Nature PROGRAMS
Nature PROGRAMS
2024 NATURE PROGRAMS
We are excited to be working on a variety of new offerings and experiences to get you connected with the great outdoors. From self-guided scavenger hunts, nature hikes and story walks in our parks, to new adventure programming and park amenities, we are committed to fostering your relationship with the natural world. Stay tuned for announcements on Facebook, and follow our interactive new websiteโฆ come along on this journey of discovery in 2024!
SNOWSHOE RENTALS
If Mother Nature graces us with the white fluffy stuff this winter, we will break out the snowshoes and get our adventure on! Daily and weekend rentals available for all ages. Stay tuned for details!
BLUEBIRD BOX BUILD
Saturday, 3/9, 11-1pm, Freedom Park Camp Building, $10/child
Under the professional instruction and guidance of the LaGrange Conservation Advisory Council, each participant will build a functional bluebird box! When completed, the box can be brought home and placed outside for bluebirds to nest in. It is such a joy to watch these beautiful birds! Limited to just 10 participants, ages 8 and over, an adult helper is required to attend (and assist only when needed, we encourage independence when possible). All materials and instruction provided. Please bring a hammer.ย Registration is required online at www.lagrangeparksandrec.com and will open soon!
FREEDOM PARK AFTER DARK
Full Moon Hikes
Tuesday, 4/23, 8:30pm – Pink Moon
Tuesday, 9/17, 7:30pm – Harvest Moon
Join us, along with the LaGrange Conservation Advisory Council for these special full moon hikes in Freedom Park! Please bring a flashlight or headlamp, and dress according to weather conditions. Age 10+.
FREEDOM PARK BOOKWORMS
Tuesdays, 6/27 – 8/27, 10-11am
Come join us as we partner with LaGrange Library for storytime at the Small Pavilion at Freedom Park! Enjoy a story followed by a small craft or activity. Books are selected with preschool/kindergarten in mind but all ages are welcome because who doesn’t like a good book? Watch for registration through LaGrange Library at www.laglib.org.
NATIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH
Watch for National Park and Recreation Monthly activities coming in July!
TAKE THE VITAMIN N CHALLENGE WITH US THIS SUMMER!
What is the Vitamin N Challenge you ask? Itโs a campaign designed to get everyone to live a more nature-rich life, to get outdoors and become more connected to the natural surroundings. The challenge comes to us through the Children & Nature Network, and founder/author, Richard Louv. Richardโs book, Vitamin N- the Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life, is the backbone to this challenge and helps everyone to realize how easy it truly is (and how beneficial), to add nature into your lifestyle.
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As a department, one of our top goals is to help connect our community to nature. We want to assist you with this challenge and will be sharing a Vitamin N list of nature activities you can do to help you meet the challenge. In the meantime, we encourage you to take the pledge with us and commit to getting outside. Follow this link to take the pledge! ย https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/CNN23_VITN_pledge_23-5-28.pdf
To read all about the Vitamin N Challenge, go to https://www.childrenandnature.org/resources/vitaminn/
We hope to see you outdoors!
WAPPINGER CREEK GREENWAY TRAIL WALK
Saturday, 9/7, 1-3pm
Come join us as we partner with LaGrange Library for storytime at the Small Pavilion at Freedom Park! Enjoy a story followed by a small craft or activity. Books are selected with preschool/kindergarten in mind but all ages are welcome because who doesn’t like a good book? Watch for registration through LaGrange Library at www.laglib.org.
SKI CLUB
Watch for registration and pricing in October!
Residents ages 8+ are eligible for discounts at Thunder Ridge Ski Area including ski and snowboard lessons, lift tickets, and rentals.
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parks & Recreation contact
- 845-452-1972
- recreation@lagrangeny.gov
