Come stargaze in the Preserve after dark with Rockland Astronomy Club!Peer into the cosmos with Vinny Coulehan of the Rockland Astronomy Club.View the night sky through a telescope and observe Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, and more!Meet in the Visitor Center courtyard.Bring water and a flashlight or headlamp with a red setting. Dress for the weather and…
Join us for a C.A.S.T. for Kids fishing event celebrating children with special needs, supporting families and building community connectionRegistration required on C.A.S.T. for Kids Website: https://castforkids.org/event/swanlake/We are honored to host a fantastic event to encourage fishing and outdoor recreation with our partners at C.A.S.T. for Kids! The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation enriches the lives…
Learn nature watercolor technique with expert instructor Ann Johann!
Learn about Ticks at the Preserve!Once temperatures creep above 40 degrees Fahrenheit, ticks go questing in search of a bloodmeal! Come learn all about ticks from Park Educator Martha, who has a backround in tick disease ecology research. The program will cover the life cycle of New York's ticks, their role in our local ecology,…
Join Shayla and Hailey in the Preserve after dark for a full moon hike!Experience the Preserve after dark! Join Shayla, Hailey, and Dave for a 4-mile hike on carriage roads lit by moonlight.We walk at a brisk pace and there will be hills; some hiking experience is recommended. Leashed dogs are welcome.Meet in the Visitor…
View the light show of fireflies after dark in the PreserveThe fireflies are out en masse and they put on a spectacular show this time of year! We'll set out just before sunset and meander through open meadows as the fireflies awaken from their slumber and begin to display their love language. Meet in the…
Learn nature watercolor technique with expert instructor Ann Johann!
Enjoy a fun morning in the park!Discover the fascinating world of New York’s squirrels! We’ll begin by learning about the different squirrel species that call our state home, exploring their unique adaptations, behaviors, and the important role they play in our forests. Then, we’ll head outside to search for squirrels and signs of their activity…
Come along on a 1.25 mile hike designed to be accessible to people with disabilities and mobility devices.This 1-hour Roll & Stroll, 1.25-mile hike is a relatively level route with trails consisting primarily of packed pebble. You’ll experience Swan Lake while it still has some of its fall foliage.Traditional wheelchair users have made the trip;…
Learn nature watercolor technique with expert instructor Ann Johann!
