Environmental Education and Resiliency Center

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…

Where the New Year starts with smiles and sparkles.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…

Crafting memories together one wreath at a time.Celebrate the Winter season by joining us at the Environmental Education & Resiliency Center to decorate wreaths! All supplies are included, just bring your holiday cheer! Limited to ONE wreath per household.Class will be held in the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center in Field 1 of Hempstead Lake…

Trail your way to winter wellness!Come take a moment to be present in nature. Activate your mind and body in this guided 2.39 mile hike around the lake while engaging in activities about mindfulness and outdoor fitness. All skill levels welcome.We will meet in the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center in Field 1 of Hempstead…

Join us for Thankful Turkeys Tiny Tots where little one celebrate gratitude through stories, crafts, and gobbly-good fun!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 in effect. Reservations are required for all…

Join us for a FREE wellness event!With the guidance of certified forest therapy guide Linda Lombardo, we invite you to join us as we immerse ourselves in nature and practice the art of forest bathing.$8 parking fee may be in effect.Space is limited! Please make sure all members of your party have a registered ticket!…

Explore the natural world around us!Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through activities, story times, and crafts.Tiny Tots is for children ages 3-5 years old.$8 parking fee may be in effect.Space is limited! Please arrive at least 10 minutes early and make sure all children…

Join us one Tuesday a month to sip some coffee and make a craft inspired by nature!To celebrate the beauty of spring, join us for a flower foraging walk around…

Come showcase the beauty of flowers as well as your creativity!Come showcase the beauty of flowers as well as your creativity by joining us for our first ever Spring Wreathmaking program. Program capacity is 10 people. New 14inch grapevine wreaths and decorating items will be provided.$4 per person upon arrival, $8 parking fee may be…

Help us plant our back garden!Help us plant our back garden! This program is perfect for anyone interested in volunteerism, gardening, or the benefits of native plants. Participants are encouraged to bring their own gardening gloves. Capacity is 10 individuals.This program is designed for ages 12 and up.$8 parking fee may be in effect.Space is…

Discover the history of Hempstead Lake while using a compass!Discover the history of Hempstead Lake while using a compass. Participants will have the opportunity to take one spin on our historic carousel at the end of the program.$4 per child upon arrival, $8 parking fees may be in effect.Please meet at the Environmental Education and…

What makes rocks and crystals so special?What makes rocks and crystals so special? Whether it’s volcanoes, lightning strikes, ancient fossils, or extraterrestrial visits--discover the geological processes that create these beautiful and lasting gifts from the earth.$4 per child upon arrival, $8 parking fees may be in effect.Please meet at the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center…

Explore the natural world around us!Explore the natural world around us! These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts.Tiny Tots is for children ages 3-5 years old.$4 per child upon arrival, $8 parking fee may be in effect.Space is limited! Please arrive at least 10 minutes…

Join us one Tuesday a month to sip some coffee and make a craft inspired by nature!Join us one Tuesday a month to sip some coffee and make a craft inspired by nature! This month we will be creating watercolor paintings.$4 per person upon arrival, $8 parking fee may be in effect.Space is limited! Please…

Spend some time with your little one in the Center's classroom!Spend some time with your little one in the Center's classroom. An educator will be present, but the time and space is yours- play with our toys, put together our puzzles, or read one of our storybooks. The hour is what you make of it!Tiny…

Join us for a discussion on maple trees and how maple syrup is made.Join us for a discussion on maple trees and how maple syrup is made. Registrants will participate in a taste test and go on a short walk to visit our tapped trees.Family programs are geared for ages 6 and up.$4 per person…

Join us for a lesson on one of the most important organs. Learn about animal hearts and view a dissection.Join us for a lesson on one of the most important organs. Learn about animal hearts and view a dissection.This program is designed for ages 12 and up.$4 per participant upon arrival. $8 parking fee may…

Even when leaves fall we can rely on our evergreen plants to add a little bit of color during the winter.Even when leaves fall we can rely on our evergreen plants to add a little bit of color during the winter. We will learn about the species that are found in the park and will…

It’s maple tapping season!It’s maple tapping season! Identify the ideal maple to tap, watch a maple tap demonstration, and learn about the journey of maple syrup from tree to bottle.Family programs are geared for ages 6 and up.$4 per person upon arrival, $8 parking fee may be in effect.Space is limited! Please make sure all…