2008

Junior Naturalist Program
Registration begins April 28
One and Two Week sessions begin June 30th    
This program offers youth K-9th grade a chance to spend part of there summer hiking, fishing, kayaking, learning about animals and many other exciting activities. Call for more information!

June 1  Warbler Walks  6:00am  Sleightsburg Park
Join birder Mark DeDea as he leads these Sunday Morning walks. Please meet at the location. For directions, call the Nature Center . Free. Binoculars and boots a must!

June 3  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.

June 3  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.

June 6  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.

June 7  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.

June 7  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!

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June 10  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.

June 11  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.

June 14  Emmons Pond Bog Trip  5:00am  Forsyth Nature Center
A glacial pond and floating bog as well as a large number of birds are just a few reasons why you should visit this Nature Conservancy Property in Delaware County. Transportation will be provided from the FNC. $5 for Kingston residents, $7 for non-residents.

June 14  Kingston Kayak Festival  10:00am  Kingston Point Beach
The Hudson River’s largest Kayak Festival can be found right here in Kingston! Join Kenco and the City of Kingston
for this exciting event which is sure to prepare you for a  summer full of Kayaking. Come for lessons, tours and more.
You can visit www.kingstonkayakfestival.info for updates!

June 17  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.

June 17  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 thesame landscapes on your own! This program is free!

June 18  Full Moon Hike  7:00pm  Kingston Point Park
Celebrate the Full Moon as we hike through Kingston Point Park looking for Beavers, Bats, Owls, Rabbits and many other nocturnal animals. Great for everyone. $5. Refreshments provided. Please bring a flashlight and bugspray.

June 19  Pond Life   3:30pm  Forsyth Nature Center
Investigate the living community in the pond at the Forsyth Nature Center. Frogs, turtles, invertebrates, aquatic plants and other aquatic creatures abound. Free and open to all.

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June 20  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.

June 21  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.

June 21  Buzz on Bees   10:00am  Forsyth Nature Center
Did you know the FNC has 20,000 bees! This program will introduce you to our Apiary (Beehive) at the FNC. This program will be instructed by Organic Beekeeper Allison Taylor. This program is free and open to all.

June 21  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!

June 24  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.

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June 26  Full Moon Kayaking  8:00pm  Kingston Point Park 
Kayaking under the Moonlight is an amazing experience. This program will let you explore Kingston Point Park on a Kayak. All of your equipment is provided, all you need to do is bring a flashlight and bugspray. $30 for Kingston residents, $35 for non-Kingston residents.

June 27  Tyke Hike   11:00am  O and W Rail Trail (Washington Ave)
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.

June 27  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.

June 28  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.

June 28  Great American Backyard Camp Out!  6:00pm  Forsyth Nature Center
Join FNC Staff for a night out under the stars. Come to the Forsyth Nature Center with your family, roast marshmallows and listen to great stories. This program is free and open to all. Call for more information!

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