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Mon 22 Apr
PHENOLOGY: The Past, Present and Future
Monday, April 22, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Observe Earth Day by exploring shifts in seasonality and discovering how you can contribute to our collective under-standing of climate change. Meet at picnic shelter 3 in area 3.
Wed 24 Apr
BOOKS AT THE BEACH – Hidden Life of Trees
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Explore "The Hidden Life of Trees", by Peter Wohlleben, with us through lively conversation, followed by an optional gentle walk where we will visit and learn about the trees who live here. Special thanks to the Hamlin Public Library, whom this program is in conjunction with. Meet picnic shelter 3 in area 3.
Fri 26 Apr
CENTENNIAL SEEDLINGS PLANTING
Friday, April 26, 2024 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Help us plant 100 trees to celebrate 100 years of New York State Parks. All are welcome, including leashed and well-behaved dogs. Pre-registration is appreciated and encouraged, but not required. Please email Genesee.Education@parks.ny.gov to register. This program has been generously sponsored by the Friends of Hamlin Beach State Park. The 100 for 100 project was supported with funding from the NYS Park and Trail Partnership Grants and New York's Environmental Protection Fund. Park and Trail Partnership Grants are administered by Parks & Trails New York, in partnership with the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Meet at area 1 parking lot.
Registration: Optional
Sat 27 Apr
CENTENNIAL SEEDLINGS PLANTING
Saturday, April 27, 2024 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Help us plant 100 trees to celebrate 100 years of New York State Parks. All are welcome, including leashed and well-behaved dogs. Pre-registration is appreciated and encouraged, but not required. Please email Genesee.Education@parks.ny.gov to register. This program has been generously sponsored by the Friends of Hamlin Beach State Park. The 100 for 100 project was supported with funding from the NYS Park and Trail Partnership Grants and New York's Environmental Protection Fund. Park and Trail Partnership Grants are administered by Parks & Trails New York, in partnership with the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Meet at area 1 parking lot.
Sun 28 Apr
CENTENNIAL SEEDLINGS PLANTING
Sunday, April 28, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Help us plant 100 trees to celebrate 100 years of New York State Parks. All are welcome, including leashed and well-behaved dogs. Pre-registration is appreciated and encouraged, but not required. Please email Genesee.Education@parks.ny.gov to register. This program has been generously sponsored by the Friends of Hamlin Beach State Park. The 100 for 100 project was supported with funding from the NYS Park and Trail Partnership Grants and New York's Environmental Protection Fund. Park and Trail Partnership Grants are administered by Parks & Trails New York, in partnership with the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Meet at area 1 parking lot.
Fri 10 May
NATURE’S NOTEBOOK – Volunteer Training (Phenology)
Friday, May 10, 2024 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Learn how you can collect data to contribute to our understanding of how organisms are responding to climate change. 1.5 miles. Meet at picnic shelter 3 in area 3.
Fri 24 May
Make Your Own Star Chart
Friday, May 24, 2024 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Create a guide to the springtime night sky. Astronomy themed nature movie to follow activity (8:45pm-9:45pm). Movie goers should bring their own seating and movie snacks! Meet at camper recreation building in the campground.
Wed 29 May
Phenolo-tree Trek
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Observe alongside us, as we explore seasonal shifts in trees. If that isn't enough "bark" for you, feel free to bring your leash, vaccinated, well-behaved canine with you too! 3 miles. Meet at area 1 parking lot.
Sat 08 Jun
THE ART OF IDENTIFICATION – Invasive Species
Saturday, June 8, 2024 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Learn how to identify some invasive species and how to watercolor paint them! No prior experience is required, all materials will be provided. Pre-registration is required, please email Genesee.Education@parks. ny.gov to register. Meet at picnic shelter 3 in area 3.
Registration: Required
Sat 08 Jun
Campground Cinema & Owl Amble
Saturday, June 8, 2024 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Enjoy a nature documentary about owls followed by a walk to listen for these extraordinary organisms. Movie goers should bring their own seating and movie snacks. Those wishing to join the owl amble should bring a flashlight and sense of adventure! 1 mile. Meet at camper recreation building in the campground.
Sun 09 Jun
Invasive Species Removal Contest
Sunday, June 9, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Who can remove the most swallowwort? Think you have what it takes? Come find out! 3 miles. Meet at area 5 parking lot.
Sat 15 Jun
LECTURE – Of Worms & Fish: The Sea Lamprey in the Great Lakes
Saturday, June 15, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Sea lamprey are a primitive group of fish, but have huge impacts on the Great Lakes. This talk will cover their origin, life, how they arrived and changed the Great Lakes, and lastly how we manage them today. Presented by Dr. Thomas M. Evans. Meet at picnic shelter 3 in area 3.
Sat 29 Jun
Bash at the Beach
Saturday, June 29, 2024 01:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Special events and programming will take place throughout the park to celebrate 100 years of New York State Parks. Call (585) 964-2462 for more information. Meet across the park.