Rockefeller State Park Preserve

Learn nature watercolor technique with expert instructor Ann Johann!

Join Shayla and Hailey in the Preserve after dark for a full moon hike!

Sunset Yoga at Rockwood

Foster your creativity by journaling in a serene natural landscape with writing instructor Nicole Butterfield!

Sunset Yoga at Rockwood

Enjoy a slower paced walk with a Park NaturalistJoin Park Educator Joe Zarzhevsky for a guided senior-friendly hike at our Rockwood Hall section of the Preserve. This relaxed pace walk will explore the natural history and seasonal highlights of the landscape, allowing us time to pause and engage with our surroundings. We’ll spend time observing…

Come explore pollinators in the park!Flutter into the fascinating world of butterflies and moths! In this fun, kid-friendly program, we’ll learn what makes these insects so special, from their colorful wings to their incredible life cycles. We’ll explore how caterpillars transform into flying adults, why pollinators are so important, and how to spot the difference…

Become a Leave No Trace ambassador!Welcome Summer by becoming a newly trained Leave No Trace ambassador through an awareness workshop! Join Park Educator Martha as you learn the seven principles for outdoor ethics and leave the class empowered to teach others how to better interact with the environment. This interactive program will include accessible activities,…

Learn about spotted lanternfly ecology and strategies for mitigating their impact on the Hudson Valley!Come learn with Rockefeller State Park Preserve staff Collin Sugrue and Martha Bierut as they share about spotted lantern fly ecology and their prevalence in New York. Then, join them as they count spotted lantern flies in on-site traps and learn…

Summer Solstice Forest Bathing & Sound HealingCelebrate the summer solstice during this special event co-hosted by certified forest therapist, Cindy Olsen. Enjoy a mindful stroll in the woods and connect with nature through sensory exploration inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, “forest bathing”. This journey will lead you to the Glacial Erratic for a…

An International Yoga Day Event!Join Instructor Shivani Singh as we welcome the first official day of summer and honor the global practice of yoga! Relieve stress and explore the connection between breath and movement while enjoying a sunset overlooking the Hudson, Tappan Zee bridge, and NYC in the distance.Photo courtesy of Martha BierutAppropriate for all…

Sunset Yoga at Rockwood

Plant trees in your local state park!Dedicate a tree to a loved one at our Preserve for our country's milestone anniversary! Join our Stewardship Team to help recuperate our most important environmental restoration site. Enjoy the morning by the beautiful Pocantico River and plant a tree in your name or dedicate a tree to a…

Learn nature watercolor technique with expert instructor Ann Johann!

Enjoy a morning with the family at the park!Join Park Educator Joe for a cheerful morning of stories, exploration, and creativity in the early summer! We’ll begin inside the gallery with a summer story time with tales that celebrate the energy of the season. Afterwards, we’ll head outside for a nature walk to explore the…

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,…

Enjoy a performance at the Rockwood Hall foundation!Step back into the era of the American Revolution with a fife-and-drum trio performance at noon. Bring a blanket, beach chairs, and even a picnic to enjoy a patriotic Sunday event for the whole family at our historic Rockwood Hall foundation site.After the musical performance, have a chance…

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…

Sunset Yoga at Rockwood

America 250 EventLearn the surprising history of enslaved and free Black people during the Revolutionary War with Interpreter of African American History, Lavada Nahon. Discover the history of the American Revolution through a new lens.Cost: In person- $4 Virtual- FREEMax: 40 Participants Indoors, unlimited participants onlineParking: Free after 4:30pm