Tuesday, August 16

11:00 A.M., Buttermilk Falls State Park, Ithaca.
 

THE BEAUTY OF BUTTERMILK FALLS.  Join a park naturalist on a ?-mile hike through this gorge of stunning waterfalls and pools.  Meet at the swim area in the lower park off Route 13.

11:00 A.M., Robert H. Treman State Park, Ithaca.
 

TWO GORGES IN ONE.  Enfield Glen has rocky and wooded sections.  Explore both sections on this 1/2-mile walk to 115-foot-high Lucifer Falls.  Meet at the Old Mill in the upper park off NYS Rt. 327.

8:00 P.M., Robert H. Treman State Park, Ithaca.
 

STORIES IN THE STARS. Early travelers used the stars for navigation.  Constellations often came with stories and we will share a few of them on this night. Meet at the campground pavilion in the lower park.

Wednesday, August 17

11:00 A.M., Buttermilk Falls State Park, Ithaca.
 

WILDFLOWER WALK. Take a short hike to explore what’s blooming on the Bear Trail with a park naturalist. Meet at the first parking lot in the upper park.  The entrance to the upper park is on West King Road, 1/2-mile west of Route 96B, south of Ithaca College.

2:00 P.M., Robert H. Treman State Park, Ithaca.
 

STREAM SAFARI.  Explore the dark underwater world of Enfield Creek to discover the variety of organisms that thrive there. Bring wading shoes. Meet at the campground pavilion in the lower park.

8:00 P.M. Sampson State Park, Romulus
 

OWL PROWL. Look, listen and learn about the special adaptations of these creatures of the night. Meet at the park office.

8:00 P.M. Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen.
 

CREATION OF A PARK. Come and explore the history of Watkins Glen State Park with a slide show presented by archeologist and park naturalist Daniel Costura. See how the park has changed through the years.  Meet at the campground recreation pavilion.

Thursday, August 18

11:00 A.M. Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen.
 

WALK BEHIND THE WATERFALLS. Join a park naturalist on a guided nature walk one mile up the Gorge Trail to explore the origins and history of the gorge.  Meet in front of the South Pavilion near the swimming pool. The South Pavilion is accessed from the south entrance off Route 329.

11:00 A.M., Taughannock Falls State Park, Trumansburg.
 

TALL TALES OF TAUGHANNOCK FALLS. Walk with a park naturalist to discover the origins and nature of one of the highest waterfalls in the Northeast.  Meet at the beginning of the Gorge Trail by Route 89.

2:00 P.M., Buttermilk Falls State Park, Ithaca
 

TOOTH & CLAW! Check out skulls, claws and beaks in a hands-on investigation of the ways in which animals adapt to the rigors of their environment.  Meet at the swim area in the lower park off Route 13.

8:00 P.M., Taughannock Falls State Park, Trumansburg.
 

BIRDS OF PREY, HUNTERS OF THE SKY. Birds of Prey are attracted to the Finger Lakes area by the abundance of small animals.  Here we will take a closer look at a few of these hunters of the sky. Meet at the campground recreation shelter across from campsite #19.

Friday, August 19

2:00 P.M., Buttermilk Falls State Park, Ithaca.
 

THE BEAUTY OF BUTTERMILK FALLS.  Join a park naturalist on a ? mile hike through this gorge of stunning waterfalls and pools.  Meet at the swim area in the lower park off Route 13.

8:00 P.M., Buttermilk Falls State Park, Ithaca.
 

BEAUTY OF BATS. Learn the truth about these much maligned but beneficial creatures. Meet at the campground pavilion.

Saturday, August 20

11:00 A.M., Taughannock Falls State Park, Trumansburg.
 

TALL TALES OF TAUGHANNOCK FALLS. Walk with a park naturalist to discover the origins and nature of one of the highest waterfalls in the Northeast.  Meet at the start of the Gorge Trail by Route 89.

11:00 A.M. Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen.
 

WALK BEHIND THE WATERFALLS. Join a park naturalist on a guided nature walk one mile up the Gorge Trail to explore the origins and history of the gorge.  Meet in front of the South Pavilion near the swimming pool. The South Pavilion is accessed from the south entrance off Route 329.

2:00 P.M., Robert H. Treman State Park, Ithaca.
 

TWO GORGES IN ONE.  Enfield Glen has rocky and wooded sections.  Explore both sections on this 1/2-mile walk to 115-foot-high Lucifer Falls.  Meet at the Old Mill in the upper park off NYS Rt. 327.

7:00 P.M., Taughannock Falls State Park, Trumansburg.
 

OUTDOOR CONCERT: HUBCAP, WITH OPENING ACT, SETH FELDMAN.  Come out to Taughannock Falls State Park to hear the rockin’ sounds of Hubcap, presented with opening act Seth Feldman. A $5 per vehicle parking fee helps to support the Concert Series.  Bring picnics and blankets and enjoy the music by the shore of Cayuga Lake.  Enter at the main entrance of the park from Route 89.  For more information, please call 607-387-6739.

Tuesday, August 23

11:00 A.M. Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen.
 

WALK BEHIND THE WATERFALLS. Join a park naturalist on a guided nature walk one mile up the Gorge Trail to explore the origins and history of the gorge.  Meet in front of the South Pavilion near the swimming pool. The South Pavilion is accessed from the south entrance off Route 329.

11:00 A.M., Taughannock Falls State Park, Trumansburg.
 

TALL TALES OF TAUGHANNOCK FALLS. Walk with a park naturalist to discover the origins and nature of one of the highest waterfalls in the Northeast.  Meet at the start of the Gorge Trail by Route 89.

8:00 P.M., Robert H. Treman State Park, Ithaca.
 

WHOOOO GOES THERE? Tonight we will look into things that go bump in the night.  What kinds of creatures might be encountered on a walk along the trails after the sun goes down.  These nocturnal creatures are helpful in so many ways, but they are often feared.  This walk will shed some light on these critters and how they help keep the balance of nature. Meet at the campground pavilion in the lower park.

Wednesday, August 24

2:00 P.M., Robert H. Treman State Park, Ithaca.
 

STREAM SAFARI.  Explore the dark underwater world of Enfield Creek to discover the variety of organisms that thrive there. Bring wading shoes. Meet at the campground pavilion in the lower park.

OWL PROWL. Look, listen and learn about the special adaptations of these creatures of the night. Meet at the park office.

Thursday, August 25

11:00 A.M. Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen.
 

WALK BEHIND THE WATERFALLS. Join a park naturalist on a guided nature walk one mile up the Gorge Trail to explore the origins and history of the gorge.  Meet in front of the South Pavilion near the swimming pool. The South Pavilion is accessed from the south entrance off Route 329.

2:00 P.M., Buttermilk Falls State Park, Ithaca
 

TOOTH AND CLAW. Check out skulls, claws and beaks in a hands-on investigation of the ways in which animals adapt to the rigors of their environment. Then, meet an animal ambassador from Cayuga Nature Center! Meet at the swim area.

8:00 P.M., Taughannock Falls State Park, Trumansburg.
 

CRITTERS OF THE NIGHT. This evening we will take a closer look at a few of the nocturnal creatures that can be found in and around the campsites.  We will explore a few myths about these critters as we and discover how they truly can be helpful. Meet at the campground recreation shelter across from campsite #19.

Friday, August 26

10:00-11:30 A.M., Taughannock Falls State Park, Trumansburg.
 

GORGE GEOLOGY WALK WITH A SCIENTIST.  Join a scientist from the Paleontological Research Institution/Museum of the Earth in Ithaca to explore the geology of the park along the Gorge Trail. Meet at the entrance to the gorge trail by Route 89.

11:00 P.M., Buttermilk Falls State Park, Ithaca.
 

THE BEAUTY OF BUTTERMILK FALLS.  Join a park naturalist on a ?-mile hike through this gorge of stunning waterfalls and pools.  Meet at the swim area in the lower park off Route 13.

2:00 P.M., Robert H. Treman State Park, Ithaca.
 

TWO GORGES IN ONE.  Enfield Glen has rocky and wooded sections.  Explore both sections on this 1/2-mile walk to 115-foot-high Lucifer Falls.  Meet at the Old Mill in the upper park off NYS Rt. 327.

8:00 P.M. Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen.
 

BIRDS OF PREY NIGHT AND DAY. Come meet a live bird of prey at this presentation focusing on the adaptations of hawks and owls. This program is presented courtesy of the Cornell Raptor Program. Meet at the campground recreation pavilion.

Saturday, August 27

11:00 A.M., Taughannock Falls State Park, Trumansburg.
 

TALL TALES OF TAUGHANNOCK FALLS. Walk with a park naturalist to discover the origins of one of the highest waterfalls in the Northeast, and the nature surrounding it.  Meet at the start of the Gorge Trail by Route 89.

Tuesday, August 30

11:00 A.M., Buttermilk Falls State Park, Ithaca.
 

FERN WALK. Take a short hike with a park naturalist to identify ferns of our area and explore the biology of these fascinating organisms. Meet at the pavilion next to the first parking lot in the upper park. The entrance to the upper park is on West King Road, ? mile west of Route 96B, south of Ithaca College.

8:00 P.M., Robert H. Treman State Park, Ithaca.
 

WHOOOOO GOES THERE? Tonight we’ll shed a little light onto things that go bump in the night!  What will you hear as you walk the trails or lie in your tent after the sun goes down?  Nocturnal creatures are helpful in many ways, but they are often feared- only because they are rarely seen.  The more you know, the less there is to fear! Meet at the campground pavilion in the lower park.

Wednesday, August 31

2:00 P.M., Robert H. Treman State Park, Ithaca.
 

STREAM SAFARI.  Explore the dark underwater world of Enfield Creek to discover the variety of organisms that thrive there. Bring wading shoes. Meet at the campground pavilion in the lower park.

8:00 P.M. Sampson State Park, Romulus.
 

BEAUTY OF BATS. Learn the truth about these much maligned but beneficial creatures.  Meet at the park office.

Thursday, September 1

11:00 A.M. Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen.
 

WALK BEHIND THE WATERFALLS. Join a park naturalist on a guided nature walk one mile up the Gorge Trail to explore the origins and history of the gorge.  Meet in front of the South Pavilion near the swimming pool. The South Pavilion is accessed from the south entrance off Route 329.

2:00 P.M., Buttermilk Falls State Park, Ithaca
 

TOOTH AND CLAW. Check out skulls, claws and beaks in a hands-on investigation of the ways in which animals adapt to the rigors of their environment! Meet at the swim area off NYS Route 13.

8:00 P.M., Taughannock Falls State Park, Trumansburg.
 

STORIES FROM OUR PAST. This program will look back to the time to when Ithaca and the Finger Lakes were being settled by Europeans.  What skills were needed in order to survive the difficulties of living in the wilderness?  Our guide will share stories and demonstrate some of those skills.  Meet at campground recreation shelter across from campsite #19.

2:00 P.M., Robert H. Treman State Park, Ithaca.
 

TWO GORGES IN ONE.  Enfield Glen has rocky and wooded sections.  Explore both sections on this 1/2-mile walk to 115-foot-high Lucifer Falls.  Meet at the Old Mill in the upper park off NYS Rt. 327.

8:00 P.M. Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen.
 

FOSSILS OF THE FINGER LAKES. Discover unfamiliar life forms that once roamed and crawled in the Finger Lakes region while learning about the environments in which they once lived. Meet at the campground recreation pavilion.

Saturday, September 3

11:00 A.M. Buttermilk Falls State Park, Ithaca.
 

THE BEAUTY OF BUTTERMILK FALLS.  Join a park naturalist on a ?-mile hike through this gorge of stunning waterfalls and pools.  Meet at the swim area in the lower park off Route 13.

11:00 A.M. Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen.
 

WALK BEHIND THE WATERFALLS. Join a park naturalist on a guided nature walk one mile up the Gorge Trail to explore the origins and history of the gorge.  Meet in front of the South Pavilion near the swimming pool. The South Pavilion is accessed from the south entrance off Route 329.

2:00 P.M. Taughannock Falls State Park, Trumansburg.
 

TALL TALES OF TAUGHANNOCK FALLS. Walk with a park naturalist to discover the origins of one of the highest waterfalls in the Northeast, and the nature surrounding it.  Meet at the start of the Gorge Trail by Route 89.

2:00 P.M., Robert H. Treman State Park, Ithaca.
 

TWO GORGES IN ONE.  Enfield Glen has rocky and wooded sections.  Explore both sections on this 1/2-mile walk to 115-foot-high Lucifer Falls.  Meet at the Old Mill in the upper park off NYS Rt. 327.

8:00 P.M. Buttermilk Falls State Park.
 

BIRDS OF PREY NIGHT AND DAY. Come meet a live bird of prey at this presentation focusing on the adaptations of hawks and owls. This program is presented courtesy of the Cornell Raptor Program. Meet at the campground pavilion.

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