First Friday Hike; Frozen Flora Friday January 6, 2012, 12:00pm- 1:00pm Winter is not over yet, and the plants of the northeast remain dormant until longer and warmer days. Explore with us the dormant state of familiar Pine Bush plants and take a last glimpse of their winter appearance before spring arrives. Location: Albany...
Campfire Stories Thursday November 10, 2011 6:30pm – 7:30pm Gather ‘round the campfire with us and listen to tales and stories about the natural world. Location: Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY Fee: $3 per person/$5 per family/Children under 5 yrs free. Registration is required. Please sign up by...
Banding Birds Saturday October 15, 2011 7:00am – 8:30am Our scientists are working together to determine where birds in the pine bush migrate. Come along on an early morning adventure to observe some of the amazing birds here and see our science team in action as they capture and band birds! After a short...
First Friday Hike: Meet the Oaks Friday September 2, 2011 12:00pm-1:00pm Have you ever thought an oak is just an oak? There are a diversity of oaks in the Albany Pine Bush ranging from stunted shrubs to tall trees. Join us for an exploration of oaks in the Pine Bush and learn the important...
Whimsical Wildflower Walk Thursday July 7, 2011 1:00pm-2:00pm Come walk with us to explore summer flowers of the Albany Pine Bush. We will be hiking 1 mile over rolling topography. Please remember to wear sturdy walking shoes, long pants and bring drinking water. Location: Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road Fee:...
Saturday April 23rd, 11am and 1pm (weather permitting). Mohonk Preserve Interpretive Program “How Did the Rope Get Up There? History and Practice of Gunks Rock Climbing” and “Ecology and People of the Shawangunks, Yesterday and Today.” No reservations required. Meet at the Trapps Bridge. These programs will last approximately 20 minutes and involve a...
Saturday, April 9th, 10am-12noon. Mohonk Preserve – “Get the Dirt on Dirt” for Families. Join Cathy Shiga-Gattullo, Mohonk Preserve Educator, and meet the movers and shakers underground! Explore the world beneath your feet and make a terrarium to take home. Children ages 5 and up are welcome. Children must always be accompanied by an...
PINE BUSH DISCOVERY CENTER APRIL AND MAY 2011 PROGRAM SCHEDULE First Friday Hike: Signs of Spring Friday April 1, 2011 12:00pm – 1:00pm The calendar says it’s spring, but what clues does nature give us that reveal the arrival of spring? Come and discover signs of spring along the trails of the Pine Bush...
Saturday, February 5th (Snow date: February 6th), 3-4:30pm. Mohonk Preserve – The Nasca Lines: Theory and Discovery. For decades scholars have studied the Nasca Lines in southern Peru. These drawings consist of geometric shapes and animal figures formed by ancient people who etched these designs into the desert floor more than 1,500 years ago....
February 4, 5, & 6 Ashokan’s premier winter event! * Indoor & outdoor workshops and activities. * NYSOEA Awards Banquet Saturday night * Saturday night performance by the Ben Rounds Band. * Connect with others. * Professional development. REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Packages range from $25-$99 Register Online Rooms at Winchell’s Inn (located on the...
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Outdoor education has always been GREEN...and an effective way to teach STEM!
