Naturalist-led Fall Foliage Hike
Saturday, October 5
10:00am-11:00am
Join a Naturalist for a gradual uphill mile hike on the Up Yonda Farm Trails. You’ll learn how and why leaves change color, Adirondack tree identification, and have some great photo opportunities at our scenic Lake George vista.
Pre-registration required. $5 per person in addition to the per vehicle Day Use Fee. Members Free.
Discovery Series: Changing Trees
Saturday, October 12
9:00am-12:00pm
at Cat and Thomas Mts Preserve, Valley Woods Rd
Bolton Landing, NY 12814
Join a Naturalist on a hike up Thomas Mountain observing how the local trees are changing before winter, and learn some Adirondack tree identification.
This hike is rated moderately challenging with rewarding views of Lake George to the east and the southern Adirondacks to the west. 3 miles round-trip.
Free. Pre-registration required with the Lake George Land Conservancy at least 24 hours in advance.
Homeschool: Plants Lesson 2
Thursday, October 17
10:00am-11:15am
Young Learners will take a forest hike to investigate the life cycle of trees looking for seeds, saplings, adult trees and snags. Elementary students will learn about the parts that make up a tree and how they function.
Full details about our homeschool lessons are on Homeschool page.
Pre-registration required. $5 per person in addition to the per vehicle Day Use Fee. Members Free.
Paint With Patrice: “Northern
Saw-whet Owl”
Saturday, October 19
1:00pm-3:00pm
Come paint this tiny owl with a catlike face, oversized head, and bright yellow eyes. Learn more about this bird of prey from a Naturalist as you paint.
Paint with Patrice classes are geared for beginners, but open to all ages and artistic abilities. Participants will use acrylic paints on an 8×8 or 8×10 inch stretched canvas and take home a finished painting.
Pre-registration required. $12 per person in addition to the per vehicle Day Use Fee. Members $7 per person.
Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 26
3:00pm-5:00pm
From 3-5pm we’ll be hosting our annual Trunk-or-Treat event (rain or shine). We’ve got lots planned, including “trunk-or-treating” for the kids from decorated car trunks, pumpkin decorating, and live raptors.
Homeschool: Plants Lesson 3
Thursday, November 14
10:00am-11:15am
Young Learners will learn about the requirements for trees in their habitats and how to measure their growth rings. Elementary students will examine cross-sections of trees to learn about how they grow.
Full details about our homeschool lessons are on Homeschool page.
Pre-registration required. $5 per person in addition to the per vehicle Day Use Fee. Members Free.
Holiday Wreath Making Program
Friday, November 22
1:00pm
Come create the perfect Holiday wreath! Programs include all you need to make the perfect wreath: instructions, wreath frame, fresh cut greens, a ribbon, berries, and pine cones! Personalize your wreath during your program from assortment of holiday decorations to choose from!
Space is limited and reservations are required. $30-$38 per person.
Holiday Wreath Making Program
Saturday, November 23
10:00am & 1:00pm
Come create the perfect Holiday wreath! Programs include all you need to make the perfect wreath: instructions, wreath frame, fresh cut greens, a ribbon, berries, and pine cones! Personalize your wreath during your program from assortment of holiday decorations to choose from!
Space is limited and reservations are required. $30-$38 per person.
Holiday Wreath Making Program
Friday, November 29
10:00am & 1:00pm
Come create the perfect Holiday wreath! Programs include all you need to make the perfect wreath: instructions, wreath frame, fresh cut greens, a ribbon, berries, and pine cones! Personalize your wreath during your program from assortment of holiday decorations to choose from!
Space is limited and reservations are required. $30-$38 per person.
Holiday Wreath Making Program
Saturday, November 30
10:00am & 1:00pm
Come create the perfect Holiday wreath! Programs include all you need to make the perfect wreath: instructions, wreath frame, fresh cut greens, a ribbon, berries, and pine cones! Personalize your wreath during your program from assortment of holiday decorations to choose from!
Space is limited and reservations are required. $30-$38 per person.
Holiday Wreath Making Program
Friday, December 6
10:00am & 1:00pm
Come create the perfect Holiday wreath! Programs include all you need to make the perfect wreath: instructions, wreath frame, fresh cut greens, a ribbon, berries, and pine cones! Personalize your wreath during your program from assortment of holiday decorations to choose from!
Space is limited and reservations are required. $30-$38 per person.
Holiday Wreath Making Program
Saturday, December 7
10:00am
Come create the perfect Holiday wreath! Programs include all you need to make the perfect wreath: instructions, wreath frame, fresh cut greens, a ribbon, berries, and pine cones! Personalize your wreath during your program from assortment of holiday decorations to choose from!
Space is limited and reservations are required. $30-$38 per person.
