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Full Moon Hike
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
I see the full moon rising, I know that fall is coming soon! Join us for
a guided hike under the Harvest Moon on Tuesday, September 17th at 7pm. We'll
take a short hike while learning about what nighttime in the park is like for
us and for the critters that live here. This hike is for ages 10+ and costs $3
per person. Please register ahead of time by calling 518-279-1155.
Registration: Required
Public Trail Crew
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 08:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Volunteers meet every other week to accomplish various goals and
clean trails around the park. Call to register at (518) 279-1155.
Registration: Required
Honorific Firetower Hike
Saturday, September 21, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Grafton Lakes State Park's Fire tower has a long history and has had a
huge impact on the community. Join a state park educator, a fire tower steward,
and several other people who have a deep connection to the fire tower. Listen
to stories and learn about the history of the tower, who knows, maybe by the
end, you will want to volunteer to be a fire tower steward as well! Call
to register at (518) 279-1155.
Registration: Required
Trail Running
Saturday, September 21, 2024 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Join us every other Saturday at Grafton Lakes and learn all about trail
running. Accepting all skill levels and welcoming all faces! Our social runs
will continue into fall. Call to register at (518) 279-1155.
Registration: Required
Story Time by the Fire
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Grab a warm sweater and a blanket! It's that time of the year again,
lets go out sit by the fire and tell stories like we always have. Join us early
on at 7 for a reading of a kid's book by the fire, and stay late for 8 where we
get to tell some scary stories. Bring your best scary story, some snacks, and a
warm smile so you're ready to meet some new people and enjoy the night! OH, and
the best part is, we will have SMORES!!! Call 518-279-1155 to register.
Registration: Required
Star Party
Friday, September 27, 2024 06:45 PM - 09:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Calling all night owls! The Albany Area Amateur Astronomers will have
telescopes to give you a tour of the night sky during this free program held at
the Deerfield Pavilion.
Registration: Required
Ravenous Reptiles
Saturday, September 28, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Have you ever wondered what a lizard's favorite food is? Wonder no more!
Join us for a talk about some of our Welcome Center animals -- what, why, and
how they eat the food that they do! This program will include an educational
portion, as well as a feeding of several of our reptiles during the program.
This free program is open to ages 4+ and will be held on Saturday, September
28th.
Registration: Required
Sunset Kayak Tour
Saturday, September 28, 2024 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Bring your headlamps for this one! Come out to Grafton for a social
kayak tour of Graton's own Long Pond. Enjoy the company of your very own tour
guide as you take a relaxing stroll through sunset. Don't have a kayak? No
Problem! We can supply a limited amount of kayaks for folks interested in
joining us on the pond!
$10
Registration: Required