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Wed 11 Dec
COPING WITH COLD at Senior Citizens Council of Clinton County
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
Meet at 5139 North Catherine St. Plattsburgh What do you do to get through the cold winter? Do you disappear into your house? Bundle up and brave the elements? Escape to Florida? Explore the variety of techniques that our local animals use to survive the winter, and how they're not as different from us as you might think!
Registration: Not required
Thu 12 Dec
TOP FALL ADVENTURERS with Town of Plattsburgh Parks and Recreation
Thursday, December 12, 2024 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Point Au Roche State Park
(518) 562-6860

This free program is open to all adults and senior citizens. If you need a boost to get started walking and hiking or maybe you are interested in trying new locations, now is the time! We provide a safe and fun experience for all that attend. All participants must dress appropriately for the weather. Register by calling 518-562-6860. More info here: https://plattsburghny.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29899
Registration: Required
Sat 14 Dec
WINTER CRAFT DAY
Saturday, December 14, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Point Au Roche State Park
Stop by the Nature Center for nature-themed crafts and games that celebrate the start of winter! All ages and abilities welcome!
Registration: Not required
Sun 15 Dec
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
Sunday, December 15, 2024 07:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Point Au Roche State Park
(518) 563-0369

Join us for the National Audubon Society's 125th Christmas Bird Count! We'll be counting birds at both Point Au Roche and Macomb Reservation State Parks from 7:30am-4pm. Contact us to volunteer to count at either location for any length of time you'd like! All ages and experience levels are welcome. Please email kristin.collins@parks.ny.gov or call 518-563-0369 to register.
Registration: Required
Mon 16 Dec
LITTLE EXPLORERS – EVERGREEN TREES!
Monday, December 16, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
Join a park naturalist for our nature-themed story and playtime for ages 0-5! Come explore with stories, songs, and art projects from 10-10:30, then stay for some outdoor playtime! Move over deciduous fall leaves, as the land (hopefully) begins to turn white, it's the glorious evergreens' time to shine! These trees keep growing all winter long and offer cozy spaces for animals to hide – and they look pretty great while doing it! Let us show our appreciation for these comforting giants and adorn one with decorations that can be enjoyed by the critters who call the park home!
Registration: Not required
Sat 21 Dec
SUSTAINABILITY SATURDAYS – SUSTAINABLE HOLIDAYS
Saturday, December 21, 2024 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Point Au Roche State Park
Our last Sustainability Saturday of 2024 will cover how to make your holiday season more eco-friendly amidst the crazy consumerism. Plus make some recycled wrapping paper to take home!
Registration: Not required
Sat 21 Dec
WINTER SOLSTICE WALK AND BONFIRE
Saturday, December 21, 2024 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Point Au Roche State Park
Join us for a twilight walk to celebrate the first day of winter and to welcome the longest night of the year. Then meet at the Nature Center (starting at 4:30pm) for a bonfire and hot chocolate to toast the transition to longer days returning! Come for the walk, the bonfire, or both! All ages welcome.
Registration: Not required
Mon 23 Dec
LITTLE EXPLORERS – SNOW!
Monday, December 23, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
Join a park naturalist for our nature-themed story and playtime for ages 0-5! Come explore with stories, songs, and art projects from 10-10:30, then stay for some outdoor playtime! As we enter the chilliest part of the winter let's learn about the prettiest precipitation we know – SNOW!
Registration: Not required
Wed 01 Jan
First Day Hike
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Point Au Roche State Park
Welcome in the New Year by exploring the nature trails and looking for wildlife in the diverse habitats of the park. There will be two hikes available: a 3-mile hike, and a 1-mile walk at slower pace. All ages and abilities are welcome! All trails are easy terrain. If we have snow, there may be snowshoe options, Meet-up Location: Nature Center, Approximate distance of hike: 3 miles, Leashed pets welcome.
Registration: Not required