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Sat
06
Sep
Saturday, September 6, 2025 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Enjoy a leisurely walk with your bark ranger! Learn about pet Leave No
Trace on a guided walk around Long Pond. This event is being held to celebrate
next week's bark n' brew. Please call to register at 518-279-1155. Dogs joining
the hike must be comfortable with other dogs and people, on a 6-foot leash at
all times, and have proof of rabies vaccination.
Registration: Required
Thu
11
Sep
Thursday, September 11, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Come join an educator as we go over how we feed our animals in the
welcome center! These are drop-in programs and require no pre-registration,
simply come in the Welcome Center and go to the classroom. This drop-in program
lasts 1 hour. This program requires parking at the park which is $6 per car on
weekends.
Registration: Not required
Fri
12
Sep
Friday, September 12, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Our second hike in our hiking challenge series will be the White Lily
trails! We will be meeting at the White Lily Trailhead off of Babcock
Lane Rd at 9am before departing for the hike. This hike will be a loop
including Conklin Pass (CP) and White Lily (WL). In total the hike will be
around 2 miles and will take approximately 1 hour. Please bring water and
stable shoes as parts of the trail may be muddy. Please call to register at
518-279-1155.
Registration: Required
Sat
13
Sep
Saturday, September 13, 2025 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
This annual event will show you how pet-friendly NYS Parks can be
for your furry friends, so bring them along!
We will have an agility course, assorted animal care vendors, live
music by Closet Classics, raffle items, and several animal rescue organizations
in attendance, and meet some live reptiles from Uncharted Wild LLC.
A portion of the proceeds from vendors, as well as all raffle
funds, will be donated to regional rescue organizations. To boost the funds
raised by the event, locally crafted beers will be sold by Emporium Farm
Brewery as well, so you can even enjoy "a pint for the pooches!" Please join us
to show your support for Capitol Region pet pals in need. $6 covers entrance to
the park, parking, and admission to the event. Food and beverages and a chance
at raffle items are available for an additional charge
Registration: Not required
Sun
14
Sep
Sunday, September 14, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Join Yoga Instructor Jomarie, for a yoga series on the beach! Call
518-279-1155 to register.
Registration: Required
Wed
17
Sep
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
In Partnership with Hudson River Ramble, join us for our Sunset paddle
along Long Pond! Paddle through nature and learn about local wildlife.
Registration is required. Kayak, paddles, and safety equipment will be
provided. For ages 16+, those under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Call
518-279-1155 to register.
Registration: Required
Thu
18
Sep
Thursday, September 18, 2025 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Have you ever wanted to see bats at night? Maybe you want to go on a
night hike through the park and see what critters you can find. Join an
educator as we go on a night stroll through the park looking for bats and other
nocturnal animals. We will meet at the Welcome Center at 6:30pm. Registration
is required -- call 518-279-1155 to register. Recommended for ages 12+.
Registration: Required
Fri
19
Sep
Friday, September 19, 2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Our third hike in our hiking challenge series will be the Martin-Dunham
Reservoir trails! We will be meeting at the Gartlers Trailhead at 9am before
departing for the hike. This hike will begin on Gartlers (GA), then through
Double Bit Path (DB) and South Dunham (SD). In total, the hike will be around
8-9 miles and will take approximately 3-4 hours. Please bring water and stable
shoes as parts of the trail may be muddy. Please call to register at
518-279-1155.
Registration: Required
Fri
19
Sep
Friday, September 19, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Learn about different kinds of skulls in the animal kingdom. We will go
over cool adaptations that different animals have and how they use that to
their benefit. Registration is required at 518-279-1155.
Registration: Required
Fri
19
Sep
Friday, September 19, 2025 07:15 PM - 08:15 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.
No preregistration required. Enter via the main entrance and follow signs to
program-- first left off the main entrance road. Please drive slowly in the
park at night. No charge.
Registration: Not required
Sat
20
Sep
Saturday, September 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Come join an educator as we go over how we feed our animals in the welcome center! These are drop-in programs and require no pre-registration, simply come in the Welcome Center and go to the classroom. This drop-in program lasts 1 hour. This program requires parking at the park which is $6 per car on weekends.
Registration: Not required
Sat
20
Sep
Saturday, September 20, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Come join an educator as we have a fun evening creating homemade
playdough! Notice: materials are limited and program may end when the materials
are out. We recommend coming early to make sure you can participate.
Registration: Not required
Wed
24
Sep
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Learn the fundamentals of bird illustrations and practice your skills.
Registration is required due to limited availability, you can register by
calling 518-279-1155.
Registration: Required
Thu
25
Sep
Thursday, September 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Come learn about the history of Barn Quilt Paintings and their meaning
while we make our own! Join us for a relaxing fall day painting in the Welcome
Center on September 25th at 10am. This program is for ages 12+ and costs $5 per
person. All materials will be provided, and you get to take home your painted
creation at the end! Registration is required as we have limited spots. You can
register by calling (518)-279-1155.
Registration: Required
Fri
26
Sep
Friday, September 26, 2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Our fourth hike in our hiking challenge series will be the Perimeter
trails! We will be meeting at the Welcome Center at 9am before departing for
the hike. This hike will consist of Little Johnny's (LJ), Chet Bell (CB), Mill
Pond (MP), and Spruce Bog (SB). In total the hike will be around 6 miles and
will take approximately 3-4 hours. Please bring water and stable shoes as parts
of the trail may be muddy. Please call to register at 518-279-1155.
Registration: Required
Fri
26
Sep
Friday, September 26, 2025 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
In Partnership with the Hudson River Ramble! Grafton Lakes State Park's
fire tower has a long history and has had a huge impact on the community. Join
a state park educator on a guided hike to the Dickinson Hill Fire Tower! Call
518-279-1155 to register.
Registration: Required
Fri
26
Sep
Friday, September 26, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 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.
No preregistration required. Enter via the main entrance and follow signs to
program-- first left off the main entrance road. Please drive slowly in the
park at night. No charge.
Registration: Not required
Sat
27
Sep
Saturday, September 27, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Join an environmental educator on a guided tour of Long Pond while
looking for late-season flowers! Paddles and kayaks provided. Call 518-279-1155
to register.
Registration: Required
Sat
27
Sep
Saturday, September 27, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Join an environmental educator on a guided tour of Long Pond while
taking time to relax and paint watercolor scenes. Call 518-279-1155 to
register. Kayaks and paddles provided.
Registration: Required
Sat
27
Sep
Saturday, September 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Come join an educator as we go over how we feed our animals in the welcome center! These are drop-in programs and require no pre-registration, simply come in the Welcome Center and go to the classroom. This drop-in program lasts 1 hour. This program requires parking at the park which is $6 per car on weekends.
Registration: Not required
Sat
27
Sep
Saturday, September 27, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Join an educator as we create potpourri materials for the fall. Go
around the Welcome Center to collect materials and create your own scented
masterpiece! Notice: materials are limited, and the program may end when the
materials are out. We recommend coming early to make sure you can participate.
Registration: Not required