Earth’s history is written in rocks. Learn how to identify them and how to read their stories with our resident Geologist and Environmental Educator, Kim Fendrich. Find out how rocks are made and processed throughout the rock cycle and hone your observational skills in this hands-on, interactive program! The event will take place rain or […]
Get to know our feathered residents! Join experts from the Saw Mill River Audubon Society on a bird walk around the Preserve. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! We typically go rain or shine except if very low temperatures, heavy precipitation, or high winds are forecasted and/or if travel is not advised. […]
Enjoy a 5-6 mile hike at a brisk but steady pace, skirting the fields at the foot of Buttermilk Hill, where Woody Allen filmed one of his early movies. The return route will be determined by weather and joyful spontaneity. The hike will be guided by our Historian, Mike Miernik, and will start and end […]
Join Naturalist and Wilderness Educator, Stephen Sciame of Blue Campfire Experiences LLC, for a ~2 mile walk along Nature’s Way and surrounding areas and learn how to read the signs of nature to interpret animal movement and behavior. This includes not only their tracks, but also their droppings, feathers, nests and burrows, rub marks on […]
Please join us for a presentation of astrophotography by Vinny Coulehan of the Rockland Astronomy Club. Vinny will showcase his work and describe the tools and techniques he uses to collect stunning photographs of galaxies, star clusters, eclipses, and more. There will be plenty of time for questions, so come prepared! The presentation will take […]
Learn how acoustic and electric guitars are made using natural elements in this presentation by Mike Risko of Mike Risko Music. Discuss the origin of these elements and observe examples of how sound is uniquely affected by the physical properties of different materials. The event will take place rain or shine in the Art Gallery […]
Sound is vibration. Vibration creates ripples in water. Our bodies are made primarily of water. When you immerse yourself in sound, you give the body an opportunity to heal on a deeper level than would otherwise be accessible. Join Kendra Valentine of Blackbird Healing for a therapeutic and restorative sound healing experience. Envelop yourself in […]
Get to know our feathered residents! Join experts from the Saw Mill River Audubon Society on a bird walk around the Preserve. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! We typically go rain or shine except if very low temperatures, heavy precipitation, or high winds are forecasted and/or if travel is not advised. […]
Human influence on ecosystems in the northeastern United States over the last several decades has led to severe ecological imbalances. These imbalances worsen at a rate that exceeds the adaptive response of our native fauna and flora. One result is overpopulation of deer, which has led to excessive browsing or feeding on vegetation. Join a […]
Learn about North America's wildest residents during this education session with a wolf expert from the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem, NY. Learn about the history, ecology, and biology of wolves, and the current challenges facing wolf recovery across the United States. An emphasis will be placed on recovery programs for critically endangered red […]
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