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March 2019
William Bryant Logan – Sprout Lands: Tending the Endless Gift of Trees
Arborist and author of Dirt Logan recovers the lost tradition that sustained human life and culture for ten millennia.
Find out more »YMCA Bike It! Youth Bicycling Program
Bike It! is open to kids aged 10-15, and consists of eight sessions held on Saturdays, March 30th – June 1st, and runs from 9am to noon.
Find out more »Apple Tree Pruning with Vern Rist
Vern Rist, local arborist and plant pathologist (Healthy Trees LLC). Come dressed warmly and with your questions ready! Info: 518-589-3903; info@mtarboretum.org
Find out more »Mohonk Preserve Volunteer Orientation & Training: Bike Leaders
Volunteer orientations are designed to give you all the information you need about a particular volunteer activity. It is a great opportunity to meet with the coordinator, learn about the activity, and meet other volunteers. Please feel free to attend any or all orientations. All orientations are held at the Visitor Center. To RSVP or for more info: 845-255-0919; areynolds@mohonkpreserve.org.
Find out more »Second Annual Catskills Great Outdoor Expo
Featuring several Catskill outdoor-focused exhibitors. Expert outdoor education presentations, raffles, the Catskill Center Gear Swap with free samples. Presenters will include hiking clubs, paddling outfitters, climbing guides, skiing/mountain biking centers, gear outfitters, cultural attractions and local trail food producers.
Find out more »Drop-In Snowshoe Lessons at Sam’s Point Preserve
Every Saturday through March, weather permitting. Designed for people who are beginners, interested in trying snowshoeing as a new winter activity. Snowshoes are available to rent for this program at a discounted rate of $5 per person at the Sam's Point Visitor Center. Info: 845-647-7989.
Find out more »Tree Walk and Talk with Tom O’Dowd at the Nyquist-Harcourt Wildlife Sanctuary
Join members of the Wallkill Valley Land Trust to learn about and admire the diversity of woody plants throughout the wildlife sanctuary.
Find out more »Secrets of the Trails: the History of Putnam County
Avid hiker and local historian Ed Illiano guides us in a virtual tour of Putnam County’s land use over time in its trails, woods and fields.
Find out more »April 2019
Minnewaska Preserve: Early Morning Birders
Designed for birding enthusiasts, or those just looking to learn the basics, this series will offer various outings led by experienced birding volunteers and park naturalists. Participants will meet at the Wildmere Parking Area, next to Lake Minnewaska, and should come prepared with binoculars. Outing destinations will be determined the day of the program. The fee for parking is $10 per vehicle or a valid Empire Pass may be used. Info: 845-255-0752.
Find out more »Mohonk Preserve Volunteer Orientation & Training: Gardeners
Volunteer orientations are designed to give you all the information you need about a particular volunteer activity. It is a great opportunity to meet with the coordinator, learn about the activity, and meet other volunteers. Please feel free to attend any or all orientations. All orientations are held at the Visitor Center. To RSVP or for more info: 845-255-0919 x1269 or areynolds@mohonkpreserve.org.
Find out more »Astronomy Night
Meets on the first and third Thursday of each month, Raj Pandya and Amy Bartholomew of the SUNY New Paltz Department of Physics & Astronomy offer a free planetarium show. Followed by telescope observing (when the sky is clear) at the Smolen Observatory to the entire community including the general public. Tickets for the planetarium shows are required. Tickets are NOT required at the Smolen Observatory. Info: 845-257-3818 or pandyar@newpaltz.edu.
Find out more »Hiking Weekend at Frost Valley YMCA
Enjoy Frost Valley's over 5,000 acres or take a shuttle to some of the local trail heads to visit a fire tower, hike Slide Mountain or visit Giant Ledge. All meals included as well as activities. Make new friends. Non-hiking family and friends also welcome to enjoy the exciting regular family programming. Half prices on hotel-style lodging. Call or email info@frostvalley.org to make reservations.
Find out more »Star Nations Sacred Circle
A not for skeptics discussion group concerning all things paranormal. Dedicated to acknowledging the extraterrestrial presence on earth. Bring a drink, snack to share & a comfortable lawn chair to sit under the stars afterwards for a UFO watch. Meets monthly on the 1st Friday of each month, 7pm. Info: 845-331-2662 or Symbolic-Studies.org. $5 suggested donation.
Find out more »YMCA Bike It! Youth Bicycling Program
Bike It! is open to kids aged 10-15, and consists of eight sessions held on Saturdays, March 30th – June 1st, and runs from 9am to noon.
Find out more »Hiking Weekend at Frost Valley YMCA
Enjoy Frost Valley's over 5,000 acres or take a shuttle to some of the local trail heads to visit a fire tower, hike Slide Mountain or visit Giant Ledge. All meals included as well as activities. Make new friends. Non-hiking family and friends also welcome to enjoy the exciting regular family programming. Half prices on hotel-style lodging. Call or email info@frostvalley.org to make reservations.
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