Hudson Highlands State Park
Upcoming Events
Tot Time
Explore a different nature theme each week during this free play group. Story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather permitting.
Tot Time
Explore a different nature theme each week during this free play group. Story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather permitting. Register at Eventbrite.
Spring Scavenger Hunt
Pick up a spring-themed scavenger hunt list at the classroom and return it to earn a small prize!
Creature Feature
Come meet the Animal Ambassadors of the Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center! Learn about our reptile species!
SCAT Tracks - School Break Session
Let's discuss SCAT and tracks. Come explore during spring break and see what we can see. We'll head out on the towpath, looking for animal tracks and scat. Wondering, who's that!? Learn a bit about animal habits, scat identification, and...
Geyser Creek Fish Stocking
It's time to stock Geyser Creek with brown trout! Bring your bucket and join us at Geyser Picnic Area to help the NYSDEC Fish Hatchery introduce the trout to their new home. The truck is scheduled to arrive at 11:30AM...
Spy Through Parks
Become a code breaker like Washington's spies! Learn how the Culper Spy Ring used codes during the American Revolution, then try to crack the secret codes for real!
Tiny Tots: Gardening
Come to Jones Beach and join us for an exciting new activity every week. Your little one will get creative, get moving, and start learning about the fun of the outdoors and science. RSVP required at Jonesbeachenc.org.
Drop-in Play Time
Meet at the Nature Center. All ages. The nature center offers many self-guided opportunities for little hands to explore! Dig for fossils in the kinetic sand table, build a beaver dam in the stream table, or roast a pretend marshmallow...