Winter:
School Break Mini Camp

• Week 1 - December 23rd, 24th, 26th, 27th
  (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)

• Week 2 - December 30th & 31st and January 2nd & 3rd (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)

• Drop of time: 9am
  Pick up time: 3pm

• Click here for details & registration

Raptors of the World

Special Event

• Saturday, January 11

• 5:30-7pm

• Wildlife Education Campus - Get directions

• Kids must be 7 years of age or older to attend

• Admission for Adults & Children ages 7+:
  -HHNC Members: $30
  -Not-yet Members $40

• Prepaid Registration Required- See below

Calling all bird lovers ! Join us for an evening with Dr. Laura Jaworksi (@docsveterinarywildlife), a veterinarian, state and federally  licensed wildlife rehabilitator, and general falconer. Get an up close look at her team of raptor ambassadors as you learn about raptor behavior, evolutionary adaptations, and what you can do to help with their conservation. There will also be time for Q+A. Photography welcome! This event is open to the public. Registration is required.

Ice Age Animals

Weekend Nature Program

• Sunday, January 12

• 10am

• Outdoor Discovery Campus - Get directions

• Admission for Adults & Children (ages 3-12):
  -HHNC Members: $12 Adults, $10 Children
  -Not-yet Members $14 Adults, $12 Children

• Prepaid Registration Required- See below

Go on a journey into the past! Explore the fascinating world of extinct mammals from the Ice Age, approximately 12,000 years ago. Discover their diets, roles in the ecosystem, behaviors, and relationship with early humans. You will also have the unique opportunity to view both real and replica fossils from this period! Then get creative by drawing these iconic animals in an Ice Age-inspired style!

StarLab: POrtable Planetarium

• Saturday, January 25

• Four Sessions: 10am, 11am, 12pm & 1pm

• Outdoor Discovery Campus - Get directions

• Prepaid registration required. Walk-ins will not be admitted.

• Recommended for ages 4 and up

• Admission for Adults & Children ages 3 & up:
  -HHNC Members: $16 per person
  -Not -Yet Members: $20 per person

Take a celestial adventure in the magical night sky via the StarLab inflatable planetarium! Learn how to identify the major constellations and stars while hearing Native American and Greek stories of how they were believed to be created. Feel free to bring a pillow or blanket to get comfy during the show. **Please note, Starlab is not recommended for those with limited mobility as you need to crawl on the floor to enter the Starlab**

Stargazing: winter constellations

• Saturday, February 5

• 6pm-7pm

• At the Outdoor Discovery Center

• Age requirement: Children must be age 8 or older to participate

• Pre-registration is required -see below

• Admission: HHNM Members- $9
  Not-yet-Members- $12

Join Environmental Educators Tori & Taylor to observe the winter hexagon– aka the winter circle– a collection of the Northern Hemisphere's brightest stars (Taurus, Orion, Canis Minor, Canis Major, Gemini and Aurigo). Make sure to dress warmly. Bring a flashlight, a blanket, and a camping chair (if you have them). Get cozy with cookies and a warm beverage (provided) as you bask under the beauty of the nighttime Winter sky!

This program is SOLD OUT

SUPERB OWL PARTY

*Part of SuperbOwl Weekend!

• Sunday, February 12

• 10am-12pm

• Admission: Museum Members: $10
  Not-yet-Members: $12 (Children 3 and under Free)

• Pre-registration is required - see below

• Wildlife Education Center (25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson)

Join Nature Educators and our MVO Gus the Screech Owl who will quarterback your morning program! Learn all about our amazing local owls and meet Gus up close to see some of their unique adaptations and characteristics. This program will be a HOOT and you will still have plenty of time to get ready for your Super Bowl party. 

This event is sold out

Wine and Watercolors

• Saturday, September 23rd 

• 3-5pm

• Outdoor Discovery Center - 100 Muser Drive, Cornwall Get directions here

• $35 Members $45 non members
  For ages 21+ only

Join us for an afternoon of plein-air painting and beverages. From the french for "in the open air" plein-air painting is about experiencing painting and drawing amongst nature. While you sip on a refreshing glass of wine, an educator will lead you through the basics of watercolor painting to capture the beauty of a natural landscape. No previous art experience is required!

This event is sold out

Wine & Spirits Ghost Tour

• Friday, October 20

• From 7pm-9pm

• Outdoor Discovery Center - 100 Muser Drive, Cornwall Get directions here

• This event is for ages 21 and up

• Admission: HHNM Members: $75
  Not Yet Members: $90
  Prepaid Registration Required- See below

Join us for a night of intrigue, apparitions, and fun! We will have our Soul-mmelier Rob Lipkin “pour his heart out” for your wine tasting pleasure. Carl Heitmuller will divulge about the entities that people have heard and seen, plus his own personal stories of the last 30 years here at the Nature Museum. Our 160-year-old farmhouse will be the setting for an evening of Wine & Spirits! Join us if you dare….

this event is sold out

Wilderness Survival and Bushcrafts

• Saturday, November 11 (No Rain Date -Survival in all weather) 

•  10am-12pm

• Age requirement: Children must be age 8 or older to participate

• Outdoor Discovery Center - 120 Muser Drive, Cornwall Get directions here

• Admission for Adults & Children ages 8 & up:
  -HHNM Members: $12 per person
  Not-yet-Members: $15 per person

• Pre-registration is required- see below 

You never know when you might need survival skills, so why not be prepared!?During this special Wilderness Survival program, you will learn about several important skills for long term outdoor survival. These include bushcraft tool making, foraging, water purification techniques, and some wilderness first aid. No prior experience is necessary. This program is for ages 8 and up.

This program is sold out

Hudson HIghlands Nature Center (HHNC)
Opening Weekend

• Saturday, January 6 & *Sunday, January 14
  *(postponed from 1/7 due to snow)

• 12pm-4pm

• At the Wildlife Education Campus Get directions here

• Admission: Free

Come and enjoy FREE admission to the Wildlife Education Campus (formerly Wildlife Education Center) where you can visit live animals up close, get a complimentary souvenir (one per group/family), and enter a free raffle for a one year HHNC Membership! PLUS join Nature Educators for "Meet the Animal" presentations at 1pm and 2:30pm, explore the Ogden Gallery, and check out the hiking trails!

No pre-registration is needed

Snowman Craft and Cookie Party

• Sunday, January 14

• 10am

• Outdoor Discovery Center - Get directions

• Admission for Adults & Children (ages 3-12):
  -HHNM Members: Adults/$12 Child/$10
  -Not -Yet Members: Adults/$14 Child/$12

• Prepaid Registration Required- See below

Start your frigid fun filled morning off by joining Nature Educators to make your own adorable sock snowman, the perfect craft for a cold winter day! Then get creative as you decorate a snowman sugar cookie to enjoy while listening to a snowman story. Finally (snow permitting) we’ll head outside to build a group snowman!

Members Only:
maple Tree Tapping

• Sunday, January 28 2024

• 10am - 11:30am

• Outdoor Discovery Center Get directions here

• Admission: (HHNM Members Only!)
  $85 per group (Group size limited to 5)

Members of the Nature Museum are welcome to come join our Environmental Educators in getting ready for the maple sugaring season! Six families will receive the very first maple sugar tours of the season as we head out to the Sugar Bush for a memorable morning. Each family will drill and  tap a tree themselves and can come back to check the tree’s progress.  At the end of the day, each group will receive a bottle of local maple syrup to take home and enjoy! Recommended for ages 4 and up 

Maple Sugar tours 2024

• Saturdays and Sundays, February: 3 & 4*, 10 & 11, 17 & 18, 24 & 25, March 2 & 3

• Public Tour Times: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
  *(On 2/4 the final tour will go out at 12pm)

• Scout Tours: 10am

• Location: Outdoor Discovery Center - 120 Muser Drive, Cornwall (off Angola Rd.)

• Admission for Adults & Children ages 5 & up:
  -HHNM Members: $12 per person
  -Not -Yet Members: $15 per person
  -Children 4 and under are free

• Prepaid registration is required - click below

Weekend Nature Program

Wolves To Workers

• Weekend Nature Program

• Saturday, March 9th

• 10am

• Outdoor Discovery Campus

• Admission for Adults & Children (ages 3-12):
  -HHNC Members: Adults/$12 Children/$10
  -Not -Yet Members: Adults/$14 Children/$12

• Prepaid Registration Required- See below

Join Environmental Educators to discover the history and reasons behind our incredible relationship with dogs. Learn about the domestication of wolves and how wild wolves became today's working breeds and furry friends! Make a wolf craft and enjoy a meet and greet with an ambassador service dog!

Owl Prowl

• Saturday, March 16

• From 7pm-9pm

• Wildlife Education Campus - Get directions here

• Admission: HHNC Members: $14
  Not Yet Members: $18
  Recommended for ages 7 and up
  Prepaid Registration Required- See below

Owls are unique creatures that have amazed and mystified humans for thousands of years. Enjoy an evening of learning all about their unique adaptations, and meet native and exotic owls close-up. Then set out on a guided after-dark stroll, during which an educator will use a calling device to try and coax owls into the area for you to hear. Dress warm!
This program is recommended for ages 7 and up.

This event is sold out

Weekend Nature Program

Rabbit Ramble

•  Saturday, March 23

• 10am

• Outdoor Discovery Campus

• Admission for Adults & Children ages 3 & up:
  -HHNC Members: Adults $12/ Children $10
  -Not -Yet Members: Adults $14/ Children $12

It’s only a hop, skip, and a jump down the rabbit hole of fun facts about bunnies! Discover how the Eastern Cottontail protects itself from predators and what to do if you come across baby rabbits. You will also have the opportunity to meet a live rabbit up close, make a nature craft, then take to the outdoors to search for signs of wild rabbits on the trails.

Weekend nature Program:

Amphibian Amble

• Saturday, April 13

• From 11:30am-1pm

• Outdoor Discovery Center - Get directions

• Admission for ages 3 & up:
  -Members: $10/child (age 3-12) $12/adult
  -Not Yet-Member: $13/child (age 3-12), $15/adult
  Prepaid Registration Required- See below

Spring brings the awakening of our native amphibians. Learn how to identify them based on sight and sound, and meet some of our local amphibian species close-up. Then head out on a guided wetlands walk in search of our amphibious friends including salamanders, toads, and frogs in their natural habitat! Please wear waterproof footwear and weather-appropriate clothing.

Wilderness Survival 101 

• Saturday, May 4
  No Rain Date (Survival in all weather) 

• 10am-12pm

• Outdoor Discovery Campus - 120 Muser Drive, Cornwall Get directions here

• Admission- Members: $12 Adults and children ages 7 and up.
  Not-yet-Members: $15 Adult and children 7 and up

You never know when you might need survival skills, so why not be prepared!? Join Environmental Educators to learn simple but crucial wilderness survival skills. These include building a shelter, basic fire building techniques, and other important general survival knowledge. This programs is for adults and children ages 7 and up.

This program is sold out

Weekend nature Program:

MOther’s Day Nature Walk

• Saturday, May 11

• 10am-11:30am

• Outdoor Discovery Campus - Get directions

• Admission for ages 3 & up:
  -Members: $10/child (age 3-12) $12/adult
  -Not Yet-Member: $12/child (age 3-12), $14/adult
  Prepaid Registration Required- See below

Join Environmental Educators to learn all about mothers and babies of the animal kingdom. Explore the fields and ponds to see if you can spot some amazing mothers in nature and seek out the sights and sounds of Spring on a guided walk along the stroller friendly trails. After our nature walk, each family will plant their own sunflower to take home and care for as it grows. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch for after the program and sit at our tables in the pavilion to enjoy the view of the Outdoor Discovery Campus cloaked in Spring colors! This event is perfect for families and anyone eager to introduce children to the wonders of the outdoors. It's an easy walk suitable for all skill levels, making it accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Kid's Fishing Day!

• Sunday, May 19

• Session 1 - 10:00m
  Session 2: 1:00pm

• Admission: HHNM Members: $12/adults & children (ages 4-12)
  Not Yet Members: $14/adults & children
  ages (4-12)
  Children under 4 are free to attend as spectators only
  **Adult supervision is REQUIRED- this is not a drop-off program. Adults attending must purchase an adult ticket in addition to a Child’s (4-14) fishing ticket**

• Pre-registration is required

Children will learn the skills of fishing or enhance their abilities to land a whopper! There will be a short lesson on fish anatomy plus safe and proper casting/ landing techniques. The Nature Center will provide the bait, so dust off your rod and reel and let’s get hooked on fishing! We will be using bobbers and worms only.  (We recommend a rod taller than your child with a push button reel)

Please note: Only children (ages 4-12) will be fishing during this program however adult supervision is required! Children under 4 are invited to observe along with the angler’s grown-ups.

this event is sold out.
email michelle at mmindicino@hhnaturecenter.org
to join the wait list

Weekend nature Program:

Bug Safari

• Saturday, June 1

• 10am

• Outdoor Discovery Campus - 120 Muser Drive, Cornwall Get directions here

• Admission for ages 3 & up:
  -Members: $10/child (age 3-12) $12/adult
  -Not Yet-Member: $12/child (age 3-12), $14/adult
  Prepaid Registration Required- See below

Calling scientists of all ages for some exciting field work! Join Nature Educators for a trek through the fields to catch bugs with a process known as “Sweep Netting.” Once the insects have been captured, get up close to make observations in order to classify them using provided field guides, and sketch & label your favorite catch of the day. After the insects have been studied, we’ll release them back into the wild!

this event is sold out

Special Event:

Fairy Houses &
Toad Abodes

• Sunday, June 9

• 10am

• Outdoor Discovery Campus - 120 Muser Drive, Cornwall Get directions here

• Admission for ages 3 & up:
  -Members: $13/child (age 3-12) $15/adult
  -Not Yet-Member: $16/child (age 3-12), $18/adult
  Prepaid Registration Required- See below

Join Educators to learn about our native toads and create your own toad abode to take home. Then head out on a nature walk to look for burrows and homes of animals for inspiration in designing your own fairy house! After collecting items along the trail, use your imagination to design and create Fairy House inspired by what you learned and observed.

This program is
sold out

Weekend Nature Program:

International Mud DAy

• Saturday, June 29

• 10am-4pm

• Outdoor Discovery Campus - 120 Muser Drive, Cornwall Get directions here

• Included in regular Grasshopper Grove Admission:
  -Members: FREE
  -Not Yet-Member: $5 per person ages 3 & up
  Ages 2 & under: FREE

Welcome Summer with a mud-riffic day of play in Grasshopper Grove! Join children in countries around the globe in celebrating this day of splashing, rolling, squishing, sliding, and appreciating nature and the great outdoors!  Be sure to bring a towel, a change of clothes, and your imagination!

No registration is required

Special Event:

Ladybug Release

• Saturday, July 13

• 10am

• Outdoor Discovery Campus - 120 Muser Drive, Cornwall Get directions here

• Admission for ages 3 & up:
  -Members: $10/child (age 3-12) $12/adult
  -Not Yet-Member: $12/child (age 3-12), $14/adult
  Prepaid Registration Required- See below

Do you love ladybugs? Some consider them to be a symbol of good luck, while others appreciate them for their preferred diet of plant-eating pests. Join Nature Educators to learn all about these incredible insects, their awesome adaptations, and how helpful they really are. Then head out to help hand release native ladybugs into the fields and gardens!

This event is sold out!

Wildlife Play Days

• Mondays: July 1 - August 19

• 12:30-3:30PM

• Wildlife Education Campus - 120 Muser Drive, Cornwall Get directions here

• For rising K-3rd Graders
  $35 per child per session
  Prepaid Registration Required- See below

Click here for more information & registration

Full Moon Sunset hike

• Monday, August 19

• 7:30-8:30pm (length of hike/talk)

• Admission:
  -Members: $10/child (age 3-12) $12/adult
  -Not Yet-Member: $12/child (age 3-12), $14/adult

• Pre-registration is required - see below.

• Outdoor Discovery Campus (120 Muser Dr. - off Angola Rd.)

Venture out as the sun starts to set as we walk to discover the sights and sounds of nature as the Sturgeon moon starts to rise. Enjoy tales of the Lenape lifeways and what the full moon represents on this mile and a half long hike, fine for beginner or occasional hikers. Participants are welcome to stay and watch the moonrise over the open fields. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. Recommended for adults and families with children ages 7 and up.

Suggestions to bring if staying to watch to moonrise:
-Chairs
-bug spray
-flashlight
-dress for the weather (bring extra layer if needed)

This event is sold out. Call (845) 534-5506
to join the waitlist

Butterfly Day

• Saturday, September 7

• **10am-3:30pm
  **When purchasing a ticket, you will also be reserving a half hour window during which you will have approx 5 minutes to enter and enjoy the Butterfly Tent - offered at 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 1:30pm, 2:00pm or 2:30pm

  -Monarch Tag & Release 12:00 and 3:00pm

• Admission: HHNM Members: $12 per person ages 3 and up

  Not- yet-Members:  $14 per person ages 3 and up

  Children 2 and under are free

• -Pre-registration is STRONGLY SUGGESTED to reserve desired time slot in the Butterfly Tent. -Walk-ins are welcome if space allows.
  -Pre-registration closes on Friday 9/6 at 3pm.**

Flutter in & join Nature Educators to discover the beauty and incredibly unique qualities of butterflies, moths and caterpillars!  Children and adults alike will get a thrill getting “up close and personal” with butterflies in the Butterfly Tent (one ticket is included with each paid admission) With your ticket you will also register for a ½ hour window during which you will have approx. five minutes to enter and enjoy the Butterfly Tent, meet them up close and try to hand feed them! Be a Citizen Scientist as you observe Nature Educators tag and release Monarchs at 12pm and 3pm as part of “Monarch Watch. Plus, Grasshopper Grove will be open for Nature Play!

(PLEASE NOTE: you may only enter the Butterfly Tent during a portion of your selected time slot) offered at 10am, 10:30am, 11am, 1:30pm, 2pm and 2:30pm.) 

Family Camp out

• 6pm Friday, Sept. 13 - 8am Saturday, Sept. 14

• Outdoor Discovery Center - 100 Muser Drive, Cornwall Get directions here

• Admission: Admission for Museum Members: $80 per tent

  -Not-yet members $100 per tent

  -Pre-paid registration is required to reserve a campsite

Bid summer farewell with a night under the stars! After dinner, bring your family, your tent and sleeping bags for an evening of nocturnal fun. Begin your overnight adventure by setting up your campsite with the help of camping veterans. Then join Nature Educators to go stargazing, make s’mores around the campfire, and (for those interested) go for a short night walk and call for owls! Light breakfast snack and coffee will be provided on Saturday morning as you break down your campsite.

We have indoor bathrooms on-site.

Must Haves:

• Tent with a rain-fly (for rain/dew)

• Sleeping bag/blankets

• (camping) Pillow

Suggestions to bring:

• Flashlight and/or lantern (no flame)

• Sleeping pad

• Camping chairs

• (Refillable) water bottle

• Bug spray

• Comfortable layers for overnight temps

• Extra pair of socks

Do NOT bring:

• Too many snacks (ie- snacks you won’t consume before bed)

• Camping stove

This event is
sold out!

Bats: Mysteries of the Night 

• Friday, October 4

• 5:00-6:30pm

• Outdoor Discovery Campus - 120 Muser Drive, Cornwall Get directions here

• Admission for Adults & Children (ages 3 -12):
  -Members: $10/child (age 3-12) $12/adult
  -Not Yet-Member: $12/child (age 3-12) $14/adult
  -Ages 2 and under are free

• Pre-registration is required- see below 

• Weekend Nature Program

Join a Nature Educators to dive into the enchanting world of bats with an immersive evening nature program. This hands-on experience offers a unique blend of adventure, education, and creativity -  perfect for families, nature enthusiasts, and curious minds of all ages! We'll be taking an evening walk around the field to look for bats & their habitats, so be sure to dress/bring extra layers appropriate for the evening hours in October.

This program is sold out. Call 845-534-5506 to be added to the wait list.

8th Annual Meadows & Trails 5K

• Saturday, October 5th

  Click here for details & registration

** Walk-in for iSPY Halloween are welcome AS SPACE ALLOWS:

• The 11am-12pm sessions are FULL

• The 12:30-1:30 sessions have limited spaces available

• The 2pm-3pm sessions have the most availability

ISPY Halloween Trail:

2024 Theme:
The Search for Sasquatch

• Saturday, October 26

• 11am-3pm:
  **Register for a time to begin your I SPY trail. Offered every half hour. You may only begin the trail during your 1/2 hour window- no early or late entry can be admitted

• Admission: **All adults and children ages 3 and up require a paid ticket**
  ADULT(S) MUST ACCOMPANY CHILDREN ALONG THE TRAIL. This is NOT a drop-off program!
  -All tickets are $10 (ages 3 & up)

  -Children ages 2 and under are free - use the “Children 2 and under FREE” option in the cart. These tickets can only be purchased in addition to a paid timed tickets.

• Pre-registration is STRONGLY suggested!

  Day of walk-ins welcome as space allows

• At the Outdoor Discovery Campus Get directions here

Have some spook-tacular family fun and sharpen your observation skills as you search for hidden objects along the no-scare iSPY Halloween Trail! But keep your eyes open… you never know who -- or what -- you might meet during this special “scavenger haunt!” Find all of the hidden items and receive a prize! After the trail, head over to the Creature Corner to meet live animals! This self-guided activity is a great way for families with little ghouls and goblins to celebrate Halloween, so don’t delay because it will surely be a scream! This year, head out as your search for BigFoot and other kind Cryptids with the help of some friendly...and sometimes eccentric characters. Costumes are encouraged! ADULT(S) MUST ACCOMPANY CHILDREN ALONG THE TRAIL.

• *Please do not touch or remove any of the items from along the iSPY trail- thank you!!**

• Please note: Grasshopper Grove will be closed

AVAILABILITY:

• 11am is full

• 11:30am is full

• 12pm is full

Hawk Walk

• Saturday, November 2

• Session 1: 10am
  Session 2: 12pm

• Outdoor Discovery Campus Get directions here

• Age requirement: Children must be age 8 or older to participate

• Admission:

• Members: $125 per person
  Not-yet-Members: $150 per person
  Prepaid registration required - See below Limited to 10 spaces per session

Take a nature walk like no other! You will have a special opportunity to stroll the fields and forest accompanied by free-flighted hawks and guided by experts from Goshen’s TC Bird Management. Following your trek with these magnificent birds of prey, you will have the opportunity to meet several other raptors up close. Learn about proper handling before holding a bird on your own before you depart! 

Mini Session Photoshoots

• Winter/Holiday:
  Saturday & Sunday, November 2 & 3

• Click here for details & registration

Honorable Harvest

Special Event

• Saturday, November 16

• 10:30am-12pm

• Wildlife Education Campus Get directions here

• Admission for Adults & Children (ages 3 -12):
  -HHNC Members: $12/Adult and $10/Child
  -Not-yet-Members: $14/Adult and $12/Child
  -Ages 2 and under are free

Join Nature Educators for an insightful guided walk through the forest where you'll explore sustainable foraging practices for both food and materials. Throughout the journey, you’ll also learn about the rich cultural heritage and histories of the Indigenous Peoples of this region. Discover how their deep connection with the land has shaped their ways of life, and some the plants and resources they have carefully harvested. This event takes places outdoors so be sure to dress for the weather and wear shoes suitable for walking on unpaved terrain.

Turkey Tales

• Sunday November 24

• 10:00am

• Outdoor Discovery Campus - 120 Muser Drive, Cornwall Get directions here

• Admission for Adults & Children (ages 3 -12):
  -HHNC Members: $12/Adult and $10/Child
  -Not-yet-Members: $14/Adult and $12/Child
  -Ages 2 and under are free

• Pre-registration is required- see below 

Learn all about this fascinating bird that is so prevalent this time of year and meet a live Turkey up close! Discover the turkey’s natural history, unique adaptations, and connection to the first Thanksgiving. Check out turkey feathers, a call box, and more up close -- and maybe even come across some along the trail during a guided walk.  A portion of this event takes places outdoors so be sure to dress for the weather.

Welcome Winter Weekend

• Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, November 29 , 30 & December 1

• 12pm-4pm

• At the Wildlife Education CampusGet directions here

• Admission: HHNM Members: FREE
  Not-yet-Members: $5 per person ages 3 & up.

Meteorological Winter begins on December 1st so come and join us for an exciting weekend of family fun!  Walk off your Thanksgiving meal on a guided hike on Friday, celebrate our Box Turtle’s 100th Birthday Party on Saturday,  and Winter Birds storytimes and craft on Sunday, along with ‘Meet the Animal’ presentations throughout the weekend! It’s is also an excellent time to start your Holiday shopping in our Nature Shop with gifts for all ages, including science kits, books, toys, locally made-items and more, find the perfect presents all while supporting the programs and Animals of HHNC! This weekend only, enjoy a free gift with every in-person purchase of any level of Animal Sponsorship, PLUS, take advantage of the special Holiday Membership Sale! Animal sponsorships and Gift Memberships make uniquely wonderful Holiday gifts!

Weekend Schedule:

• Friday: Walk off your Thanksgiving meal! Go on a guided hike at 12pm about the local flora, fauna, and Native American history in our area. Meet the Animal presentations at 1pm & 2:30pm. **Please note, the walk is not stroller friendly and contains rocky terrain. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear for a hike. 

• Saturday:  Come and celebrate our Box Turtle “Old Man’s” 100th Birthday with his reptile friends! Enjoy special Meet the Animal presentations at 1pm, 2pm & 3pm, and make a fun turtle craft. 

• Sunday: Join us for a fun-filled day about our wintery feathered friends Blue Jays and Cardinals! Make your own craft bird toy, enjoy Storytime at 1:30 & 3pm, and get up close with our Animal Ambassadors during "Meet the Animal" presentations at 1pm & 2:30pm.

No pre-registration
is needed!

Make your Own Snow GLobe

Special Event

• Sunday, December 8

• 10am

• Outdoor Discovery Center - Get directions

• Age requirement: Children must be age 4 or older to participate (ages 3 and under may attend for free to watch)

• Admission for Adults & Children ages 4 & up:
  -HHNC Members: $14 per person
  -Not -Yet-Members: $16 per person
  **-1 snow globe per person
  **(Everyone in your party (ages 4+) requires a paid ticket. Not everyone in your party is required to make a snow globe in order to attend.) *Children must be accompanied by adult(s)*

• Prepaid Registration Required- See below

Enjoy a fun morning of creative, upcycled crafting as you learn to make your own Winter Wonderland Snow Globe from a recyclable jar! Use your imagination to transform this everyday item into a beautiful snowscape using just a few simple materials. They make a unique decoration or Holiday gift!

This program is for ages 4 and up & requires an adult in attendance (ages 3 and under may attend for free to watch).

Everyone in your party (ages 4+) requires a paid ticket. Not everyone in your party is required to make a snow globe in order to attend

This event is sold out: To join the waitlist call (845) 534-5506

Winter Wildlife Walk

• Sunday, December 15

• 10am

• Outdoor Discovery Campus - 120 Muser Drive, Cornwall Get directions here

• Admission for Adults & Children (ages 3 -12):
  -HHNC Members: $12/Adult and $10/Child
  -Not-yet-Members: $14/Adult and $12/Child
  -Ages 2 and under are free

• Pre-registration is required- see below 

How does wildlife survive the Winters in NY? Learn about how native animals prepare for and adapt to the chilly weather. Search for clues that tell the tale of who lives in the forest and what they do during the Winter season. Learn how to recognize some simple evidence that reveals who lives in your neck of the woods!

Winter Solstice Celebration

Special Event

• Saturday, December 21

• 3-5pm

• Outdoor Discovery Campus - Get directions

• Admission for Adults & Children (ages 3-12):
  -HHNC Members: $14 Adults, $12 Children
  -Not-yet Members $16 Adults, $14 Children

• Prepaid Registration Required- See below

All are invited to come and celebrate the longest night of the year! The Winter Solstice has long been observed in many cultures around the world. The longest night of the year not only marks the arrival of Winter, but also the returning of the light as the days begin to lengthen. We’ll go on a scavenger hunt for the hidden Yule Log and then cheer on the lengthening days with a warm fire, and hot beverage. Come celebrate the season in a down-to-earth fashion before the whirlwind of the holidays embraces you!

This event is sold out: To join the waitlist call (845) 534-5506