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Fri
05
Jul
Friday, July 5, 2024 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Join
Becca Howe-Parisio, Geologist and Sam's Point 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 calling the Sam's Point
Visitor Center at 845-647-7989.
Registration: Required
Tue
09
Jul
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Explore Shingle Gully, where ice persists into
summer in deep, crevice caves. These caves are in a backcountry area in
Minnewaska State Park Preserve. This rugged, protected landscape is accessible
only on guided tours led by Park staff and volunteer docents. This all-day,
strenuous, approximately six-mile adventure ascends and descends 1,500 feet. It
includes off-trail bushwhacking and steep rock scrambles and is only
appropriate for experienced hikers. To register, please visit http://samspoint.eventbrite.com.
Pre-registration deadline: July 4.
Registration: Required
Thu
11
Jul
Thursday, July 11, 2024 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Explore Shingle Gully, where ice persists into
summer in deep, crevice caves. These caves are in a backcountry area in
Minnewaska State Park Preserve. This rugged, protected landscape is accessible
only on guided tours led by Park Preserve staff and volunteer docents. This
all-day, strenuous, approximately six-mile adventure ascends and descends 1,500
feet. It includes off-trail bushwhacking and steep rock scrambles and is only
appropriate for experienced hikers. To register, please visit http://samspoint.eventbrite.com.
Pre-registration deadline: July 5.
Registration: Required
Wed
24
Jul
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Explore Shingle Gully,
where ice persists into summer in deep, crevice caves. These caves are in a
backcountry area in Minnewaska State Park Preserve. This rugged, protected
landscape is accessible only on guided tours led by Park Preserve staff and
volunteer docents. This all-day, strenuous, approximately six-mile adventure
ascends and descends 1,500 feet. It includes off-trail bushwhacking and steep
rock scrambles and is only appropriate for experienced hikers. To register,
please visit http://samspoint.eventbrite.com. Pre-registration deadline: July 18.
Registration: Required
Wed
31
Jul
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Come
learn about the wonderful world of snakes with Colleen Stevens, Student
Conservation Association/AmeriCorps Environmental Education Intern. The program
will start off at the Sam's Point Visitor Center with a presentation on the different
species of snakes that live in our area. We will discuss typical snake habitat,
venomous species and much more. After the presentation, we will hike out on the
Indian Rock Footpath with high hopes of experiencing snakes in their natural
habitat! This five-mile hike is mildly challenging, starting on Loop Road, then
hiking on a footpath with steep and rocky terrain. Individuals may attend just
the presentation if they are uncomfortable with the hiking portion of the
program. Meet at the Sam's Point Visitor Center. Pre-registration is
required by calling the Sam's Point Visitor Center at 845-647-7989.
Registration: Required
Wed
07
Aug
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Join
Taylor Pazderski, Student Conservation Association/AmeriCorps Ecosystem
Steward, for a three-mile walk and talk lesson on the globally rare dwarf pitch
pines and other vegetation found in the Park Preserve. We will talk about Sam's
Point's unique fire dependent ecosystems and the plant species that live within
them. This walk will include stops to see evidence of a previous forest fire at
Sam's Point and a wonderful variety of different trees, shrubs, and flowers,
and plants. This hike will take place on Loop Road, a recently restored carriage
road. Loop Road does have some uphill and downhill portions that can be steep
at times. Meet at the Sam's Point Visitor Center. Pre-registration is
required by calling the Sam's Point Visitor Center at 845-647-7989.
Registration: Required
Wed
07
Aug
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Join Becca Howe-Parisio, Park Educator, for an
adventurous hike to the Ice Caves at Sam's Point, where the air is always a
comfortable 55 degrees Fahrenheit, even during the height of the summer heat.
This nearly four-mile hike includes one steep hill on a carriage road, but the
reward of walking through the cool, dark, talus cave is worth the effort. While
in the cave, educators will explain the geology of this unique natural area and
why it's so special. The footpath section of this outing does include two
primitive ladders and a steep stone staircase, which some may find challenging.
Plan to bring food and lots of water and we'll have lunch on the trail. This
program is recommended for families of all ages who are capable of hiking this
distance and terrain. Meet at the Sam's Point Visitor Center.
Pre-registration is required by calling the Sam's Point Visitor Center at
845-647-7989.
Registration: Required
Thu
08
Aug
Thursday, August 8, 2024 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Come learn about the wonderful world of snakes with Colleen
Stevens, Student Conservation Association/AmeriCorps Environmental Education
Intern. The program will start off at the Sam's Point Visitor Center with a
lesson on the different species of snakes that live in our area. We will
discuss typical snake habitat, venomous species and much more. After the
lesson, we will hike out on Loop Road with high hopes of experiencing snakes in
their natural habitat! This three-mile hike is mildly challenging, with some steep
sections. Plan to bring food and lots of water and we'll have lunch on the
trail. This program is recommended for families of all ages who are capable
of hiking this distance and terrain. Meet at the Sam's Point Visitor
Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Sam's Point Visitor Center
at 845-647-7989.
Registration: Required
Wed
14
Aug
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Join the Sam's Point Educators to learn about
monarch caterpillars and butterflies. We will discuss their life cycle and look
at caterpillars in the Sam's Point Gallery. After the lesson, we will play a
monarch migration game to learn about the tremendous journey Monarchs take to
get here. After the game, we will take a three-mile hike on Loop Road to look
for milkweed, a favorite food of monarch caterpillars. With any luck, we may
find some caterpillars on these plants. Younger
and older siblings are always welcome, but very young naturalists may require
some assistance. All participants should come well prepared with appropriate
footwear, food, and water. 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 calling the Sam's Point Visitor Center at
845-647-7989.
Registration: Required