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Sat
29
Mar
Saturday, March 29, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center, Ages 12 and up.
Don't
we all love Thacher State Park? This volunteer program is a great way to give
back to the park and become an ecological steward. This series of volunteer
days will alternate between vegetation management of introduced species and
trail work. We will use hand tools; please wear clothes you don't mind getting
dirty and appropriate close-toed work shoes. Registration required: Call
518-872-0800
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Apr
Saturday, April 5, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center, Ages 12 and up.
Don't
we all love Thacher State Park? Did you know April is Earth Month? This
volunteer program is a great way to give back to the park and become an
ecological steward. This is part of series of volunteer events held almost
every Saturday during the warm weather months. Come to one or come to all, it
makes a difference for the park! No experience needed. This series of volunteer
days will alternate between vegetation management of introduced species and
trail work. We will use hand tools; please wear clothes you don't mind getting
dirty and appropriate close toed work shoes.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
06
Apr
Sunday, April 6, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center. Accessible program. Ages 18+.
Join
artist Diane Steele in this introduction to watercolor techniques and painting.
All supplies will be provided. $20.00 per person cash due upon arrival. Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
06
Apr
Sunday, April 6, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
Meet at
the Thacher Visitor Center. Accessible program.
Drop in
to the Visitor Center anytime between 1:30pm-3:00pm to learn about local
geology and caves with Thom Engel, vice-president of the Northeast Cave
Conservancy. This is an informational table; we will not be caving. No
registration is required.
Registration: Not required
Tue
08
Apr
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
Meet at
the Nature Center. Accessible program.
Stop by
to see which birds are enjoying our feeders! An educator will be on hand to
answer any questions you may have about native birds, bird feeders, and
FeederWatch—a citizen science initiative that allows you to contribute to
real-life research projects.
No
registration required.
Registration: Not required
Thu
10
Apr
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center. Accessible program.
Explore
the outdoors with our Knee-High Naturalists series! Best suited for children
ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Each session will explore a different theme -
activities may include crafts, games, storybook readings, or a kid-friendly
nature walk.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center, Ages 12 and up.
Don't
we all love Thacher State Park? Did you know April is Earth Month? This
volunteer program is a great way to give back to the park and become an
ecological steward. This is part of series of volunteer events held almost
every Saturday during the warm weather months. Come to one or come to all, it
makes a difference for the park! No experience needed. This series of volunteer
days will alternate between vegetation management of introduced species and
trail work. We will use hand tools; please wear clothes you don't mind getting
dirty and appropriate close toed work shoes.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Apr
Sunday, April 13, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center. Ages 8 and up.
How did
America's national symbol almost disappear? Learn about the history of Bald
Eagles on an easy 1-mile hike through prime eagle habitat. We'll observe an
active eagle nest and, if we're lucky, see young bald eagles with their
parents! Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Tue
15
Apr
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
Meet at
the Nature Center. Accessible program.
Stop by
to see which birds are enjoying our feeders! An educator will be on hand to
answer any questions you may have about native birds, bird feeders, and
FeederWatch—a citizen science initiative that allows you to contribute to
real-life research projects.
No
registration required.
Registration: Not required
Wed
16
Apr
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center. Accessible program.
Come
meet some of our live animal ambassadors as we learn about the different egg
layers that call the Nature Center home.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Apr
Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
Hop Field. Come
explore this temporary wetland brimming with life – a vernal pool! We'll
examine amphibians and encounter egg masses as we dip our toes into the
diversity of this important habitat. Wear shoes you don't mind getting wet! Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center, Ages 12 and up.
Don't
we all love Thacher State Park? Did you know April is Earth Month? This
volunteer program is a great way to give back to the park and become an
ecological steward. This is part of series of volunteer events held almost
every Saturday during the warm weather months. Come to one or come to all, it
makes a difference for the park! No experience needed. This series of volunteer
days will alternate between vegetation management of introduced species and
trail work. We will use hand tools; please wear clothes you don't mind getting
dirty and appropriate close toed work shoes.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
20
Apr
Sunday, April 20, 2025 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Celebrate
Earth Day by stopping by the Nature Center between 9am and 3pm to pick up an
Earth Day Scavenger Hunt. Bring the completed scavenger hunt back to the Nature
Center for a prize! Note: trails are often muddy in the spring; dress for the
weather.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Thu
24
Apr
Thursday, April 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at the Nature Center. Accessible program. Explore the outdoors with our Knee-High Naturalists series! Best suited for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Each session will explore a different theme - activities may include crafts, games, storybook readings, or a kid-friendly nature walk. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Nature Center, Ages 12 and up.
Don't
we all love Thacher State Park? Did you know April is Earth Month? This
volunteer program is a great way to give back to the park and become an
ecological steward. This is part of series of volunteer events held almost
every Saturday during the warm weather months. Come to one or come to all, it
makes a difference for the park! No experience needed. This series of volunteer
days will alternate between vegetation management of introduced species and
trail work. We will use hand tools; please wear clothes you don't mind getting
dirty and appropriate close toed work shoes.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at the Nature Center. For ages 0-8 with an adult. Understanding of Spanish or English not necessary. Learn what words mean in either language, and read some new books with Project Growing Minds! Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at
the Hop Field Warming Hut.
During
this girl scout program, we will learn how to properly use basic tools to make
a log suet feeder to bring home for our woodpeckers, nuthatches and other
suet-loving birds to enjoy. This program will fulfill all the steps for the
Woodworker Badge.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
Meet at
the Nature Center. Ages 16+. Accessible programs.
Join
artist Diane Steele in this introduction to watercolor techniques and painting.
All supplies will be provided. $20.00 per person cash due upon arrival.
Registration
required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Not required