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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