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Thu 03 Jul
Overlook Trail Hike
Thursday, July 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Green Lakes State Park
Join us on an adventurous hike overlooking Round Lake and through old growth forests. This moderate to challenging hike is about 3 miles over woodland trails. The trail surface may have tree roots and there are a few hills. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. You may want bug spray. We will meet near the playground in the Rolling Hills Campground.
Registration: Not required
Thu 03 Jul
Mandala Rock Painting
Thursday, July 3, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Practice connecting to nature using mindfulness. Then paint a mandala on a rock to take home with you. This is a kid focused program; kids must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Environmental Education Center (west beach parking area).
Registration: Not required
Fri 04 Jul
Fish Printing
Friday, July 4, 2025 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Drop-by the Environmental Education Center between 12-4pm on July 4th to learn about the many types of fish that live in Green Lake. Then try out the ancient art of fish printing. This is a kid focused program; kids must be accompanied by an adult. Visit the Environmental Education Center (West Beach).
Registration: Not required
Sat 05 Jul
Secrets of the Lake Guided Walk
Saturday, July 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Green Lakes State Park
Join an educator on a guided hike around the lake to learn its secrets. Why is the lake green? How is it a rare lake? What unusual life live in its depths? This is a two mile walk on a flat crushed gravel trail. Usually takes between 1-1.5 hours. Guide presents info along the first ¼ mile. Simply enjoy the walk and view for the rest of the hike and ask the guide any questions you have. Meet at the Environmental Education Center located next to the first west beach parking lot.
Registration: Not required
Sat 05 Jul
Geocaching Challenge
Saturday, July 5, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Learn about NYS Parks' Central Region Geocache Challenge! Start by finding some caches hidden right here at Green Lakes State Park. Maybe this will be the beginning of a challenge you'll enjoy all summer long! Meet at the Environmental Education Center (West Beach). If you want to use your own GPS enabled device download the Geocaching app ahead of time.
Registration: Not required