Forwarded from Finger Lakes State Parks: PARKS ANNOUNCE ACTIVITIES FOR AUGUST
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Sunday, August 3
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.
Monday, August 4
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.
Tuesday, August 5
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., 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.
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.
Wednesday, August 6
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., Buttermilk Falls State Park, Ithaca.
FLYING INSECTS. Whether it has hidden wings, compound eyes, or an exoskeleton,
insects are full of interesting qualities. Join a naturalist as we discover
what makes insects such fascinating creatures, and make your own insect kite to
take home! Meet at the swim area in the lower park off Route 13.
2:00 P.M., Taughannock Falls State Park, Trumansburg.
BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES & MAGNIFICENT MOTHS. Join a naturalist to answer
questions about the differences between butterflies and moths, and discuss what
keeps these unique fluttering insects in the same family. Make a craft to take
home! Meet at the swim area off Route 89.
8:00 P.M., Robert H. Treman State Park, Ithaca.
NATURE AT NIGHT. Come to test your night senses on this evening walk and learn
about the adaptations of several nocturnal animals. Meet at the campground
pavilion in the lower park.
8:00 P.M., Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen.
BEAUTY OF BATS. Bats have a bad reputation, so come learn the truth about these
flying creatures of the night. Meet at the campground recreation building.
8:00 P.M., Buttermilk Falls State Park, Ithaca.
OWL PROWL. Look, listen and learn about the special adaptations of these
creatures of the night. Try to call them in for a close-up look! Meet at the
pavilion in the upper park off West King Road.
Thursday, August 7
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., 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, August 8
10:00 A.M., Robert H. Treman State Park, Ithaca.
JAMES PORTORTI INTERPRETIVE GORGE WALK PRESENTED BY THE MUSEUM OF THE EARTH.
Join Museum of the Earth's education staff on this FREE tour of Robert H.
Treman's Gorge. State Park parking fees will apply. Meet at the head of the
Gorge Trail 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.
2:00 P.M., Taughannock Falls State Park, Trumansburg.
FOSSILS OF THE FINGER LAKES. Discover unfamiliar life forms that once
flourished in the Finger Lakes Region while participating in hands-on
demonstrations. Meet by the Lower Falls off of Rt. 89.
2:00 P.M., Robert H. Treman State Park, Ithaca.
STREAM SAFARI. Life in the underwater world of Enfield Creek has many
surprises. Bring your wading shoes and find out what they are. Meet at the
campground pavilion in the lower park.
8:00 P.M., Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen.
FANTASTIC FROGS. Is that a cricket? No, it's the melodious chorus of local
frogs! Hear their calls and learn what they are doing in a woodland pond
habitat. Meet at the campground recreation building.
8:00 P.M., Buttermilk Falls State Park, Ithaca.
FEATHERED FRIENDS. Learn about some native birds and make a pinecone
bird-feeder to take home with you! Meet at the campground pavilion across from
cabin #3.
8:00 P.M., Taughannock Falls State Park, Trumansburg.
NIGHT NOISES. Use your sense of sound to experience wildlife in the park.
Learn about communication between nocturnal creatures, and take a hike to hear
them in action! Meet at the campground pavilion.
Saturday, August 9
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., 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., 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.
7:00 P.M., Taughannock Falls State Park, Trumansburg.
OUTDOOR CONCERT: Johnny Russo & the East Hill Classic Jazz Band. Come out to
Taughannock Falls to hear the music of Johnny Russo & the East Hill Classic
Jazz Band. A $5 vehicle concert-parking fee helps to support the concert
series, and everyone is welcome to bring picnics and blankets and enjoy music
by the shore of Cayuga Lake. Enter at the main entrance of the park from Route
89. For more information call 607-387-6739.
Sunday, August 10
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.
Monday, August 11
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.
Tuesday, August 12
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., 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.
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.
Wednesday, August 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
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., Buttermilk Falls State Park, Ithaca.
GONE FISHING: AN HOUR ON THE LIVES OF TROUT. Join a park naturalist and learn
about one of the most attractive and sought after fish in our region. Spend
some time learning how trout move, breath, and make more trout. Learn about
trout as an indicator for the health of our streams and the pollutants and
diseases that are affecting them. Meet at the pavilion in the upper park off
West King Road.
2:00 P.M., Robert H. Treman State Park, Ithaca.
STREAM SAFARI. Life in the underwater world of Enfield Creek has many
surprises. Bring your wading shoes and find out what they are. Meet at the
campground pavilion in the lower park.
8:00 P.M., Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen.
OWL PROWL. Look, listen and learn about the special adaptations of these
creatures of the night. Try to call them in for a close-up look! Meet at the
campground recreation building.
8:00 P.M., Taughannock Falls State Park, Trumansburg.
LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE. Join a park naturalist on Taughannock point to stare at
the stars. We will discuss stars, planets, constellations, and the
possibilities of extraterrestrial life in the universe. Learn about some of
the most extreme life forms on our planet and how life might exist in some of
the coldest and darkest corners of our universe. Meet at the central pavilion
off Route 89 - (come through the main entrance).
8:00 P.M., Buttermilk Falls State Park, Ithaca.
FANTASTIC FROGS. Is that a cricket? No, it's the melodious chorus of local
frogs! Hear their calls and learn what they are doing in a woodland pond
habitat. Meet at the pavilion in the upper park off West King Road.
Thursday, August 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.
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., 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.
Friday, August 15
10:00 A.M., Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen.
JAMES PORTORTI INTERPRETIVE GORGE WALK PRESENTED BY THE MUSEUM OF THE EARTH.
Join Museum of the Earth's education staff on this FREE tour of Watkins Glen's
Gorge. State Park parking fees will apply. 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., Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen.
FUN TREE I.D. Come and learn some fun ways to identify our native trees. Hear
about their habitat preferences and the ways we can help to protect them. Meet
in front of the south pavilion.
2:00 P.M., Robert H. Treman State Park, Ithaca.
SPACE INVADERS. Join a park naturalist for a hike while learning about the
animals and plants that have come into our parks from around the world. We
will spend time talking about several of the invasive species and what we can
do to help protect our parks. Participants will also help to remove some
invasive plants. Bring your gardening gloves! Meet at the campground pavilion
in the lower park.
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.
8:00 P.M., Buttermilk Falls State Park, Ithaca.
BATTY AT BUTTERMILK. Bats have a bad reputation, so come learn the truth about
these flying creatures of the night. Meet at the campground pavilion across
from cabin #3.
8:00 P.M., Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen.
NATURE JOURNALING. Do you enjoy noticing things in nature? Then you should
have your own nature journal to keep track of your observations! Come and
create your own nature journal and then take a short hike to learn some neat
ways to record your experiences. Great for all ages! All supplies provided.
Meet at the campground recreation building.
8:00 P.M., Taughannock Falls State Park, Trumansburg.
BEAR IT ALL: THE BLACK BEARS STORY. Learn all about the Black Bear's
habitat, family life and eating habits as they find their way back into areas
of central New York. Participate in activities and see how we can positively
coexist with Black Bears. Meet at the campground pavilion.
Saturday, August 16
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., 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., 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.
7:00 P.M., Taughannock Falls State Park, Trumansburg.
OUTDOOR CONCERT: Bobby Henrie & the Goners. Come out to Taughannock Falls to
hear the rockabilly and swing music of Bobby Henrie & the Goners. A $5 vehicle
concert-parking fee helps to support the concert series, and everyone is
welcome to bring picnics and blankets and enjoy music by the shore of Cayuga
Lake. Enter at the main entrance of the park from Route 89. For more
information call 607-387-6739.
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.
Chris Smith
Environmental Educator
New York State Office of Parks,
Recreation and Historic Preservation
Finger Lakes Region
306 West King Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
P: (607) 273-5092
F: (607) 273-2315
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