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...
Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center is offering a unique opportunity this spring for the general public and groups. During “Superb Sugars” participants will engage in the entire maple sugaring process from sap to syrup, and taste the sweet result. The program encourages an appreciation of forest resources and an understanding of how people depend on, and affect,...
This year the Westchester Science and Engineering Fair has record numbers of students participating and they need at least 200 judges. Westchester Science and Engineering Fair is an INTEL-ISEF affiliated fair. Venue: Sleepy Hollow High School, Tarrytown, NY This event used to be at Pace University but has moved Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010 We are...
Saturday, February 6th, 1-3:30pm. Mohonk Preserve – Become a “Batty for Bats” Family. Parents and grandparents, bring the kids to this wonderful, hands-on program! Join Lisa Masi, Wildlife Biologist, and work together to build your own bat house to put up at home. Learn all about the fascinating world of the adorable, environmentally important,...
Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne invites you to learn about animals that use holes on Saturday, February 13 at 11:00 AM. Many animals use holes in the ground or in trees for temporary and permanent shelters. For example, holes might be used as maternity dens, year-round residences, or simply a way to get from one place...
JULY 22-25, 2012
RAQUETTE LAKE in the ADIRONDACKS
Join veteran naturalists for an educational week of nature and environmental activities.
