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Fri 20 Sep
Secrets of the Reef Guided Walk
Friday, September 20, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Did you know that Green and Round Lake are home to freshwater reefs? Come join an educator to learn about the marl reefs at Green Lakes. How did they form? What are they made of? Why are they important for the lake? Come find out! Walk around the lake to look at the reefs and learn more! This is a two mile walk on a flat crushed gravel trail. Usually takes between 1-1.5 hours. Meet at the Environmental Education Center located next to the west beach parking lot.
Registration: Not required
Fri 20 Sep
Kayak Paddle
Friday, September 20, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Join us at Green Lakes for a kayak paddle! This program is for visitors who have kayaked before and are comfortable on the water. Wear comfortable shoes that can get wet. We do not plan on getting in the water, but you will get wet from splashes. Bring a water bottle and sunscreen. Kayaks, paddles, and lifejackets are provided or bring your own coast guard approved PFD's. Pre-registration required: https://forms.office.com/g/1PG6DS4Twr.
Registration: Required
Sat 21 Sep
Fish Frenzy
Saturday, September 21, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
10-11am Fish ID: Join our Regional Biologist to learn about the fish that live in Green Lake. At 10am we will pull in our net and see what we catch. Then Tom will tell us about the fish! 11am-12pm Fishing: Bing your pole and tackle for our fishing clinic or borrow one of ours (we have a limited supply.) Children must be accompanied by an adult. Anyone 16+ needs a NYS Fishing License to join in the fun. Event is located near the Environmental Education Center (West Beach).
Registration: Not required
Sat 21 Sep
Drop-by Fish Printing Craft and Backyard Bass Fishing Game
Saturday, September 21, 2024 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Meet at Environmental Ed Center (West Beach).
Registration: Not required
Sat 28 Sep
Life in the Upside Down
Saturday, September 28, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Exploring the unusual and ancient forms of life in the bottom of Green Lake Presented by Dr Mike McCormick- Did you know some people refer to the bottom layer of Green Lake as a "Dead Zone"? That isn't true at all! Dr Mike McCormick with Hamilton College studies the life in the that layer and will share some of the things he's learned with us in this special presentation. Environmental Education Center (West Beach).
Registration: Not required