Upcoming Public Programs


Woodworking: Oriole Feeder

Saturday, April 27
10:30am-11:15am

Baltimore Orioles eat insects, fruit, and nectar. Attract orioles to your yard by making this feeder that will hold oranges and mealworms. You will guided through using screws and a screwdriver to assemble the pre-drilled kit.

$17 per person in addition to the per vehicle Day Use Fee. Members $12 per person.


Warren County Fish Hatchery’s Spring Zing

Saturday, May 11
9:30am-2:00pm
at 145 Echo Lake Road, Warrensburg, NY

The Warren County Fish Hatchery’s annual Spring Zing is a combination fishing clinic and open house. The hatchery will host fishy fun, including fishing clinics, demonstrations, free food, and prizes. Up Yonda Farm staff will be set up with stream insects.


May Homeschool

Thursday, May 16
10:00am-11:15am

May is Water Lesson 3.

Pre-registration required. $5 per person in addition to the per vehicle Day Use Fee. Members Free.


Discovery Series: Adirondack Geology

Saturday, May 18
9:00am-12:00pm
at The Pinnacle Preserve, Edgecomb Pond Rd, Bolton Landing, NY

Hike up The Pinnacle trail with a Naturalist and learn about the geology of the Adirondacks and Lake George basin. You’ll find out what has happened in the geologic past to create the beautiful scenery we see from the lookout.

The hike up the Pinnacle is rated moderate with mostly gradual inclines, and one ½ mile section of steeper, rocky terrain. 3 miles round-trip.

Free. Pre-registration required with the Lake George Land Conservancy at least 24 hours in advance.


Pond Life: Turtles

Saturday, May 25
10:30am-11:30am

In honor of World Turtle Day this week, come learn about turtles and the habitat that they live in. You will meet a few of our ambassador turtles and then get to explore our pond to see what animals share a pond habitat. You’ll use nets to catch frogs, tadpoles, fish, and aquatic insects to see how these animals have adapted to life underwater and how they are all connected.

$5 per person in addition to the per vehicle Day Use Fee. Members Free.

Our educational animals appreciate donations!


Discovery Series: Intro To Hiking On National Trails Day

Saturday, June 1
9:00am-11:30am
at The Pinnacle Preserve, Edgecomb Pond Rd, Landing, New York 12814

The Adirondacks are a unique and special place that we can all work together to protect. Celebrate the American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day by learning how you can be a steward of the land. Learn about best practices for outdoor recreation and the Leave No Trace Principles as you hike the Bradley’s Lookout trail at the Pinnacle Preserve.

The trail to Bradley’s Lookout is easy/moderate with mostly gradual and flat terrain. 1.5 miles round-trip.

Free. Pre-registration required with the Lake George Land Conservancy at least 24 hours in advance.