Learn best practices for minimizing conflict with large wildlife in the Hudson Valley with Leave No Trace Instructor, Martha Bierut.Worried about coyotes, bobcats, and bears within Rockefeller State Park Preserve and your neighborhood? Join RSPP Program Coordinator and Leave No Trace Instructor Martha Bierut to learn ecology and best practices for minimizing you and your…
Join a pro photographer and a birding educator on an avian adventure!Join professional bird photographer Vinny (M. Ed) and RSPP Educator Martha on a walk to observe and photograph our feathered residents. While Vinny offers camera tips and tricks, Martha will assist with spotting and teaching about the ecology and behavior of our avian life.…
Learn nature watercolor technique with expert instructor Ann Johann!Experience nature through painting! Learn the watercolor technique under the guidance of award-winning artist, Anne Johann, as you absorb the beauty of the landscape before you.You may bring your own supplies if you have them; if not, supplies will be provided. Recommended supplies include: a watercolor set,…
Learn hiking tips from our veteran park patron, Mike MiernikAre you new to hiking, and unsure where to start? Then look no further. On this introductory level hike around Swan Lake, we’ll discuss tips and tricks to make the most out of your hike all year round. We’ll talk about the need for different kinds…
Enjoy a morning with the family at the park!
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 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…
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…
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 electric trike or e-push wheelchair, followed by a guided hike around Swan Lake. Whether you've been curious but unsure, or simply didn't know this equipment…
Learn nature watercolor technique with expert instructor Ann Johann!
Come along on a 1.25 mile hike designed to be accessible to people with disabilities and mobility devices.This 1-hour Roll & Stroll, 1.25-mile hike is a relatively level route with trails consisting primarily of packed pebble. You’ll experience Swan Lake while it still has some of its fall foliage.Traditional wheelchair users have made the trip;…
Enjoy a fun morning in the park!Discover the fascinating world of New York’s squirrels! We’ll begin by learning about the different squirrel species that call our state home, exploring their unique adaptations, behaviors, and the important role they play in our forests. Then, we’ll head outside to search for squirrels and signs of their activity…
Learn nature watercolor technique with expert instructor Ann Johann!
View the light show of fireflies after dark in the PreserveThe fireflies are out en masse and they put on a spectacular show this time of year! We'll set out just before sunset and meander through open meadows as the fireflies awaken from their slumber and begin to display their love language. Meet in the…
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…
Learn about Ticks at the Preserve!Once temperatures creep above 40 degrees Fahrenheit, ticks go questing in search of a bloodmeal! Come learn all about ticks from Park Educator Martha, who has a backround in tick disease ecology research. The program will cover the life cycle of New York's ticks, their role in our local ecology,…
Learn nature watercolor technique with expert instructor Ann Johann!
Join us for a C.A.S.T. for Kids fishing event celebrating children with special needs, supporting families and building community connectionRegistration required on C.A.S.T. for Kids Website: https://castforkids.org/event/swanlake/We are honored to host a fantastic event to encourage fishing and outdoor recreation with our partners at C.A.S.T. for Kids! The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation enriches the lives…
Come stargaze in the Preserve after dark with Rockland Astronomy Club!Peer into the cosmos with Vinny Coulehan of the Rockland Astronomy Club.View the night sky through a telescope and observe Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, and more!Meet in the Visitor Center courtyard.Bring water and a flashlight or headlamp with a red setting. Dress for the weather and…
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 electric trike or e-push wheelchair, followed by a guided hike around Swan Lake. Whether you've been curious but unsure, or simply didn't know this equipment…
America 250 EventLearn the surprising history of enslaved and free Black people during the Revolutionary War with Interpreter of African American History, Lavada Nahon. Discover the history of the American Revolution through a new lens.Cost: In person- $4 Virtual- FREEMax: 40 Participants Indoors, unlimited participants onlineParking: Free after 4:30pm
