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Tue
08
Jul
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Have you ever used a flower as a paint brush? Or a stick as
a magical fairy wand? Join the Sam's Point Educators to make fun, nature themed
crafts. We will also take a one-mile hike to see the view from Sam's Point. This
program is recommended for children between the ages of seven to twelve years
old, accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. Well-behaved
younger siblings are always welcome. Meet at the Sam's Point Visitor
Center. Pre-registration is required by signing up via Eventbrite.
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Jul
Thursday, July 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Join Becca Howe-Parisio, Environmental Educator, for a walk
through the historic Ice Caves, where the air temperatures remain cool and
comfortable all summer and a large chunk of ice rests beneath the boardwalk
trail. If you've ever been curious about how this nationally recognized,
natural landmark formed, this program is for you! While on this three-mile
walk, Becca will offer a lesson on the unique geology of the entire Sam's Point
area, including other visible geologic features, such as glacial evidence and
extinct faults. This hike will take place on a series of carriage roads and
footpaths which include a somewhat steep hill and some rocky terrain. Good
mobility is required for this hike, as there are also two ladders to climb.
Meet at the Sam's Point Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by
signing up via Eventbrite.
Registration: Required
Thu
24
Jul
Thursday, July 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
When someone mentions a green building to you, they probably
aren't referring to the color, but what are they really talking about? Join
Madison Cannella, Sam's Point Student Conservation Association/Americorps
Education and Stewardship Assistant, and trained architectural designer, to
discover what it means for a building to be "green" and to learn architectural
representation through a series of guided drawing exercises. We'll use the Lake
Minnewaska and Sam's Point Visitor Centers as case studies for participants to
learn about passive/sustainable design principals and also how to identify
potential green washing in building practices. This presentation will be
followed by an approximately half mile long hike along a portion of Loop
Road. While on the hike, participants will have the opportunity to learn
and practice drawing ‘architecturally' as we stop for vignette-style surveys of
the historic buildings found right here at Sam's Point. Participants are
encouraged to bring sketchbooks and pen/pencils, but some supplies will be
available for participants to borrow. Meet at the Sam's Point Visitor Center. Pre-registration
is required by signing up via Eventbrite.
Registration: Required
Fri
25
Jul
Friday, July 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Join Becca Howe-Parisio, Environmental Educator, on a
five-mile, moderate adventure, to look at and identify all the different types
of blueberries found in the Park Preserve. We will be using a shrub field guide
and an historic, scientific paper to identify the blueberries of the
Shawangunks. Field Guide Friday is a monthly program, focusing on different
topics as the seasons change. This program is suited for anyone who is old
enough to read and is interested in learning how to use a book to identify plants,
insects, and more. Participants must
bring water and snacks and wear appropriate hiking shoes. Meet at the
Sam's Point Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by signing
up via Eventbrite.
Registration: Required