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Sat
03
May
Saturday, May 3, 2025 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Join us for an introduction to birding with special guest Matt Kelly. We
will learn about birding and then go on a short 1-mile walk near the Welcome
Center. This program has 2 separate sessions: one for Adults and one for
kids. Each program has separate registration. You can register at
518-279-1155.
Registration: Required
Sat
03
May
Saturday, May 3, 2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Join us at Grafton Lakes State Park for Parks & Trails New York's I
Love My Park Day! This statewide event is the largest single-day volunteer
event in New York State, coordinating thousands of volunteers annually to help
improve and celebrate local parks! We participate in this event each year, but the help of our awesome volunteers
is cruicial every year. Get involved in our community and join us to help
improve our park! Registration for this is done through Parks & Trails New York at the
following link: https://www.ptny.org/events/i-love-my-park-day. Their website has additional information about the event as a whole. For any
questions about what we're doing at GLSP specifically, call 518-279-1155. We'll
see you out there!
Registration: Required
Sat
03
May
Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Join us for an introduction to birding with special guest Matt Kelly. We will learn about birding and then go on a short 1-mile walk near the Welcome Center. This program has 2 separate sessions: one for Adults and one for kids. Each program has separate registration. You can register at 518-279-1155.
Registration: Required
Sat
10
May
Saturday, May 10, 2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Join us on World Migratory Bird Day! The theme this year is Creating
Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities. We will begin the program with a short
talk on how to make our homes and cities more bird friendly. Afterwards we will
separate to log bird species we can find within the park. This program runs in
2 sessions: 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. Each program has separate registration. You can register at 518-279-1155.
Registration: Required
Sat
10
May
Saturday, May 10, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Join us on World Migratory Bird Day! The theme this year is Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities. We will begin the program with a short talk on how to make our homes and cities more bird friendly. Afterwards we will separate to log bird species we can find within the park. This program runs in 2 sessions: 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. Each program has separate registration. You can register at 518-279-1155.
Registration: Required
Sat
10
May
Saturday, May 10, 2025 08:15 PM - 09:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Come experience the park in the dark! Join us on May 10th for a guided
hike under the Flower Moon. We'll be meeting at the Grafton Lakes Welcome
Center at 8:15pm and departing soon afterwards. This hike is open to ages 10+
and is free, but donations are appreciated. Headlamps will be provided, but
please be sure to wear hiking shoes and bring water and bug spray! Registration
is mandatory, as we have limited spots to available to ensure a safe and
positive experience. Please register ahead of time by calling
518-279-1155.
Registration: Required
Wed
14
May
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Calling all volunteers, or those interested in volunteering! We will be
having a potluck to celebrate the start of the volunteering season. Meet new
friends, or reconnect with previous volunteer buddies. This is a great time to
meet staff and discover opportunities in the park. Call 518-279-1155 to learn
more.
Registration: Required
Sat
17
May
Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Have you ever wanted a flower that would never wilt? Join an educator as
we make crochet flowers. All materials will be provided, but bringing a crochet
hook (5-6mm) is suggested. Experience crocheting is required as crochet flowers
are an intermediate level activity. Registration is required due to limited
availability, you can register by calling 518-279-1155.
Registration: Required
Sat
17
May
Saturday, May 17, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
The first Hike in Grafton Lake State Park's wildflower series 'Blooming
botanists' the adventure starts here with first steps and exciting surprises as
we venture out together to find flowers and enjoy a beautiful day. Look forward
to drawing and identifying flowers as we go. Call 518-279-1155 to register.
Registration: Required
Sat
17
May
Saturday, May 17, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Come join an educator as we go over how we feed our animals in the welcome center! Meet our turtles, snakes and lizards! These are drop-in programs and require no pre-registration, simply come in the Welcome Center and go to the classroom. No registration is needed.
Registration: Not required
Fri
23
May
Friday, May 23, 2025 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Calling all night owls! The Albany Area Amateur Astronomers will have
telescopes to give you a tour of the night sky during this free program held at
the Deerfield Pavilion.
No preregistration required. Enter via main entrance and follow signs to
program-- first left off main entrance road. Please drive slowly in the park at
night. No charge.
Registration: Not required
Sat
24
May
Saturday, May 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Come join an educator as we go over how we feed our animals in the welcome center! Meet our turtles, snakes and lizards! These are drop-in programs and require no pre-registration, simply come in the Welcome Center and go to the classroom. No registration is needed.
Registration: Not required
Sat
24
May
Saturday, May 24, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
It's the Spring Fairy house workshop! It is now time for more Fairies to
settle out on the trails, and we are looking for folks to help build them some
homes! Take it home after you're done. This program is open to all ages.
Call 518-279-1155 to register.
Registration: Required
Sat
24
May
Saturday, May 24, 2025 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Join us to celebrate World Turtle Day! We'll talk about some of our
native turtles, what makes turtles special, and even meet some of our
ambassador animals! This program is open to all ages. Call 518-279-1155 to
register.
Registration: Required
Mon
26
May
Monday, May 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
All skill levels are welcome on a guided kayak tour of Long Pond! Paddle
through nature and learn about local wildlife. Registration is required. Kayak,
paddles, and safety equipment will be provided. For ages 16+, those under 18
must be accompanied by a guardian.
Call 518-279-1155 to register.
Registration: Required
Thu
29
May
Thursday, May 29, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Come join an educator as we go over how we feed our animals in the
welcome center! Meet our turtles, snakes and lizards! These are drop-in
programs and require no pre-registration, simply come in the Welcome Center and
go to the classroom. No registration is needed.
Registration: Not required