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Wed 07 Jun
Plant Pressing Workshop Series
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on May 12 at 10 am. Learn how to make museum-quality preserved plant specimens suitable for research, education, and the arts under the guidance of botanist, Daniel Atha. Gain the knowledge and skill to develop your own herbarium and finish the course having prepared a variety of dried, mounted and labeled specimens. You'll learn how to select the best material for preservation; how to press, dry, and arrange them; how to format a good specimen label; and how to mount plants using archival materials. All materials will be provided. Cost: $50 for the whole series. Max: 11 people. PLEASE NOTE: foraging or collecting specimens for any purpose is prohibited in the Preserve. This includes plants, seeds, wildlife, rocks, etc. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Sat 10 Jun
Hike with Mike: Rockwood Hall & Eagle Hill
Saturday, June 10, 2023 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Starting alongside the Hudson River with magnificent views of the Palisades, we'll venture along the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail to Eagle Hill where you'll get to view the Hudson from 300' above where you started. This 6-mile hike will begin and end at Rockwood Hall. Leashed dogs are welcome. Be prepared to move at a steady pace; some hiking experience is recommended. Cost: $4. Max: 20 people. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Sat 10 Jun
Bird Photography Workshop
Saturday, June 10, 2023 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Learn the best techniques for photographing birds and other wildlife and explore some of the best locations to shoot with photographer, Bill Golden. The timing should be just right to capture the cedar waxwings enjoying serviceberries in the courtyard. We'll begin with an instructional presentation in the art gallery, followed by a walk through the Preserve to put your newfound skills to the test. This class is best suited for those with DSLR cameras. No dogs please. Cost: $4. Max: 20 people. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Sun 11 Jun
Geology of the Hudson Valley
Sunday, June 11, 2023 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Join our resident geologist, Kim Fendrich, on a journey through time on this 6-mile hike. Learn about the geologic history of this area and observe evidence of tectonic activity, glaciation, weathering, and erosion throughout the Buttermilk Hill area of the Preserve. Be prepared to move at a steady pace; some hiking experience is recommended. Leashed dogs are welcome. Suggested for ages 16+. Cost: $4. Max: 20 people. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Tue 13 Jun
Plant Pressing Workshop Series
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on May 12 at 10 am. Learn how to make museum-quality preserved plant specimens suitable for research, education, and the arts under the guidance of botanist, Daniel Atha. Gain the knowledge and skill to develop your own herbarium and finish the course having prepared a variety of dried, mounted and labeled specimens. You'll learn how to select the best material for preservation; how to press, dry, and arrange them; how to format a good specimen label; and how to mount plants using archival materials. All materials will be provided. Cost: $50 for the whole series. Max: 11 people. PLEASE NOTE: foraging or collecting specimens for any purpose is prohibited in the Preserve. This includes plants, seeds, wildlife, rocks, etc. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Tue 13 Jun
Sunset Yoga at Rockwood
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Relieve stress and explore the connection between breath and movement with instructor, Shivani Singh, as the sun sets over the Hudson with views of the Tappan Zee bridge and NYC in the distance. Appropriate for all levels of experience, ages 18+. Cost: $6. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Wed 14 Jun
Plant Pressing Workshop Series
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on May 12 at 10 am. Learn how to make museum-quality preserved plant specimens suitable for research, education, and the arts under the guidance of botanist, Daniel Atha. Gain the knowledge and skill to develop your own herbarium and finish the course having prepared a variety of dried, mounted and labeled specimens. You'll learn how to select the best material for preservation; how to press, dry, and arrange them; how to format a good specimen label; and how to mount plants using archival materials. All materials will be provided. Cost: $50 for the whole series. Max: 11 people. PLEASE NOTE: foraging or collecting specimens for any purpose is prohibited in the Preserve. This includes plants, seeds, wildlife, rocks, etc. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Thu 15 Jun
Sunset Hike at Rockwood Hall
Thursday, June 15, 2023 07:15 PM - 08:45 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Join us for a 3-mile hike and witness the spectacular view of the sun setting over the Hudson and the Tappan Zee Bridge. Leashed dogs are welcome. Cost: $4. Max: 40 people. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Sat 17 Jun
Birdwatching with the Saw Mill River Audubon Society
Saturday, June 17, 2023 06:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Get to know our feathered residents and experience the "dawn chorus" during the peak of breeding song with an expert from the Saw Mill River Audubon Society. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! Binocular loans available upon request. Ages 8+. Cost: FREE. Max: 25 people. Please register at: sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips/.
Sat 17 Jun
Plein Air Painting
Saturday, June 17, 2023 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Experience nature through painting! Learn the watercolor technique under the guidance of award-winning artist, Anne Johann, as you absorb the beauty of the landscape before you. You may bring your own supplies if you have them; if not, supplies will be provided. Cost: $8. Max: 10 people. Rain date: June 24. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Tue 20 Jun
Tree Identification Walk
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Join conservation steward, Devyani Mishra, for a leisurely stroll through the Preserve to learn about trees and how to identify them. The hike will be short with frequent stops for discussion. Leashed dogs are welcome. Cost: $4. Max: 15 people. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Tue 20 Jun
Sunset Yoga at Rockwood
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Relieve stress and explore the connection between breath and movement with instructor, Shivani Singh, as the sun sets over the Hudson with views of the Tappan Zee bridge and NYC in the distance. Appropriate for all levels of experience, ages 18+. Cost: $6. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Wed 21 Jun
Sound Healing
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on May 12 at 10 am. Celebrate the summer solstice with Dayna Gralla in this therapeutic and restorative sound healing experience. Envelop yourself in the sounds of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and a variety of soothing instruments as you allow your mind to drift from an active state to a relaxed and meditative state. Cost: $6. Max: 18 people per session. Ages 10+. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Wed 21 Jun
Sound Healing
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on May 12 at 10 am. Celebrate the summer solstice with Dayna Gralla in this therapeutic and restorative sound healing experience. Envelop yourself in the sounds of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and a variety of soothing instruments as you allow your mind to drift from an active state to a relaxed and meditative state. Cost: $6. Max: 18 people per session. Ages 10+. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Sat 24 Jun
Forest Therapy: Solstice Celebration
Saturday, June 24, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Embrace change with mindful movement, nature observation, journaling, and tea under the trees. Led by Mindful Outdoor Guide and certified Forest Therapist, Cindy Olsen, this experience will be an opportunity to celebrate the natural world in honor of the summer solstice. Ages 18+. No dogs please. Cost: $6. Max: 15 people. Rain date: June 25. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events. Please note: forest therapy is not a substitute for medical treatment or diagnosis.
Sat 24 Jun
Rockwood Hall Garden Party
Saturday, June 24, 2023 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Join us for a lovely Garden Party Lunch at Rockwood Hall celebrating the Friends' ongoing endeavors since 1996 to protect and maintain the Rockefeller State Park Preserve. Funds raised by the event will go towards the revitalization of Rockwood Hall including amenities for the public and a designated entry in keeping with the location's history and landscaping. As a private home for generations, the foundation and stone gatehouse are all that remain today of what was once a grand mansion. Its spectacular Hudson River views, rare specimen trees, and proximity to the neighboring community have made it a highly popular destination. The event will be outside, under a tent. friendsrock.org/2023-garden-party.
Sun 25 Jun
Medicinal Use of “Invasives”
Sunday, June 25, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on May 12 at 10 am Learn about the medicinal gifts of "invasive" plants with herbalist, Clare Pierson in the conclusion of our "Edible Invasives" class series. We'll embark on a weed walk to meet these sometimes maligned plants in their natural habitat, and learn how and when to harvest them and prepare them for medicine. Afterward, we'll return to the gallery to taste some of the medicines made by Clare and learn some basic medicine-making techniques. Cost: $4. Max: 20 people. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events. PLEASE NOTE: foraging or collecting specimens for any purpose is prohibited in the Preserve. This includes plants, seeds, wildlife, rocks, etc. This is a unique opportunity to learn about foraging under the guidance of an expert.
Mon 26 Jun
Birdwatching with the Saw Mill River Audubon Society
Monday, June 26, 2023 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Get to know our feathered residents and experience the "dawn chorus" during the peak of breeding song with an expert from the Saw Mill River Audubon Society. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! Binocular loans available upon request. Ages 8+. Cost: FREE. Max: 25 people. Please register at: sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips/.
Tue 27 Jun
Sunset Yoga at Rockwood
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Relieve stress and explore the connection between breath and movement with instructor, Shivani Singh, as the sun sets over the Hudson with views of the Tappan Zee bridge and NYC in the distance. Appropriate for all levels of experience, ages 18+. Cost: $6. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Tue 27 Jun
Stargazing in the Preserve
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 08:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on May 12 at 10 am. Peer into the cosmos with Vinny Coulehan of the Rockland Astronomy Club. View the night sky through a telescope and observe the craters on the moon in detail. Plus, capture images of the moon on your phone using a special attachment on the telescope! Cost: $4. Max: 20 people. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Fri 30 Jun
Wildflower Walk
Friday, June 30, 2023 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Join botanist, Patty Butter, for a leisurely walk and learn about the identification of late spring and early summer wildflowers. Contribute as a citizen scientist to increase our knowledge of the ecology of the Preserve by logging your observations in the iNaturalist app. Cost: $4. Max: 12 people. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.