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Sat 29 Apr
BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS
Saturday, April 29, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
Join a park naturalist on a walk to search for some of the many bird species that live in the park or are starting to migrate through this time of year. All ages and abilities are welcome. Bring binoculars if you have them, or borrow a pair from the Nature Center – first come, first served!
Mon 24 Apr
LITTLE EXPLORERS – RAIN!
Monday, April 24, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
Join a park naturalist for our nature-themed story and playtime for ages 0-5! This week we'll explore all the fun and awesome things about rainy weather! Come for stories, songs, and art projects from 10-10:30, then stay for some outdoor playtime!
Sun 23 Apr
GUIDED HIKE
Sunday, April 23, 2023 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Point Au Roche State Park
Join a park naturalist to explore the nature trails and look for animal and plant life in the diverse habitats of the park. Length of walk will be 2-3 miles on easy trails. All ages welcome!
Sat 22 Apr
CLIMATE CREW MEETING
Saturday, April 22, 2023 03:00 PM
Point Au Roche State Park
Do you have a student in 4th, 5th, or 6th grade who is interested in learning more about and helping the environment? We're excited to be hosting this new club, which was started by two 5th graders from Beekmantown and Morrisonville Elementaries. We'll be starting research about our topics of interest this month in preparation for some service projects coming up. New members always welcome! Some students are planning to check out the Earth Day event in Trinity Park before the meeting so email kimberlyirland@gmail.com if you'd like to drop your student off early. Event located in Plattsburgh Public Library. 
Sat 22 Apr
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION!
Saturday, April 22, 2023 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Point Au Roche State Park
Celebrate Earth Day with the City of Plattsburgh (and us)! Go on a Scavenger Hunt! Play some Earth Day themed games! Plant a seed to take home! Help clean up the Park! All ages welcome! Located at Trinity Park in downtown Plattsburgh.
Mon 17 Apr
LITTLE EXPLORERS – EARTH DAY
Monday, April 17, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
Join a park naturalist for our nature-themed story and playtime for ages 0-5! How can even our youngest, tiniest citizens help our one and only Earth? Come for Earth Day themed stories, songs, and art projects from 10-10:30, then stay for some outdoor playtime!
Sat 15 Apr
SPRING SCAVENGER HUNT
Saturday, April 15, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
Get your family out of the house and join us for a guided scavenger hunt along the trails of the park! All ages and abilities are welcome! Walk will be approximately 1 mile on easy trails.
Mon 10 Apr
LITTLE EXPLORERS – EGGS
Monday, April 10, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
Join a park naturalist for our nature-themed story and playtime for ages 0-5! What kinds of animals lay eggs? Where would you go to look for some? Come for egg-themed stories, songs, and art projects from 10-10:30, then stay for some outdoor playtime!
Sun 09 Apr
GUIDED HIKE
Sunday, April 9, 2023 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Point Au Roche State Park
Join a park naturalist to explore the nature trails and look for animal and plant life in the diverse habitats of the park. Length of walk will be 2-3 miles on easy trails. All ages welcome!
Sat 08 Apr
NATURE WALK – SIGNS OF SPRING!
Saturday, April 8, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
Join a park naturalist for an approximately 1 mile on the park trails. Spring is coming! We'll look for changes that are occurring throughout the park and see what our wildlife is doing to get ready for Spring! All ages and abilities welcome!
Mon 03 Apr
LITTLE EXPLORERS – WIGGLY WORMS!
Monday, April 3, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
Join a park naturalist for our nature-themed story and playtime for ages 0-5! This week our theme will be worms! We'll go on a worm hunt and get up close and personal with some of our wiggly garden friends. Come for stories, songs, and art projects from 10-10:30, then stay for some outdoor playtime! 
Sat 01 Apr
EARTHWORMS, VERMICOMPOSTING, AND INVASIVE SPECIES
Saturday, April 1, 2023 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Point Au Roche State Park
We all like worms in our vegetable gardens, but how do they function in wild ecosystems? Did you know there used to be NO earthworms in New York State? Come learn about worm biology, the huge impact worms can have on their environment, and what this means for the health of New York forests. Plus, a brief introduction to worm composting! This program is most appropriate for adults.
Sat 01 Apr
WIGGLY WORMS!
Saturday, April 1, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
What types of worms live around here? Are worms good for the environment? Which end is the head anyway? Come learn everything you never knew you wanted to know about worms and get up close and personal with some of our wiggly worm friends! All ages welcome!