Celebrate Women’s History Month with a fascinating look at Women on the D&H Canal on Sunday, March 15 from 1–2:30pm at the Mamakating Environmental Education Center in Wurtsboro. Historian Bill Merchant will share stories and insights about the important roles women played along the historic Delaware & Hudson Canal. Admission is $5 and registration is […]
Learn about one of New York’s most beloved birds at Eastern Bluebird: The Official New York State Bird on Saturday, March 7 from 1:00–2:30 PM at the Mamakating Environmental Education Center in Wurtsboro. This engaging program explores the natural history and significance of the Eastern Bluebird. Admission is $5 and registration is encouraged.
Explore the wonders of the cosmos at Astronomy Movie Night: NOVA – Eye on the Universe at the Mamakating Environmental Education Center on Thursday, March 5th from 6–8PM. This free screening invites you to journey through space and discover the latest in astronomical science. Call 845-644-5014 to register and join the adventure at 762 South […]
Can you tell a dog footprint from a coyote or fox footprint? Learn how to identify animal tracks and other signs of animal activity. Make a Track Booklet to take home, then join us for a walk along the woodland trail at MEEC to search for signs of wildlife activity! Please call to register. (845)-644-5014 […]
This year's SnO&W will begin at the Mamakating Environmental Education Center (MEEC) and participants will have the opportunity to choose from an "out and back" walk starting from MEEC or participants can be shuttled to the DEC Bashakill Area Boat Launch to walk back to MEEC for a total of 1.7 miles along the former […]
Snow Day: Saturday, February 7th Join us for our annual Winter Festival!
Get ready to grow native seedlings for your 2026 garden. Learn why native plants are important to a healthy, biodiverse ecosystem. We will show you how to decide which native plants will grow best in your soil, moisture and sun exposure, and how to germinate your seeds. Bring a clean, gallon milk jug, or a […]
Get ready to grow native seedlings for your 2026 garden. Learn why native plants are important to a healthy, biodiverse ecosystem. We will show you how to decide which native plants will grow best in your soil, moisture and sun exposure, and how to germinate your seeds. Bring a clean, gallon milk jug, or a […]
Call to register: 845-644-5014
Learn some easy ways to identify common birds by sight and sound. Following the slide show, practice identifying the birds visiting our bird feeders at MEEC. We will also introduce you to Cornell's Project FeederWatch program, a fun way to contribute to Citizen Science. Before you leave, learn about the different types of seed and […]