• Forest Fiber Circle

    Join us for a relaxed knitting and crochet gathering at the Nature Center. This group is open to all skill levels and focuses on creating a calm, welcoming space to slow down and connect through fiber arts. Participants are invited to bring their own projects or learn alongside others while enjoying gentle conversation. Supplies will not be included. This is …

  • Spring Forward Flting

    Join an educator to create your own felted Easter decoration inspired by traditional Ukrainian pysanky eggs. Learn simple felting techniques while crafting a flower, bunny, or decorative egg to take home. For ages 13+. Please register in advance by calling (518) 793-0511. Limit 10 participants.

  • National Take A Walk in the Park Day

    Join us at Big Bend property for an out and back hike down to the river in celebration of National Talk A Walk in the Park Day. We will enjoy this sunny trail and look for signs of spring and new growth popping up. Please register in advance by calling (518) 793-0511. Limit 25 per time slot.

  • Drop-In Maple Syrup

    Drop-In Maple Syrup

    Drop in at the Nature Center to meet with an educator to learn all about the fun world of Maple syrup production. Discover how trees are tapped, sap is collected and boiled down into delicious maple syrup. This is a free outdoor program; please dress for the weather. No registration necessary. For all ages.

  • Woodcock Walk

    Peeeent peeeeent! In early spring woodcocks perform a beautiful sky dance and vocalize with kazoo-like calls. Come on a guided woodcock walk to see if we can hear these crazy birds at Big Bend again this year. Meet at the park office and we will caravan to the Big Bend Trailhead. Free and for ages 13+. Please reserve your spot …