Have a picnic. 
Catch frogs and tadpoles in the pond. 
Read a story along our StoryWalk. 
Meet our animal ambassadors. 
Learn about local wildlife in the Adirondack Diorama in the Museum. 
Look inside a honeybee hive in the museum. 
Interactive Museum Exhibits. 
Take a tour of the Maple Sugar House. 
Explore the Butterfly Garden.
Discover the natural beauty of the Adirondacks in upstate New York. Up Yonda Farm offers 73 acres with a spectacular view overlooking Lake George. Public nature programs on a variety of topics are presented year round. Natural history exhibits featuring a diorama with native mammals and birds are housed in the museum. Watch for wildlife outdoors as you hike along one of our woodland trails. There are perennial gardens, including a butterfly garden from late June to August. Special programs for schools and groups are available by reservation.
- Farmhouse Welcome Center – Start your trip here! Follow the bear footprints up to complete guest Check In and pay the Day Use Fee. Chat with a Naturalist who will help you plan your visit, review a trail map, or get information on what events are going on at Up Yonda Farm. Don’t forget our turtle exhibit! We also have local maple syrup and field guides for sale.
- Hiking Trails – almost 3 miles of well marked easy-moderate hiking trails through the property.
- Museum – Hands-on exhibits for learners of all ages! Learn about Adirondack animals, birds, and pollinators with our taxidermy and multimedia exhibits. Try out our augmented reality sandbox (TopoBox) and experience geology and geography concepts first hand! Please check our Events Calendar for temporary closures of this area due to private programs being conducted.
- Pond – Use a net and collection bucket to get a closer look at some of the aquatic animals living in the water. Nets available Saturdays in mid-May and June and daily during open hours July-August. Please check our Events Calendar for temporary closures of this area due to private programs being conducted.
- Butterfly Garden – Observe the life cycle of butterflies from egg to butterfly. Open June 26th through August 29th.
- StoryWalk on the Sugar Trail, changes seasonally.
- Sugar House – Open and staffed for programs during sugar season (March). Open for self guided tours in July and August.
- Auditorium – Attend a Naturalist presentation in this converted rustic structure.
- Geocaches – Try your hand at a real world treasure hunt using GPS on your phone.