Pond Life
Saturday, May 27
10:00am – 11:00am
Discover the creatures that live in and around our freshwater pond and learn to identify them.
$5 per person in addition to $5 per vehicle Day Use Fee. Members Free.
Areas Closed
Thursday, June 1 and Friday, June 2
10:30am – 1:30pm
Due to large group programs on these dates, the pond, pavilion, museum, and Farmhouse will be closed to the public during the above hours.
Discovery Series: National Trails Day, Intro To Hiking
Saturday, June 3
9:00am-10:30am
at The Pinnacle Preserve, Edgecomb Pond Rd
Bolton Landing, New York 12814
Celebrate National Trails Day by learning how you can be a steward of the land. The Adirondacks are a unique and special place that we can all work together to protect. Learn about best practices for outdoor recreation and some of the history behind the Adirondack Park.
This hike is rated moderate and includes a steady ascent. 3 miles 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.
Naturalist Snaphots
Saturday, June 10
10:00am-10:15am
Birding with Merlin & I BIRD NY Challenge
Learn how to use the popular free Merlin app and start your I BIRD NY Challenge checklist. More information about the I BIRD NY Challenge here.
1:00pm – 1:15pm
Honeybees
Learn about our resident bees from a Naturalist and watch them work behind the glass of the observation hive.
Included with Day Use.
Areas Closed
Tuesday, June 13, Wednesday June 14, and Thursday, June 15
10:00am – 1:30pm
Due to large group programs on these dates, the pond, pavilion, museum, and Farmhouse will be closed to the public during the above hours.
Father’s Day Woodworking
Build a Birdhouse
Saturday, June 17
10:00am-11:00am
Come build a birdhouse with Dad or for Dad for Father’s Day! We provide the cut wood pieces, screws, and screwdriver. A Naturalist with guide you through putting it all together and will let you know what birds will use your house.
$17 per person (Chaperones free) in addition to $5 per vehicle Day Use Fee., $12 Members. Pre-registration required.
Naturalist Snapshot
Saturday, June 17
1:00pm-1:15pm
Meet a Turtle
Learn about turtles up close by meeting a live turtle ambassador (or two)!
Included with Day Use.
Homeschool: End of Year Celebration!
Thursday, June 22
All Day
Mark the end of the school year with a day of fun activities for all! Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy while you: explore the StoryWalk, Mud Kitchen, chalk area, and pond with nets for scooping. There will be two Naturalist Snapshot 15 minute drop-in programs, Birding with Merlin at 10am and Meet a Turtle at 1pm.
Included with Day Use Fee. Members Free.
Discovery Series: Recording Nature Observations
Saturday, June 24
9:30am-11:00am
at The Pinnacle Preserve, Edgecomb Pond Rd
Bolton Landing, New York 12814
Be a Citizen Scientist when out on the trails and contribute to scientific research. While hiking along the trail to Bradley’s Lookout, you will learn how to use the apps iNaturalist and Seek to record your nature observations along the way.
Download the apps and make a free account BEFORE arriving to the hike. Visit iNaturalist.org for info.
This hike is rated moderate and includes a gradual ascent. 1.2 miles 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.
Discovery Series: Insect Hunt
Friday, June 30
9:30am-11:00am
at The Pinnacle Preserve, Edgecomb Pond Rd
Bolton Landing, New York 12814
Join a Naturalist for a hike looking for signs of insects! Will they be flying, crawling, or hiding? How many different six-legged creatures can we find?
This hike is rated moderate and includes a gradual ascent. 1.2 miles 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.
Naturalist Snapshot
Saturday, July 1
10:00am-10:15am
Meet a Turtle
Learn about turtles up close by meeting a live turtle ambassador (or two)!
Included with Day Use.
Paint With Patrice: “Bumblebee in Thistle Greens”
Thursday, July 6
1:00pm-3:00pm
Join Patrice in painting this fuzzy bumblebee. While you’re painting, you’ll learn more about bees from a Naturalist.
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. All supplies are included in fee.
Pre-registration required. $12 per person in addition to $5 per vehicle Day Use Fee. Members $7 per person.
