Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center is offering a unique opportunity this March for the general public and groups. The class will be repeated each Thursday during March, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. Individuals and families need not call ahead. Organized groups who wish to take part, such as scout groups, are asked to call...
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Download Camp Brochure Goal of Camp Program DEC’s environmental education camps conduct week-long residential programs for eight weeks during the summer. Through hands-on, interactive education and interpretation programs for children ages 12 to 17, campers become environmentally literate and develop skills for life-long learning. The overall goal is to encourage campers’ active stewardship in the protection...
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Saturday, February 27th, 10am-2pm.  Mohonk Preserve – Rhododendron Bridge Snowshoe (hike if no snow). The winter woods are a fine and beautiful place. Join Bill Jasyn, Mohonk Preserve Volunteer and experienced hike leader, for an invigorating excursion up and down favorite trails. Bring lunch. Moderate, 7 miles. Children ages 15 and up are welcome. Children...
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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 Maple...
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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 Farm Mud Walk Walk...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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 — but...
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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. Please bring clothing...
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