Stony Kill Farm Offers Free Nature Programs Unique outdoor opportunities await you this March at Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center as we begin to see and explore the early signs of spring. March is the time for gathering sap from the sugar maple tree! Join us at the “Superb Sugars” and the Backyard...
March is the time when winter is ending and spring is showing signs of arrival. Rogers Center has many opportunities for you to explore this time of change. March programs include nature walks, learning to find your way outdoors, and building nest boxes for bluebirds. Take a look! Saturday March 6 10:00 AM Adams...
Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne invites you to a program about the moon on Saturday, February 27 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. The moon is an amazing thing. It influences ocean tides and natural cycles in both plants and animals. It has inspired scientists, artists, musicians and children to wonder, feel and create....
Leave your flashlight behind and let the full moon lead the way. Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne invites you to an evening snowshoe walk on Friday, February 26 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Listen for owls, marvel at February*s *Snow Moon* and enjoy the quiet of a winter evening walk with Rogers staff...
(OLIVEBRIDGE, NY) On Saturday February 6th, after a cold winter’s day of attending ecology workshops, maple sugaring classes, and craftmaking sessions, attendees of Ashokan’s Winter Weekend gathered in the glowing warmth of a grass-pellet stove to honor those who have contributed vast amounts of time and effort in the field of outdoor education over...
Saturday, February 20th, 10am-3pm. Mohonk Preserve Singles and Sociables Snowshoe (hike if no snow) – Duck Pond. Singles and Sociables outings welcome all adult hikers, single and non-single, aged 18 and above. No reservations required. Meet at the Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center. This is a moderate, 6-mile snowshoe, led by Tonda Highley (255-9933). There...
Location: Esopus Meadows Preserve, Esopus (Ulster County) Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm Enjoy hot chocolate while learning about owls and how to mimic their distinct calls. Then take a hike in search of these majestic creatures. PLEASE BRING: Hiking boots, clothing appropriate for weather, flashlight, folding camp chair and water...
Location: Madam Brett Park, Beacon (Dutchess County) Date: Sunday February 14, 2010 Time: 10:00am – Noon Here’s a natural for Valentine’s Day — a short walk that’s long on fascinating facts about animals and their mating habits. Find out what gets these creatures “in the mood” and learn all about their strange courtship rituals....
Have you ever wanted to try snowshoes, but don*t know where to begin? Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne invites active senior citizens to do some snowshoeing on Thursday, February 18 from 10:00 AM to Noon. Join Rogers Center staff as we explore the trails of the Center*s Adams Farm property. Once a work site for the Civilian Conservation...
How do you turn the sweet sap of our official state tree, the sugar maple, into yummy syrup? And how much sap does it take to make a gallon of this liquid gold? Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne invites you to learn about maple sugaring on Saturday, February 20 from 10:00 AM to Noon. It*s something that...
JULY 22-25, 2012
RAQUETTE LAKE in the ADIRONDACKS
Join veteran naturalists for an educational week of nature and environmental activities.
