The Garden Conservancy
The Garden Conservancy
11 Old Post Road
Cold Spring
www.gardenconservancy.org
Information: The Garden Conservancy: 845-265-2029 or Chappaqua Library:914-238-4779 x 119

Battery Park City Parks Conservancy Events
December 10 - ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING 5:45-7
Evening of seasonal cheer and lighting of our very own majestic Cedar of Lebanon along South Cove. An outdoor Menorah will be lit later in the month on Sunday, December 21.THE ROCHES will entertain with seasonal music and songs with everyone invited to join in. Complimentary holiday cookies served with hot cider and hot chocolate, special holiday visitor from the North Pole. Please join others in bringing a new unwrapped gift or article of clothing to children and teens living in city shelters. Gifts will be wrapped and distributed by Stockings With Care. FREE!
At: South Cove
Battery Park City, Lower Manhattan (entrance: West Thames Street at West Street)
Battery Park City Parks Conservancy
212-267-9700, info@bpcparks.org orwww.bpcparks.org

Wave Hill Events
November 16,23,30 - SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:30
Featuring organic produce. Reservations: 718.549.3200 x395 or amalie.young@greatperformances.com Reservations by 5PM the Friday before each Sunday Brunch. Wave Hill House.
Wave Hill
675 West 252nd Street
Bronx
718-549-3200, www.wavehill.org

Arnot Teaching and Research Forest Events
All courses meet at Arnot Lodge, unless otherwise specified. Fee. To register and pay on-line: www.Arnotconservation.info or 607-535-7161, or by emailing cab377@cornell.edu Pre-registration allows us to notify you in case of cancellation. Most courses held partially or entirely outdoors, so dress for weather!
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

Friends of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission Events
Sterling Forest State Park Preserve Events
Registration required for all programs. Trails can be steep and rocky, so wear sturdy hiking shoes. Hikes include stops along the way to interpret natural and historic features. We hike at the pace of our slowest hiker. Hunting is allowed in portions of the park; we suggest wearing hunter orange or bright colors during hunting season.
November 16 - Lecture: The History of Sterling Forest 1
Learn history of the land, who and what lived here 6,000 years ago.
November 23 - Hike of the Month: Hidden Treasures 1
Easy 2 mile road walk from Indian rock shelter to iron mines and award winning architecture and the city that never was.
November 30 - Lecture: Iona Island 1
Native American hunting and fishing grounds, grape vineyard, orchard, US Navy arsenal, now Palisades Interstate Park System.
December 6 - Family Fun Hike: Extended History Hike 1
Where did 19th century iron miners and their families live and what were their lives like? Join us and walk the roads that Lakeville residents used. Easy 2.5 mile hike back into time.
December 14 - Lecture: Furnaces of Sterling Forest 1
Learn what blast furnace, bloomery, forge is and how to identify their remains.
December 21 - Lecture: Mines of Sterling Forest 1
We have identified 32 mines in the Park. Learn their history. Please note that you may not visit mines on unmarked trails on your own, but there will be staff guided hikes to several of them in the coming year.
Sterling Forest® State Park Visitor Center
116 Old Forge Road, Tuxedo
(845) 351-5907
Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site Events
November 14 - Liberty Tree Dedication 11
Dedication of the New York Liberty Tree, a sapling from the longest surviving Sons of Liberty Tree. During the Revolutionary War, rebels, known as Sons of Liberty, used certain trees as meeting venues or to signal other patriots about activities against the British. The British destroyed many of them. The few that remain are celebrated as enduring symbols of America's commitment to freedom and liberty. New York Liberty Tree, a Tulip Poplar, is one of 13 saplings planted in each of the original states.
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site Events
Minnewaska State Park Preserve Events
Pre-registration required for some programs, requested for all since they are weather contingent; space limited. All others: first-come, first-served. May fill to capacity quickly. Early arrival suggested. Outings: wear appropriate clothing, footwear; bring snacks and water. Parent or guardian over 18 must accompany children. Meet at Nature Center unless otherwise noted.
November 23 - Millbrook Mountain Hike 11-4
4.5-mile hike over carriageways and footpaths. On Millbrook Mountain, stand above raptors over Hudson Valley. Meet at Nature Center.Parking: $7/car.
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Route 44/55 (5 miles west of intersection with Route 299 in New Paltz)
More information and to register: 845-255-0752.
Bear Mountain Trailside Museums and Zoo Events
Now thru October 31 - Exhibit: Art from Trailside Zoo
Art created during Trailside's first "Art on the Trail" event. All paintings done on-site at Trailside Museums and Zoo. At Highland Falls Library, 298 Main St., Highland Falls, just minutes from Bear Mountain.
Info: Highland Falls Library: (845) 446-3313
Bear Mountain State Park Events
Recruiting Trailside Docents
Got a love of nature and desire to share it with others? Trailside Museums and Zoo (Bear Mountain Zoo) is looking for volunteer interpreters. No experience necessary, just some spare time, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm for interacting with the public.
Information: contact Environmental Educator, Chris O'Sullivan. (845) 786-2701x293 or chris.osullivan@oprhp.state.ny.us
FORT MONTGOMERY STATE HISTORIC SITE Events
Friends of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission
Administration Building
Bear Mountain
845.786.2701, admin@friendsofpalisades.org or www.friendsofpalisades.org

Native Plant Center Events
The Native Plant Center
at Westchester Community College
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla
914-606-6143, wcc.nativeplant@sunywcc.edu or www.nativeplantcenter.org

Old Westbury Gardens Events
Sunday Talks and Tours 2
Staff and volunteers lead 45-60 minute tours highlighting a particular garden area.
Old Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury Road
Old Westbury, NY 11568
516-333-0048, www.oldwestburygardens.org

The New York Botanical Garden Events
November 22 thru January 11 - Holiday Train Show
Annual model train show traverses magical landscape featuring 40 replicas of New York landmarks made of plant parts.
The New York Botanical Garden
Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W) and Fordham Road
New York
718.817.8700 or www.nybg.org

Planting Fields Arboretum Events
2008 Naturally Speaking Lecture Series 7:30-9
Held at: Hoffman Center, Nature Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary, 6000 Northern Boulevard, Muttontown. Fee. Refreshments Served. PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS.
516-922-8676 Information: www.plantingfields.org
State Historic Park
Oyster Bay, Long Island
(516) 922-8676, www.plantingfields.orgSavino at 516.333.0048 ext. 310 for more information

Landis Arboretum Events
November 21 - PUBLIC STAR PARTY 8pm
Alan French and Albany Area Astronomers. ALBANY AREA AMATEUR ASTRONOMERS (AAAA) meet regularly by the Landis Arboretum Meetinghouse because of the vast dark sky and excellent horizons available at Landis. Visitors welcome. Free. To check if a particular star party is happening due to cloudy skies: 518-374-8460. For more information about AAAA, visit www.timesunion.com/communities/astronomy
December 6 - Annual Winter Dinner & Auction 4-8
at Holiday Inn Express, Schoharie
Landis Arboretum
Esperance
www.LandisArboretum.org 518-875-6935