Scenic outing for the whole family! Join us for an approximately three-mile loop hike through the scenic Park Preserve. Snowshoes may be rented for this program for a fee of $5 per person. If there is insufficient snow cover, this program will be offered as a hike. Children must be accompanied by a parent or […]
Get outdoors on this popular roadside birding trip between New Paltz and Wallkill. Wintering raptors, congregating waterfowl and gulls as well as half hardies will be the focus on this outing. Possible drive through of Blue Chip and Watchtower Farms with stops along the Wallkill River and at Shawangunk Grasslands NWR (Galeville), and the Ulster […]
A family friendly walk along the carriage roads of Mohonk Preserve at dusk to discover who prowls in the dark! Test your night vision and try on some “deer ears”. Come dressed for the weather with warm boots. Bring a flashlight or headlamp with a red filter if you have one. This is a free […]
A down-home, down-to-earth, music festival at the Ashokan Center in Olivebridge, NY! The event is kicked-off with a dinner on Friday, followed by both a concert and jam session. The music will continue all day and night on Saturday with fun activities for all ages! Sunday calls for yoga and a community sing! The festival […]
Enjoy a fan-favorite beverage - hot chocolate! Choose from 8 different flavors being offered at the Ashokan Hot Chocolate Fest in a beautiful winter setting! There will be food for sale as well! Visit ashokancenter.org for more details and ticket pricing!
Weekend-long event to spread light, joy, and love throughout the village of Saugerties! Stop by and witness the variety of events that the Saugerties Snow Moon Festival has to offer! Markets, comedy shows, outdoor winter bars, craft fairs... this event has it ALL. Make sure to pop in and spread good cheer!
Come enjoy a day of maple sugaring, pancakes, and good times for all ages! Blacksmithing demos, live music, cozy campfires, and guided hikes to the place where the magic happens - the sugar shack!
Youth ages 5 to 13 are welcomed this spring to head outside for adventures at Wild Earth’s spring break day camp with an artistic flare! The three-day experience includes nature arts and crafts, fire building, games, adventure, creativity, and so much more!
Learn about foraging for mushrooms from mycologist Luke Sarrantonio, of Mycophilic, on the beautiful trails of the Ashokan Center. Morels may be fruiting, and as the temperatures warm, other varieties will make their appearance. Rain or shine, dress for the weather. All ages welcome (under 18 accompanied by adult). No dogs allowed. Sliding scale admission […]
Join us in celebrating this marvelous planet we call home. Come to the Ashokan Center’s Earth Fest. It’ll be an afternoon of fun and discovery and activities for all ages on 385 beautiful acres in the Catskill Mountains: Discover pond wildlife with Ashokan Educators; Take a guided hike to Cathedral Gorge; Make seed balls or help […]
Outdoor educators Del Orloske and Krista Speroni lead a group hike on the beautiful trails of the Ashokan Center to look for plants with interesting characteristics and medicinal benefits. The discussion will include historical and present-day uses of plants. Rain or shine, dress for the weather. All ages welcome (under 18 accompanied by adult). No […]
Visit the beautiful fields and forests of the Ashokan Center and learn about the history and culture of the area’s native people from Justin Wexler of Wild Hudson Valley. Rain or shine, dress for the weather. All ages welcome (under 18 accompanied by adult). No dogs allowed. Sliding scale admission $10–30 per person. Please register […]
Join Wiltwyck Cemetery on May 25th at 1pm for a free Memorial Day tour highlighting just some of the many veterans buried within our grounds. This walking tour will focus on several veterans and will encompass the Civil War through World War II. This tour is free to the public though any donations to our […]