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Sat 14 Dec
Full Moon & Constellation Hike
Saturday, December 14, 2024 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Old Stage Road Trailhead. Join us on this chilly 2-mile full-moon hike and enjoy a breathtaking view of the valley below. Along the way, learn about the habits of nocturnal animals and keep your eyes peeled for things that go bump in the night! Meet at the Old Stage Road trailhead. Please dress warmly for the weather. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun 15 Dec
Bilingual Story Hour
Sunday, December 15, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thacher State Park
Meet at the Thacher Nature Center. Come play and learn from local speech therapist and bilingual educator, Fiorella Rojas. Understanding of Spanish or English not necessary. Learn what words mean in either language, and read some new books! No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Sun 15 Dec
La Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
Sunday, December 15, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thacher State Park
Thacher Nature Center, 87 Nature Center Way, Voorheesville, NY, 12186 Ven a jugar y aprender de la logopeda local y educadora bilingüe, Fiorella Rojas. No es necesario entender español o inglés. ¡Aprenda lo que significan las palabras en cualquiera de las 2 idiomas y lea algunos libros nuevos! No es necesario registrarse.
Registration: Not required
Thu 19 Dec
Knee High Naturalists
Thursday, December 19, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Nature Center Explore the outdoors with our Knee-High Naturalists series! Best suited for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Each session will explore a different theme - activities may include crafts, games, storybook readings, or a kid-friendly nature walk. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 28 Dec
Wildlife Slumber Party
Saturday, December 28, 2024 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Thacher State Park
Meet at the Nature Center Put on your PJs and stop by to celebrate the hibernators that live in Thacher Park! Enjoy some hot chocolate and a campfire, try a snow experiment and learn how wildlife gets ready for the winter. No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Wed 01 Jan
First Day Hike
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Join us for a 1.6-mile hike past waterfalls and through evergreen forests. Ideal for participants seeking a quieter and more physically engaging route with wildlife viewing opportunities. This hike will travel over foot trails containing occasional moderate inclines, with several opportunities for rest along the way. Participants are invited to bring traction devices (microspikes, snowshoes, etc.) in case of snowy/icy conditions. Call 518-872-0800 for registrations and trail conditions. Hot chocolate will be available at the Visitor Center between 12pm-12:30pm.Meet-up Location: Hop Field Warming Hut, Approximate distance of hike: 1.6 miles, No pets.
Registration: Required
Wed 01 Jan
First Day Hike
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Join us for a 1-mile hike atop the Helderberg Escarpment. This family friendly route is ideal for participants seeking a less physically engaging route and expansive views of the Hudson Valley. This hike will travel over well-maintained gravel/grass trails with an occasional slight incline. Participants are invited to bring traction devices (microspikes, snowshoes, etc.) in case of snowy/icy conditions, as well as wind-proof layers to protect against potentially brisk winds. Call 518-872-0800 for registrations and trail conditions. Hot chocolate will be available at the Visitor Center between 12pm-12:30pm.Meet-up Location: Thacher Park Visitor Center, Approximate distance of hike: 1 miles, No pets.
Registration: Required
Wed 01 Jan
First Day Hike
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Join us for a 1-mile hike atop the Helderberg Escarpment. This family friendly route is ideal for participants seeking a less physically engaging route and expansive views of the Hudson Valley. This hike will travel over well-maintained gravel/grass trails with an occasional slight incline. Participants are invited to bring traction devices (microspikes, snowshoes, etc.) in case of snowy/icy conditions, as well as wind-proof layers to protect against potentially brisk winds. Call 518-872-0800 for registrations and trail conditions. Hot chocolate will be available at the Visitor Center between 12pm-12:30pm. Meet-up Location: Thacher Park Visitor Center, Approximate distance of hike: 1 miles, No pets.
Registration: Required
Wed 01 Jan
First Day Hike
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Join us for a 1-mile hike atop the Helderberg Escarpment. This family friendly route is ideal for participants seeking a less physically engaging route and expansive views of the Hudson Valley. This hike will travel over well-maintained gravel/grass trails with an occasional slight incline. Participants are invited to bring traction devices (microspikes, snowshoes, etc.) in case of snowy/icy conditions, as well as wind-proof layers to protect against potentially brisk winds. Call 518-872-0800 for registrations and trail conditions. Hot chocolate will be available at the Visitor Center between 12pm-12:30pm. Meet-up Location: Thacher Park Visitor Center Approximate distance of hike: 1 miles, No pets.
Registration: Required
Wed 01 Jan
First Day Hike
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Join us for a 1.6-mile hike past waterfalls and through evergreen forests. Ideal for participants seeking a quieter and more physically engaging route with wildlife viewing opportunities. This hike will travel over foot trails containing occasional moderate inclines, with several opportunities for rest along the way. Participants are invited to bring traction devices (microspikes, snowshoes, etc.) in case of snowy/icy conditions. Call 518-872-0800 for registrations and trail conditions. Hot chocolate will be available at the Visitor Center between 12pm-12:30pm.Meet-up Location: Hop Field Warming Hut, Approximate distance of hike: 1.6 miles, No pets. Call 518-872-0800 to register.
Registration: Required
Sat 18 Jan
Jeanne Robert Foster Performance
Saturday, January 18, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

RECHEDULED TO 1/18/25, Meet at the Visitor Center. Come journey back in time! Learn about Jeanne Robert Foster and her Adirondack neighbors of yesterday. Eileen Egan Mack portrays the Adirondack born writer in this one-person show through stories, readings and songs. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required