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Thu 24 Apr
Knee High Naturalists
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
Pitch In for Parks!
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
La Hora del Cuento Bilingüe/Bilingual Story Hour
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
Girl Scout Cadette Woodworker badge
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
Watercolor Faeries, Butterflies & Dragonflies
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
Fri 23 May
Sunset Stories on the Beach
Friday, May 23, 2025 07:15 PM - 08:15 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
Bring a chair or a blanket and gather on the beach at Thompson's Lake Campground to enjoy s'mores and storytelling. No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Fri 27 Jun
Sunset Stories on the Beach
Friday, June 27, 2025 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
Bring a chair or a blanket and gather on the beach at Thompson's Lake Campground to enjoy s'mores and storytelling. No registration required.
Registration: Not required