Sensory Hike: Rise and Shine!Awaken your senses and tune in to nature in this embodied experience with Linda Parker. We’ll begin with light stretching and breathing exercises before we set out on a short hike. Take this opportunity to quiet your mind and connect with the forest through all your senses. Please bring water to…
Sound Healing (5:30 - 6:30 pm)Join 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…
Sound Healing (4 - 5 pm)Join 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…
Bird Photography WorkshopLearn the best techniques for photographing birds and other wildlife and explore some of the best locations to shoot with photographer, Bill Golden. We’ll begin with an instructional presentation in the art gallery, followed by a walk through the Preserve to put your newfound skills to the test. This class is best suited…
Full Moon Hike: Harvest MoonExperience 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 comfortable…
Tree Identification WalkJoin conservation steward, Devyani Mishra, for a leisurely stroll through the Preserve to learn about trees and how to identify them. The hike will be short with frequent stops for discussion. Leashed dogs are welcome. Meet in the Visitor’s Center courtyard. Please wear sun protection, bring water to drink and wear comfortable closed-toed…
Forest Therapy: Equinox CelebrationEmbrace change with mindful movement, nature observation, journaling, and tea under the trees. Led by Mindful Outdoor Guide and certified Forest Therapist, Cindy Olsen, this experience will be an opportunity to connect with nature in honor of the autumnal equinox. Blankets and seat cushions will be provided. Please wear sun protection and…
Stargazing in the PreservePeer into the cosmos with Vinny Coulehan of the Rockland Astronomy Club. View the night sky through a telescope and observe Saturn and the craters on the moon in detail. Plus, capture images on your phone using a special attachment on the telescope! Meet in the Visitor’s Center courtyard. Bring water and…
Herbalism Workshop: FallJoin herbalist, Clare Pierson, for an exploration of the medicinal properties of herbs as harvest season begins. Now is the time to gather and prepare the herbs we will be using throughout the winter months. We’ll embark on a weed walk to observe herbs in their natural environment before returning to the gallery…
Hike with Mike: Westside RambleExplore the west side of the Preserve on this 6-mile hike to our famous triple-arch bridge. Our route will include at least one view of the Hudson River and a short stretch along the Old Croton Aqueduct, depending on weather. Leashed dogs are welcome. Be prepared to move at a steady…
Sound Healing (5:30 - 6:30 pm)Join 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…
Sound Healing (4 - 5 pm)Join 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…
Wildflower WalkJoin botanist, Patty Butter, for a leisurely walk and learn about the identification of late 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. Bring a camera or cell phone to take pictures and add the iNaturalist app…
Plein Air PaintingExperience 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, paintbrushes, watercolor paper, easel, pencil,…
Full Moon Hike: BLUE MOON!Experience the Preserve after dark in this special BLUE MOON hike as we celebrate a second full moon within a single month. We’ll embark on a 4-mile hike on carriage roads lit by moonlight as we listen to the sounds of the nocturnal forest. We walk at a brisk pace; some…
Amoeba Hop!Beat the heat and hop into a puddle with Author/Illustrator Betsy Franco-Feeney as she reads from her six-foot wide giant book! Based on the song by Christine Lavin, Amoeba Hop tells the tale of the lonely paramecium who finds a partner through binary fission. View a live sample from the Preserve’s Swan Lake under…
Hike with Mike: Eastside RambleExplore the east side of the Preserve on this 6-mile hike as you make your way past Swan Lake, through open fields, and along the foothills of Buttermilk. Leashed dogs are welcome. Be prepared to move at a steady pace; some hiking experience is recommended. Please bring water to drink and…
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. Bring a camera or cell phone to take pictures and add the iNaturalist app to…
Sensory Hike: Rise and Shine!Awaken your senses and tune in to nature in this embodied experience. We’ll begin with light stretching and breathing exercises before we set out on a short hike ranging from 1-2 miles. Take this opportunity to quiet your mind and connect with the forest through all your senses. Please wear sun…
Tree Identification WalkJoin conservation steward, Devyani Mishra, for a leisurely stroll through the Preserve to learn about trees and how to identify them. The hike will be short with frequent stops for discussion. Leashed dogs are welcome. Meet in the Visitor’s Center courtyard. Please wear sun protection, bring water to drink and wear comfortable closed-toed…
