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Sat 03 May
I Love My Park Day
Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Show your park some love! Join us at the nature center and help us with important trail restoration including wood chipping, log rolling, and litter removal. Open to all ages, but best suited for ages 8+. Click here to sign up!
Registration: Required
Sun 04 May
CPP Hiking Club
Sunday, May 4, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Get outside and enjoy the beauty of our park during this monthly hiking club! We will hike up to 2 miles. All ages. Trails are not stroller friendly. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Tue 06 May
Tot Time
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Explore a different nature theme each week during this free play group. Story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather permitting. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Thu 08 May
Seasonal Crafting for Seniors: Herb Gardens
Thursday, May 8, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Create a beautiful herb garden with fresh herbs and decorative stones. Socialize with peers and enjoy the scenery of our gorgeous park on an optional hike. All materials provided. Ages 55+. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Sat 10 May
Morning Bird Stroll
Saturday, May 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day by observing and learning about the birds in our park! Beginners welcome. Binoculars provided. We will hike up to 2 miles. All ages. Trails are not stroller friendly. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Sat 10 May
Bird Day Storytime
Saturday, May 10, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Enjoy a fun, enriching afternoon of bird-themed stories and songs! Ages 0-5. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Tue 13 May
Tot Time
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Explore a different nature theme each week during this free play group. Story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather permitting. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Sat 17 May
Eel Spiel & Pond Crawlers
Saturday, May 17, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Learn all about eels in NYC and help us scoop for critters that call our ponds their home! We will hike up to 1 mile. All ages. Trails are not stroller friendly. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Tue 20 May
Tot Time
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Explore a different nature theme each week during this free play group. Story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather permitting. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Thu 22 May
The Green Pages: Book Club & Craft
Thursday, May 22, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
This month we will make embroidered bookmarks as we discuss The Hawk's Way by Sy Montgomery with the Richmondtown Library librarians! Attendees can discuss any literature that relates to nature, but the suggested book can be reserved at any NYPL location or digitally through Simply E or Libby. Have unwanted or previously-read books? Bring them to swap with other readers in the area! Adults and teens only. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Tue 27 May
Tot Time
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Explore a different nature theme each week during this free play group. Story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather permitting. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Sun 01 Jun
CPP Hiking Club
Sunday, June 1, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Get outside and enjoy the beauty of our park during this monthly hiking club! We will hike up to 2 miles. All ages. Trails are not stroller friendly. Click here to register!
Registration: Required