Wildflower WalkJoin botanist, Devon Cummings, for a leisurely walk and learn about the identification of summer wildflowers.Contribute as a citizen scientist to increase our knowledge of the ecology of the Preserve by logging your observations in the iNaturalist app.Meet in the Visitor Center courtyard.Dress for a light hike with sun protection and bring water. Bring…
Join us for a hands-on work day to tackle the invasive black swallow-wort vine while learning how to protect our Preserve!
The Nature of WoodworkingLearn how trees are transformed into everyday tools and functional art in this workshop with artist and woodworker, Mark Andreas.We will begin by exploring the forest to better understand the qualities and uses of individual tree species. Mark will then demonstrate how to work with hand tools such as a chisel, gouge,…
Sunset Yoga at Rockwood
Monarch Habitat HikeExplore the habitat of monarch butterflies with Shayla and Hailey on this family-friendly hike at Rockwood Hall! Learn about the monarch life cycle and their incredible transcontinental migration, why their numbers are in decline, and what we can do to help them.The hike will be about 2 miles with frequent stops for discussion.The…
Sunset Hike at Rockwood HallJoin Melissa for a 2-mile hike and witness the spectacular view of the sun setting over the Hudson and the Tappan Zee Bridge. Leashed dogs are welcome. Please bring water to drink and wear comfortable closed-toed shoes.This hike is at Rockwood Hall, DO NOT go to the main entrance.The parking lot…
Plein Air Painting
Join us for a hands-on work day to tackle the invasive black swallow-wort vine while learning how to protect our Preserve!
Animal Adaptations Under a MicroscopeDiscover the world from a new perspective with educator, Kim Fendrich, and naturalist, Josh DiPaola in this family-friendly event.Estimate the ages of various animals using clues on their bones and scales, observe the cunning evolutionary adaptations of moth wings, and take a closer look at tick teeth and insect eyes to…
Full Moon Hike: “Sturgeon Moon”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 Center courtyard. Please bring water, a flashlight or headlamp,…
Sunset Yoga at Rockwood
Plein Air Painting
Join us for a hands-on work day to tackle the invasive black swallow-wort vine while learning how to protect our Preserve!
Sunset Yoga at Rockwood
Sunset Yoga at Rockwood
Sunset Yoga at Rockwood
Sunset Yoga at Rockwood
Sunset Yoga at Rockwood
Full Moon Hike: “Cold Moon”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 Center courtyard. Please bring water, a flashlight or headlamp,…
Yoga in the Gallery
