Come for a mile and a half walk and a chance to explore the ponds in Minnewaska's former golf course. We'll use nets to see what animals can be found in the pond at this time of spring. This porgram is for children aged 6 to 9 years old, accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18.

Pre-registration is required for participation in all public programs. Please call the Park Preserve Office at 845-255-0752. For outings, please wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring snacks and water. A parent or guardian over the age of 18 must accompany children wishing to participate in any programs. Unless otherwise noted, all outings meet at the Nature Center, located in the Wildmere area at the north end of Lake Minnewaska.

The Beacon Hill hiking trail follows along the top edge of an east-facing escarpment, which gets bathed in the warm, morning light of spring. This walk, which is approximately two miles long, will offer beautiful views of the Rondout and Wallkill valleys below and the Catskill Mountains to the north. This loop route follows along carriage roads as well as the hiking trail, which does include some hills and tricky footing.

Pre-registration is required for participation in all public programs. Please call the Park Preserve Office at 845-255-0752. For outings, please wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring snacks and water. A parent or guardian over the age of 18 must accompany children wishing to participate in any programs. Unless otherwise noted, all outings meet at the Nature Center, located in the Wildmere area at the north end of Lake Minnewaska.

Bring your children to the Minnewaska Nature Center to learn about insects. Often thought of as annoying, these amazing creatures are actually very important to the survival of all living things on the planet, and they're fascinating, too! Children will make their own imaginary insects to take home and we'll take a walk with nets to look for these fantastic critters! This program is for children aged six to nine years old accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18.

Pre-registration is required for participation in all public programs. Please call the Park Preserve Office at 845-255-0752. For outings, please wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring snacks and water. A parent or guardian over the age of 18 must accompany children wishing to participate in any programs. Unless otherwise noted, all outings meet at the Nature Center, located in the Wildmere area at the north end of Lake Minnewaska.

Join Eric Van Deusen, volunteer naturalist, for this approximately eight-mile long hike on a combination of wooded hiking trails and easy-walking carriage roads. Beginning on the Mossy Glen trail, which follows along a quietly brooding stream, this hike will follow the Rainbow Falls trail up and over rock slabs with astounding panoramic views, culminating directly beneath Rainbow Falls. This hike does include two stream crossings and some rocky, narrow sections of trail that may be challenging for some.

Pre-registration is required for participation in all public programs. Please call the Park Preserve Office at 845-255-0752. For outings, please wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring snacks and water. A parent or guardian over the age of 18 must accompany children wishing to participate in any programs. Unless otherwise noted, all outings meet at the Nature Center, located in the Wildmere area at the north end of Lake Minnewaska.