[SustainableTompkins] Finger Lakes State Parks activities

[Anthony Ingraham]

Forwarded from Finger Lakes State Parks: PARKS ANNOUNCE ACTIVITIES FOR AUGUST 3-16
 
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 BEAR’S 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
Christine.Smith at OPRHP.state.ny.us