The State of New York Calendar

The Garden Conservancy
Open Days Program
Rain or shine. $5 per garden.
The Garden Conservancy
11 Old Post Road
Cold Spring
www.gardenconservancy.org
Information: The Garden Conservancy: 845-265-2029

The New York Botanical Garden Events
Now thru February 26 - Caribbean Garden
Complementary programming includes virtual tour, photo display, children's scavenger hunt, weekend salsa and photography lessons. Docent-led tours.
February 20 thru 25 - School Gardening 101 For Teachers
Teachers gain horticultural/educational skills, learn how to build school garden, tips on maintaining garden, how to integrate garden and planting activities into classroom curricula. Fee.
March 3 thru April 22 - The Orchid Show: Patrick Blanc’s Vertical Gardens
Designed by Patrick Blanc, world-renowned French botanist/artist. In Enid A. Haupt Conservatory he creates 8x16’ orchid wall in Reflecting Pool of Palms of the World Gallery, thru Lowland Upland Tropical rain Forest galleries, 13’ x 13’ “cube” of orchids and walls galore. Orchid events including audio tour, Orchid Evenings on Saturdays throughout The Orchid Show plus Friday, April 20, 6–8:30 p.m. Orchid classes.
The New York Botanical Garden
Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W) and Fordham Road
New York
718.817.8700 or www.nybg.org

Old Westbury Gardens Events
Old Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury Road
Old Westbury, NY 11568
516-333-0048, www.oldwestburygardens.org

Friends of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission Events
BEAR MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
Palisades Parkway Exit 19 or Route 9W
845-786-2701
Sterling Forest State Park Preserve Events
Registration required. Trails can be steep and rocky, wear hiking shoes. Hike at pace of slowest hiker. Information or to register: 845-351-5907.
February 19 - History of Sterling Forest 1
Doc Bayne brings alive history of Sterling Forest from Ramapo Ore takeover to 2012. The lecture will be about one hour, then hike to some locations revealed in the talk.
February 25 - Fungi of the Palisades Parks 1
Ray Clyne, amateur mycologist, explores many different species of fungi found in Palisades Park region and their role in our lives, and role in forest ecosystem.
Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site Events
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site Events
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
44 Battlefield Rd., accessed from Park Rd. off Route 9W in Stony Point
845-786-2521 or www.palisadesparksconservancy.org
Minnewaska State Park Preserve Events
Pre-registration required. Weather contingent. Wear appropriate clothing, footwear; bring snacks, water. Meet at Nature Center unless otherwise noted.
February 9 - Shawangunk Ridge Biodiversity Partnership Lecture Series: Landscape-Scale Conservation 7-8:30
Connecting the Ridge with the Foothills with John Thompson, Director of Conservation Science, Mohonk Preserve. Mohonk Preserve and Open Space Institute work with partners to protect grassland and wetlands habitat on Shawangunk Ridge to increase connectivity and preserve rural landscape. Highlight: historic environmental and cultural value of with photos; discuss enduring ecological value of lands. At SUNY New Paltz, Lecture Hall 102.
February 12 - Guided Cross-Country Ski 1-4
Along Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road, Millbrook Carriage Road and Hamilton Point Carriage Road, to Echo Rock vista. 4-mile ski features groomed and ungroomed terrain, views over Palmaghatt Ravine. Some challenging hills and curves, recommended for skiers with experience. Provide your own gear. If no snow, hike instead. Pre-registration specifically with Laura Conner required.
February 14 - Tuesday Trek: Snowshoe the Upper High Peter’s Kill 10-12:30
Guided 2-mile snowshoe along High Peter’s Kill hiking trail. Modestly challenging snowshoe hike among mountain laurels, 2 scenic vistas. Meet at Awosting Parking Area. Snowshoes may be rented from Park Office at Peter’s Kill Climbing Area. If no snow, we hike. Pre-registration required.
February 16 - SRBP Lecture Series: Creating America’s Eastern Wildway 7-8:30 John Davis, co-founder Wildlands Network, hiked, canoed, cycled, skied over 5,000 miles of Eastern Wildway, US and Canada. He discusses connecting America’s eastern wildlands and cultural landscapes, maintaining viable ecosystems. At SUNY New Paltz, Lecture Hall 102.
February 18 - New Snowshoes and Frozen Falls 10-Noon
Learn how to snowshoe. Short excursion to base of Awosting Falls. Meet in Awosting parking lot. Snowshoes may be rented at Park Preserve Office. If no snow, hike instead. Pre-registration required.
February 23 - SRBP Lecture: Living on the Wind: The Miracle of Bird Migration 7-8:30
With Scott Weidensaul, author/ naturalist, explore wonder and mechanics of migration and simple, effective ways we can preserve migratory birds, from what we plant in our gardens to what we pour into our morning mug of coffee. Presented in partnership with Birds & Beans Bird-Friendly Coffee. At SUNY New Paltz, Lecture Hall 102.
February 26 - Snowshoe Beacon Hill 2-4
1.5-mile long snowshoe hike along 2 carriage roads and hiking trail. Views along Beacon Hill hiking trail, some challenging terrain along escarpment edge. Snowshoes may be rented from Park Preserve Office. If no snow, we hike. Fee. Pre-registration required.
February 28 - Mine Hole Hike 10-1
Guided hike or snowshoe to Mine Hole area, located off Foordmore Road in Kerhonkson. Hike uphill to Point Lookout, clamber down to examine old tin mine near small waterfall (if conditions permit). 3-mile hike includes continuous long hill on somewhat rugged trails. Participants may need to ride share as parking is limited. Meet at Peter’s Kill Climbing Area and then convoy to hiking area. Pre-registration required.
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Route 44/55, 5 miles west of intersection with Route 299
Gardiner
845-255-0752
New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site Events
February 19 & 20 - Experience the Continental Army's Winter Encampment
Cantonment's soldiers bring to life Continental Army’s final winter encampment with musket and cannon firings, blacksmithing, medical demonstrations, other aspects of daily life.
New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site
located with National Purple Heart Hall of Honor
Route 300
Vails Gate, (3 miles south of I-87 exit 17 and I-84 exit 7-S)
Information or directions: (845) 561-1765
FORT MONTGOMERY STATE HISTORIC SITE Events
Fort Montgomery
690 Route 9W, 1/4 mile north of Bear Mountain Traffic Circle
Info: (845) 446-2134
Rockland State Park Events
Friends of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission
Administration Building
Bear Mountain
845.786.2701, admin@friendsofpalisades.org or www.friendsofpalisades.org

Wave Hill Events
Wave Hill
675 West 252nd Street
Bronx
718-549-3200, www.wavehill.org

Native Plant Center Events
March 12 - 8th Annual Spring Landscape Conference
Snow Date: March 15 topics: Designing for Stormwater Management and Erosion Control, Rain gardens, Practical Hints for Successful Soil Bio-engineering Projects. Fees include lunch and breaks.
At Westchester Community College
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla
914-606-7715, wcc.nativeplant@sunywcc.edu or www.nativeplantcenter.org

Neversink Valley Area Museum Events
Neversink Valley Area Museum
26 Hoag Road
Cuddebackville
Info: 845-754-8870 www.neversinkmuseum.org

Planting Fields Arboretum Events
Planting Fields Arboretum & State Historic Park
Post Office Box 58
Oyster Bay, New York 11771
(516) 922-8676, [url=http://www.plantingfields.org]www.plantingfields.org[/url

Battery Park City Parks Conservancy Events
Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park
Battery Park City, Lower Manhatta (access: Battery Place)
Nelson A. Rockefeller Park (access: Chambers Street)
Battery Park City Parks Conservancy
2 South End Avenue (access: West Thames Street)
212-267-9700, info@bpcparks.org orwww.bpcparks.org

Stonecrop Gardens Events
February 25, March 31 - Seed Sowing Workshop 9-Noon
Snow dates: March 3 & April 7. Two sessions: Seed sowing, learn and prick out seedlings into larger pot. Participants must commit to both sessions. Fee. Registration required by February 22. Limited to 10.
Stonecrop Gardens
81 Stonecrop Lane
Cold Spring
845.265.2000, www.stonecrop.org

Landis Arboretum
Esperance
www.LandisArboretum.org 518-875-6935
518-875-6935 or landisfun@midtel.net

Arnot Forest
Schuyler County Route 13 (1 mile north of NY Route 224 between Cayuta and Van Etten) NY.
Directions and map: www.arnotforest.info

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