eBird Tutorial
Spread the word about your birds! Come to the nature center for a lesson in how to submit useful data to the eBird app or website. Your contribution to community science helps with bird conservation. Please register for this program 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Big Bend: Beginner Birding
Calling all beginner birders! Bring your binoculars if you have them and we will check out the wide variety of over 100 species of birds that we have identified at our new preserve. This will be a short start-and-stop hike. We will meet at the park office and caravan to Big Bend. Geared toward ages 12+. Program is $5 per …
Knee High Naturalist
Geared toward children aged 2-5, (siblings welcome) Knee-high Naturalist is a fun introduction to nature. We meet in the Nature Center where we begin by reading a book or two and then take a short walk together outdoors, keeping our eyes open for animal tracks, shells, feathers, and other signs of the natural world around us. Dress for the weather. …
New Western Ridge Trail Hike
Join an educator on a brand-new park trail. This trail is a moderate-hard 2.5 mile hike. Please wear appropriate attire for the weather with sunscreen, bug spray and water-resistant hiking shoes. Bring a snack and plenty of water. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the “Spring Overlook” trailhead. This hike is for people 13+. This program …
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 …
Homeschool Pop-Up: Winter Birds
Join an educator at the Nature Center to learn about the birds who stick around for winter, if the weather cooperates and we are able, we will go on a short walk to look for birds and evidence of them. This program is geared toward homeschool students ages 6-12 years old, but all are welcome. This program is free. Please …
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 …
All About Muskrats/Felting
Come to the nature center for a muskrat presentation to discuss their habitats, diets, and behaviors. Did you know that these great swimmers can hold their breath underwater for about 20 minutes! Once you are feeling the Muskrat love, you can make your own small needle felted muskrat to bring home. Geared toward people 10+. This is program is free. …