Come walk the recently re-opened Awosting Falls Carriage Road, which was destroyed by Hurricane Irene. This three-mile walk features intriguing rock formations, the softly flowing Peter's Kill stream, and culminates with a stream-side view of the spectacular 65-foot tall Awosting Falls. This outing will meet in the Peter's Kill Area.

Pre-registration is required. 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.

If you love trees the way we do, you'll want to learn all about them! On this two-mile walk along the Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road, participants will learn about numerous deciduous trees as well as a few confierous trees.

Pre-registration is required. 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.

Designed for birding enthusiasts or those just looking to learn the basics, this series will offer various outings led by experienced birding volunteers and park naturalists. Participants will meet at the Minnewaska main entrance and should come prepared with binoculars. Outing destinations will be determined the day of the program.

Pre-registration is required. 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 own bicycle, helmet, swimming gear and picnic lunch and join Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, for this challenging, hilly, nine-mile bicycle ride to the picturesque and refreshing Lake Awosting Swim Area. If time allows, we will also do a two-mile roundtrip hike to the scenic Murray Hill, located in the remote backcountry. This program is recommended for physically fit children and adults. Participants must make sure to pack plenty of food and water and wear appropriate footwear. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18.

Pre-registration is required. 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.

This series, which is designed just for people with infants and toddlers, will be offered the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Join volunteer outdoor educator and mother, Jamie McGinnis, for a gentle walk along one of the numerous scenic carriage roads in Minnewaska. These walks are a great way to introduce your baby to the beauty of the outdoors, meet new friends, get some exercise and learn about nature all at the same time! Plan to pack a lunch and blanket and stay for optional play time and a picnic afterwards, too! Please bring a jogging-type stroller or child carrier and plan to meet at the picnic tables located on the grassy hill just above the terraced parking area near the garage. Older siblings are always welcome, too.

Pre-registration is required. 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.

Contours. Cardinal directions. Slopes. Does topography give you a headache? Could you use a refresher on map reading? Come to the Nature Center as we review the basics that will allow you to read any map with confidence. This program is recommended for anyone ages 12 and up who are interested in maps. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18.

Pre-registration is required. 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 family to the Nature Center to learn all about butterflies and what makes them so unique. We'll search for evidence of their activity, including eggs, caterpillars, leaf chewing and actual butterflies, as we walk the trails near the Nature Center. This program is recommended for children between the ages of six to ten years old, accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. Siblings of any age are welcome; however, younger siblings may need parental assistance.

Pre-registration is required. 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.