• Fish Stocking

    Join the park staff - just bring a bucket!

  • Radical Rabbits

    Hippity, Hoppity Easter’s on its way! Join a Nature Center educator for a presentation on rabbit diets, ranges, behaviors (like their ability to hop up to 18mph zig zagging from predators), and more! Free and open to all ages. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

  • 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 …

  • 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 …