Finger Lakes State Parks Announce Activities for September 18-28
Thursday, September 18
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 ½-mile walk to 115-foot-high Lucifer Falls. Meet at the Old Mill in the upper park off NYS Rt. 327.
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 at the end of the parking lot in the main entrance of the park off of Franklin St./NYS Route 14.
Friday, September 19
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 at the end of the parking lot in the main entrance of the park off of Franklin St./NYS Route 14.
2:00 P.M., Taughannock Falls State Park, Trumansburg.
ON THE RIGHT TRACK. Participate in a hands-on activity making animal track field guides using rubber stamps. Then take a short walk to learn how to recognize animal signs. Meet by the Lower Falls off of Rt. 89.
Saturday, September 20
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 at the end of the parking lot in the main entrance of the park off of Franklin St./NYS Route 14.
1:00-3:00 P.M., Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen.
ROVING NATURALIST. Find a naturalist in the gorge with fossils, photos, and answers to all of your questions!
Sunday, September 21
2:00 P.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.
Thursday, September 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 at the end of the parking lot in the main entrance of the park off of Franklin St./NYS Route 14.
11:00 A.M., Buttermilk Falls State Park, Ithaca.
THE BEAUTY OF BUTTERMILK FALLS. Join a park naturalist on a ¾-mile hike through this gorge of stunning waterfalls and pools. Meet at the swim area in the lower park off Route 13.
Friday, September 26
2:00 P.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 at the end of the parking lot in the main entrance of the park off of Franklin St./NYS Route 14.
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 ½-mile walk to 115-foot-high Lucifer Falls. Meet at the Old Mill in the upper park off NYS Rt. 327.
6:30 P.M., Buttermilk Falls State Park, Ithaca.
WILDERNESS SLEEPERS. While you're cuddled up and warm inside your home during the winter, animals are outside surviving the harsh elements. Come and learn how some animals cope with the cold weather by hibernating! Find out the differences between true hibernators and deep sleepers. Also participate in a fun "hibernation" craft! Meet at the campground pavilion across from cabin #3.
6:30 P.M., Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen.
SCALES, TAILS & NAILS. Who has been around for over 250 million years and has scales, tails, and nails? REPTILES! Come and join a park naturalist as we discover who exactly is a reptile and how they've survived in their environments for so long! Meet at the campground recreation building.
Saturday, September 27
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 at the end of the parking lot in the main entrance of the park off of Franklin St./NYS Route 14.
1:00-3:00 P.M., Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen.
ROVING NATURALIST. Find a naturalist in the gorge with fossils, photos, and answers to all of your questions!
Sunday, September 28
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 at the end of the parking lot in the main entrance of the park off of Franklin St./NYS Route 14.
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.
1:00-3:00 P.M., Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen.
ROVING NATURALIST. Find a naturalist in the gorge with fossils, photos, and answers to all of your questions!
1:00-3:00 P.M., Taughannock Falls State Park, Trumansburg.
ROVING NATURALIST. Find a naturalist in the gorge with fossils, photos, and answers to all of your questions!
All park programs are free and open to the public, no registration required, although a parking fee may be charged. If you would like further information about New York State Parks, please visit our Web site at www.nysparks.com. |
