Howes Cave, N.Y. - This November, Howe Caverns has a special salute for past and present members of the military. And, Schoharie County’s landmark tourist attraction has joined forces with the U.S. Marines to help their effort to collect Toys for Tots. Read more »
Nature Strollers: A Hiking Group for Families with Young Children
Cornwall, NY - On Tuesday, November 10 at 10 a.m. come for Nature Strollers, a hiking group for families with babies, toddlers and young children. Take a one-hour hike at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’s Outdoor Discovery Center entrance on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall. The popular Nature Stroller group will follow the gentle trails of the Outdoor Discovery Center and explore the field, pond and forest. Enjoy a hands-on fun nature lesson presented by an Environmental Educator before heading out on the trails. Read more »
Howes Cave, N.Y. — Take a journey underground for the thrills and chills of a “haunted” cave during the 27th Annual Halloween at Howe Caverns charity benefit– one night only — from 5:30 to 8; 30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30.
In this land of ghoulish delights, be captivated by Ghoulia Childs cooking up something very special, or meet the rogues that live on Ghouligans Island.
It’s all part of more than 20 spook-tacular scenes 156-feet below the earth’s surface, guaranteed to bring out Goosebumps and giggles. Read more »
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY — On Saturday, October 17 at 10 a.m., bring the family and come to the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’s Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson, to learn all about the Atlantic Sturgeon. The Atlantic Sturgeon is a fascinating ancient fish and it has remarkable natural history. It is the largest, longest-lived fresh water fish of the North American coastal water ways. There are still sturgeon in the Hudson River; find out how you can help ensure the survival of this intriguing fish! Read more »
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This is the second 2009 FALL COLOR REPORT for New York State. Reports are obtained from field observers and reflect expected color conditions for the coming weekend. FALL COLOR REPORTS are issued every Wednesday afternoon.
Albany, NY – Empire State Development’s I LOVE NEW YORK program today released its second 2009 Fall Color Report for New York State. The program’s statewide field observers report that bright, beautiful fall colors are quickly overtaking the green shades of summer in the Adirondacks and Catskills regions. Noticeable color changes are also expected for some parts of the Capital-Saratoga, Central Leatherstocking, Chautauqua-Allegheny and Finger Lakes regions.
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Flute, Percussion and Water Star in Hartwick Professor’s Underground Recording
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Howes Cave, N.Y. — Dr. Jirka Kratochvíl, associate professor of music and chair of the music department at music at Hartwick College in Oneonta, has completed a new CD, Echoes in Stone, recorded underground in Howe Caverns.“Musicians have long appreciated the acoustics in the caverns including our founder, Lester Howe, who played the fiddle in the cave. The new work Dr. Kratochvil has created is a musical treasure,” said Howe Caverns General Manager Robert Holt.The recording is completely original work and is played on various types of native American flutes. “But there are two other outstanding features in the recording — water and percussions,” Dr. Kratochvíl said. Read more »
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all, NY – On Sunday, October 4 at 10 a.m., the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum presents “Tracking Coyotes! at the Outdoor Discovery Center, entrance on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall. Seldom seen and often misunderstood, coyotes are fascinating animals! Join Environmental Educator, Carl Heitmuller. See what a coyote footprint looks like and learn how they communicate with each other. Compare coyote, dog and fox tracks and make a plaster coyote track to take home. After the presentation, weather permitting; join in a 1-mile guided hike to search for signs of coyotes. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the world of coyotes! Read more »