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Phragmites Basket Weaving

Let's give new purpose to an invasive plant! Join our nature center employees in a tutorial on weaving your own mini baskets for Easter, May Day, or to use as a catch-all! Free and open to all ages. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Nature Trail Walk

Join an educator on an easy short 1.5 mile walk around the back pond. We will be starting the hike down at the beach. Please be prepared for muddy trail conditions. This hike is not stroller friendly, but well-behaved dogs on a 6ft or shorter leash are welcome. Free and open to all ages. Please register in advance by calling …

Stonewall Hike

This is a guided hike on a lesser-known moderate trail along the Hudson River with the added interest of logging history and old foundations. This 3.5-mile hike has some steeper parts. We will meet at the park office and will caravan to the trailhead about 20 minutes away. Please dress appropriately for muddy conditions. Hiking poles, gaiters and waterproof boots …

Event Series Beginning Birding

Beginning Birding

Calling all beginner birders! Bring your binoculars if you have them and we will check out what birds are around this time of year at Big Bend. This will be a short start-and-stop hike. We will meet at the park office and caravan to Big Bend. This is free and geared toward ages 13+. Please register in advance by calling …

Event Series Wiggly Wanderers

Wiggly Wanderers

Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner’s hike/wander series for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. We will not plan too much distance …

Celebrating Earth Day Hike Lake Bonita

Come on a guided hike to appreciate what our planet has to offer. Our Nature Center educator(s) will point out and identify any life we encounter, comment on natural processes at woodland lakes and answer nature questions as we hike. This hike is 2 miles of uneven terrain, please dress appropriately for muddy conditions as well as possible stream crossings. …

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