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Homeschool Pop-Up: Leave No Trace

Join an educator at the nature center to learn how to enjoy the outdoors while respecting each other and wildlife. We will learn how humans impact the outdoors and play some fun games to put it into perspective. This class is geared toward aged 6+ homeschool groups, but is open to the public (siblings welcome). The class is $1 per …

Stonewall Trail Hike

This is a guided hike on a lesser-known trail along the Hudson River with the added interest of logging history and old foundations. This 3.5-mile hike has some steeper parts. Meet at the office and convoy or carpool to the trailhead. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather- sunscreen, bug spray and water-resistant hiking shoes. The cost is $5 …

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 …

Mushroom March: Hike to ID Fun-gis

Join a Nature Center educator for a walk around the lake where we will locate and identify mushrooms along the trail. Geared towards ages 14+. Program is $5 per adult, $1 for kids under 18 (cash or check). Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Autumn Equinox S’more and Stories

We’ll be celebrating the Autumn Equinox by the fire with s’mores and some local storytellers who will have family friendly stories for the evening. This is for all ages. $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Event Series Knee High Naturalist

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. …

Mud Pond Hike

This hike is about 2.5 miles of mostly flat terrain. We will start on the nature trail and continue onto the mud pond trail which will take us on a nice hike around the pond with a water view most of the way. We will see what mother nature has to offer and stop along the way for water and …

Homeschool Pop-Up: Food Chain

Join an educator at the nature center for another homeschool pop-up with the topic of food chains in the wild. We will talk about how the order in which living things depend on each other to survive! This class is geared toward aged 6+ homeschool groups but is open to the public (siblings welcome). The class is $1 per child. …

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 …