Theres
something to excite every family member. Return to simpler
times at a farm, visit a zoo, thrill to air shows at an antique
plane museum or take in a minor league baseball game. Ride
a real horse, learn about wildlife or attend a festival -
all will become great memories for the kids.
Link to Biking Information, Tours, and Resources
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Buttercup Farm Audubon Sanctuary
Description: 640 acres of diverse habitats with rolling and open grasslands. Six miles of trails, over 80 species of birds have been observed on a “birdy” May day including Great Blue Herons, Wood Ducks, Bobolinks, Golden-winged and Lawrence’s Warblers.
Location: Rt. 82, Stanfordville.
Hours: Dawn-dusk.
Contact: 518/325-5203
URL:
NYAudubon.org
Codes: D, G
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Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Description: A not-for-profit scientific research center offering Thursday science seminars (Sept.-May), public education programs and lectures, nature trails, fern glen, and a children's summer ecology camp.
Location: 2801 Sharon Turnpike, Rt 44, Millbrook.
Hours: Apr.-Oct. Trails open sunrise to sunset, internal roadway gates open at 8:30 am. Gates close at 7 pm
Contact: 845/677-5343
URL:
CaryInstitute.org
Codes: F, G, H |
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Ralph T. Waterman Bird Club
Description: Join neighbors who share a passion for wild birds! Field trips to local birding hot spots, evening nature programs, and all day bird counts.
Location: Dutchess County
Contact: 845/462-5105 or e-mail on website.
URL:
WatermanBirdClub.org
Codes: D
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Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center
Description: 1000+-acre center and working farm with natural history, ecology and farming programs for teachers, youth and conservation groups year round. Programs for individuals and families, seasonal festivals. Trails and grounds sunrise to sunset for hiking, fishing, birding and snowshoeing.
Location: Rt. 9D, Wappingers Falls.
Hours: Weekdays, 8:45am-4:30pm; Sat., 9:30am-4:30pm; Sun., (April-June, Sept.- Oct) 1-4:30pm.
Contact: 845/831-8780
URL: www.DEC.ny.gov/education/1833.html
Codes: D, G, H |
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