Programs
Our Monarch butterfly program was great! The program was age appropriate, informative and entertaining! Our kids loved it! Up Yonda is the perfect place to supplement NYS science curriculum with hands on activities!!!! – 2nd/3rd grade Program Review
I am beyond satisfied with our field trip to Up Yonda. The students had a great time and were so engaged. As a classroom teacher I was very happy with how the activities tied in with our curriculum. I have already spoken to other teachers in my building, and in other districts, about what a great field trip it is. Thank you! – 3rd grade Watersheds & Pond Life Program
Andrea and Kristen did a great job with our classes. They were clear and they provided great information at the appropriate level for our students. Our students were engaged and enjoyed the hands on opportunities. – 2nd Grade Pond Life Program
Program was perfect! One-hour was the perfect amount of time to introduce topic, have meaningful conversations and inquiries about the upcoming activity and then give the students the time and space needed to work at their own pace while staying engaged. Thanks! – Owl Pellet Dissection Program
We love coming to Up Yonda for the hands-on learning activities which help us, as educators, meet the NYS lab requirements! Kids love it and so do we! – 2nd / 3rd grade Program
Loved how this 3-part series on Animal Adaptations was aligned with our NYS 2nd and 3rd grade curriculum . . . not only the content but the requirement that we provide hands-on science experiments to our students. BRAVO!
The people giving the program were outstanding with the kids! Highly recommend! – Kindergarten & First Grade Animal Adaptations Outreach Program
I cannot say enough about how wonderful your staff is. I am highly satisfied with the entire process and program. We will definitely be looking into more outreach programs in the future!!!! – Elementary/Middle School StarLab Outreach Program
Both programs (Monarch Butterflies & Pond Life)were engaging for the grade span of students that attended. When leaving the trip the parents had positive comments regarding the program that was offered and the engagement that their child had with the program. Would highly recommend any programs to others – incredible job!
The program was the perfect blend of information and student involvement. The kids were engaged the whole time! – Elementary School Pollinator Program Review
Thank you very much for a wonderful day at Up Yonda. This was the perfect trip for my first graders. I feel both had a lot of experience with kids of this age and all of the activities and sites were age-appropriate. I am hoping to make this my end-of-the-year trip in the future as well. I can say some of them got hot and tired by the end of the after-lunch session, but they also enjoyed it very much. Thank you again! – Monique O.
Thank you for leading our hike yesterday. It was great to learn from someone who really appreciates and treasures the outdoors the way you do. Looking forward to another hike soon. – Lisa S.
My students had a great time and learned a lot. The two presenters did an amazing job engaging the kids, keeping them focused and teaching them! Acting out what life is like for creatures living in the pond was excellent. They loved the kinetic sand table! Such great additions since the last time I brought my class there. I would definitely recommend this program! Thank you so much!! – Amy T.
We visited Up Yonda in late November for a wreath making class. It was outstanding!!! Our instructor was helpful, enthusiastic, and kind. His friendliness and accommodating personality made for a great experience. We will be back for many years to come. It was cool to do it yourself (they provided ample decorative embellishments like BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE BOWS) and it was so much cheaper to do ourselves than buy in stores. Afterwards we had quite a bit of sap on our hands (that they helped us remove) but the sap on our hands wasn’t as prominent as the joy in our hearts. Highly recommend this place!!!! – Olivia W.
Great little farm for educational activities. Visited for a homeschool day. Educators were engaging and friendly. There were many live turtles to visit in the office. The museum was filled with local wildlife (taxidermy) and activities for kids. Many nature trails and a sugar shack. Looking forward to visiting again soon to explore more. – Kris M.
Awesome experience. Rick was a wealth of information. Grandchild loved it. Customized walking stick and nature hike event was super. – Murray E.
General
Nice place. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. – Nate A.
An amazing place to spend some time. Our little one was so involved with every activity there. Highly recommended to spend a few hours. – John A.
Beautiful views, tons of fun learning activities for the kids, a story trail for them to read a story while exploring nature, and plenty of longer walks as well! – Stuart C.
Love. This is a great place to visit for a picnic or learn about nature and historic Warren County. – Laura F.
This place is amazing, for kids and adults of all ages! My husband, bother, sil, and I went with my 1 and 2.5 yo niece, and we had a blast. There was something for everyone, even the baby. The staff was very friendly and the place is well maintained. And only $5 a car load?! We ended up donating more on their website, which is an option. Everyone, especially my husband, loved the kinetic sand table. No cons at all. We will be back to spend the whole day exploring the trails, having lunch, and I want to check out their special programs. My favorite part was the pond where nets were provided, and we caught so many creatures (fish, crayfish, giant and small tadpoles, frogs, etc). We would even go back without kids because it was fun for us! – Kristin C.
Many trails to choose from. Easy and well marked. Be sure to stop at the vista! – Ethan S.
Highly Recommend, the kids and well as the adults love the little pond and catching frogs and tadpoles… Take the kids, they will love it – Lawrence B.
Great place for kids and families! – Marissa H.
Absolutely wonderful spot for children of all ages! I have been taking my grandchildren here for 20 years. Each group has loved the lectures, museum, projects, and trails. Our little Adirondack gem. – Carol M.
Fun walking and learning about the Adirondack. Great family adventure. – Matt S.
Friendly staff and beautiful grounds. – John F.
Snowshoeing
Stopped by in the winter to do some snowshoeing with the wife and kids. Had an amazing time! The kids loved the story path and the view at the top was great. Staff was friendly and went the extra mile. 10/10 would come again. – Kevin M.
Such a great place, a hidden gem! The people here are beyond helpful. A very relaxing activity, snowshoeing! Thank you. – Nurse Aine
Beautiful scenery. Hiked to the summit where we were rewarded with a perfect view of Lake George 👌 – Sally S.
Great snowshoeing experience at the Up Yonda farms. Knowledgeable guide who walked us through the geology and history of the place. Icing on the cake is the Lake George view from the top point of the hike. Hot chocolate after the hike is a nice touch. Looking forward to coming back in Fall. – Nandana
Highly recommended. Went on a guided snowshoe adventure through the nature preserve. As a first time snowshoer, I was a little nervous, but the staff was encouraging and helpful. Check-in and snowshoe rental were seamless, as the staff was well-prepared. The adventure was led by a naturalist and experienced hiker/snowshoer who shared interesting information about wildlife and the ecology and geography of the area. Enjoyed the excellent view of Lake George as well as the bonfire and hot chocolate at the end. Will definitely return in the future. – George K.
My family rented snow shoes and went for a hike on their property. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Looking forward to going back during the summer. – Thomas G.