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Sat 21 Sep
Who Let the Dogs Out?
Saturday, September 21, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Old Stage Road Trailhead.

We double dog dare you to join us for a hike along the High Point Trail with your furry best friend. By the end of the hike your pup will have gained the high honor of becoming a BARK ranger and receive a prize. All participating dogs need to be up to date on vaccinations and have a maximum of a 6ft leash. 
Registration: Required
Sat 21 Sep
Watercolors: Getting Your Feet Wet
Saturday, September 21, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Thacher Nature Center, Ages 14+. 

Join artist Diane Steele in this introduction to watercolor techniques and painting. All supplies will be provided. $20.00 per person cash due upon arrival. Please bring a lunch. We will break for lunch at noon. 
Registration: Required
Sat 21 Sep
Hawks Overhead!
Saturday, September 21, 2024 12:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Thacher State Park
Thacher Park is a prime spot for viewing a variety of fall-migrating raptors. Stop by the Hawk Watch table to borrow a pair of binoculars and view these birds of prey. N
Registration: Not required
Sat 21 Sep
Overlooking the Geology. Ages 16+
Saturday, September 21, 2024 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Weather permitting, meet at the Thacher Park Overlook, where on a clear day at least four different landscape regions are visible. Learn how and when they formed and about the many different rock types of which they are made. 
Registration: Required
Sat 21 Sep
Storytelling and S’mores
Saturday, September 21, 2024 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Thacher Nature Center. All ages.
Registration: Required
Sat 21 Sep
Who Let the Dogs Out?
Saturday, September 21, 2024 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Old Stage Road Trailhead.

We double dog dare you to join us for a hike along the High Point Trail with your furry best friend. By the end of the hike your pup will have gained the high honor of becoming a BARK ranger and receive a prize. All participating dogs need to be up to date on vaccinations and have a maximum of a 6ft leash. 
Registration: Required
Sun 22 Sep
Bilingual Story Hour
Sunday, September 22, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thacher State Park
Meet at Thacher Nature Center, 87 Nature Center Way, Voorheesville, NY, 12186.  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. For children ages 0-8 with their families.
Registration: Not required
Sun 22 Sep
La Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
Sunday, September 22, 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.Para niños de 0-8 años y sus familias.
Registration: Not required
Sun 22 Sep
Drop-in Caves & Geology Table
Sunday, September 22, 2024 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Thacher State Park
Meet at the Thacher Visitor Center. Drop in to the Visitor Center anytime between 1:30pm-3:00pm to learn about local geology and caves with Thom Engel, vice-president of the Northeast Cave Conservancy. This is an informational table; we will not be caving. No registration is required.
Registration: Not required
Sat 28 Sep
Caves & Karst (Ages 16+)
Saturday, September 28, 2024 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Thacher Visitor Center

Discover the development of Thacher Park's unique landscapes as we observe limestone layers, resurging underground streams, and an active sinkhole! Each participant will follow the group leader in their own vehicle as we caravan to different sites. 
Registration: Required
Sat 05 Oct
Fall Foliage Walk
Saturday, October 5, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Thacher State Park
Enjoy the fall colors and incredible views of the Hudson Valley on this guided hike. 
Registration: Not required
Sat 05 Oct
Overlooking the Geology (Ages 16+)
Saturday, October 5, 2024 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Weather permitting, meet at the Thacher Park Overlook, where on a clear day at least four different landscape regions are visible. Learn how and when they formed and about the many different rock types of which they are made. 
Registration: Required
Sat 12 Oct
Caves & Karst (Ages 16+)
Saturday, October 12, 2024 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Thacher Visitor Center

Discover the development of Thacher Park's unique landscapes as we observe limestone layers, resurging underground streams, and an active sinkhole! Each participant will follow the group leader in their own vehicle as we caravan to different sites. 
Registration: Required
Sun 13 Oct
Drop-in Caves & Geology Table
Sunday, October 13, 2024 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Thacher State Park
Meet at the Thacher Visitor Center. Drop in to the Visitor Center anytime between 1:30pm-3:00pm to learn about local geology and caves with Thom Engel, vice-president of the Northeast Cave Conservancy. This is an informational table; we will not be caving. No registration is required.
Registration: Not required
Sat 19 Oct
Fall Needle Felting
Saturday, October 19, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Nature Center

Create your own miniature fall-themed artwork to take home! With colorful wool, we'll use needle felting to decorate cotton bags inspired by the season. No experience necessary. Ages 10+ due to sharp tools. 
Registration: Required
Sat 19 Oct
Overlooking the Geology (Ages 16+)
Saturday, October 19, 2024 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Weather permitting, meet at the Thacher Park Overlook, where on a clear day at least four different landscape regions are visible. Learn how and when they formed and about the many different rock types of which they are made. 
Registration: Required
Sat 19 Oct
Observe the Moon & Stars
Saturday, October 19, 2024 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Thacher State Park
Meet at the Thacher Nature Center

Come join Dudley Observatory astronomer Dr. Mindy Townsend for a night of stargazing and moon observations. See the detailed surface of the Moon and Saturn's rings through telescopes, as well as learn about the solar system and our place in the universe.
Registration: Not required
Fri 25 Oct
Owl Tracking
Friday, October 25, 2024 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Thacher Nature Center

Join us for an accessible, inclusive program in celebration of Birdability Week! We'll start with a brief presentation indoors on common owls. After, we'll search for them on a .75-mile guided hike over mostly gravel and paved paths. Beginners and families welcome. Ages 6+. Call 518-872-0800 to register and for more information on trail surfaces and grades. 
Registration: Required
Sat 26 Oct
Caves & Karst (Ages 16+)
Saturday, October 26, 2024 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Thacher Visitor Center 

Discover the development of Thacher Park's unique landscapes as we observe limestone layers, resurging underground streams, and an active sinkhole! Each participant will follow the group leader in their own vehicle as we caravan to different sites. 
Registration: Required
Sat 26 Oct
Tracking Cryptids
Saturday, October 26, 2024 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Old Stage Road Trailhead.

Happy almost Halloween! Join us as we travel down the High Point Trail searching for clues of elusive cryptids like Bigfoot or Mothman. We'll test out some real animal tracking techniques like looking for feeding signs, animal footprints, and calls while we search. Wear your Halloween costume if you'd like. 
Registration: Required
Sun 27 Oct
Watercolors- Embracing Fall
Sunday, October 27, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Thacher Nature Center 

Join artisit Diane Steele in this introduction to watercolor techniques, color theory and negative painting. All supplies will be provided. $20.00 per person cash due upon arrival. 
Registration: Required