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Thu
04
Jul
Thursday, July 4, 2024 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Come out and join us on Thursday, July 4th for our
Sand Sculpture Contest! Celebrate the start of summer with some sand-tacular
sculptures! You can admire everyone else's creations or make your own! Impress
the judges for the chance to win a prize. Registration starts at noon, judging
2-3pm, with prizes announced at 3pm.
Thu
04
Jul
Thursday, July 4, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
It's the 4th of July! Celebrate by tagging along on a
guided hike! A Red Trail, White Lily Trail, and a beautiful Blue Pond. Red,
White, and Blue!
Fri
05
Jul
Friday, July 5, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Hoot hoot! Join our educators to learn about the
feathered friends of Grafton Lakes State Park on Friday July 5th. This program
aims to teach kids about the birds of the park, how to identify them based on
their call and appearance, and what makes a bird a bird anyway! Please call
518-279-1155 to register. Program fee of $2 per child participating. Best for
ages 5-13 years old.
Sat
06
Jul
Saturday, July 6, 2024 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Yoga on the Beach is coming back this summer with Yoga
Instructor Jomarie Giovanniello. Enjoy a morning hour of yoga on Long Pond beach. Call 518-279-1155 to register.
Sat
06
Jul
Saturday, July 6, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Join educator Wren for a guided origami session in our
Beach Pavilion! We will be making several different animals and plants of
beginner to medium difficulty. Paper in an assortment of colors and patterns
will be provided. This program costs $2 per crafter. Call to register at (518)
279-1155.
Sat
06
Jul
Saturday, July 6, 2024 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Have you spotted any small houses in the woods at
Grafton Lakes State Park lately? Hidden among the trees on our Storybook Trail,
there are a collection of fairy houses to find throughout the walk! Join us on
this guided hike to discover these houses together. This program is open to all
and costs $3 per person. Registration is required -- please call 518-279-1155
to register. We will start from the GLSP Welcome Center at 7pm and end at
approximately 8pm. Hope to see you there!
Wed
10
Jul
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Join an educator in a guided craft at the beach! We
will have a different craft available each week, and all materials provided. No
registration is required and this program costs $2 per crafter. Call
518-279-1155 with any questions
Wed
10
Jul
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
We are doing Guided Hikes with a focus on looking at
the mosses in the area! This will be run by our educator Cai who also wrote a
moss-themed zine called "The Moss Review" (TMR)! TMR will highlight
the mosses we will be looking out for on the hikes. This is a free program, but
please register by calling 518-279-1155. Come pet some moss and take a walk
with us! This session will highlight Issue 2.
Thu
11
Jul
Thursday, July 11, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Humans are animals too! In this program, we'll examine
humans just like we examine other animals. Why did we lose our fur? What's up
with our tailbones? What traits do we have in common with other creatures?
Through games, will explore the things that help define us as human, and then explore
what happens when we take them away. Family friendly! This is a free program,
please register by calling (518) 279-1155.
Sat
13
Jul
Saturday, July 13, 2024 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Yoga on the Beach is coming back this summer with Yoga
Instructor Jomarie Giovanniello. Enjoy a morning hour of yoga on Long Pond beach. Call 518-279-1155 to register.
Sat
13
Jul
Saturday, July 13, 2024 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Join us every other Saturday at Grafton Lakes and
learn all about trail running. Get a jump start with the class we are hosting
before our first run where you can learn about gear and all about the hobby.
Accepting all skill levels and welcoming all faces! Our first session will be a
class with opportunities to score some discounted gear. This first session is
to learn about equipment and safety with a short introduction run on an easy
trail.
Sun
14
Jul
Sunday, July 14, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
All skill levels are welcome on a guided kayak tour of
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.
Wed
17
Jul
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Join an educator in a guided craft at the beach! We
will have a different craft available each week, and all materials provided. No
registration is required and this program costs $2 per crafter. Call
518-279-1155 with any questions
Fri
19
Jul
Friday, July 19, 2024 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Come inside for a small board game night with
outdoor-themed board games! When we are done, stay for a movie night.
Sat
20
Jul
Saturday, July 20, 2024 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Yoga on the Beach is coming back this summer with Yoga
Instructor Jomarie Giovanniello. Enjoy a morning hour of yoga on Long Pond beach. Call 518-279-1155 to register.
Sat
20
Jul
Saturday, July 20, 2024 08:45 PM - 10:15 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
No registration required. Join us for a free movie on
Long Pond beach, weather permitting. Check out our 16' big screen under
Grafton's big sky! The movie is kid-friendly and PG-rated so bring the whole
family. Be sure to bring a blanket. No charge, no registration. Movie will
start after dusk around 9pm.
Wed
24
Jul
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Join an educator in a guided craft at the beach! We
will have a different craft available each week, and all materials provided. No
registration is required and this program costs $2 per crafter. Call
518-279-1155 with any questions
Thu
25
Jul
Thursday, July 25, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
All skill levels are welcome on a guided kayak tour of 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.
Fri
26
Jul
Friday, July 26, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Join educator Wren as we examine how different animals
move around! Whether it's in the air, land, or sea, we'll be identifying and
characterizing the tracks and movements that animals make. Then, we'll get to
use paint to recreate your favorite tracks and gaits. We might be able to make
plaster molds of real tracks, too. This program costs $3 and is geared for all
ages. Please register at (518) 279-1155.
Sat
27
Jul
Saturday, July 27, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Did you know July is National Blueberry Month? Join us
on a guided hike to Grafton Lakes' hidden gem of a blueberry field! Our
educators will teach you about the history of this special spot and how it
affects the wildlife of the park. If we're lucky, we might even sample some of
the blueberries! Registration is required for this hike -- please call
518-279-1155 to register or with any questions. This program costs $2 per
person but will not require payment of the park admission.
Wed
31
Jul
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Join an educator in a guided craft at the beach! We
will have a different craft available each week, and all materials provided. No
registration is required and this program costs $2 per crafter. Call
518-279-1155 with any questions
Wed
31
Jul
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
All skill levels are welcome on a guided kayak tour of
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.