• “The Christmas Owl” Storytime

    “The Christmas Owl” Storytime

    This program will begin immediately following Wiggly Wanderers and is also open to the public! Sam, the Saw-Whet owl and his friend Rebecca will be reading “The Christmas Owl” a New York Times bestseller! Experience the beautiful story that captivated the country about a little owl, just like Sam, found in the famous Rockefeller Christmas tree. This book was written …

  • Shrews, Voles, and Moles… Oh My!

    Join a park educator to learn what happens to our tiny ground-dwelling neighbors during the winter months. Shrews, voles, and moles stay active all season long, each using their own unique strategies to survive the cold. We will explore where they go when temperatures drop, how they find food under the snow, and the important roles they play in our …

  • Walking in a Winter Wonderland

    Join an educator on a flat 3.5 mile hike at Big Bend. Please be prepared for the weather with warm clothing, waterproof footwear, water, and a snack. We have limited snowshoes and micro spikes to borrow. We will meet at the park office and caravan over to the Big Bend trailhead. This program is free and for all ages, but …

  • New Moon @ the Telescope

    Come to the beach to take a view at the dark sky with our telescope, where we have our volunteer astronomer teach us about the stars! If you have a telescope at home that you need help troubleshooting, the astronomer is welcoming people to bring there’s if they have any questions. Dress warm, we will try to have some fire …

  • Eagle Watch

    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 …

  • Meet our Animal Ambassadors

    Join an educator to take a tour of our nature center and get to know our animal ambassadors! We will discuss each animal and the story of how they came to us, why we have them, their current needs, and talk about their very specific personalities and behaviors. We have turtles, snakes, and owls, oh my! Please come on time …

  • Wild for Life Inc Featuring Bo the beaver

    Wild for Life Inc Featuring Bo the beaver

    We are excited to host Bo and her bestie Alexis from Wild For Life Inc. Rescue and Rehabilitation. Bo will be showing off her incredible beaver-ness while Alexis shares Bo’s rescue story, her daily care, and why beavers are true environmental superheroes - creating wetlands, supporting biodiversity, and helping countless other species thrive. This program is about an hour long …

  • Wild for Life Inc Featuring Bo the beaver

    Wild for Life Inc Featuring Bo the beaver

    We are excited to host Bo and her bestie Alexis from Wild For Life Inc. Rescue and Rehabilitation. Bo will be showing off her incredible beaver-ness while Alexis shares Bo’s rescue story, her daily care, and why beavers are true environmental superheroes - creating wetlands, supporting biodiversity, and helping countless other species thrive. This program is about an hour long …

  • Winter Bird Journaling and Feeder Watch

    Join an educator for a calm indoor activity collaging in your own simple field journal, then use it to observe the birds visiting our feeders outside the Nature Center. After recording our sightings, we will take a short nature walk to compare what we find along the trail. This relaxing program is beginner friendly and a peaceful way to connect …

  • “The Christmas Owl” Storytime

    “The Christmas Owl” Storytime

    This program will begin immediately following Wiggly Wanderers and is also open to the public! Sam, the Saw-Whet owl and his friend Rebecca will be reading “The Christmas Owl” a New York Times bestseller! Experience the beautiful story that captivated the country about a little owl, just like Sam, found in the famous Rockefeller Christmas tree. This book was written …

  • Holiday Walk at Big Bend

    Join an educator on a flat 3.5 mile hike at Big Bend. Please be prepared for the weather with warm clothing, waterproof footwear, water, and a snack. We have limited snowshoes and micro spikes to borrow. We will meet at the park office and caravan over to the Big Bend trailhead. This program is free and for all ages, but …

  • Wiggly Wanderers

    Wiggly Wanderers

    Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This is a beginner’s hike/wander series with not too much distance 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. Strollers will not …