• Campaign Sign Bird/Bat Houses

    There's a big bump in plastic waste after the election! This post-election season bring in your signs and join a nature center employee in upcycling them to give birds and bats a home. We will provide instruction and art supplies for house customization. Open to All Ages. No Registration required for this event.

  • Baker to Moreau Overlook

    Join an educator on a moderate-hard 2.5 mile hike from Baker Trail to Moreau Overlook with a beautiful view of our lake from above. Please wear the 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 trailhead. This …

  • Homeschool Pop-Up: Evergreens

    Join an educator at the Nature Center to learn about the wonderful world of our Evergreen Trees in New York State. This program is geared toward homeschool students ages 6-12 years old, but all are welcome. $1 per child when you arrive (cash or check). Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

  • Sustainable Fashion

    Want to make your clothing consumption more eco-friendly but don't know where to start? Join a Nature Center educator for a lesson on the history and cost of fast fashion, and what you can do to slow it down. This program is for ages 13+. Program is $5 per adult, $1 for under 18 (cash or check). Please reserve your …

  • Visible Mending

    Have some holey clothes that weren't intended to be that way? Join a Nature Center employee for a lesson on "sashiko" the Japanese stitching style of making visible mends to your clothes. This program is for ages 13+. Program is $5 per adult, $1 for under 18 (cash or check). Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the …

  • Ugly Sweater DIY

    Bring in an old sweater/sweatshirt OR a recently purchased one (check out local thrift shops) and join a nature center educator in making some festive clothing. Holiday adornments such as bells, felt snow and gingerbread people, and pompoms will be provided at the Nature Center. Open to All Ages. This program is $1 per child, $5 for 18+. Please reserve …