Raise a Toast to Compost
Join a Nature Center educator for a lesson on the benefits of compost and how to start a low-cost compost bin at your house. Geared towards ages 10+ 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.
Moreau Lake Kayak
Join an educator on a peaceful morning paddle around Moreau Lake. Limited rentals are available or bring your own kayak. This program is for people aged 18 and older if you need to rent a kayak or 13+ if you have your own kayak. The cost is $5 (or $15 including kayak rental). Check in and pay (cash or check) …
New Moon at the Observatory
Come to the beach to take a view at the dark sky with our telescope. We have a volunteer astronomer to teach us about the stars! Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
Homeschool Pop-Up: Autumn
This program is all about fall! We will be covering topics of animal behavior, leaves changing and weather changes. This program is geared toward homeschool students ages 6-12 years old, but all are welcome. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
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 …
K9 Tick Awareness and Disease Prevention
Meet with a seasoned and retired vet tech turned Park Educator to talk about tick awareness and disease prevention including but not limited to lyme, ehrlichia and anaplasmosis information. This is a drop in event at the nature center. Friendly and well-behaved dogs are welcome, please keep everyone leashed.
Big Bend Hike
Join an educator on this flat hike of about 6 miles at our beautiful new space with great birding and wildlife viewing, and gorgeous views of mountains and the Hudson River. Better for ages 14+. Please dress appropriately for the weather with hiking shoes, plenty of water and a lunch or snack. We will meet at the park office and …