Butterfly Watch: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival

Robert Moses State Park Field 5 1 Burma Road, Bay Shore, NY, United States

Let's search for Monarch Butterflies as they make their fall migration south.It’s a great time of year to see butterflies! Monarch butterflies are making their way down south. They fly our east coast shoreline this time every year, migrating to Mexico for the winter. Come learn about these amazing flyers and how they make their…

Trails Less Traveled: Belmont Lake State Park, Family Program (8+), $4

Belmont Lake State Park 625 Belmont Avenue, West Babylon, NY, United States

We will hike on trails less traveled and observe seasonal changes.We will hike on trails less traveled and observe seasonal changes. We will venture far south of Belmont Lake as we hike the trails south of Southern State Parkway. Be prepared for a 2-3 mile hike! Dress for the weather. Recommended for Children 8 and…

Deep Sea Discoveries -Family program, $4 cash per person upon arrival

Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1 Nature Center New York State Reference Route 908K, Kings Park, NY, United States

Learn about the creatures of the deep!Explore what life is like 1000 meters under the sea!$4 cash per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early.For…

Under the Deep, Deep Sea-Tiny Tots (3-5 years), $4 cash per child

Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center New York State Reference Route 908K, Kings Park, NY, United States

Explore the natural world around us!These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. Children ages 3 -5.$4 cash per child upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may…

Harvest Moon Hike, Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival

Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United States

Fall has officially arrived!Fall has officially arrived! Let’s take a hike throughout the moonlit trails of the preserve! The term "harvest moon" refers to the full, bright Moon that occurs closest to the start of autumn. Dress for the weather and be prepared to hike up to 3 miles. Family Programs are for children ages…