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St. Paddy’s Day Needle Felting
Leprechauns, fairies, and gnomes oh my! Choose your favorite folktale character and create your own St Patty's Day plush. Return next week to build them a home! Supplies will be provided. This program is free and geared toward 6+. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
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Monthly Hiking Challenge
Join the monthly hiking challenge where we will explore the wide variety of trails at Moreau Lake State Park, if you make it to all the hikes you will get a prize! Our first hike will start off with a fan favorite, Baker to Moreau Overlook. This is a moderate-hard 2.5 mile hike with a beautiful view of our lake …
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iSpy Something Green
Let’s go on a hunt for green, we may see some signs of spring, we may just follow the pines! This is a free hike geared toward ages 6+. Please wear the appropriate clothing for the weather and for a short hike. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
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Maple Tapping
Join an educator in the nature center for a quick history of making maple syrup, the process from beginning to end, and if you are able, come on a short walk to see what trees we are tapping! This program is free and for all ages. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
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Beginner 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 reserve your spot in advance …
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Starting a Field Journal
Join an educator at the nature center to get started on your field journaling journey. We will supply journals, or we can hand make them. We will learn about the importance of recording observations then practice our skills, and go on a short walk if we are able. This is free and geared to ages 13+. Please reserve your spot …
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Fairy Houses
Are you looking to attract fairy friends to you garden? Come to the Nature Center and build a fairy house with materials that the forest provides (twigs, moss, flowers, leaves, acorns etc). Open to all ages. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
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First Signs of Spring Walk
The sun is coming out, plants are emerging, and animals are returning from their winter slumbers. Let's celebrate the changing seasons and look out for signs of spring. Join a Nature Center employee for a guided hike- identifying the common plants and animals that signal the beginning of springtime. Open to all ages, please reserve your spot in advance by …
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