Turn a simple notebook into a creative quest!Get in touch with your creative side as you observe and connect with the natural world. Document plants, animals, and landscapes using sketches, notes, and reflections. No prior experience needed! This is a great activity for teens or adults.We will meet at the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center…
Uncover the wonders of our feathered friends!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…
How much wildlife is hiding in your city?The City Nature Challenge is a four-day global community science event which happens annually in April, where people across cities from the entire world compete to see how many species they can document in their city using the app, INaturalist. Who knows just what you'll discover!Please dress accordingly…
Join us for the second class of a new year-long gardening series!Join us for the second 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,…
Put your detective hats on and get ready to look for some animal clues!Young explorers are invited to discover the hidden clues animals leave behind! Children will learn how to identify animal tracks, nests, scat, and more while building their scientific observation skills.We will meet at the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center in Field 1…
Join us for the first class of a new year-long gardening series!Join us for the first class 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,…
Enjoy fresh air, gentle exercise, and the seasonal discoveries that await you!Get outside and get moving on this guided hike around Hempstead Lake as we look for signs of Spring. Enjoy fresh air, gentle exercise, and the seasonal discoveries that await you!We will meet at the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center in Field 1 of…
Celebrate Women's History month as we learn about the history of women's hiking!Join us at Hempstead Lake State Park for a Women’s History Month walk celebrating women on the trails! Learn about the history of women’s hiking while practicing simple nature meditation to experience the benefits of being outdoors.We will meet at the Environmental Education…
Join us for this weekday crafting session and have a cup of joe!Discover a new method of egg decorating! The technique involves alternating applications of beeswax and dye in such…
Discover a new method of egg decorating!Discover a new method of egg decorating! The technique involves alternating applications of beeswax and dye in such a way that the wax protects…
Sip, blend, and relax with us for Women's History Month!Sip, blend, and relax in this hands-on self-care class celebrating Women’s History Month. Create your own custom loose-leaf tea blends for stress relief and essential oil roller balls to help ease tension headaches. Learn how tea has long brought women together for comfort, care, and community.…
Explore Hempstead Lake on a guided hike!Join a New York State Parks Educator on a guided hike around Hempstead Lake. Bring the whole family along as we learn about the…
Let's discover how everything grows!Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts.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 parking fees…
Celebrate Black History Month by making art with us inspired by Charles McGee!Celebrate Black History Month by joining us for Art in the Park, Charles McGee Edition! This adult program…
Little learners making sweet discoveries!Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts.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 parking fees…
Put your detective hats on and get ready to look for some animal clues!Join an educator on this family-friendly hike to search for the signs animals leave behind! learn how to identify tracks, and other animal clues while exploring Hempstead Lake!Please dress accordingly for the weather, wear proper foot attire for hiking, bring a water…
Little learners will discover the fascinating animals that live, dig, and thrive beneath our feet!Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts.Class will be held in the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center in Field 1 of Hempstead Lake State Park. $4 per…
Crafty fun with nature's treasures!Get crafty with nature! Kids will transform pinecones into creative, one-of-a-kind art projects while learning about how pinecones help trees grow!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 parking fees…
Discover the fascinating science of squirrels!Discover the fascinating science of squirrels! Join us at Hempstead Lake State Park to help collect data for Project Squirrel, a citizen science initiative with a goal of understanding tree squirrel ecology. Please dress accordingly for the weather, wear proper foot attire for hiking, bring a water bottle and a…
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service. Join us for a volunteer event!Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service. In honor of the day, join us for a litter cleanup along the lakeshore and possible…
