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Tai Chi and Chai Tea

Join us for a morning flow with a Tai Chi and Qi Gong instructor and enjoy chai tea at noon. This new event will set you up for a day of lowered stress and a teach you a new skill. Please register at least 24 hours in advance at 518-793-0511.

Lake Bonita to Lake Ann Lean-To

Join an educator on an approximately 3 mile out and back hike from Lake Bonita to Lake Anne Lean-to. Bring a snack to take a break and eat at the lean-to! The cost is $5 at the office upon arrival. We have snowshoes and crampons to borrow. Please register at least 24 hours in advance at 518-793-0511.

Courteous Critters

Humans are not the only animals to give gifts. Come learn about some of our native animals as well as animals around the world who give great gifts to secure a mate or a bond. This is a nice reminder to humans of the true purpose of gift-giving, to strengthen our social relationships with the ones we love. Come to …

Card Making

Join an educator in the Nature Center to make lovely handmade holiday cards. Cost is $1 per child, $5 per adult. Register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Stonewall Trail Hike

This beginner level guided hike of just over 3 miles is on park property the other side of the Hudson. Access is closed once it snows so Lake Bonita will be the alternate hike should there be snow accumulation. Wear warm, waterproof boots and bring microspikes- if you don’t have them, they may be borrowed at the office. Cost is …

Baker Trail Hike

Baker trail is roughly a 2-mile hike round trip on an out and back route. The cost is $5 at the office upon arrival. We have snowshoes and crampons to borrow. Please register at least 24 hours in advance at 518-793-0511.

Event Series Eagle Watch

Eagle Watch

Join a park educator on a convoy-style journey along the Hudson River to try to spot our local Bald Eagles. We will be getting in and out of vehicles at a few locations and, with a little luck, viewing the eagles through binoculars and a scope so make sure to bring your hat and gloves! If you have binoculars bring …

Western Ridge to Lake Ann Hike

This guided, out-and-back hike of approximately 4.5 miles will begin on the Western Ridge Trail where we’ll get most of the elevation out of the way and proceed to the Lake Ann trail. Bring a lunch to enjoy at the Lake Ann lean-to. Wear warm, waterproof boots and bring microspikes- if you don’t have them, they may be borrowed at …

Winter Solstice Bonfire

Join us in celebrating the winter solstice with a nighttime bonfire. A time to appreciate what is lost to the frost and remember what is promised by spring. Bring cups, plates, and a fork because we will be making hot chocolate and tinfoil dinners over the fire. We will be talking about fire starting and fire safety. The cost is …