Rockefeller State Park Preserve

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Full Moon Hike: “Sturgeon 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 Center courtyard. Please bring water, a flashlight or headlamp,…

Animal Adaptations Under a MicroscopeDiscover the world from a new perspective with educator, Kim Fendrich, and naturalist, Josh DiPaola in this family-friendly event.Estimate the ages of various animals using clues on their bones and scales, observe the cunning evolutionary adaptations of moth wings, and take a closer look at tick teeth and insect eyes to…

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The Nature of WoodworkingLearn how trees are transformed into everyday tools and functional art in this workshop with artist and woodworker, Mark Andreas.We will begin by exploring the forest to better understand the qualities and uses of individual tree species. Mark will then demonstrate how to work with hand tools such as a chisel, gouge,…

Wildflower WalkJoin botanist, Devon Cummings, 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 Center courtyard.Dress for a light hike with sun protection and bring water. Bring…

Tackle Anything: Learn to Fish!

Tackle Anything: Learn to Fish!

Hike with Mike: Pocantico LakeJoin Mike for a 5-6 mile hike to Pocantico Lake, which is not part of the Preserve, and to one of the many popular destinations within the Preserve: either Eagle Hill or Thirteen Bridges.The route and distance will depend on temperature. Leashed dogs are welcome.Be prepared to move at a steady…

Sound HealingJoin Dayna Gralla for a therapeutic and restorative sound healing experience.Envelop yourself in the sounds of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and a variety of soothing instruments as you allow your mind to drift from an active state to a relaxed and meditative state.Please bring a pillow, blanket, and/or yoga mat, and arrive 10 minutes…

Sound HealingJoin Dayna Gralla for a therapeutic and restorative sound healing experience.Envelop yourself in the sounds of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and a variety of soothing instruments as you allow your mind to drift from an active state to a relaxed and meditative state.Please bring a pillow, blanket, and/or yoga mat, and arrive 10 minutes…

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…