Stony Kill Program Schedule
Programs are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Dress for the weather! Organized groups wishing to participated at these programs need to call to make special arrangements.
We welcome people with disabilities to all of our programs. If you call ahead to let us know your specific needs, we will be happy to learn how we can best serve you.
For further information or for pre-registration, call Stony Kill Farm EEC at 845-831-8780 ext. 300. In the event of severe weather, programs may be canceled. Please call the center to confirm.
July
Amazing Insects
Saturday, July 12 at 10:00 AM
Sweep-net the grass, roll a log over, use a magnifying glass to get a close-up look at some of the insects that inhabit our woods and meadows. Make your own "insect," and find out some fascinating facts about the most numerous and diverse creatures on the planet.
Birds of the Grasslands
Saturday, July 19 at 10:00 AM
Bluebirds, bobolinks, meadow larks, and savannah sparrows are a few of the birds we hope to spot as we walk the edges of our fields at Stony Kill. Bring binoculars, if you have them.
Family Fun with the Wind and the Sun
Saturday, July 26 at 10:00 AM
Cook in a solar oven, make a wind craft, and discover the power of alternative energy sources for yourself. Adults and children 5 and older.
August
Butterfly Festival
Saturday, August 2 10:00 AM--2:00 PM
Do you know what it's like to be a caterpillar and change into a butterfly? During the festival learn about the butterfly life cycle and local species. Listen to butterfly stories and create a butterfly craft. Visit an enclosure to view butterflies up close. Fun and educational for the whole family.
Fruits of the Season
Saturday, August 9 at 10:00 AM
Discover the variety of berries and other wild edibles at Stony Kill. Some of the weeds you are pulling out of your garden could go into your salad or soup pot!
Life in the Water
Saturday, August 16 at 10:00 AM
Enter the amazing world of aquatic insects and other creatures, and learn what they have to tell us about the health of our streams and watersheds.
Come ready to get your feet wet!
A Summer Bouquet
Saturday, August 23 at 10:00 AM
Get to know the goldenrod, asters, and other wildflowers that bloom in our meadows, and the intricate web of life they support, including migrating Monarch butterflies.
Bye-bye Birdies!
Saturday, August 30 at 10:00 AM
Join a naturalist for a birdwalk to wish early migrants, like the hummingbird and barn swallow, a safe journey south.
A LOOK AHEAD TO SEPTEMBER
Take a Hike with Us at Stony Kill!
Saturday, Sept. 6. Verplanck Ridge Trail
Saturday, Sept. 13. Muller Pond Trail
Saturday, Sept. 20. Woodland Trail (Wheelchair Accessible)
Saturday, Sept. 27. Freedom Trail
