2010

May 8 Esopus Creek Kayak Tour  10:00am  Meet at Forsyth Nature Center
Paddle the urban jungle that is Kingston's Esopus Creek. This intimate experience opens up a new appreciation of nature in the city. $25 for Kingston residents, $35 for non-residents. Please call 845-331-1682, ext 7336 to register.

May 8 International Migratory Bird Day 10:00am  Hasbrouck Park
Come to Kingston's Hasbrouck Park for a variety of family friendly events centered around Birds! There will be free Bird Movies, Bird of Prey Demonstration, Bird Walks and much more! Call or email Mark DeDea at Forsythnature@aol.com or 845-339-3053 for more information!

May 9 Warbler Walk  6:00am   Kingston Point Park
Join Birder Mark DeDea as he leads these Sunday morning walks in Kingston. Please meet at the gate of Kingsotn Point "Rotary" Park. Call or email Mark DeDea at forsythnature@aol.com or 845-339-3053 to reserve. Free.

May 11 Adult Nature Walks  8:30am  Forsyth Nature Center
This bi-monthly program visits some of the best walking/hiking locations in the Mid-Hudson Valley. This program is geared toward adults and is free. Transportation is provided. These walks are 2-3 miles and weather permitting. 845-331-1682, ext 7339.

May 15 Turtle Talk     11:00am     Forsyth Nature Center
Painted, wood, snapping and box, learning about turtles really rocks! Program compares aquatic and terrestrial turtles and tortoises, examination of anatomy, behaviors, adaptations and habitats of turtles. Free and open to all. 845-331-1682, ext 7336.

May 15 Feathered Friends    1:00pm    Forsyth Nature Center
Feathers, wings, and avian things. Program examines anatomy, behaviours, adaptations and habitats of birds. Features live animals. Free and open to all. 845-331-1682, ext 7339.

May 16 Warbler Walk 6:00am   Hasbrouck Park
Join Birder MarkDeDea as he leads these Sunday Morning walks in Kingston. Please meet at the lower parking lot. Call or email Mark DeDea at Forsythnature@aol.com or 845-339-3053 to reserve. Free.

May 25 Adult Nature Walks  8:30am  Forsyth Nature Center
This bi-monthly program visits some of the best walking/hiking locations in the Mid-Hudson Valley. This program is geared toward adults and is free. Transportation is provided. These walks are 2-3 miles and weather permitting. 845-331-1682, ext 7339.

May 28 Up the Creek  6:00pm  Maritime Museum
Join us for a sunset paddle on the Rondout Creek. These trips will explore the wildlife and history of the Rondout, including the barges and bridges. Programs include guided tour, kayak, life vest and paddle. Call ahead early for reservations!! $25 for Kingston residents, $35 for non-residents. 845-331-1682, ext 7336

May 29 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! Programs include guided tour, kayak, life vest and paddle. Call ahead early for reservations! $25 for Kingston residents, $35 for non-residents. 845-331-1682, ext 7336

May 29 Composting 101  10:00am  Forsyth Nature Center
Learn how to turn yard waste and food into valuable organic matter! See a demonstration on how to create valuable high quality compost. FNC staff will discuss methods of containment, processing dos and dont's and best practices. One lucky patricipant will go home with a free backyard composter! This program is free. 845-331-1682, ext 7336

May 29 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Rethink  11:30am  Forsyth Nature Center
Leaern the basics of Recycling, Reusing and the other 2R's in an effort to reduce your waste. The program will provide the recycling rules and regulations as well as provide literature and recycling stickers. Bring the whole family!! Free. 845-331-1682, ext 7336

May 29 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 their feet wet and enjoy the river at its best. Programs include guided tour, kayak, life vest and paddle. Call ahead early for reservations! $25 for Kingston residents, $35 for non-residents. 845-331-1682, ext 7336

Back to Top