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…
Herbalism Workshop: SummerLearn how to care for yourself confidently in the wild!Join Herbalist, Clare Pierson, for an exploration of the medicinal properties of herbs as we approach the summer months and begin to think about sunburn, poison ivy, etc.We’ll embark on a weed walk to observe herbs in their natural environment and then learn some…
Plein Air Painting
Hike with Mike: Canter AlleyJoin Mike for a 5-mile hike and traverse the variety of landscapes the Preserve has to offer. Lake views will give way to river views as we pass through the forest and alongside meadows.Meet in the Visitor Center courtyard.Be prepared to move at a steady pace; some hiking experience is recommended.Leashed…
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.The event will take place in the art gallery at the Visitor’s…
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.The event will take place in the art gallery at the Visitor’s…
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. Leashed dogs are welcome.Please wear sun protection, bring water to drink, and wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. Long pants tucked into your socks are recommended to…
Full Moon Hike: “Flower 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,…
Forest Sound HealingThis Mother’s Day, treat yourself or the special woman in your life to a unique restorative sound healing experience in the woods. Immerse yourselves in nature as the sounds of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and a variety of soothing instruments guide your meditation.This special 75-minute session will take place at the Glacial Erratic,…
Hike with Mike: Intro to HikingIf you’re thinking of making hiking part of your life, the wide trails and varied vistas of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve are an ideal place to start, especially while the peony garden is in bloom!A discussion about what to wear, what to bring, using maps, and the varied terrain…
Sensory Hike: Rise and Shine!Awaken your senses and tune in to nature in this embodied experience with Linda Parker. You’ll be amazed at what you notice when you home in on one sense at a time.We’ll begin in the Visitor Center courtyard surrounded by the scent and vivid colors of the Japanese tree peony garden…
Stargazing in the PreservePeer into the cosmos with Vinny Coulehan of the Rockland Astronomy Club. We’ll use a telescope to observe galaxies, globular clusters, double star systems, and more! With the new moon on May 7, we should have relatively dark skies.Meet in the Visitor’s Center courtyard.Bring water and a flashlight or headlamp with a…
The Buzz About Bees and WaspsJoin D.J. Haverkamp of Bedford Honeybee Service, to learn all about bees and wasps and their important role in the environment. We’ll discuss their life cycle, nesting behavior, and threats to their existence as we approach World Bee Day on May 20. View live honeybees in a glass-walled hive to…
Fly Fishing Workshop SeriesNOTE: Registration includes all four classes in the series Learn the basics of fly fishing and leave with the skills and confidence to get out on the water in this four-part workshop series led by expert, Len Savanella.Sessions 1 and 2 will cover the vocabulary and history of fly fishing, gear, casting,…
Yoga in the GalleryJoin instructor, Shivani Singh, for our last indoor session as we celebrate the change of seasons: new beginnings, longer days, and more energy. We’ll focus on transitions between poses and introduce some new movements. Appropriate for all levels of experience, ages 18+. The class will be held in the art gallery at…
Come one, come all to our first ever Roll & Stroll!We are thrilled to announce our first in a series of hikes that welcomes people of all abilities to explore the Preserve's trails.The terrain will be relatively level containing forest, a lake, and fields. Our carriage roads are 16 feet wide and surfaced with gravel.All-terrain…
Full Moon HikeExperience 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; some hiking experience is recommended. Leashed dogs are welcome. Meet in the Visitor’s Center courtyard. Please bring water, a flashlight or headlamp, and wear warm layers and…
YogaJoin instructor, Shivani Singh, on the eve of the full moon for a calming and balancing session focused on mindful movement of the spine. The class will incorporate moon salutations, breathing techniques, and meditation. Appropriate for all levels of experience, ages 18+. Please bring a yoga mat and water and arrive at least 10 minutes…
Sound HealingCelebrate the vernal equinox with Dayna Gralla in this 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. The event will take place in…
