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Spring Break Mini-Camp Botanical Hike and Earth Day @ Hudson Highlands Nature Museum

www.hhnaturemuseum.org             Spring Break Mini-Camp                   Meet the Bunnies                  Earth Day Community Yard Sale                                             Native Botanical Hike at the Outdoor Discovery Center This Saturday, April 16 at 10am   Spring Break Mini-Camp K-3rd Grade at the Wildlife Education Center Monday, April 18 - Friday, April 22  9:30am-11:30am   Meet the Museum's Bunnies at the Outdoor Discovery Center Saturday, April 23 at 10am & 11:30am   Earth Day Celebration  Community Yard Sale  and Hike-A-Thon Saturday, April 30

For more information call 845-534-5506, ext. 204. Visit us atwww.hhnaturemuseum.org Membership To become a member or to renew your membership securely  on-line click here.   Like us on facebook Bunnies  Saturday, April 23 at 10am and again at 11:30am. Learn all about bunnies and meet the museum's resident Rabbit and her youngsters. Admission: $7/Adults Children ages 3-12/$5. Museum Members: $5/Adults Children ages 3-12/$3. For more informationclick here. Nature Strollers at the Outdoor Discovery Center Tuesday, April 26 at 9:30am. For more dates and information click here. Young Naturalist Preschool 2011-2012 Registration is underway for the 2011-2012 School Year. For more information click here.

Native American Botanical Hike This Saturday, April 16 at 10am the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum presents A Native American Botanical Hike! Learn all about wild foods and medicinal uses of common plants that Native Americans used which are still growing in our area. Recommended for adults with or without children and children ages 5 and up. Admission: $5. Museum Members: $3. For more information click here. Spring Break Mini-Camp  K-3rd Grade Monday, April 18 - Friday, April 22 from 9:30am - 11:30am at the Wildlife Edcuation Center, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Campers can chose one or all five days to participate.  Cost: $20 per day. Museum Members: $15 per day. For pre-paid registration and information call 845-534-5506, ext. 204. For more information click here. Special Spring Break Open Hours at the Wildlife Education Center Monday, April 18 - Friday, April 22 12pm-4pm with Meet the Animals at 1pm and 2:30pm Earth Day Celebration Community Yard Sale Hike-A-Thon Saturday, April 30 To download a form to purchase a 10x12 Yard Sale Spot for $25 click here. For information and to register for the Hike-A-Thon click here. For information about the family friendly Earth Day celebration  click here. Discovering Animals Together 8-Week Adult/Child Program for 2-4 year olds Summer Sesssion begins Tuesday, June 28  Wednesday, July 29 and Friday, July 1 For more information Click Here!

 

Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Hike-A-Thon Saturday April 30 2011

Saturday, April 30 Hike-A-Thon 2011 plus  Earth Day Celebration  at the Outdoor Discovery Center on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road
Hike-A-Thon 2011  Check in begins at 9am Welcome and Warm-Up at 9:15am then hit the trails! (rain or shine) Great for families and individuals of all ages and abilities, the Hike-A-Thon is one of the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's premier events and a significant annual fundraiser for the Museum. Now in its fifth year, the Hike raises much-needed funds for the Nature Museum's educational programs which serve thousands of children each year. Hike, walk or stroll, you may choose from a variety of trails, as well as guided and independent hikes that range in difficulty. It's a Hike with a purpose - and a great time spent outdoors in support of a great cause. Simply visit the hike page where you can register on-line. All hikers are asked to register so that we may plan accordingly. Hike with a purpose. Photo by George Potanovic, Jr.   For more information call  845-534-5506, ext. 204 Visit us at www.hhnaturemuseum.org   The Outdoor Discovery Center is located on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall.	Earth Day Celebration  Community Yard Sale 10am - 3pm (rain date Sunday, May 1)   The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum is celebrating Earth Day  with Something for Everyone! Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Community Yard Sale for the shopper in the family. (To purchase a 10x12 spot for $25 clickHERE.) Everyone will have fun in the "Green Zone" where Museum staff will lead family activites  Children who get their free Planet Protector Passport stamped at each booth will win prize. Children will enjoy pony rides, visiting farm animals including goats, chickens, sheep and a Clydesdale horse, a nature play area, and music by Lydia Adams Davis. All activities are free with the suggested donation of $5 per car for parking, except for the pony rides which are an extra fee. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. All funds raised will support environmental education. Photo by George Potanovic, Jr.

 

 

Hudson Highlands Nature Museum April 2011

www.hhnaturemuseum.org                                                  Brook Trout Exhibit.                                                       The Tree Frog. photo Bryan Kussard   The Brook Trout Exhibit Grand Opening Celebration Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3 from 12pm-4pm at the Wildlife Education Center   Amphibians of Spring: Salamanders, Frogs and Toads! Sunday, April 3 10am at the Outdoor Discovery Center   Summer Nature Camp Open House Sunday, April 3 from 12:30pm-2:00pm at the Outdoor Discovery Center

For more information call  845-534-5506, ext. 204. Visit us atwww.hhnaturemuseum.org Membership To become a member or to renew your membership securely  on-line click here. Like us on facebook Holiday Break Mini Camp K-3rd Grade   Monday, April 18—Friday, April 22 from 9:30am-11:30am at the Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson Cost: $20 per day. Museum Members: $15 per day. Pre-paid registration required call 845-534-5506, ext. 204. For more information click here.   Young Naturalist Preschool 2011-2012 school year There are openings in the afternoon classes for three and four year olds. For more information click here.

Brook Trout Exhibit Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3 from 12pm-4pm Grand Opening Celebration, at the Wildlife Education Center 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson!  Special Meet the Animals, live fish presentations, games, crafts and more. Admission: $3. Museum members are free. For information call 845-534-5506, ext. 204. For more information click here. Amphibians of Spring Sunday, April 3, 10am at the Outdoor Discovery Center, on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road. Meet some of the Museum's resident amphibians then take a short hike in search of signs of these amazing creatures. Admission: $5. Museum Members: $3. For more information click here. Summer Nature Camp and Open House  An open house is scheduled for Sunday, April 3 from 12:30pm - 2:00pm at the Outdoor Discovery Center on Muser Drive across from 174 Angola Road. Parents and prospective campers can meet the counselors, tour the facilities and ask questions. Camp registration and Museum memberships can be taken at the event. For more information and on-line registration click here. Hike-A-Thon 2011 and Earth Day Celebration Sunday, April 30 at the Outdoor Discovery Center Hike Information Click Here Earth Day Information Click Here

 

Scout Days @ The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum

www.hhnaturemuseum.org Scout Days! at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's  Outdoor Discovery Center All Badge Requirements met! Sign up today
Reminder: Maple Sugar Tours  March 26 & 27 10am Reserved Tours Only Cost: $6 per person including scouts and adults. For reservations call 845-534-5506,  ext. 204 Any Questions? Email Alicia[email protected]   For more detailed information on any of these Scout programs click here!	Cub Scout  Loop and Pin Day Saturday, April 2nd 11am-3:30pm Map and Compass (Click here for details) Cost: $12 per scout adult leaders are free. A deposit of $50 will hold your reservation. Balance due no later than March 25th. For reservations call 845-534-5506, ext. 204. Questions? Email Alicia at[email protected]     Webelos Badge Day Sunday, April 10 11am-3:30pm  Naturalist (Click here for details) Cost: $12 per scout adult leaders are free. A deposit of $50 will hold your reservation. Balance due no later than April 1st. For  reservations call 845-534-5506, ext. 204. Questions?  Email Alicia at[email protected]	Brownie Try-It Day Saturday, May 7 11am-3:30pm Earth and Sky (Click here for details) Cost: $12 per scout,  adult leaders are free. A deposit of $50 will hold your reservation. Balance due no later than April 29. For reservations call 845-534-5506, ext. 204. Questions? Email Alicia at  [email protected]   Junior Girl  Scout Day Sunday, June 5 11am-3:30pm Earth Connections (Click here for details) Balance due no later than May 27. For reservations call  845-534-5506, ext. 204. Questions? Email Alicia at[email protected]

 

Maple Sugar Tours @ The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Thru March 27th 2011

www.hhnaturemuseum.org                               Maple Sugar Tours  Saturdays and Sundays through March 27.                            Register now for  Summer Camp.                                                                                                                                    Photos George Potanovic, Jr. and Brian Kussard                                                   Maple Sugar Tours Every Saturday and Sunday through March 27  from 10:30am-3:00pm.   Summer Nature Camp Open House Sunday, April 3 from 12:30pm-2:00pm
For more information call 845-534-5506, ext. 204. Visit us atwww.hhnaturemuseum.org Membership To become a member or to renew your membership securely  on-line click here.  Like us on facebook Meet the Animals:  Winter Hours Every weekend 1:00pm and 2:30pm at the Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard,  Cornwall-on-Hudson. Young Naturalist Preschool 2011-2012 school year There are openings in the afternoon classes for three and four year olds. For more information click here.	Maple Sugar Tours Tours are every Saturday and Sunday through March 27 from 10:30am-3:00pm. Cost: Adults $10, Children $5 Ages 3-11.  Museum Members: Adults $6, Children $3 ages 3-11. For information call 845-534-5506, ext. 204. For more information click here. Summer Nature Camp The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum is ready to greet summer campers for children age 4-12 from June 27 until August 15.  Plus the final week offers a program for ages 12-15! An open house is scheduled for Sunday, April 3 from 12:30pm - 2:00pm at the Outdoor Discovery Center on Muser Drive across from 174 Angola Road. Parents and prospective campers can meet the counselors, tour the facilities and ask questions. Camp registration and Museum memberships can be taken at the event. Space is limited so campers are urged to register early to avoid disappointment. This year the Museum has added the convenience of on-line registration! For more information and on-line registration click here. Save-the-date Hike-A-Thon 2011 April 30 Plus Earth Day Celebration Hike-A-Thon Information Click Here Earth Day Celebration Information Click Here

 

 

Maple Sugar Tours Saturdays and Sundays through March 27 2011

Maple Sugar Tours  Saturdays and Sundays through March 27.                            Register now for  Summer Camp.                                                                                                                                    Photos George Potanovic, Jr. and Chaffee Monell                                                    Maple Sugar Tours Every Saturday and Sunday through March 27  from 10:30am-3:00pm.   Summer Nature Camp Registration Open House Sunday, April 3 from 12:30pm-2:00pm
For more information call 845-534-5506, ext. 204. Visit us atwww.hhnaturemuseum.org Membership To become a member or to renew your membership securely  on-line click here.  Like us on facebook Meet the Animals:  Winter Hours Every weekend 1:00pm and 2:30pm at the Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard,  Cornwall-on-Hudson. Young Naturalist Preschool 2011-2012 school year There are openings in the afternoon classes for three and four year olds. For more information click here.	Maple Sugar Tours Tours are every Saturday and Sunday through March 27 from 10:30am-3:00pm. Cost: Adults $10, Children $5 Ages 3-11.  Museum Members: Adults $6, Children $3 ages 3-11. For information call 845-534-5506, ext. 204. For more information click here. Summer Nature Camp and Open House  The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum is ready to greet summer campers for children age 4-12 from June 27 until August 15.  Plus the final week offers a program for ages 12-15! An open house is scheduled for Sunday, April 3 from 12:30pm - 2:00pm at the Outdoor Discovery Center on Muser Drive across from 174 Angola Road. Parents and prospective campers can meet the counselors, tour the facilities and ask questions. Camp registration and Museum memberships can be taken at the event. Space is limited so campers are urged to register early to avoid disappointment. This year the Museum has added the convenience of on-line registration! For more information and on-line registration click here.

 

 

Save-the-Date Hike-A-Thon 2011

Save-the-Date Saturday, April 30 Hike-A-Thon 2011 Hike with a Purpose Date:  Saturday, April 30 (rain or shine) Check in begins at 9:00am and warm-up at 9:15am. Then hit the trails! Goal:  To raise money and awareness for the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's Education Programs. Location:  The Outdoor Discovery Center, entrance on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall. Questions:  Call 845-534-5506, ext. 204 or click here. Additional Information Hikers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Hikes range from a walk on "stroller-friendly" trails to a vigorous walk on the Discovery Quest trails to a genuine Highlands challenge for the hearty hiker. Hike 2011 coincides with the Museum's Earth Day Celebration and Community Yard Sale.

 

Adult/Child Program and After-School Program for K-2 Grade

www.hhnaturemuseum.org                                              Discovering Animals Together.                                   Children will create things that fly!
Discovering Animals Together  Eight-Week Spring Adult/Child Program  for 2-4 Year Olds at the Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Begins Tuesday, March 8 and Wednesday, March 9 . Come explore the world of animals together in a fun creative environment. Pre-paid registration is required. 10% sibling discount.For more information click here. To register or for information call 845-534-5506, ext. 204.	Flying Things Five week After-School Program for Kindergarten - 2nd Grades at the Outdoor Discovery Center, on Muser Drive across from 174 Angola Road Cornwall Begins Tuesday, March 8 from 3:45pm-5:00pm. The winds of March will be an inspiration for lots of fun and fascination for children to explore and create things that fly. Pre-paid registration is required. For more information click here. To register or for information call 845-534-5506, ext. 204
To become a member or to renew your membership securely on-line click here.   Visit us at www.hhnaturemuseum.org  Like us on facebook

 

Maple Sugar Fesitval - Saturday, March 5 Thru 27th

www.hhnaturemuseum.org                                                        Maple Sugar Fesitval - Saturday, March 5 from 10:30am-3:00pm Tours are every Saturday and Sunday through March 27 Photo: George Potanovic, jr.                                                                                                   Maple Sugar Festival This Saturday, March 5 from 10:30am-3:00pm   Maple Sugar Tours Begin Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6 For more information call 845-534-5506, ext. 204. Visit us atwww.hhnaturemuseum.org Membership To become a member or to renew your membership securely  on-line click here.  Like us on facebook Meet the Animals:  Winter Hours Every weekend 1:00pm and 2:30pm at the Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard,  Cornwall-on-Hudson. Maple Sugar Festival   This Saturday, March  5 from 10:30am - 3:00pm the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum presents a Maple Sugar Festival. Join Museum Edcuators for crafts, games, tree tapping contests and Native American story telling by the fire. Come sample Journey Cakes! Enjoy Maple Sugar Tours every half-hour beginning 10:30am. Lunch and snacks will be available for purchase.  Tour size is limited so sign up for your tour when you arrive. Maple products will be available for purchase. Cost: Adults $10, Children $5 Ages 3-11. Museum Members: Adults $6, Children $3 ages 3-11. For more information click here. Maple Sugar Tours Beginning Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6. Tours are every Saturday and Sunday through March 27 from 10:30am-3:00pm. Cost: Adults $10, Children $5 Ages 3-11.  Museum Members: Adults $6, Children $3 ages 3-11. For information call 845-534-5506, ext. 204. For more information click here.

 

Lecture on Tuesday Mining History of the Valley and Adult Hike on Saturday

www.hhnaturemuseum.org Evening Speaker Series: This Tuesday, March 1 The Rich Mining History of the Hudson Valley (In case of snow cancellation please call 534-5506 by 5pm and listen to the recorded message. Possible snow date March 8) Meets Tuesdays at 7:30pm Location: Cornwall Presbyterian Fellowship Hall -  222 Hudson Street, Cornwall-on-Hudson Suggested Donation: $7  Museum and Church Members: $5 For more information call 845-534-5506, ext. 204

Like us on facebook   Visit the Museum's website atwww.hhnaturemuseum.org To become a member or renew your membership securely on-line click here. Maple Sugar Festival  Saturday, March 5 10:30am-3:00pm at the Outdoor Discovery Center, on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall. For more information click here. Maple Sugar Tours  begin Saturday March 5 and are every Saturday and Sunday through March 27. For more information click here.   Winter Hike to Bog Meadow Ponds Saturday, March 5 at 9am Come for a winter interpretive hike along the old Continental Road in the Town of Highland with naturalist Bob Kakerbeck of West Point's Natural Resources Branch and Museum Board Member George Muser. This hike is around 2-3 miles along plowed roads that lead to picturesque Bog Meadow Ponds. Bring cameras and binoculars. Adults and children over 10 are welcome. Meet at Round Pond Road and Route 293, 1.1 miles west of Route 9W. Pre-registration is required. Suggested donation $5 per person. Rain-date is Saturday, March 12. For more information please call 845-534-5506, ext. 204.

This Tuesday, March 1 The Rich Mining History of the Hudson Valley Sterling Furnace   Join historian Doc Bayne for an illustrated presentation and interactive discussion about the mining industry that was sparked in the early 1700's when outcroppings of iron were found in the Hudson Highlands. For more information click here. Special Speaker Series information for: Win-Win Strategies for Tackling Climate Change Dr. Sacha Spector   Dr. Sacha Spector, Director of Conservation Science for Scenic Hudson, has shared the following websites and links that were referred to in his talk of February 22:   NYSERDA  - Focus on Local Government:   http://www.nyserda.org/municipalities NYSERDA  - Main Website: links to all NYSERDA’s commercial and residential programs www.nyserda.org   Climate Smart Communities:http://www.dec.ny.gov/energy/50845.html  Climate Smart Communities Case Studies:  http://www.dec.ny.gov/energy/64095.html NYS DEC Hudson Valley Green Infrastructure Case Studies: http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/58930.html