Upcoming Public Programs


Maple Sugaring Naturalist Snaphot

Saturday, March 25
10:00am-10:15am & 2:00pm-2:15pm

Naturalist Snapshots are quick (15 minute) looks at something interesting from nature. Learn about the tools used for maple sugaring and get a look at how we make maple syrup in our Sugarhouse.

Included with Day Use Fee. Meet at the Sugarhouse.


Paint With Patrice “Blue River with Moon”

Wednesday, April 12
1:00pm-3:00pm

Join instructor Patrice Jarvis-Weber for an afternoon painting program during April Break. While you’re painting, you’ll learn about the importance of rivers and trees to the ecology of the Adirondacks from a Naturalist.

Pre-registration required. $12 per person in addition to $5 per vehicle Day Use Fee. Members $7.
Class size limited to 10 participants.


Discovery Series: Signs of Spring- Amphibians

Saturday, April 15
9:30am-10:30am
at Godwin Preserve (Padanarum Rd, Bolton Landing, NY)

In the springtime, pools of water host all sorts of life. Explore with a Naturalist some of Godwin’s vernal pools to see what frogs and salamanders make these part of their life cycle.

This hike is rated easy/moderate and includes gentle climbs. 1 mile total length.

Pre-registration required at least 24 hours in advance. FREE.

The Discovery Series is a partnership with the Lake George Land Conservancy to offer a series of hikes led by Up Yonda Farm’s naturalists. This year’s Discovery Series will include themed hikes February through October that are geared towards learners of all ages.