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Firefly Walk!
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on May 18 at 10 am, The fireflies are out en masse and they put on a spectacular show this time of year! We'll set out just before sunset and meander through open meadows as the fireflies awaken from their slumber and begin to display their love language. Meet in the Visitor's Center courtyard. The hike will be about 4 miles, leashed dogs are welcome. Max: 40 people. Cost: $4. Parking: $6 per vehicle.
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Registration: Required
Summer Solstice Forest Bathing & Sound Healing
Saturday, June 21, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on May 20 at 10 am, Celebrate the summer solstice during this special event co-hosted by certified forest therapist, Cindy Olsen, and sound healer, Dayna Gralla. Enjoy a mindful stroll in the woods and connect with nature through sensory exploration inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, "forest bathing". This journey will lead you to the Glacial Erratic for a restorative sound healing experience where crystal singing bowls, chimes, and a variety of soothing instruments will guide your meditation. Finish with herbal tea under the trees as you take a moment to reflect. The walk is 1 mile round trip. No dogs please. Max: 30 people. Ages 18+. Cost: $8. Parking: $6 per vehicle.
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Registration: Required
Intro to iNaturalist
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Learn how to create and contribute observations for the global scientific community by using iNaturalist. In this workshop, we'll explore both the website and smartphone app of iNaturalist —a community-based education and science organization for those curious about nature, interested in improving their familiarity of local organisms and sharpening their identification skills. Part of this class will be inside and part outside on the grounds. Photography is an important element when creating these natural observations. Receive first-hand practice as we walk through RSPP and learn how to take clear, concise photographs that optimize your subject. This class will also briefly cover SEEK, an app that uses the iNaturalist database but does not require you to make an account. Cost: $4. Parking: $6 per vehicle.
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Registration: Required
Sensory Stroll: Awaken Your Senses
Friday, June 27, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Awaken your senses and tune in to nature in this embodied experience with
Linda Parker. You'll be amazed at what you notice when you home in on
one sense at a time. Take this opportunity to quiet your mind and connect
with the forest on a deeper level. Max: 15 people. Cost: $4. Parking: $6 per
vehicle; NYS residents over 62 park free on weekdays.
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Registration: Required
Habitat Restoration at Pocantico
Sunday, June 29, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Come join RSPPs Stewardship Team to restore native habitats! We will be removing invasive species, and planting native trees in their place. Please wear sun protection, bring water to drink, and wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. Long pants tucked into your socks are recommended to prevent exposure to ticks and poison ivy. Shovels and gloves will be provided. Please enter at 25 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591. Do NOT go to the main park entrance. You will be directed to off-street parking from there. In case of bad weather, you will be notified by 5 pm the day prior. Max: 20 people. Registration required.
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Registration: Required
Postural Therapy: Living Comfortably
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Start your day with movement! Get energized in this virtual session with postural therapist, Joey Zimet, and learn exercises to improve posture and function. The class will incorporate unique standing, sitting, and floor exercises that are gentle and easily adapted to fit your needs. These methods are well-studied and based upon neuroscience, biomechanics, the myofascial system, and other variables. Treat yourself to some maintenance and self-care! Registered participants will receive a Zoom link to join. Cost: FREE. Registration required.
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Registration: Required
Hike with Mike: Eagle Hill — Up and Around
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
A 3-hour, 5.5 mi hike takes you to the top of Eagle Hill (with a Hudson River view), the Preserve's three stone arch bridges and the Pocantico River cascade as we head back viewing fields and forest. The hike departs promptly at 9:00 am from the Visitor Center courtyard. Leashed dogs OK. Make sure to bring water. Max: 20 people. Cost: FREE. Parking: $6 per vehicle. Registration required.
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Registration: Required
Full Moon Hike: “Buck Moon”
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available June 16 at 10 am. Experience the Preserve after dark! Join Shayla, Hailey, and Dave for a 4-mile hike on carriage roads lit by moonlight. We walk at a brisk pace and there will be hills; some hiking experience is recommended. Leashed dogs are welcome. Meet in the Visitor Center courtyard. Please bring water and wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. IMPORTANT: We leave promptly at scheduled times. This hike takes place after the park has closed; latecomers will not be able to join after the group has departed. In the event of inclement weather, the hike will be canceled; you will be notified at least 2 hours in advance. Max: 40 people. Cost: $4,
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Registration: Required
Plein Air Painting
Saturday, July 12, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Experience nature through painting! Learn watercolor technique under the guidance of award-winning artist Anne Johann as you absorb the beauty of the landscape before you. You may bring your own supplies if you have them; if not, supplies will be provided. Cost: $8. Parking: $6 per vehicle. Max: 10 people.
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Registration: Required
Fly Fishing Workshop Series
Saturday, July 12, 2025 until Saturday, August 2, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Learn the basics of fly fishing and leave with the skills and confidence to get out on the water in this four-part workshop series led by expert Len Savanella. Sessions 1 and 2 will cover the vocabulary and history of fly fishing, gear, casting, and fly tying. Sessions 3 and 4 will cover ecology and best practices and will take place in the stream so you can put your newfound skills to the test! Equipment will be provided but if you have your own, please bring it. Recommendations for gear and literary resources will be provided. Registration limited to 8 people. Cost: $50. Parking: $6 per vehicle.
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Registration: Required
Monarch Habitat Hike
Saturday, July 12, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Explore the habitat of monarch butterflies with Shayla and Hailey on a family-friendly hike at Rockwood Hall. Learn about the monarch life cycle and their incredible transcontinental migration, why their numbers are in decline, and what we can do to help them. The hike will be about 2 miles with frequent stops for discussion. The hike is at Rockwood Hall, DO NOT go to the main Preserve entrance. Max: 20 people. Cost: $4. Parking at Rockwood Hall is free.
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Registration: Required
Summer Nature Photography
Sunday, July 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Capture the serenity of the Preserve in summer with photographer Heidi Fuhrman on a walk in search of scenic vistas and natural subjects. Heidi will guide you to some of the best locations to shoot and will advise on framing, perspective, lighting, etc. Any camera is fine, even a cell phone; both beginners and experienced photographers are welcome. Max: 20 people. Cost: $4. Parking: $6 per vehicle.
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Registration: Required
Invasive Black Swallow-wort Removal
Sunday, July 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Become a conservation steward by helping to remove invasive black swallow-wort vines on the Sleepy Hollow side of our Preserve! Join our very own Flora Project Manager, Kate Cooper, and Stewardship Coordinator, Collin Sugrue, in the field and learn how invasive species affect an ecosystem while working to mitigate the problem. Do NOT park at the main Preserve entrance. Park near 25 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591. Ages 10+. Max: 20 per session. Cost: FREE.
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Registration: Required
Stargazing in the Preserve
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 09:15 PM - 10:45 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Peer into the cosmos with Vinny Coulehan of the Rockland Astronomy Club. View the night sky through a telescope and observe Jupiter, Saturn, stars and more! Meet in the Visitor Center courtyard. Bring water and a flashlight or headlamp with a red setting. Dress warmly and bring a lightweight folding chair if you are uncomfortable standing for 1.5 hours. In case of bad weather, the event may be canceled or postponed; you will be notified via email by noon day of. Max: 20 Cost: $4.
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Registration: Required
Local Lore and Legends
Friday, July 18, 2025 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Did you know that the famous horseman ride in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow likely took place here in the Preserve? Additionally, there are quite a few lesser-known legends that take place on this land. The names of some of our most iconic locations (Spook Rock, Ravens Rock, Witch's Spring) come from stories that have been told by locals for hundreds of years. Join Ranger Su for a 2-mile hike to visit some of these locations and hear their stories. Leashed dogs are welcome. The hike will begin at 25 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591. Do NOT go to the main park entrance. Cost: $4.
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Registration: Required
Birdwatching with the Saw Mill River Audubon Society
Saturday, July 19, 2025 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Get to know our feathered residents and experience the "dawn chorus" during the peak breeding song with an expert from the Saw Mill River Audubon. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! Binocular loans available upon request. Rain or shine except in extreme weather, in which case you will receive a cancellation email 2 hours before scheduled walk. Ages 8+. Max: 25 people. Cost: FREE. Parking: $6 per vehicle. Please register at:
sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips/.
Registration: Required
Plein Air Painting
Saturday, July 19, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Experience nature through painting! Learn watercolor technique under the guidance of award-winning artist Anne Johann as you absorb the beauty of the landscape before you. You may bring your own supplies if you have them; if not, supplies will be provided. Cost: $8. Parking: $6 per vehicle. Max: 10 people.
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Registration: Required
Roll and Stroll
Saturday, July 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
This 2.5-hour, 3.5 mile hike is a relatively level route with trails varying from packed pebble gravel to loose gravel of varying texture. You'll be introduced to the variety of environments existing within the Preserve including lake views, fields, and forests. Traditional wheelchair users have made the trip; however, the trail will be rougher than usual. Those using adaptive hiking devices having mountain tires will be more comfortable. The Preserve has two such devices available that can be borrowed for scheduled hikes when reserved two days in advance. The hike starts Promptly at 10:00 in the Visitor Center Courtyard. Make sure you have water with you. Cost: FREE. Parking: $6 per vehicle.
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Registration: Required
History of Rockwood Hall
Saturday, July 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Join our Historian David Teich on a 2-mile adventure into the past as we explore Rockwood Hall and its rich history through stories of the land and the people who called it home. Former estate of William Rockefeller, this site boasts scenic views overlooking the Hudson, lush forests, and remnants of 19th century luxuries. The Rockwood Hall parking lot is on Kendal Way at the west end of route 117, just after the intersection of Phelps and Regeneron. Cost: $4. Gather at the kiosk at the top of the hill.
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Registration: Required
Invasive Black Swallow-wort Removal
Sunday, July 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Become a conservation steward by helping to remove invasive black swallow-wort vines on the Sleepy Hollow side of our Preserve! Join our very own Flora Project Manager, Kate Cooper, and Stewardship Coordinator, Collin Sugrue, in the field and learn how invasive species affect an ecosystem while working to mitigate the problem. Do NOT park at the main Preserve entrance. Park near 25 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591. Ages 10+. Max: 20 per session. Cost: FREE.
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Registration: Required
Birdwatching with the Saw Mill River Audubon Society
Monday, July 21, 2025 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Get to know our feathered residents and experience the "dawn chorus" during the peak breeding song with an expert from the Saw Mill River Audubon. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! Binocular loans available upon request. Rain or shine except in extreme weather, in which case you will receive a cancellation email 2 hours before scheduled walk. Ages 8+. Max: 25 people. Cost: FREE. Parking: $6 per vehicle. Please register at:
sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips/.
Registration: Required
Sound Healing
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on June 16 at 10 am, Join Dayna Gralla for a therapeutic and restorative sound healing experience. Envelop yourself in the sounds of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and a variety of soothing instruments as you allow your mind to drift from an active state to a relaxed and meditative state. Ages 10+. Max: 20 per session. Cost: $8. Parking: $6 per vehicle until 4:30 pm. (no parking fee after 4:30pm)
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Registration: Required
Sound Healing
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on June 16 at 10 am, Join Dayna Gralla for a therapeutic and restorative sound healing experience. Envelop yourself in the sounds of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and a variety of soothing instruments as you allow your mind to drift from an active state to a relaxed and meditative state. Ages 10+. Max: 20 per session. Cost: $8. Parking: $6 per vehicle until 4:30 pm. (no parking fee after 4:30pm)
RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Intro to iNaturalist
Thursday, July 24, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Learn how to create and contribute observations for the global scientific community by using iNaturalist. In this workshop, we'll explore both the website and smartphone app of iNaturalist —a community-based education and science resource for those curious about nature, interested in improving their familiarity with local organisms. Photography is an important element when creating these natural observations. Receive first-hand practice as we walk through RSPP and learn how to take clear, concise photographs that optimize your subject. This class will also cover SEEK, an app that uses the iNaturalist database. Cost: $4. Parking: $6 per vehicle.
RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Firefly Walk!
Saturday, July 26, 2025 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on June 16 at 10 am, The fireflies are out en masse and they put on a spectacular show this time of year! We'll set out just before sunset and meander through open meadows as the fireflies awaken from their slumber and begin to display their love language. Meet in the Visitor's Center courtyard. The hike will be about 4 miles, leashed dogs are welcome. Max: 40 people. Cost: $4. Parking: $6 per vehicle.
RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
“Nature’s Neighbors” Gallery Reception
Sunday, July 27, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
The Art Gallery at Rockefeller State Park Preserve proudly presents Nature's Neighbors, a fine arts exhibit on view from July 19 through August 31. Through their work, artists honor the beauty and spirit of the residents of the Northeast, capturing their profound connection to the region's rich natural heritage. Join us for the celebratory reception. Inset is "Egret" by Barry Levin, featured in this exhibit. This event is free.
Registration: Not required