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Mon
07
Oct
Monday, October 7, 2024 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! Come explore with stories,
songs, and art projects from 10-10:30, then stay for some outdoor playtime! With days getting shorter and shorter, the owls have
more time to play! Not all owls migrate, including our resident barred owls!
Let's learn about what makes these fearsome feathery friends so fascinating!
Registration: Not required
Wed
09
Oct
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
Meet at 5139 North Catherine Street, Plattsburgh. Spiders
and snakes and bats, oh my! This month we'll investigate some of the creepy
creatures that most people try to avoid. Are they really dangerous? What should you do if you see one or they (gasp!) get into your house? Bring all your questions as we try to lay some fears to rest and explore how
really interesting these creatures can be!
Registration: Not required
Fri
11
Oct
Friday, October 11, 2024 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Point Au Roche State Park
Join a park educator
for a twilight hike and search for some of the wildlife that becomes active
after park guests leave for the day. Walk will be approximately 2 miles. This program is most appropriate for adults, but older children and
teens are welcome with adult supervision. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp!
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
A park
naturalist will lead a guided nature walk to see what is happening in the park
as we transition to Fall, highlighting some of the tree species that make it so
beautiful this time of year and exploring how to identify them. Walk will be no more than 2 miles on easy
trails. All ages welcome!
Registration: Not required
Mon
14
Oct
Monday, October 14, 2024 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! Come explore with stories,
songs, and art projects from 10-10:30, then stay for some outdoor playtime! Our shadows are getting longer this time of year! Let's
all explore what causes shadows, and different ways we can have fun with them
since they can be a little spooky!
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
Have you ever wondered who cleans up nature's messes?
It's dirty work, but someone has to do it! Lucky for us our park is teeming
with members of nature's clean-up crew! Let's learn a bit about decomposers and
their important role in our forests and go for a walk to spot some that are
hard at work!
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Point Au Roche State Park
How does
the food you eat impact the planet? Can
you make more environmentally friendly food choices without giving up your
favorites or going broke? This month
we'll discuss making sustainable, ethical, local, and delicious food choices!
Registration: Not required
Mon
21
Oct
Monday, October 21, 2024 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! Come explore with stories,
songs, and art projects from 10-10:30, then stay for some outdoor playtime! Let's
learn about one of the most iconic symbols of spooky season. We'll explore
different local bat species and find out what makes these furry flying friends
so fascinating!
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Oct
Saturday, October 26, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Point Au Roche State Park
For
one day only, the Nature Center will be taken over by the scariest creatures
that call the Park home! There will be exhibits and activities for all ages –
learn about local legends, check out some animal skulls, see some live creepy
crawlies, visit a mad scientist's laboratory, trick-or-treat through the woods,
and more! Family-friendly costumes encouraged!
Registration: Not required
Mon
28
Oct
Monday, October 28, 2024 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! Come explore
with stories, songs, and art projects from 10-10:30, then stay for some outdoor
playtime! This week we will be learning about our web-making, bug-eating
friends the spiders! We'll learn that while spiders might make us squeamish, we
have a lot to thank them for! * COSTUMES WELCOME, AND ENCOURAGED! *
Registration: Not required