• Invasive Plant Basket Making

    We will be making baskets from invasive plants like bittersweet, phragmites, and knotweed and learning about how invasive plants can be detrimental to our environment. We can turn these tenacious plants into useful materials! Ages 13+, please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511, limited to 10 people.

  • Lake Ann Loop Hike

    Wellness Program! Join an educator on a loop hike from Lake Bonita to Waterfall Trail to Western Ridge Trail to Lake Ann Trail and back to the Lake Bonita Trailhead. This hike is a moderate-hard hike of 5 miles and can take from 2.5-3 hours and for ages 13+. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

  • Poetry in the Park

    Poetry in the Park

    We will be reading and discussing poetry inspired by observations of the natural world, written by poets of varying backgrounds. We’ll explore our own relationships with poetry and literature, and how those can be informed by and grow with connection to nature. Bring your creative spirit, because we’ll be doing some writing of our own! This is a free program. …

  • Retirement Walk for Wise Wanderers

    Retirement Walk for Wise Wanderers

    Wellness Program! Maybe you just retired, or have you been for years? This hike is meant to be a nice walk with other retirees who are interested in getting out of the house and stretching their legs. This walk will be about 2 miles on uneven surfaces, snow and ice. Trekking poles and micro-spikes are suggested; we have some spikes …

  • Knitting Circle at the Park drop-in

    Knitting Circle at the Park drop-in

    Bring your current project and enjoy a peaceful, social knitting circle in the Nature Center. This informal gathering is open to all skill levels and is a great opportunity to relax, share techniques, and connect with fellow knitters and fiber artists. As the weather warms, we may move outside to the beach to knit or crochet in the fresh air. …

  • Nature Center Closed

    Our educators are tabling at Wilton Wildlife Festival from 11-3pm, please come visit us at this free event at Wilton Wildlife in Gansevoort!