Discovery Series: Changing Trees
Saturday, September 30
9:30am-11:00am
at The Pinnacle Preserve, Edgecomb Pond Rd,
Bolton Landing, NY 12814
Join a Naturalist on a walk through the forest observing how the local trees are changing before winter, and learn some Adirondack tree identification.
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 includes themed hikes February through October that are geared towards learners of all ages.
Woodworking: Build a Bat House
Saturday, September 30
1:30pm-2:30pm
A Naturalist will guide you through using a screwdriver to assemble our pre-cut and drilled bat house kit.
Installing a bat house on your property can provide a safe environment for bats, while protecting your yard from pest insects, like mosquitoes.
Pre-registration required. $17 per person in addition to the per vehicle Day Use Fee. Members $12 per person.
Fall Foliage Hike
Saturday, October 7
10:00am-11:00am
Join a Naturalist for a mile hike on the Up Yonda Trails to our scenic vista. You’ll learn how and why leaves change color, Adirondack tree identification, and have some great photo opportunities.
Pre-registration required. $5 per person in addition to the per vehicle Day Use Fee. Members Free.
Paint With Patrice: “Whimsical Halloween”
Saturday, October 7
1:00pm-3:00pm
Join Patrice for a fun seasonal painting session featuring one of Up Yonda Farm’s favorite nighttime animals – a bat! While you’re painting, you’ll learn about bats, including their importance to our ecosystem from a Naturalist.
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 the per vehicle Day Use Fee. Members $7 per person.
Discovery Series: Falling Into Winter
Saturday, October 14
9:30am-11:30am
at Godwin Preserve, Padanarum Rd,
Bolton Landing, NY 12814
Walk through the Godwin Preserve observing how Adirondack plants and animals prepare for winter. This hike will include a stop at the overlook to see these changes on a larger scale over neighboring Amy’s Park.
This hike is rated moderate and includes some short climbs. 1.6 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 includes themed hikes February through October that are geared towards learners of all ages.
October Homeschool
Thursday, October 19
10:00am-11:15am
October is Habitats Lesson 2.
Young Learners will review the different types of habitats and learn about the necessities that animals need in their habitat as they explore the different habitats. Elementary students will compare their habitat to the habitat of an animal as they explore the similarities and differences between what humans and wild animals require to survive.
Pre-registration required. $5 per person in addition to the per vehicle Day Use Fee. Members Free.
Trunk-or-Treat
Saturday, October 28
3:00pm-6:00pm
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, live raptors, and more!
