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July

2008

July 1  Adult Nature Walks  8:30am   Forsyth Nature Center
Join our weekly hiking group where we visit some of the best walking/hiking locations in the Mid-Hudson Valley. This program is geared for Adults and is free. Transportation provided. This walk is weather permitting.

July 1  Turtle Talk    3:30pm  Forsyth Nature Center
Let’s Talk Turtles! This informal program will feature local and non-native turtle species. Learn about their lifecycles and habitats as we observe their behavior. Free and open to all.

July 5   North American Butterfly Association Count  8:30am  Forsyth Nature Center
Help count Butterflies! The FNC is participating in the NABA Butterfly Count. Citizen Science is a great way to learn about different species while also helping researches. This program is free and open to all. Please meet at the FNC.

July 5  Good Morning Paddle  9:00am  Kingston Point Beach
Spend your morning paddling the Hudson River. Wildlife abounds during these paddles. Eagles, osprey and turtles keep the group fascinated! $20 for Kingston residents, $25 for non-residents. Call for reservations! Includes tour, kayak and pfd. Great for beginners and nature enthusiasts.

July 5  Hudson River Sunset Paddle  6:00pm  Kingston Point Beach
View sunsets and wildlife on this tour. This program is great for those looking to get there feet wet and enjoy the river at its best! $20 for Kingston residents, $25 for non-residents. Fee includes tour, kayak and pfd. Great for beginners!

July 8  Adult Nature Walks  8:30am   Forsyth Nature Center
Join our weekly hiking group where we visit some of the best walking/hiking locations in the Mid-Hudson Valley. This program is geared for Adults and is free. Transportation provided. This walk is weather permitting.

July 9  Mammal Mania  3:30pm  Forsyth Nature Center
Hair, fur, milk and more, must be time for mammals, for sure. This program will discuss unique mammal traits, like insulation, hibernation and more! Free and open to all.

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July 11  Up the Creek   6:00pm  Hudson River Maritime Museum
Join us for a sunset paddle on the Rondout Creek! This program will launch from the Hudson River Maritime Museum. The museum is located in the heart of downtown Kingston, along the Rondout. This trip will explore the wildlife and explore its history! $20 for Kingston residents, $25 for non-residents. Fee includes tour, kayak and pfd.

July 12  Good Morning Paddle  9:00am  Kingston Point Beach
Spend your morning paddling the Hudson River. Wildlife abounds during these paddles. Eagles, osprey and turtles keep the group fascinated! $20 for Kingston residents, $25 for non-residents. Call for reservations! Includes tour, kayak and pfd. Great for beginners and nature enthusiasts.

July 12  Hudson River Sunset Paddle  6:00pm  Kingston Point Beach
View sunsets and wildlife on this tour. This program is great for those looking to get there feet wet and enjoy the river at its best! $20 for Kingston residents, $25 for non-residents. Fee includes tour, kayak and pfd. Great for beginners!

July 15  Adult Nature Walks  8:30am   Forsyth Nature Center
Join our weekly hiking group where we visit some of the best walking/hiking locations in the Mid-Hudson Valley. This program is geared for Adults and is free. Transportation provided. This walk is weather permitting.

July 15  In the Garden   5:00pm  Forsyth Nature Center
Avid Gardener Mark DeDea will showcase the beautiful gardens of the nature center and show you how you can create the same landscapes on your own! This program is free!

July 18  Up the Creek   6:00pm  Hudson River Maritime Museum
Join us for a sunset paddle on the Rondout Creek! This program will launch from the Hudson River Maritime Museum. The museum is located in the heart of downtown Kingston, along the Rondout. This trip will explore the wildlife and explore its history! $20 for Kingston residents, $25 for non-residents. Fee includes tour, kayak and pfd.

July 18  Full Moon Hike and Trolley Ride  8:00pm  Trolley Museum of Kingston
This annual program is a participant favorite! Meet at the Trolley Museum in Kingston, board the historic trolley for an interpretive ride to Kingston Point, where FNC naturalists lead you on full moon hike. Refreshments will be served. $12 for Kingston residents, $15 for non-residents.

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July 19  Good Morning Paddle  9:00am  Kingston Point Beach
Spend your morning paddling the Hudson River. Wildlife abounds during these paddles. Eagles, osprey and turtles keep the group fascinated! $20 for Kingston residents, $25 for non-residents. Call for reservations! Includes tour, kayak and pfd. Great for beginners and nature enthusiasts.

July 19  Hudson River Sunset Paddle  6:00pm  Kingston Point Beach
View sunsets and wildlife on this tour. This program is great for those looking to get there feet wet and enjoy the river at its best! $20 for Kingston residents, $25 for non-residents. Fee includes tour, kayak and pfd. Great for beginners!

July 22  Adult Nature Walks  8:30am   Forsyth Nature Center
Join our weekly hiking group where we visit some of the best walking/hiking locations in the Mid-Hudson Valley. This program is geared for Adults and is free. Transportation provided. This walk is weather permitting.

July 25  Tyke Hike   11:00am  Onteora Lake (Rt. 28) 
Children up to 5 years of age and parents will meet with a naturalist for a leisurely stroll/hike to explore nature through a child’s eye. Program last one hour! Free.

July 25  Up the Creek   6:00pm  Hudson River Maritime Museum
Join us for a sunset paddle on the Rondout Creek! This program will launch from the Hudson River Maritime Museum. The museum is located in the heart of downtown Kingston, along the Rondout. This trip will explore the wildlife and explore its history! $20 for Kingston residents, $25 for non-residents. Fee includes tour, kayak and pfd.

July 26  Good Morning Paddle  9:00am  Kingston Point Beach
Spend your morning paddling the Hudson River. Wildlife abounds during these paddles. Eagles, osprey and turtles keep the group fascinated! $20 for Kingston residents, $25 for non-residents. Call for reservations! Includes tour, kayak and pfd. Great for beginners and nature enthusiasts.

July 26  Hudson River Sunset Paddle  6:00pm  Kingston Point Beach
View sunsets and wildlife on this tour. This program is great for those looking to get there feet wet and enjoy the river at its best! $20 for Kingston residents, $25 for non-residents. Fee includes tour, kayak and pfd. Great for beginners!

July 29  Adult Nature Walks  8:30am   Forsyth Nature Center
Join our weekly hiking group where we visit some of the best walking/hiking locations in the Mid-Hudson Valley. This program is geared for Adults and is free. Transportation provided. This walk is weather permitting.

July 29  Feathered Friends   3:30pm  Forsyth Nature Center
See first hand all the bird life at the FNC. This program will explore the various birds that call the Nature Center home, both exotic and native species. This program is free and open to all.

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Custom programs for your group

 

We offer group and school programs year round. Please see our program descriptions to see the types of programs we offer. We can also create custom programs to meet your groups needs!

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