Saturday, June 28 – Go Fish! an introduction to fishing clinic from 9 am to 1 pm just past the docks by Long Pond Beach at GLSP. Instruction and fishing poles will be provided.
July
The Beach Nature Center will be open six days a week starting July 1. Meet local critters, discover some wild wonders and talk with our environmental education volunteers.
• July 4, Friday – 4th of July Sculpture Contest – registration at 12 pm, judging at 3 pm. This contest is free with prizes for all participants, but extra points will be awarded for originality. Join us on Long Pond beach at the Grafton Lakes State Park.
• July 5, Saturday – Treasure Hunt at GLSP – an introduction to geocaching at 3 pm. Learn about the fun and hugely popular outdoor activity of geocaching. Saratoga-Capital Region Parks have a region-wide Geocache Passport adventure awaiting you! Free to sign up, and you can explore parks and historic sites throughout the region and find hidden “geocaches” using a hand held GPS or an App on your Smart phone. Call for information and to pre-register at 279-1155.
• July 5, Saturday – Cherry Plain State Park Summer Program Series kicks off with “Time Travel Hike.” Ancient rocks, old homesteads and waterfalls will be explored along this two mile hike.
• July 7, Monday – Yoga in the Park Series Begins on Mondays through August 18 at GLSP. Deep stretch and relaxing yoga from 12 to 1 pm at the Deerfield pavilion or 6:30 to 7:30 pm at Long Pond Beach. The cost is $12 per class. All levels are welcome. For more information, please contact Kat Abrams at katyoga@hotmail.com.
• July 8, Tuesday – Pull Invasive Garlic Mustard and Make Pesto at 10 am at GLSP. Learn about this invasive plant and help us eradicate its small population from the Park. Celebrate our efforts afterwards with some freshly made pesto. Bring some bread and work gloves. Meet at the far end of main parking lot. Please sign-in at gate as volunteer. For more information, call the Park Naturalist at 279-1155.
• July 9, Wednesday – Yoga in the Park Series begins on Wednesdays through August 20. A strengthening yoga class will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 pm on Long Pond Beach at GLSP. The cost is $12 per class at the Beach every Wednesday.
• July 10, Thursday – Summer Outdoor Fun for Toddlers at 10:30 am at GLSP. Explore the Park in this program series for toddlers and pre-k-aged children. This event is free. Please pre-register at 279-1155.
• July 12, Saturday – Old Fashioned Field Day at the Bennington Battlefield from 1 to 2:30 pm. Have you ever taken the Pig to Market or played other colonial games? This is a free afternoon of fun for the kids. The Bennington Battlefield is located off of Route 67 in Hoosick.