life
jacket). You may not bring your own kayak or paddle. Meet at the boathouse (1st
west beach parking area). Registration Required: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=6rhs9AB5EE2M64Dowcge5zDxsNwdS1tPoYj6NIP5GQBUNlNLQ09aMlFWUko3N1k2STFUVEY0RllEWC4u.
Registration: Required
Thu
31
Jul
Thursday, July 31, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Green Lakes State Park
What animals live at Green Lakes State Park?
Find out at this kid focused program (must be accompanied by an adult). We will
look at furs and skulls to learn about animals and make a track mold to take
home! Drop-by the Pine Woods Playground between 1:30-3:30pm for this fun
activity and craft.
Registration: Not required
Thu
31
Jul
Thursday, July 31, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Green Lakes State Park
Join us on an adventurous hike overlooking Round
Lake and through old growth forests. This moderate hike is about 3 miles over
woodland trails. The trail surface may have tree roots and there are a few
hills. We will meet near the playground in the Rolling Hills Campground.
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Jul
Saturday, July 26, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Use
natural materials to make works of art in this kid focused program (must be
accompanied by an adult.) What natural items can you use to make paint? Come to
try some out for yourself! Meet at the Environmental Education Center (1st
west beach parking area.)
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Jul
Saturday, July 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Green Lakes State Park
Take a leisurely walk around the beach area and
up to the Tulip Hill picnic area to hear about how Green Lakes became the park
it is today. Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps building the park in
the 1930s. This hike is between 1-2 miles. Meet at the Environmental Education
Center (1st west beach parking area.)
Registration: Not required
Fri
25
Jul
Friday, July 25, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Have you heard that bats are blind? Or they fly
into your hair? That they eat your blood. All of this is untrue! Come out to
learn the truth about these little animals through games, activities and maybe
even seeing them fly through the night sky. Meet at the reserve shelter ball
field. Wear bug spray and dress in layers.
Registration: Not required
Fri
25
Jul
Friday, July 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Green Lakes State Park
Do you love to look for evidence of animals?
Animals are sometimes hard to see, but with observation skills we can use
evidence to figure out where they‘ve been and what they've been doing. Learn
basic tracking skills to open a world of intrigue and mystery. This is a kid
focused program; must be accompanied by an adult. Meet near the Rolling Hills
Campground playground. Wear sturdy shoes and you may want bug spray.
Registration: Not required
Thu
24
Jul
Thursday, July 24, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Drop-by the Pine Woods Campground playground between
1:30-3:30pm to learn about the many types of fish that live in Green Lake. Then
try out the ancient art of fish printing. This is a kid focused program; kids
must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration: Not required
Thu
24
Jul
Thursday, July 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Green Lakes State Park
Join us on an adventurous hike overlooking Round
Lake and through old growth forests. This moderate hike is about 3.5 miles over
woodland trails. The trail surface may have tree roots and there are a few
hills. We will meet near the playground in the Rolling Hills Campground.
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Jul
Saturday, July 19, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Learn how to use a map and compass while on a
treasure hunt! This is a kid focused program; kids must be accompanied by an
adult. Meet at the Reserve Shelter Ball Field.
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Jul
Saturday, July 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Green Lakes State Park
Join an environmental educator as we explore
along our trails. We may even go a little off trail once or twice. We will use
hand lenses to get up close with nature. Together we will learn how to make
observations to become more aware of the natural world around us. We will walk
1 to 1.5 miles. Wear sneakers or other good walking shoes, bring a water
bottle, and consider wearing bug spray. Meet at the Environmental Education
Center (west beach.)
Registration: Not required
Fri
18
Jul
Friday, July 18, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Join a bird loving environmental educator on
this family friendly bird walk. If we don't find any birds, we will still have
things to show you. Binoculars available or bring your own! This is a kid
focused program; kids must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Reserve
Shelter parking lot.
Registration: Not required
Fri
18
Jul
Friday, July 18, 2025 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Join us for a live bird show! Meet at the
reserve picnic shelter. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on. You may want bug
spray. Learn about these amazing animals from wildlife rehabilitator Cindy
Page. This event is free and open to the public. Park entry fee $10 per car.
Senior Citizens can show their license to get into the park for free on
weekdays (not Holidays).
Registration: Not required