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Thu
21
Sep
Thursday, September 21, 2023 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Become an official Junior Naturalist, get a cool patch, and learn
about the plants and animals of Grafton Lakes State Park through fun activities
in this three-week after-school course! To qualify, you must attend the final
program as well as at least one other program, though the best experience will
be had by attending all three! Ages 7-12, Registration required. Free.
Registration: Required
Sat
23
Sep
Saturday, September 23, 2023 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
The summer has ended, and the park could use your help!
Join us in trail maintenance and clean-up. There will be a range of projects
good for all abilities. This event is geared towards adults. Trail snacks
provided. After the cleanup, enjoy the park. Free park entry for the day. Ages 14+, Registration preferred. Free.
Registration: Optional
Sat
23
Sep
Saturday, September 23, 2023 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Love gardening? We do too! Come join us for a relaxing
morning of gardening! Pull weeds, and beautify the garden beds around the
Welcome Center All are welcome to join. Enjoy the rest of the day at the park
on us (no entrance fee for volunteers) All ages, Registration preferred. Free.
Registration: Optional
Thu
28
Sep
Thursday, September 28, 2023 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Become an official Junior Naturalist, get a cool patch, and learn
about the plants and animals of Grafton Lakes State Park through fun activities
in this three-week after-school course! To qualify, you must attend the final
program as well as at least one other program, though the best experience will
be had by attending all three! Ages 7-12, Registration required. Free.
Registration: Required
Fri
29
Sep
Friday, September 29, 2023 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
The moon: our closest celestial neighbor, and one of the oldest
presences in human mythology and tradition from around the world. Join us for a
nighttime hike through the park, and a tale of fascinating facts and fantastic
fiction about the moon! Ages 7+, Registration required. $5/person
Registration: Required
Sat
30
Sep
Saturday, September 30, 2023 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Join environmental educator Riley for a walk around Long Pond. We
will enjoy the beautiful fall colors and talk about why our trees change color.
Long Pond is 2.5 miles long and has roots and rocks on the trail with a slight
incline. Ages 7+, Registration required. Free.
Registration: Required
Fri
06
Oct
Friday, October 6, 2023 07:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Calling all night owls! The
Albany Area Amateur Astronomers will have telescopes to give you a tour of the
night sky during this free program held at the Deerfield Pavilion. Enter via main entrance and follow signs to
program-- first left off main entrance road. Please drive slowly in the park at
night. All ages. Free program. No registration.
Sat
14
Oct
Saturday, October 14, 2023 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Join us at Grafton Lakes State Park for the Trick-or-Treat
Nature Trail! The jack-o-lantern lit trail features education about some of the
weird and wonderful forest friends that call Grafton home. Participate in
fun fall activities, including crafts, games, and cider & donuts.
Special guest, Uncharted Wild, will be there with their spook-tacular
creatures! Perfect for families. $4/person. This
event is pre-registration only. Call to register today. 518-279-1155 ext.
2.
Registration: Required
Wed
18
Oct
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
You
may hear them hooting, but you'll never hear them coming! Learn about the
silent nighttime predators that live and hunt in the dark all around you
through a series of fun interactive activities. Ages 7+, Free program. Registration
required.
Registration: Required
Fri
20
Oct
Friday, October 20, 2023 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Did you know that bats can actually see pretty well? Or that they
can live in colonies of up to 35 million individuals? Join an environmental
educator for a Friday night out and learn all about these fascinating animals!
Expect a short talk and a moderate walk through the woods after dark. Ages 10+, Free program. Registration
required.
Registration: Required
Sat
21
Oct
Saturday, October 21, 2023 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Scuttling spiders! Ghoulish
gourds! Bickering Bats! Halloween is almost here, and this year, we'll be
hosting a spooky nature-themed trivia night at the park! The questions will be
a fun challenge for kids, adults, and everyone in-between. Not to mention,
there are prizes on the line! So, come on out and put your knowledge to the
test! Ages 10+, Free program. Registration required.
Registration: Required
Wed
25
Oct
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Do you like to build
things? How about throw eggs off of high places? If that sounds interesting,
come join us for an October egg drop! If you've never done this before, the
goal is to build a crash vehicle out of supplies like straws, paper,
toothpicks, etc. that can protect an egg from a 25-foot drop. Ages
10+, Free program. Registration required.
Registration: Required
Fri
27
Oct
Friday, October 27, 2023 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
The moon: our closest celestial neighbor, and one of the oldest presences
in human mythology and tradition from around the world. Join us for a nighttime
hike through the park, and a tale of fascinating facts and fantastic fiction
about the moon! Ages 10+, $5/person. Registration required.
Registration: Required
Sun
29
Oct
Sunday, October 29, 2023 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Join local geologist, Dave
DeSimone, for a short trail loop discussing the basic geology of the park and
the surrounding Rensselaer Plateau. The story that shaped Grafton Lakes State
Park has two components. Circa 440-460 million years ago there was a major
mountain building event that formed the rocks. Subsequently, Pleistocene ice
sheets flowed across the Plateau multiple times over the past 2.5 million
years, molding the landscape into the gem it is today. This program requires no
background in geology, but is formatted for adults. Adults only. Free
program. Registration required.
Registration: Required
Sun
29
Oct
Sunday, October 29, 2023 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Pre-registration by phone is required! Step outside at night in
the park. Take a journey to less frequented parts of the park, see tombstones
dating back over 100 years, and learn about some of Grafton's grisly
past. Ages 7+. $5/person. Registration required.
Registration: Required
Mon
30
Oct
Monday, October 30, 2023 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Do you love Halloween? What about nocturnal wildlife? Join a
special guest representing Grafton Lakes State Park to learn about creepy,
elusive, or unique wildlife that like to hide in the shadows and come out at
night. The presentation will include skulls, feathers, and other animal
artifacts. Come out the day before Halloween for some chills and thrills;
a perfect addition to a night out with friends! This event will be hosted at Rail to River Brewing
Co. in Ravena. Adults only. No
registration.