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Sun 06 Oct
Hispanic Female Artists and the Environment
Sunday, October 6, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, join us for a lecture on Hispanic female artists whose brilliant works are inspired by nature. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 18 Oct
TINY TOTS: Spiders
Friday, October 18, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 19 Oct
The 2024 Fall Family Freshwater Fishing Festival
Saturday, October 19, 2024 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
This family oriented festival integrates fishing with fall activities, providing fun for all ages! The NYS DEC I Fish NY program and local fishing clubs will provide fishing activities, such as fly-fishing instruction, casting practice, loaner rods, free bait, and fish cleaning services for all participants. In addition to fishing opportunities, there will be a wildlife exhibits, reptile show, magic performance, inflatable, and much more. The fishing license requirement for all anglers over the age of 16 is suspended for this festival. No registration is required for admission and parking is free. For additional information, please call 631-321-3510 or DEC's I Fish NY at (631) 444-0283.
Registration: Not required
Sun 20 Oct
Otherworldly Adaptations
Sunday, October 20, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Certain organisms have such unique adaptations that they almost look like aliens! Join us in learning about the wacky adaptations certain plants and animals have before you create your own otherworldly creature. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Tue 22 Oct
Craft & Coffee
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Join us one Tuesday a month to sip some coffee and make a craft inspired by nature! This month we will be painting wood cuts. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 27 Oct
Micro-season Nature Hike
Sunday, October 27, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Meet up with us to hike around Hempstead Lake and bask in the beautiful fall foliage! This hike will go the entire distance around the lake, which is 3 miles, so come prepared with your hiking shoes and adventurous spirit! We will meet at the Field 1 Education Center and we will begin hiking promptly at 10am. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 01 Nov
TINY TOTS: Pumpkins
Friday, November 1, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 02 Nov
Pumpkin Palooza
Saturday, November 2, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Don't throw out your porch pumpkins! Instead, drop them off with Educators at the park's pumpkin patches. Ask us about farming, gardening, and composting while you watch as we smash down and break apart the pumpkins you provide to begin our new pumpkin crop. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 03 Nov
Hempstead Lake Helpers
Sunday, November 3, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Join us every first Sunday of the month for a volunteer event. This month we will be prepping for public programs occurring in December. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 09 Nov
Fall Harvest Wreaths
Saturday, November 9, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Autumn is here! It's time to welcome the new season into our homes by using natural materials found in the park to decorate a fall-themed wreath! Only one wreath will be supplied per household. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 10 Nov
Fall Sights Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, November 10, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
As the days get shorter and the temperature continues to drop, many things in nature are changing. Join us in a fun Fall Scavenger Hunt throughout the park to identify and admire the many fascinating changes that occur in this season! To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Mon 11 Nov
Free Play
Monday, November 11, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Spend some time with your little one in the Center's classroom. An educator will be present, but the time and space is yours- play with our toys, put together our puzzles, or read one of our storybooks. The hour is what you make of it! To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 15 Nov
TINY TOTS: Hibernation
Friday, November 15, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 16 Nov
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Saturday, November 16, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
November is Native American Heritage Month! Join us for a discussion on the Three Sisters- corn, squash, and beans and learn all about the significance of these mighty crops. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 17 Nov
Sounds of Nature
Sunday, November 17, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Whether it be an owl screeching, leaves blowing in the wind, or a rock falling to the ground, there are sounds all around! Join us in exploring the sounds of nature and come make your own instrument using repurposed materials! To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Tue 19 Nov
Crafts and Coffee
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Join us one Tuesday a month to sip some coffee and make a craft inspired by nature! This month we will be decorating picture frames. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 24 Nov
Walking the Wetlands
Sunday, November 24, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Join us in a leisurely walk along the northern pond trails, where we may spot waterfowl, songbirds, mammals, and more! Plus, see some of the storm resiliency devices the park has in place. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 01 Dec
Hempstead Lake Helpers
Sunday, December 1, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Join us every first Sunday of the month for a volunteer event. This month we will create goodie bags to hand out to patrons. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 07 Dec
Wreath Making
Saturday, December 7, 2024 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Join us inside the Center, where we'll decorate wreaths in preparation for the holiday season! Only one wreath will be supplied per household. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 08 Dec
Wreath Making
Sunday, December 8, 2024 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Join us inside the Center, where we'll decorate wreaths in preparation for the holiday season! Only one wreath will be supplied per household. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 13 Dec
TINY TOTS: Snowflakes
Friday, December 13, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 15 Dec
Winter Wonderland
Sunday, December 15, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
What do snowflakes and people have in common? Every single one is unique! Join us in learning about the uniqueness and beauty of snowflakes, the wonders of Winter, and come make some Winter themed crafts. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Tue 17 Dec
Crafts and Coffee
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Join us one Tuesday a month to sip some coffee and make a craft inspired by nature! This month we will be creating wintery mason jar votives. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 21 Dec
Solstice Hike
Saturday, December 21, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Celebrate the Winter Solstice at Hempstead Lake! Learn what the solstice is and how it has been celebrated in time immemorial during a nature hike around the lake. Please dress warmly and come prepared for a 3 mile hike. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 27 Dec
TINY TOTS: Arctic Animals
Friday, December 27, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 28 Dec
Antlered Friends
Saturday, December 28, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Reindeer aren't our only antlered animal friends! Join us for a lesson on antlered animals and make a craft. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 29 Dec
Winter Bird Walk
Sunday, December 29, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
What can we spot flying in Winter skies? Come find out! We will walk along the lake and learn about some of the bird species that may be spotted across Long Island at this time of year. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Tue 31 Dec
Free Play
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Spend some time with your little one in the Center's classroom. An educator will be present, but the time and space is yours- play with our toys, put together our puzzles, or read one of our storybooks. The hour is what you make of it! To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required