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Thu 21 Sep
Junior Naturalist Series
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
Fall Trails Day
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
Garden Day
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
Junior Naturalist Series
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
Full Moon Walk
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
Tree Walk
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
Star Party
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
Trick or Treat Nature Trail
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
Outrageous Owls
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
Silent Sounds
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
Trick-or-Trivia
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
Egg-tastic After School Engineering
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
Full Moon Walk
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
Geology Walk
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
Full Moon Cemetery Walk
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
Animals that Haunt the Dark
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.