Stargazing in the PreservePeer into the cosmos with Vinny Coulehan of the Rockland Astronomy Club. View the night sky through a telescope and observe the craters on the moon in detail.Plus, capture images of the moon on your phone using a special attachment on the telescope!Meet in the Visitor Center courtyardBring water and a flashlight…
Tree Identification WalkJoin conservation steward, Devyani Mishra, for a leisurely stroll to learn about trees and how to identify them. The hike will be short with frequent stops for discussion.Meet in the Visitor Center courtyard.Leashed dogs are welcome.Please wear sun protection, bring water to drink, and wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. Long pants tucked into your…
Full Moon Hike: “Buck Moon”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’s Center courtyard. Please bring water, a flashlight or headlamp, and…
Mineral Identification WorkshopMinerals are the fundamental building blocks of our planet! Come learn all about minerals and how to identify them with geologist, Kim Fendrich.Discover some of the ways we use minerals in our daily lives and hone your observational skills in this interactive program as you perform tests on a variety of minerals to…
Wildflower WalkJoin botanist, Patty Butter, for a leisurely walk and learn about the identification of summer wildflowers. Contribute as a citizen scientist to increase our knowledge of the ecology of the Preserve by logging your observations in the iNaturalist app.Meet in the Visitor’s Center courtyard.Dress for a moderate hike with sun protection and bring water.Bring…
