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Sat
18
Jan
Saturday, January 18, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
This opportunity is being offered at 11:00 a.m.
every Saturday in December, January, February, and March, weather permitting.
It is designed for people who are beginners, interested in trying snowshoeing
as a new winter activity. Each session will be run by a Sam's Point employee,
who will provide instruction on how to properly wear and adjust the snowshoes.
They'll also work with you until you are ready to head out on your favorite
trail with confidence. The lesson may last up to one hour. Snowshoes are available
to rent for this program at a discounted rate of $5 per person at the Sam's
Point Visitor Center.
Registration: Not required
Mon
20
Jan
Monday, January 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
(845) 647-7989
Join Olivia Castañeda, Sam's Point Stewardship Coordinator, for a
three-mile hike on Loop Road to discover what creatures are active in the Park
Preserve in this harsh season. Tree rubbings, snow dens and scat are all signs
of wildlife that we might find. These signs give us clues as to which animals
live here and how hard it is for them to stay alive in winter. Please bring
snacks, water, and appropriate clothing for the weather as well as microspikes
or other ice traction devices. Children must be accompanied by a parent or
guardian over the age of 18. If there is sufficient snow cover, this
program will be offered as a snowshoe outing. Snowshoes are available to rent
for $5 at the Visitor Center. Meet at the Sam's Point Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling Sam's Point
at 845-647-7989.
Registration: Required
Sat
25
Jan
Saturday, January 25, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
This opportunity is being offered at 11:00 a.m.
every Saturday in December, January, February, and March, weather permitting.
It is designed for people who are beginners, interested in trying snowshoeing
as a new winter activity. Each session will be run by a Sam's Point employee,
who will provide instruction on how to properly wear and adjust the snowshoes.
They'll also work with you until you are ready to head out on your favorite
trail with confidence. The lesson may last up to one hour. Snowshoes are available
to rent for this program at a discounted rate of $5 per person at the Sam's
Point Visitor Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat
25
Jan
Saturday, January 25, 2025 11:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
(845) 647-7989
Join Becca Howe-Parisio, Environmental
Educator, for an interpretive snowshoe hike to Indian Rock. We'll hike
past the scenic vista at the Sam's Point Overlook and then make our way around
Lake Maratanza. At Indian Rock, we'll enjoy beautiful views of the Catskill
Mountains. During this almost five-mile hike, we'll traverse roads and a rocky
footpath through a dwarf pitch pine forest and a cranberry bog featuring a bog
bridge. Most of the terrain is fairly level with some short, steep sections.
Snowshoes are available to rent for $5 at the Visitor Center. Please bring a
lunch, water, and appropriate clothing for the weather. Children must be
accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. If there is
insufficient snow cover, this program will be offered as a hike and
participants are encouraged to bring micro spikes or other ice traction
devices. Meet at the Sam's Point Visitor Center. Pre-registration
is required by calling Sam's Point at 845-647-7989.
Registration: Required
Sat
01
Feb
Saturday, February 1, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
This opportunity is being offered at 11:00 a.m.
every Saturday in December, January, February, and March, weather permitting.
It is designed for people who are beginners, interested in trying snowshoeing
as a new winter activity. Each session will be run by a Sam's Point employee,
who will provide instruction on how to properly wear and adjust the snowshoes.
They'll also work with you until you are ready to head out on your favorite
trail with confidence. The lesson may last up to one hour. Snowshoes are available
to rent for this program at a discounted rate of $5 per person at the Sam's
Point Visitor Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat
08
Feb
Saturday, February 8, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
This opportunity is being offered at 11:00 a.m.
every Saturday in December, January, February, and March, weather permitting.
It is designed for people who are beginners, interested in trying snowshoeing
as a new winter activity. Each session will be run by a Sam's Point employee,
who will provide instruction on how to properly wear and adjust the snowshoes.
They'll also work with you until you are ready to head out on your favorite
trail with confidence. The lesson may last up to one hour. Snowshoes are available
to rent for this program at a discounted rate of $5 per person at the Sam's
Point Visitor Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat
08
Feb
Saturday, February 8, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Join the Sam's Point Staff and Luis Espinasa, PhD to view the July
2024 documentary film, Crypt of the Megafauna, at the Sam's Point
Visitor Center. Dr. Espinasa is a Marist Professor and cave biologist, who is
actively researching the Sam's Point Ice Caves. The Crypt of the Megafauna
explores the research he and his team did in Mexico. Crypt of the Megafauna
won "Best in Show" at the National Speleological Society convention
in the summer of 2024. Crypt of the Megafauna is about the fossils found
in a remote cave in Mexico and what the scientists learned from this cave. Dr.
Espinasa will be available to answer questions about the film and his current
and past research here at Sam's Point, once the film is over. Meet at the Sam's Point Visitor Center. Pre-registration is not required. In the event of bad
weather, this viewing will be postponed to February 15, 2025.
Registration: Not required
Sat
08
Feb
Saturday, February 8, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Join the Sam's Point Staff and Luis Espinasa,
PhD, to view the July 2024 documentary film, Crypt of the Megafauna, at
the Sam's Point Visitor Center. Dr. Espinasa is a Marist College professor and
cave biologist, who is actively researching the Sam's Point Ice Caves. The film
showcases the adventurous research carried out by Dr. Espinasa and his team
while cave diving in Mexico. The ancient fossils and rare animals they
discovered in this remote location represent very exciting scientific
breakthroughs. Crypt of the Megafauna won "Best in Show" at
the National Speleological Society convention in the summer of 2024. Dr.
Espinasa will be available to answer questions about ‘Crypt' and also about his
current and past research here at Sam's Point. Meet
at the Sam's Point Visitor Center. Pre-registration is
not required. In the event of bad weather, this viewing
will be postponed to February 15.
Registration: Not required
Sat
15
Feb
Saturday, February 15, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
This opportunity is being offered at 11:00 a.m.
every Saturday in December, January, February, and March, weather permitting.
It is designed for people who are beginners, interested in trying snowshoeing
as a new winter activity. Each session will be run by a Sam's Point employee,
who will provide instruction on how to properly wear and adjust the snowshoes.
They'll also work with you until you are ready to head out on your favorite
trail with confidence. The lesson may last up to one hour. Snowshoes are available
to rent for this program at a discounted rate of $5 per person at the Sam's
Point Visitor Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat
15
Feb
Saturday, February 15, 2025 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Bring your family and join the Sam's Point Educators to make
nature-based crafts at the Sam's Point Visitor Center. We'll have the supplies
and inspiration to make decorative ornaments from wood cookies, bookmarks from
dried flowers and nature journals from paper. Meet at the Sam's Point Visitor
Center. This is a drop-in program. Pre-registration is NOT required.
Registration: Not required
Mon
17
Feb
Monday, February 17, 2025 10:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Bring your family and join the Sam's Point Educators to make
creative, upcycled crafts. We'll provide the supplies for you to make zines,
collages and nature journals from recycled magazines, calendars and other paper
materials. Bring your inspiration and ideas and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of
crafting! Meet at the Sam's Point Visitor Center. This
is a drop-in program and pre-registration is NOT required.
Registration: Not required
Fri
21
Feb
Friday, February 21, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
(845) 647-7989
Dust off your old, field identification guides and join Becca
Howe-Parisio, Environmental Educator, on a hike to learn how to use it. On this
three-mile, moderate adventure, we will search for scat and use a field guide
to identify different critters living in the Park Preserve. We will also be
looking out for other animal signs, not just scat. Taking the time to learn
scat, using field guides and rulers, reinforces your knowledge of the unique
characteristics of the animal we are observing. This leaves a more durable
memory than the quick impression made when using apps on technology. Do not
fret if you don't own a field guide to mammals, there will be field guides
available to borrow. Field Guide Friday will be 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 calling the Sam's Point Visitor Center at 845-647-7989.
Registration: Required
Sat
22
Feb
Saturday, February 22, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
This opportunity is being offered at 11:00 a.m.
every Saturday in December, January, February, and March, weather permitting.
It is designed for people who are beginners, interested in trying snowshoeing
as a new winter activity. Each session will be run by a Sam's Point employee,
who will provide instruction on how to properly wear and adjust the snowshoes.
They'll also work with you until you are ready to head out on your favorite
trail with confidence. The lesson may last up to one hour. Snowshoes are available
to rent for this program at a discounted rate of $5 per person at the Sam's
Point Visitor Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat
22
Feb
Saturday, February 22, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
(845) 647-4611
Join Becca Howe-Parisio, virtually, along with the Cragsmoor
Library, to learn all about the history of the Sam's Point Area of Minnewaska
State Park Preserve. We will dive back in time to talk about how
the Shawangunk Mountains were formed, then, we'll discuss other natural and
historical events that have happened here. We will finish by discussing what a
Park Preserve is and how Sam's Point qualified to become one. There will be an
opportunity to share individual stories at the end of the program. Contact the
Cragsmoor Free Library to receive the Zoom link. Pre-registration is required
by calling April Marl, Social Media Manager & Events Planner at
845-647-4611 or by emailing April@cragsmoorfreelibrary.info.
Registration: Required
Sat
01
Mar
Saturday, March 1, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
This opportunity is being offered at 11:00 a.m.
every Saturday in December, January, February, and March, weather permitting.
It is designed for people who are beginners, interested in trying snowshoeing
as a new winter activity. Each session will be run by a Sam's Point employee,
who will provide instruction on how to properly wear and adjust the snowshoes.
They'll also work with you until you are ready to head out on your favorite
trail with confidence. The lesson may last up to one hour. Snowshoes are available
to rent for this program at a discounted rate of $5 per person at the Sam's
Point Visitor Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat
08
Mar
Saturday, March 8, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
This opportunity is being offered at 11:00 a.m.
every Saturday in December, January, February, and March, weather permitting.
It is designed for people who are beginners, interested in trying snowshoeing
as a new winter activity. Each session will be run by a Sam's Point employee,
who will provide instruction on how to properly wear and adjust the snowshoes.
They'll also work with you until you are ready to head out on your favorite
trail with confidence. The lesson may last up to one hour. Snowshoes are available
to rent for this program at a discounted rate of $5 per person at the Sam's
Point Visitor Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat
15
Mar
Saturday, March 15, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
This opportunity is being offered at 11:00 a.m.
every Saturday in December, January, February, and March, weather permitting.
It is designed for people who are beginners, interested in trying snowshoeing
as a new winter activity. Each session will be run by a Sam's Point employee,
who will provide instruction on how to properly wear and adjust the snowshoes.
They'll also work with you until you are ready to head out on your favorite
trail with confidence. The lesson may last up to one hour. Snowshoes are available
to rent for this program at a discounted rate of $5 per person at the Sam's
Point Visitor Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat
22
Mar
Saturday, March 22, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
This opportunity is being offered at 11:00 a.m.
every Saturday in December, January, February, and March, weather permitting.
It is designed for people who are beginners, interested in trying snowshoeing
as a new winter activity. Each session will be run by a Sam's Point employee,
who will provide instruction on how to properly wear and adjust the snowshoes.
They'll also work with you until you are ready to head out on your favorite
trail with confidence. The lesson may last up to one hour. Snowshoes are available
to rent for this program at a discounted rate of $5 per person at the Sam's
Point Visitor Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat
29
Mar
Saturday, March 29, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
This opportunity is being offered at 11:00 a.m.
every Saturday in December, January, February, and March, weather permitting.
It is designed for people who are beginners, interested in trying snowshoeing
as a new winter activity. Each session will be run by a Sam's Point employee,
who will provide instruction on how to properly wear and adjust the snowshoes.
They'll also work with you until you are ready to head out on your favorite
trail with confidence. The lesson may last up to one hour. Snowshoes are available
to rent for this program at a discounted rate of $5 per person at the Sam's
Point Visitor Center.
Registration: Not required