• Autumn Equinox Forest Bathing & Sound Healing

    Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

    Equinox Celebration: Forest Bathing & Sound HealingCelebrate the fall equinox 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 restorative sound…

  • Writing in Nature

    Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

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

  • Adaptive Hikes with ePush and eTrike Chairs ♿

    Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

    Try out our e-trike and e-push wheelchair!Register for a timeslot at : www.calendly.com/rsppadaptivehikingDiscover the beauty of the Preserve through our adaptive e-mobility equipment! Each session includes personalized training on our…

  • Family Birding Workshop♿

    Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

    A family friendly wildlife walk!Bring the whole family and discover the fascinating world of birds! Join park educator Joe Zarzhevsky for a beginner friendly bird walk as we explore local trails in search of resident and migratory birds. Along the way, we’ll learn how to use binoculars, identify birds by sight and sound, and uncover…

  • Full Moon Hike: “Corn Moon”

    Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

    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…

  • Writing in Nature

    Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

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

  • Bird Photography Workshop

    Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

    Bird Photography WorkshopLearn the best techniques for photographing birds and other wildlife and explore some of the best locations to shoot with photographer, Glenn Harris. The timing should be just right to capture the fall bird migration. We’ll begin with a brief orientation followed by a walk through the Preserve to put your bird photography…

  • Abilities Celebration and Wildlife Day ♿

    Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

    Join us for our fourth annual Abilities Celebration alongside NYS Parks Wildlife Day!Join us for a family-friendly day of live music, food, guided hikes, and wildlife at our fourth annual Abilities Celebration and Wildlife Day!This year, we are proud to present two Distinguished Guests who will be speaking and holding Q & A sessions at…

  • Turtle Tour♿

    Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

    Join a wildlife walk with our Stewardship Team!Now that Swan Lake has thawed, the turtles are out and sunning themselves! Join RSPP Conservation Steward Collin as you explore the herpetofauna of Rockefeller. Discover turtle behavior and ecology, learn about key box turtle research happening right here in the Preserve, and help Collin check turtle traps…

  • Where Spirits Dwell Gallery Reception♿

    Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

    Join us for our latest gallery reception!An immersive art exhibition exploring the mysterious through folklore, figures and memory. Meet the artists and enjoy live music and refreshments. Inset: Virus by Carl Opalek Hulda by Dan LukensZombie Wuuf by Neil Lavey On view September 5 – October 31.Capacity: 50 PeopleParking: $6

  • Nocturnal Night Walk

    Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

    Enjoy a night out in the woods with a Park Educator!As daylight fades, a whole new world comes alive. Join us for an evening exploration of nocturnal wildlife and discover the animals that are most active after dark. We'll begin with a brief indoor presentation in the art gallery, where participants will learn about the…

  • Discovery Walk: Orienteering and Geocaching

    Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

    Come discover your new favorite outdoor hobby!Join high schooler and Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, Ariella, for a two-mile adventure of exploration and orienteering to discover geocaches: hidden treasures full of facts and trinkets! Learn about the wonderful online and outdoors community of geocaching as Ariella guides you through her secret geocache locations. Equipped with…