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Event Series Wiggly Wanderers

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. …

Full Moon Hike at Big Bend

Join a park educator on a beginner hike and if the clouds cooperate, we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the full “Wolf” moon rising above the mountains! This hike is family friendly and well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome. This program is free. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511 the earlier the better as …

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 …

Mindfullness Walk

Join a park educator on a short 1.5 mile hike around the back pond to really engage our senses and further the many benefits of being outside. Please be ready with appropriate winter hiking attire: water-resistant hiking boots, warm clothes, and water. This hike is for people 13+. This program is free. Please register in advance by calling the office …

Event Series Wiggly Wanderers

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 …

Forest Bathing Tutorial

Coined shinrin-yoku in Japan in the 1980’s, forest bathing is the eco therapeutic practice of spending time immersed in nature, absorbing it with all your senses. This class is to teach you how to do this technique on your own. If the weather cooperates we will go on a short walk to apply our new skills. Please register in advance …