
2008
May 1-5 Western
New York Eco-Tour
Have you ever visited the Grand Canyon of the East? How about Niagara Falls?
If not, this trip is for you. Join our staff as we guide you through the flora
and fauna of Central and Western New York. Lodging
and Transportation is included.
Call the FNC for more information. Spots are limited!
May 6 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.
May 7 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.
May 10 International
Migratory Bird Day 7:00am Forsyth
Nature Center
The FNC will be participating in the “Big Day” count
sponsored by John Burroughs Natural History Society. Celebrate
and support migratory bird conservation and count birds. Free!
Transportation included.
May 11 Warbler
Walks 6:00am Immigrants Way
(North Street)
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!
May 13 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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May 15 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.
May 18 Warbler
Walks 6:00am Rockwell Road
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!
May 20 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.
May 20 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.
May 23 Tyke
Hike 11:00am Forsyth Nature
Center
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.
May 23 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.
May 24 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.
May 24 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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May 25 Warbler
Walks 6:00am Montrepose Cemetery
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!
May 27 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.
May 30 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.
May 31 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.
May 31 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.
May 31 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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