Turn those old unused sweaters into brand new balls of yarn! Sustainable and chic!Give those old sweaters in the back of your closet a new life by turning them into re-purposed skeins of yarn! Please bring 1-2 of your own sweaters to class, we will provide the yarn winders for use. Wool or cotton materials…
Celebrate sustainably!We will meet in the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center in Field 1 of Hempstead Lake State Park. $4 per person upon arrival at the front desk. An $8.00 vehicle fee is in effect. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so…
Let's shell-abrate our friends with fins!Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents through short stories, walks, and hands-on activities.Class will be held in the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center in Field 1 of Hempstead Lake State Park. $4 per child upon arrival at the front desk. No vehicle…
Embrace the changing of the seasons! Join us for this special seasons themed story time and craft for kids!Join us for this special seasons themed story time and craft (ages 6 and up). We will be reading some stories about the changing of the seasons, and making our own take home crafts as we celebrate…
Join us for the sixth class of a new year-long gardening series!Join us for the sixth installment of a new year-long gardening series that guides you through every season of growing your own food at home! From planning and planting to harvesting and soil care, you'll gain practical hands-on skills and confidence to grow fresh,…
Take action for our waterways and wildlife during International Coastal Cleanup Day!Help remove trash from our shorelines and protect the natural ecosystems we all enjoy!Please dress accordingly for the weather. Bring a jacket, closed toe hiking shoes, and a water bottle. Litter picking materials (pick sticks, gloves, trash bags, etc.) will be provided.We will meet…
Join us for the fifth class of a new year-long gardening series!Join us for the fifth installment of a new year-long gardening series that guides you through every season of growing your own food at home! From planning and planting to harvesting and soil care, you'll gain practical hands-on skills and confidence to grow fresh,…
Join us for the fifth class of a new year-long gardening series!Join us for the fifth installment of a new year-long gardening series that guides you through every season of growing your own food at home! From planning and planting to harvesting and soil care, you'll gain practical hands-on skills and confidence to grow fresh,…
It's Monarch Butterfly migration season! Learn about these fascinating creatures through art and educational outdoor games.It's Monarch Butterfly migration season! Learn about Monarch Butterflies,their life cycles, and why they're so important for our plants and ecosystems!We will meet in the lobby of the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center in Field 1 of Hempstead Lake State…
Join us for the opportunity to meet our ambassador turtles and learn about what it takes to care for reptiles!Join us for the opportunity to meet our ambassador turtles! In this program, young learners will be introduced to the fascinating world of reptiles, and learn what an ambassador animal is. We'll learn about how reptiles…
Become a scientist for the day and discover the magic of chemical reactions and color mixing!Join us for this hands on-science program introducing young learners to the exciting world of physical and chemical changes through colorful experiments! We will learn through play and observation about how a science experiment actually works! The recommended age group…
Buzzzzzzzzzz into science!Help track and protect native bumblebees! Participants will learn how to identify local bumblebee species, observe pollinators in their habitats, and upload our observations and data to support real-world research and conservation efforts. No admission fees for this program. $8 vehicle fee in effect. Each person in your party needs a ticket. Reservations…
Join us for the fourth class of a new year-long gardening series!Join us for the fourth installment of a new year-long gardening series that guides you through every season of growing your own food at home! From planning and planting to harvesting and soil care, you'll gain practical hands-on skills and confidence to grow fresh,…
Summer is here! Let's learn about how the season is changing around us!Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents through short stories, walks,…
Join us in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States!Become a code breaker like Washington's spies! Learn how the Culper Spy Ring used codes during the American Revolution, then try to crack the secret codes for real!We will meet at the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center in Field 1 of Hempstead Lake State Park.…
Daydreaming in the clouds? This fun pastime actually helps power real citizen science!Look up and explore the sky! Participants will learn how to observe, identify, and count clouds, while discovering what they can tell us about the weather. Using the GLOBE Observer app, we will collect real time data and contribute to real NASA science!Please…
Join us for the third class of a new year-long gardening series!Join us for the third installment of a new year-long gardening series that guides you through every season of…
Let's discover why fruits and vegetables are absolute superheroes for your body!Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents through short stories, walks, and…
It's always a lovely day in the garden!Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents through short stories, walks, and hands-on activities.Class will be held in the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center in Field 1 of Hempstead Lake State Park. $4 per child upon arrival at the front desk.…
Discover the amazing hidden details in the world around you!What if your every day nature walks could turn you into a real scientist, uncovering secrets hidden in the plants all around you? Kids will explore and identify plants in bloom, while practicing the art of scientific observation!We will meet at the Environmental Education and Resiliency…
