Events

@ MetroNorth RR AT Station Stop

The hike starts at the AT Boardwalk, west of the MetroNorth RR AT station stop, which is just south of Native Landscapes, 991 Rt 22. We will hike west (southbound,) across the 1600' boardwalk which was finished in 2012. It spans the Great Swamp, New York State's third largest freshwater wetlands. A bridge at the end takes you over the Swamp River and you'll head up through a forested hillside. At the top of Corbin hill, the path opens onto farmlands and follows along the perimeter of one of the fields in production. Heading off the hill, you will arrive at the Dover Oak on West Dover Road in Pawling. This magnificent landmark is over 300 years old, and with a 20' circumference, it is the largest tree on the 2180 mile footpath from Georgia to Maine. www.facebook.com/HarlemValleyAppalachianTrailCommunity

@ South Taconic Trail Extension, Dutchess, Co., NY

Join Friends of Taconic State Park for a strenuous, but spectacular hike led by expert guide Claudia Farb on a significant, newly opened 6.5 mile stretch of the South Taconic Trail. See here for the particulars of this new trail section: http://www.nynjtc.org/content/south-taconic-trail-extension. If you have hiked in the Taconic Mountains, you will appreciate the importance of this new trail extension; if you have not yet experienced this mountain range, please see here about the magnificence of this area from the NY/NJ Trail Conference’s description: http://www.nynjtc.org/park/taconic-state-park. Our hike’s southern trailhead is on Shagroy Road, just north of Millerton, New York, which is where we will assemble at 10:00 AM. From there, we will head north to the end of our hike at a small parking area on Quarry Hill Road, at which we will have vehicles to return us back to our starting point where our own vehicles will be waiting. Pack a lunch, water, and snacks (but we will have some treats for the trail at the start to energize and sustain us) at this beautiful and inspirational Hudson River Valley event. For more information, see the event’s details and updates at http://www.friendsoftsp.org/ or email Brian Boom at president@friendsoftsp.org or call 917-885-0691.

@ Stony Kill Farm and Education Center

Join us for a scavenger hunt and plant id up the Woodland Trail at Stony Kill Farm. We will meet at the Manor House parking lot and begin the hike while looking at plants and collecting items for the hunt. Bring your lunch for an afternoon meal under our pavilion.

@ Norrie Point Paddlesport Center

A tour of the Hudson River from Norrie Point and visiting nearby spots like Esopus Island, Bard Rock and Black Creek Preserve. Perfect for beginners, this trip includes use of a sea kayak and all gear. Experienced guides will help participants improve their paddling skills. Wildlife, scenic vistas and historic sites along the paddle route will be featured.

@ Wilderstein Historic Site

Hudson Valley Victoriana at its best. Home of Margaret (Daisy) Suckley, cousin and confidante of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Queen Ann style mansion with 1888 interiors, grounds designed by Calvert Vaux, walking trails and spectacular Hudson River views.

@ Van Wyck Homestead Museum

The Van Wyck Homestead was built in 1732, and enlarged to its present size in 1757. It is one of the oldest homes in Dutchess County. During the American Revolution the home was used as an Officers Headquarters for the Fishkill Supply Depot soldiers' encampment (Oct. 1776 - Oct. 1783). Dozens of notable Revolutionary War heroes visited the Homestead - including George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and Marquis de Lafayette to name a few. For more information about this historic homestead please visit: www.FishkillHistoricalSociety.org

@ Innisfree Garden

Enjoy this ancient ritual celebrating seasonal change in the Japanese inspired Innisfree Garden. Talented members of the Mid-Hudson Japanese Community Association will perform this exacting ceremony and explain the meaning of each part of the process. Matcha (tea) and traditional sweets will be shared with the first 25 people who make reservations.

@ Depart Beacon Institute dock

Join Noah Sheetz and the Chef’s Consortium on Bannerman Island for a five course farm fresh dinner prepared by 5 noted Hudson Valley Chefs. This gourmet meal is served fresh for you on Bannerman Island. Dine at the Bannerman Island Residence side garden. There are two seatings for the event. This incredible dinner features a self-guided tour of Bannerman Island and a cruise on the Hudson, on-board The Bannerman Castle Trust’s motor vessel, The Estuary Steward. The Kings Highlander Bag Pipe Band will play. Rain or shine. Departs Beacon at 3 PM and 4:15 PM.

@ Cary East Gifford House Parking Area

On Sunday, September 11th at 10 a.m. Dr. Charles Canham will lead an interpretive walk along the Wappinger Creek Trail. The moderate 2-mile walk encompasses habitats ranging from young forests and fallow fields to streams and wetlands. During the walk, Dr. Canham will share the history of Dutchess County's forests from the first settlers in 1750 to the current day—over 250 years of land use patterns that have transformed Hudson Valley landscapes. The stories told will include fascinating facts and folklore about the forest, as well as future changes likely under the many different current human impacts, including climate change, pests and pathogens, and air pollution. The walk will begin at the Cary East (Gifford House) parking area, located at 2917 Sharon Turnpike (Rt. 44) in Millbrook, N.Y. Long pants and hiking shoes are recommended. Reservations required https://caryforestwalk2016.eventbrite.com. The event is free and open to the public.

@ 12508

Leaving from Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park, we will paddle 3 miles south along the eastern shore of the Hudson River to Bannerman's Island. We will pull the kayaks ashore and enjoy an hour long hard hat tour of the island with one of the island's knowledgeable guides. We will enjoy our lunch and then it's back in the kayaks for a return paddle to Beacon. Keep your eyes open for bald eagles, blue heron and various other wildlife along the way!

@ Staatsburgh State Historic Site (Mills Mansion)

In 1895, Staatsburgh's landscape architect designed a glorious landscape that showcased the good life in the Gilded Age, while deliberately hiding the technology and labor that made a turn-of-the-century estate run. Enjoy a leisurely guided stroll through the grounds as we explore what you see...and what you don't see.

@ Hudson River at Poughkeepsie

Experience first-hand the joys of recreational rowing on our magnificent Hudson River. This two-session learn-to-row class is perfect for the beginning rower. The first session is an indoor tank session where you will learn the basics of rowing from our certified coaches. In the second session, weather permitting, you will row on the river with support from our club members and coaches. Experience the Hudson...row it with MHRA. Event will be held rain or shine.

@ Poets' Walk Park

Energize with fresh donuts, cider and apples (courtesy of local farmers), then pedal through the beautiful, rolling countryside of Dutchess and Columbia counties. Besides catching glimpses of the Hudson River, you’ll pass working farms Scenic Hudson has helped to protect. Along the cycling routes you’ll find water stations offering healthy produce and plenty of water. After returning to Poets’ Walk, enjoy a fabulous lunch while listening to live music. If you don’t want to ride, join us anyway for a fun day in the park. Children under 16 years of age need to be attached to their adult’s bicycles or they must ride a tandem bike with an adult. What you’ll need to bring: Bring a bike, helmet, clothing appropriate for cycling and plenty of water for your ride. Bicycle techs will be on site to inspect your bikes and give advice on proper seat height and tire pressure. Riders under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended start times: * 9 a.m. for 45-mile riders * 9:30 a.m. for 25-mile riders * 10 a.m. for 10-mile riders

@ RIverfront Park

Please join us for a day of trail maintenance along the Hyde Park Trail System. The exact trail section is subject to change. Call ahead (845-229-8086, ext. 5) to confirm exact location.

@ 12508

We will launch from Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park and paddle south around the tip of Denning's Point and into the mouth of the Fishkill Creek. If time allows, we will make a stop at the beach at Denning's Point. There is a good chance your will see bald eagles, blue heron and other wildlife on this tour.

@ Innisfree Garden

Explore Innisfree, a powerful icon of mid-twentieth century design now recognized as one of the world's ten best gardens. The group will take a lively 1.5 hour tour focusing on the people, the inspirations, and the natural and designed features that make Innisfree such a memorable and moving place.

@ Tivoli North Bay

Paddle through this fascinating tidal marsh in Dutchess County with Reserve naturalists. Enjoy unique sights, sounds, and smells as you wander through one of the most amazing protected sites on the Hudson.

@ Departs Beacon Institute dock

Lerner and Lowes’s "Camelot" in concert. Starring Broadway Actors, Craig Schulman and Marni Raab. This legendary Broadway show is performed in concert in the gardens at Bannerman Island with the castle ruins as the backdrop. The show is directed by Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center’s Joyce Presutti and includes a cruise to and from the island an hour self-guided tour of Bannerman Island. Food is available on the island. The Estuary Steward departs from the Beacon Institute floating dock at the Beacon waterfront at 3 PM and 4:15 PM, show is at 5 PM.

@ Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site

During this ninety minute one mile hike a ranger will chronicle 200 hundred years of landscape history at the Vanderbilt's Hyde Park country place. Learn about earlier estate owners, the Vanderbilt's care of the property and the National Park Service's ongoing plans for the very important American landscape. For the last half hour volunteers from the Frederick W Vanderbilt Garden Association will be conducting a walking tour of the formal gardens.

@ Carnwath Farms

The walk will begin at the Carriage House with a brief talk on Reginald Rives who had horses and carriages there at the turn of the last century. The group will then walk down the old carriage road, and to the home of Dick Lahey who will give a barn tour of his collection of 19th Century Hudson Valley carriages and sleighs. Returns to Carriage House

@ LaGrange, NY

Enjoy a walk in a serene woodland setting on a beautiful nature trail that winds along the banks of the Wappinger Creek under a canopy of sycamore, oak, maple and other trees. Park at trail entrance marked by a split rail fence and a sign "Wappinger Creek Greenway Trail."

@ Dutchess Rail Trail, Van Wyck Trailhead

Join us for the Sports Museum Hall of Fame of Dutchess County Ramble Run. The children's run is 1 mile, Adult's run is a 5k (3.1mi). Call or email Pete Sanfilippo for info. www.sportsmuseumdcny.org. From route 376, turn onto Lake Walton Rd and follow signs.

@ Clinton Corners, Millbrook & Stanfordville, NY

Explore five spectacular private gardens in the Millbrook area. Sites range from a modern yet naturalistic estate with a collection of important outdoor sculpture to a cut flower farm, plus the gardens of several stars in the design world. Named one of the "world's ten best gardens," Innisfree Garden will be open 9:30am-5:00pm. Garden descriptions and directions are available online at www.opendaysprogram.org, and at Innisfree.

@ Roosevelt Farm Lane Rt. 9 Side

Farm lane is a trail that follows the internal road through Franklin Roosevelt's tree plantations connecting the "big house" Springwood to the cottage at Val-Kill. This guided hike celebrates Public Land Day and will explore a few of the President's tree plantations and discuss tenant farmer Moses Smith who continued to operate a farm on much of the acreage even after the President purchased it. It begins at the Farm Lane trailhead and continues to the parking lot on Rt. 9G opposite the entrance to Val-Kill. PArticipants may return to Rt. 9 or make arrangements to be picked up on Rt. 9G

@ Northern Dutchess County

The annual tour will wind through Northern Dutchess towns of Red Hook, Rhinebeck, Milan and Clinton culminating with a reception at 5:30 p.m. The tour offers visitors a rare opportunity to visit some extraordinary properties and benefits Winnakee Land Trust, a non-profit organization that protects open space and farmland in northern Dutchess County. A mapped program will outline the self-guided route. Docents will guide people through each site, offering the history and background of how the buildings were built and used.

@ Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center

The Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center presents the Vassar Street BrewFest celebrating the heritage of Matthew Vassar, his brewery and our historic venue. Under the big tent, rain or shine, admission includes commemorative pilsner glass, local artisan craft brew & cider tastings, food sampling, and live music. Plenty of free parking! Proceeds benefit the Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization whose mission is to provide venues for both professional and amateur artist to showcase their talent in music, dance, fine and visual arts and to preserve two historically significant landmark buildings.

@ Grinnell Public Library District

Starting at the historic 1887 shingle style Grinnell Public Library District with Village of Wappingers Falls Historian Brenda Von Burg. View the library's collection of 19th century Wappingers Falls landscapes by local artist Clinton Clapp and ornithological exhibit of Hudson Valley birds. Continue with Wappingers Falls historian Mary Schmalz to the Mesier Homestead for exhibit about the village at the turn of the century with histories by Trustee Eileen Stickle. After the talk, Greenway Trail guide, Wilredo Chaluisant will lead a walk to the Greenway Trail. Pick up trail maps and Ramble info at the library all month! Visit www.grinnell-library.org for hours and additional information. From Rt. 9, take E. Main St. West, past Mesier Park to corner of E. Main and Spring Streets. Info in Spanish can be requested.

@ Peach Hill Park

Spend an enjoyable time at the largest town park in the Town of Poughkeepsie. Join the "Apple Cider Ramble" for a short hike around the park. The park is noted for its outstanding views and great fall colors. While on the hike you will collect apples and then help make your apples into apple cider. Please wear appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes . Bring a bag to collect apples in. We will supply a jug for your cider.

@ Van Wyck Village Homestead Musem

Self-guided bike tours of Olde Fishkill. Cycle the “high road!” passing by historic sites within the Village and Town of Fishkill and Beacon. View 8, 15 or 25 sites depending on the tour loop you choose. Ride along significant routes from the Revolutionary War era, view the site of the Fishkill encampment and supply depot, and visit the home of one of America's first female entrepreneurs. Self-guided. No fee. All Ramble Weekends. Three tours accomodate all skill levels: Family 0.6 mi. Easy (flat); Medium 4 mi. (one hill). Extended 24 mi. (several hills, one challenging). Maps are available at the Van Wyck Homestead Museum, 24/7, in the display case.

@ Innisfree Garden, Millbrook, NY

Explore the extraordinary array of native plants at Innisfree with George Petty, a life-long naturalist who has led many wildflower and bird walks for the New Jersey Audubon Society. He is a Life Member of the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, and former Chair of their Publications Committee. George is Professor Emeritus of English at Montclair State University, a published poet, and author of Hiking the New Jersey Highlands: Wilderness in Your Backyard.

@ The Environmental Cooperative at the Vassar Barns; Vassar Farm and Ecological Preserve

Please join the Environmental Cooperative for a walking tour of the Vassar Farm and Ecological Preserve. This tour will feature The Ellen Swallows Richard Historical Trail, The Drumlin Trail, The Phenology Trail, or the Beaver Trail, depending on weather and trail conditions. After, join us for refreshments and enjoy a short tour of the renovated Vassar Barn, home to the Environmental Cooperative and available for use as community multipurpose space.

@ Norrie Point Paddlesport Center

A tour of the Hudson River from Norrie Point and visiting nearby spots like Esopus Island, Bard Rock and Black Creek Preserve. Perfect for beginners, this trip includes use of a sea kayak and all gear. Experienced guides will help participants improve their paddling skills. Wildlife, scenic vistas and historic sites along the paddle route will be featured.

@ Bannerman's Island, Hudson River - Boat leaves Beacon Dock

Legends Tour and Horror Film Nights on Bannerman's Island. Tour Bannerman's Island and see a great classic film on the island. "Dracula" will be featured on September 8th and "Bride of Frankenstein" on September 15th! Boat leaves Beacon Dock at 7:00pm on both nights, returns by 10:30pm.

@ The Manor House at Stony Kill Farm

Stony Kill Foundation introduces our latest Storywalk® featuring children’s author Brian Russo’s Yoga Bunny. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. The purpose of this activity is to get kids moving outdoors and install a love of reading. Yoga instructor Kathy Martin will guide you along the perennial gardens reading about Yoga Bunnies adventures with her friends while she teaches yoga poses illustrated throughout the book. Bring a towel or a yoga mat if you like or try your poses on the grass.

@ Van Wyck Homestead Museum

The Van Wyck Homestead was built in 1732, and enlarged to its present size in 1757. It is one of the oldest homes in Dutchess County. During the American Revolution the home was used as an Officers Headquarters for the Fishkill Supply Depot soldiers' encampment (Oct. 1776 - Oct. 1783). Dozens of notable Revolutionary War heroes visited the Homestead - including George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and Marquis de Lafayette to name a few. For more information about this historic homestead please visit: www.FishkillHistoricalSociety.org

@ Bannerman's Island on the Hudson River

Attendees will sample Hudson Valley Farm Fresh Delights during a five-course dinner! Live Music!

@ Wilderstein Historic Site

Hudson Valley Victoriana at its best. Home of Margaret (Daisy) Suckley, cousin and confidante of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Queen Ann style mansion with 1888 interiors, grounds designed by Calvert Vaux, walking trails and spectacular Hudson River views.

@ Mount Gulian Historic Site

On Sunday, September 10, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Mount Gulian Historic Site, Beacon, N.Y., will host a special event open to the public celebrating the 100th anniversary of women in New York State winning the right to vote. The event is for the entire family and will feature presentations by famous suffragists Lucretia Mott and Alice Paul, both expertly portrayed by actresses from the American Historical Theatre of Philadelphia. Lucretia Mott (1793-1880) was a leading voice of the abolitionist and feminist movements of her time. Born in Nantucket, MA, she was raised in a Quaker family. As a teenager she attended the Nine Partners School in Millbrook, predecessor to the Oakwood Friends School in Poughkeepsie. She helped organized the first Women’s Rights Convention at Seneca Falls in 1848, and outlined her feminist philosophy in her Discourse on Women (1850), in which she argued for equal economic opportunity and full voting rights for women. After the abolition of slavery at the end of the Civil War, Lucretia Mott remained a close friend of suffragist Susan B. Anthony, and a key figure in the women’s suffrage movement until her death in 1880. Alice Paul (1885-1977) also grew up with a Quaker background. Blunt speaking, no-nonsense Paul graduated from Swarthmore College, went to law school and received a Master of Legal Letters and a Doctorate of Civil Law from American University. Inspired by Britain’s Christabel Pankhurst to speak out for women’s right to vote, she joined the successful fight for suffrage in Great Britain. Paul returned home to work with the National American Woman Suffrage Association and founded the National Woman’s Party. She campaigned against President Wilson’s refusal to support woman suffrage, went on hunger strikes, and was jailed while fighting to secure the 19th Amendment. When that passed in 1920, Alice Paul wrote and worked for an Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), helping to introduce the bill in 1923. The ERA has been introduced in Congress in every session since 1982, but has yet to become law. Rounding out the event will be a presentation by Dr. Sally Dwyer-McNulty, professor of history at Marist College, who will talk about the suffragist goals and achievements in an historical context and the fight for women’s rights today. An opportunity to talk to the suffragists will be available during intermission when complimentary light refreshments will be served. Pre-Registration is strongly recommended. Please call Mount Gulian at 845-831-8172 or email us at info@mountgulian.org. Admission at the door is $12 adults; $10 seniors; $8 ages 12 - 18; $4 ages 6 – 11. Free for children under 6, and for all Mount Gulian members. Funding for this event was graciously provided by Arts Mid-Hudson and the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area.

@ Grinnell Public Library District

Starting at the historic 1887 shingle style Grinnell Public Library District with Village of Wappingers Falls Historian Brenda Von Burg. View the library's collection of 19th century Wappingers Falls landscapes by local artist Clinton Clapp and ornithological exhibit of Hudson Valley birds. Continue with Wappingers Falls historian Mary Schmalz to the Mesier Homestead for exhibit about the village at the turn of the century with histories by Trustee Eileen Stickle. After the talk, Greenway Trail guide, Wilredo Chaluisant will lead a walk to the Greenway Trail. Pick up trail maps and Ramble info at the library all month! Visit www.grinnell-library.org for hours and additional information. From Rt. 9, take E. Main St. West, past Mesier Park to corner of E. Main and Spring Streets. Info in Spanish can be requested.

@ MetroNorth RR AT Station Stop

The hike starts at the Appalachian Trail Boardwalk, west of the MetroNorth RR AT station stop, which is just south of Native Landscapes, 991 Rt 22. We will hike west (southbound,) across the 1600' boardwalk which was finished in 2012. It spans the Great Swamp, New York State's third largest freshwater wetlands. A bridge at the end takes you over the Swamp River and you'll head up through a forested hillside. At the top of Corbin hill, the path opens onto farmlands and follows along the perimeter of one of the fields in production. Heading off the hill, you will arrive at the Dover Oak on West Dover Road in Pawling. This magnificent landmark is over 300 years old, and with a 20' circumference, it is the largest tree on the 2180 mile footpath from Georgia to Maine. For more information: harlemvalleyat@gmail.com On Instagram: @harlemvalleyatcommunity

@ Bard College, Montgomery Place Campus

Come take a historic house tour of Montgomery Place, a 380-acre estate adjacent to the main Bard College Campus. Montgomery Place overlooks the Hudson River and is a designated National Historic Landmark set amid rolling lawns, woodlands, and gardens. Learn about the renowned architects, landscape designers and horticulturists who worked to create an elegant and inspiring country estate. The property was owned and lived in by members of the Livingston family from 1802 through 1986.

@ Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site

Hone your observation skills while reflecting in the woods where Eleanor Roosevelt regularly walked. Participants will learn writing and drawing exercises while exploring the 1 mile loop trail, Eleanor's Walk. They will also receive additional activity ideas and decorate the cover of their journal to take home. Exploration will include reading some of Eleanor's writings and considering the question, "Where do human rights begin?" This program is designed for youth ages 9-12 and their families, but life-long learners of all ages are welcome! Meet at the Visitor Center and bring water, comfortable walking shoes, and bug spray. Journal supplies will be provided.

@ Northern Dutchess County

The annual tour will wind through Northern Dutchess towns to some of the region's most historic barns and properties. The tour will culminate with a reception beginning at 4:30 p.m. and offers attendees a rare opportunity to visit some extraordinary sites. A mapped program will outline the self-guided route. Docents will guide people through each site, offering the history and background of barns and other site amenities. All proceeds benefit Winnakee Land Trust, a non-profit organization that protects open space and farmland in northern Dutchess County.

@ LaGrange, NY

Enjoy a walk in a serene woodland setting on a beautiful nature trail that winds along the banks of the Wappinger Creek under a canopy of sycamore, oak, maple and other trees. Park at trail entrance marked by a split rail fence and a sign "Wappinger Creek Greenway Trail."

@ Bannerman's Island, Hudson River - Boat leaves Beacon Dock

This infamous radio play, first broadcast from New York's Mercury Theatre in 1938, had many terrified listeners convinced that an actual alien invasion of Earth was taking place. Originally directed and narrated by Orson Welles, this play made the world tremble. Now you can experience the original script with live actors as they present the frightening tale of an extraterrestrial take-over!

@ Main Campus Parking Area

On Sunday, September 17 at 10 a.m. join Cary Institute forest ecologist Dr. Charles Canham for an interpretive 2-mile walk along the Wappinger Creek Trail. While exploring our forests, fields, and wetlands, Dr. Canham will discuss how land use has transformed Hudson Valley landscapes. Discover how current forest composition is a reflection of past farming practices, and how the future forest will be influenced by climate change, pests and pathogens, and air pollution. Wear hiking shoes and bring water. The walk will begin at the main campus parking area, located at 2801 Sharon Turnpike (Rt. 44) in Millbrook, N.Y. Long pants and hiking shoes are recommended. Register at http://www.caryinstitute.org/events. *Please note this walk was rescheduled from the September 24th date. The walk is beginning at the main campus, which is different from the walk last year.

@ Bannerman's Island, Hudson River - Boats leave Newburgh and Beacon Docks

Family friendly outdoor concert on Bannerman's Island featuring professional Irish and Bluegrass musician, Diane Diachishin. Boats leave both Beacon and Newburgh docks on Sundays. Concert will run from 11:30am - 2:30pm.

@ Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site

During this ninety minute one mile hike a ranger will chronicle 200 hundred years of landscape history at the Vanderbilt's Hyde Park country place. Learn about earlier estate owners, the Vanderbilt's care of the property and the National Park Service's ongoing plans for the very important American landscape. For the last half hour volunteers from the Frederick W Vanderbilt Garden Association will be conducting a walking tour of the formal gardens.

@ Millbrook, Clinton Corners & Stanfordville

Three exceptional private gardens in the rolling fields and forests of Dutchess County's hunt country will be open to the public from 10am-4pm. Garden descriptions and directions can be found on the Garden Conservancy's website, www.opendaysprogram.org, and will be available the day of the tour at Innisfree Garden, Millbrook, NY, which will be open from 9:30am-5pm.

@ Woodland Trail

Bring your family to the Woodland Trail to participate in a Nature Photo Scavenger Hunt! While walking the trail and enjoying the scenery, capture special memories to take home and cherish! Come with matching bandana or even a team color and post a scavenger hunt picture to our Facebook or Instagram page, Stony Kill Foundation, using #hvrambleSKF. Finish your day with a picnic lunch while enjoying the historic landmark of Stony Kill Farm! Download our scavenger hunt list at stonykill.org or pick one up at our trail head. A prize will be awarded for the most creative family photo that will be posted on our website.

@ Millbrook

Take a behind the scenes look at the innovative ways water is used for aesthetic and ecological effect at Innisfree.

@ Bard College. Montgomery Place Campus

Join Professor Bruce Robertson for a pre-concert Wildlife and Ecology walk on the grounds of Montgomery Place. At 2 PM meet at the Montgomery Place mansion house for a nature themed chamber music concert with selections fro composers John Cage, John Luther Adams, and Toru Takemitsu performed by Bard College conservatory students. Reception to follow concert.

@ Norrie Point Environmental Center

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Hudson River Research Reserve invites the public to celebrate National Estuaries Day at an interactive “Science on the River” open house at Norrie Point Environmental Center in Staatsburg, N. Y. Help take a sediment core from the cove and discover what it can teach us. Canoe a tidal marsh of the Hudson (weather and space permitting). Help fish the waters around Norrie Point to find out who lives there. See how the types of organisms living in a stream indicate its health. Learn what “SAV” means and why it’s important to the river. Also, many games and activities are planned especially for our youngest visitors. This program is free and most exhibit areas are wheelchair accessible. There’s something for everyone at “Science on the River”!

@ Innisfree Garden, Millbrook, NY

Let your imagination guide you through Innisfree Garden, a space of wonder and inspiration for visitors of all ages. Begin your exploration by listening to award-winning storyteller, Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi, share original and traditional tales about the marvels of nature and its enchantments. Afterwards, stroll through the garden on a scavenger hunt with clues from the stories and a map to help you discover nature's treasures at Innisfree.

@ Peach Hill Park

Participants will take a walking tour our orchard. During the tour you will pick apples and help press them into apple cider at the end of the trip.

@ Staatsburgh State Historic Site (Mills Mansion)

In 1895, Staatsburgh's landscape architect designed glorious grounds that showcased the good life in the Gilded Age, while using landscape elements to hide the turn-of-the-century technology and labor that made the estate run. Enjoy a leisurely guided stroll through the grounds as we explore what you see...and what you don't see.

@ Carnwath Farms

The walk will begin at the Carriage House with a brief talk on Reginald Rives who had horses and carriages there at the turn of the last century. The group will then walk down the old carriage road, and to the home of Dick Lahey who will give a barn tour of his collection of 19th Century Hudson Valley carriages and sleighs. Returns to Carriage House

@ Beacon, NY

Arts Mid-Hudson Folk Arts Program presents One River, Many Streams Folk Festival, an annual celebration of folk and traditional arts in the Mid-Hudson Valley will present some of the region’s cultural riches as part of the Spirit of Beacon festivities. photo credit Lori Adams

@ Bard College. Montgomery Place Campus

Enjoy a guided outdoor tour through the grounds of historic Montgomery Place which is now part of the Bard College campus. Take in spectacular views of the Tivoli South Bay, Hudson River, and Catskill Mountains as you walk along the woodland trails in the ravine of the Sawkill Creek and the meadow paths of the mansion’s West Lawn. Historical highlights include cascading waterfalls & the hydropower station along the creek, the exterior of the mansion, the allée of the Arboretum through the East Lawn, the Coach House, and the Rough and Formal Gardens. Park and meet at the Visitor’s Center. Difficulty: Easy to moderate

@ Roosevelt Farm Lane Rt. 9 Side

Farm lane is a trail that follows the internal road through Franklin Roosevelt's tree plantations connecting the "big house" Springwood to the cottage at Val-Kill. This guided hike celebrates Public Land Day and will explore a few of the President's tree plantations and discuss tenant farmer Moses Smith who continued to operate a farm on much of the acreage even after the President purchased it. It begins at the Farm Lane trailhead and continues to the parking lot on Rt. 9G opposite the entrance to Val-Kill. Participants may return to Rt. 9 or make arrangements to be picked up on Rt. 9G

@ Carnwath Farms

View an ice boat, Hudson River sloop and other boats, and lectures on recreation on the Hudson. Additional displays by local fishermen and the Wappinger Greenway Committee at the Sports Museum. Saturdays: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Sundays: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. More info at www.carnwathfarms.webs.com Hike the trail: 1.5 mile trail open all weekends, great view of the Hudson and surrounding mountains.

@ Dutch's Spirits at Harvest Homestead Farm

Visit Dutch Schultz underground complex of bunkers and tunnels used during Prohibition. In addition, tour parts of the 400 acre farm, including a pool, and other buildings not normally shown on regular tours.

@ Innisfree Garden, 362 Tyrrel Road, Millbrook, NY 12545

Explore the extraordinary array of native plants at Innisfree with George Petty, a life-long naturalist who has led many wildflower and bird walks for the New Jersey Audubon Society. He is a Life Member of the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, and former Chair of their Publications Committee. George is Professor Emeritus of English at Montclair State University, a published poet, and author of Hiking the New Jersey Highlands: Wilderness in Your Backyard.

@ Wilderstein Historic Site

Hudson Valley Victoriana at its best. Home of Margaret (Daisy) Suckley, cousin and confidante of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Queen Ann style mansion with 1888 interiors, grounds designed by Calvert Vaux, walking trails and spectacular Hudson River views.

@ Stony Kill Farm

Learn about our friends the honey bees and their other pollinating friends. We will take a walk to our hives and through our fields to observe and collect insects then head back to the classroom for a lesson on honey bees and insects while we examine our finds.

@ Van Wyck Homestead Museum

The Van Wyck Homestead was built in 1732, and enlarged to its present size in 1757. It is one of the oldest homes in Dutchess County. During the American Revolution the home was used as an Officers Headquarters for the Fishkill Supply Depot soldiers' encampment (Oct. 1776 - Oct. 1783). Dozens of notable Revolutionary War heroes visited the Homestead - including George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and Marquis de Lafayette to name a few. For more information about this historic homestead please visit: www.FishkillHistoricalSociety.org

@ Norrie Point Environmental Center

Join Research Reserve staff on a short, guided tidal marsh paddle (numbers limited, all equipment provided). You can also angle for fish off our wheelchair accessible patio. All equipment provided by " I Fish NY "

@ Staatsburgh State Historic Site (Mills Mansion)

In 1895, Staatsburgh's landscape architect designed glorious grounds that showcased the good life in the Gilded Age. But the landscape was also designed to hide from view the turn-of-the-century technology and labor that made the estate run. Enjoy a leisurely guided stroll through the historic grounds as we explore what you see...and what you don't see.

@ Grinnell Public Library District

Starting at the historic 1887 shingle style Grinnell Public Library District with Village of Wappingers Falls Historian Brenda Von Burg. View the library's collection of 19th century Wappingers Falls landscapes by local artist Clinton Clapp and ornithological exhibit of Hudson Valley birds. Continue with Wappingers Falls historian Mary Schmalz to the Mesier Homestead for exhibit about the village at the turn of the century with histories by Trustee Eileen Stickle. After the participants may take a self-guided walk on the Greenway Trail. Pick up trail maps and Ramble info at the library all month! Visit www.grinnell-library.org for hours and additional information. From Rt. 9, take E. Main St. West, past Mesier Park to corner of E. Main and Spring Streets. Info in Spanish can be requested.

@ Hudson River at Poughkeepsie

Experience first-hand the joys of recreational rowing on our magnificent Hudson River. This two-session learn-to-row class is perfect for the beginning rower. The first session is an indoor tank session where you will learn the basics of rowing from our certified coaches. In the second session, weather permitting, you will row on the river with support from our club members and coaches. Experience the Hudson...row it with MHRA. Event will be held rain or shine.

@ Winnakee Nature Preserve in Hyde Park

Join Winnakee Land Trust on a community Nature Awareness Walk made possible with generosity from AT&T. Follow Guest Naturalist Steven Michael Pague as he leads you through the Winnakee Nature Preserve — train your eye to be a nature observer. Notice the abundance of Wildlife in your own backyard. The Winnakee Nature Preserve, one of Winnakee’s public access parks, is easy to get to in Hyde Park, from Rhinebeck or Poughkeepsie along Route 9; the Google Address is: 4204 Albany Post Rd (Rt. 9), Hyde Park, NY 12538 Parking for the event will be at 31 Terwilliger Road (9am sharp) at the Winnakee Nature Preserve designated parking area. We encourage you to visit our website, to see more information about what to expect and what the Preserve and the region has to offer. **Please Note because of flooding waterbed, we have had to change the parking area for Saturday’s Nature Awareness Walk. We are asking attendees to: Please meet at 9:00 a.m. Sharp at 31 Terwilliger Road at the Winnakee Nature Preserve designated parking area. Bring or wear bug spray. Wear sturdy shoes you don’t mind getting wet/damp.

@ Hyde Park Recreation

This event is free and open to all volunteers. Volunteers will be performing trail work under the guidance of trail leaders. Tools will be provided by the trail committee. However, if you have a pair of loppers, please bring your tools. If you would like to register your scout group, etc., please call 229-8086, ext. 5.

@ Bard College, Montgomery Place Campus

Come take a historic house tour of Montgomery Place, a 380-acre estate adjacent to the main Bard College campus. Montgomery Place overlooks the Hudson River and is a designated National Historic Landmark set amid rolling lawns, woodlands, and gardens. Learn about the renowned architects, landscape designers and horticulturists who worked to create an elegant and inspiring country estate. The property was owned and lived in by members of the Livingston family from 1802 through 1986.

@ Innisfree Garden, 362 Tyrrel Road, Millbrook, NY 12545

Join landscape curator, Kate Kerin, for a lively 1.5 hour tour exploring Innisfree, a powerful icon of mid-twentieth century design now recognized as one of the world's ten best gardens. Like the Great American Novel, Innisfree’s story involves love, loss, and overcoming adversity through creativity and innovation. Discuss at the people, the inspirations, and the natural and designed features that make Innisfree such a memorable and moving place. Investigate the innovative and sustainable landscape design and management techniques that are central to Innisfree’s unique aesthetic and astonishing ability to maintain a 185-acre public garden with only a tiny seasonal maintenance staff. Learn simple yet powerful ideas home and professional gardeners can adopt.

@ LaGrange, NY

Enjoy a walk in a serene woodland setting on a beautiful nature trail that winds along the banks of the Wappinger Creek under a canopy of sycamore, oak, maple and other trees. Park at trail entrance marked by a split rail fence and a sign "Wappinger Creek Greenway Trail."

@ Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center

This is the second Murder Mystery fundraiser dinner for the Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization dedicated to meet the cultural needs of the community. Guests will be asked to help solve a murder mystery while dining and drinking in the historic Grand Parlor at the former Home for Aged Men built in 1881. The Masquerade dinner helps raise funds for the continuing mission of maintaining and preserving the landmarked buildings which comprise the Arts Center.

@ Montgomery Place

A series of events at historic Montgomery Place.

@ Carnwath Farm

The walk will begin at the Carnwath Farm Carriage House with a brief talk on Reginald Rives, who had horses and carriages there at the turn of the last century. The group will then walk down the old carriage road and to the home of Dick Lahey, who will give a barn tour of his collection of 19th century Hudson Valley carriages and sleighs. Returns to Carnwath Farm Carriage House. Registration: Please call 9/14/2018

@ The Environmental Cooperative at the Vassar Barns; Vassar Farm and Ecological Preserve

Please join the Environmental Cooperative for a walking tour of the Vassar Farm and Ecological Preserve. This tour will feature The Ellen Swallows Richard Historical Trail, The Drumlin Trail, The Phenology Trail, or the Beaver Trail, depending on weather and trail conditions. After, join us for refreshments and enjoy a short tour of the renovated Vassar Barn, home to the Environmental Cooperative and available for use as community multipurpose space.

@ MetroNorth RR AT Station Stop

The hike starts at the Appalachian Trail Boardwalk, west of the MetroNorth RR AT station stop, which is just south of Native Landscapes, 991 Rt 22. We will hike west (southbound,) across the 1600' boardwalk which was finished in 2012. It spans the Great Swamp, New York State's third largest freshwater wetlands. A bridge at the end takes you over the Swamp River and you'll head up through a forested hillside. At the top of Corbin hill, the path opens onto farmlands and follows along the perimeter of one of the fields. Heading off the hill, you will arrive at the Dover Oak on West Dover Road in Pawling. This magnificent landmark is over 300 years old, and with a 20' circumference. It is reportedly the largest tree on the 2180 mile footpath from Georgia to Maine, and is on the NYS "Big Tree" Registry as the largest White Oak. For more information: harlemvalleyat@gmail.com On Instagram: @harlemvalleyatcommunity

@ Clove Brook Farm

Explore five private and public gardens in Dover Plains, Millbrook, and Stanfordville, open for self-guided tours to benefit the Garden Conservancy. Highlights include perennial gardens, edibles, ponds and other water features, woodland gardens, topiaries, extensive dahlia collections, and views of the Berkshire foothills. Begin at Clove Brook Farm or see website for additional locations. No reservations required; rain or shine. For More Information: See www.opendaysprogram.org or call The Garden Conservancy toll-free weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, 1-888-842-2442.

@ Norrie Point Paddlesport Center

A tour of the Hudson River from Norrie Point and visiting nearby spots like Esopus Island, Bard Rock and Black Creek Preserve. Perfect for beginners, this trip includes use of a sea kayak and all gear. Experienced guides will help participants improve their paddling skills. Wildlife, scenic vistas and historic sites along the paddle route will be featured.

@ Montgomery Place, Bard College

Fisher Center for the Performing Arts Montgomery Place Series - Fall 2018 GATHERING on the BANKS The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College presents an inaugural season of free, outdoor events on the grounds of Montgomery Place, a National Historic Landmark overlooking the Hudson River. This three-event series will highlight the vibrant cultural heritage of the Hudson River Valley and the region’s impression on film, music, and more. 

@ Cary East (Gifford House) parking area

On Sunday, September 23 at 9 a.m. join Cary Institute forest ecologist Dr. Charles Canham for an interpretive 2-mile walk along the Wappinger Creek Trail. While exploring our forests, fields, and wetlands, Dr. Canham will discuss how land use has transformed Hudson Valley landscapes. Discover how current forest composition is a reflection of past farming practices, and how the future forest will be influenced by climate change, pests and pathogens, and air pollution. Wear hiking shoes and bring water. The walk will begin at the Cary East (Gifford House) parking area, located at 2917 Sharon Turnpike (Rt. 44) in Millbrook, N.Y. Long pants and hiking shoes are recommended. Register at http://www.caryinstitute.org/events.

@ Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site

During this ninety minute one mile hike a ranger will chronicle 200 hundred years of landscape history at the Vanderbilt's Hyde Park country place. Learn about earlier estate owners, the Vanderbilt's care of the property and the National Park Service's ongoing plans for the very important American landscape. This year the tour will highlight the recently concluded exterior restoration of the Vanderbilt's Hyde Park home and discuss the archaeological finds that were unearthed during the project.

@ Peach Hill Park

Participants will take a walking tour our orchard. During the tour you will pick apples and help press them into apple cider at the end of the trip. We will also have kid's games, horse-drawn hayride, a maze, crafts, and food available.

@ Brinckerhoff House Historic Site

Dutchess County Historian William P. Tatum III, PhD will present a program on Tales from the Ancient Documents of Dutchess County. Light refreshments will be provided.

@ Roosevelt Farm Lane Rt. 9 Side

Farm lane is a trail that follows the internal road through Franklin Roosevelt's tree plantations connecting the "big house" Springwood to the cottage at Val-Kill. This guided hike celebrates Public Land Day and will explore a few of the President's tree plantations and discuss tenant farmer Moses Smith who continued to operate a farm on much of the acreage even after the President purchased it. It begins at the Farm Lane trailhead and continues to the parking lot on Rt. 9G opposite the entrance to Val-Kill. Participants may return to Rt. 9 or make arrangements to be picked up on Rt. 9G

@ Long Dock Park, Beacon, NY

This is a guided kayak paddle from Long Dock Park heading south to Denning's Point. Participants will be able to get out at Denning's Point to enjoy the beach and eat or may continue around the point into the Fishkill Creek.

@ 12 Vassar St Poughkeepsie, NY

This is a 2 hour guided walking tour led by noted artist and muralist, FRANC PALAIA of public art in Poughkeepsie, NY. The leisurely tour includes over 35 indoor and outdoor murals, sculptures, historical monuments, architecture in a three block area of downtown Poughkeepsie. The tour highlights several New Deal era murals commissioned by FDR, large scale contemporary murals, 9/11 and Vietnam monuments, one sculpture park and several very new graffiti style street art wall works. The tour ends in restaurant row on Main St Poughkeepsie where several new gourmet and ethnic restaurants have opened. The tour group can stay for lunch or coffee, a great opportunity to review and discuss the tour with the guide.

@ Wallace Center at Hyde Park

All of the Roosevelt Museum property was built upon an ice age delta where Crum Elbow Creek flowed into an ice age lake called Glacial Lake Albany. We will wander the grounds and see the geological record of this lake and the river that flowed across it.

@ Winnakee Nature Preserve

What better way to explore the Winnakee Nature Preserve than on Friday, the 13th under a full moon! Night hikes are an adventure: the darkness hides familiar landmarks, depth perception becomes a guessing game, and a whole new set of animals comes out to play. Flashlights or headlamps are recommended. Register for this FREE event at winnakee.org

@ Norrie Point Paddlesport Center

A tour of the Hudson River from Norrie Point and visiting nearby spots like Esopus Island, Bard Rock and Black Creek Preserve. Perfect for beginners, this trip includes use of a sea kayak and all gear. Experienced guides will help participants improve their paddling skills. Wildlife, scenic vistas and historic sites along the paddle route will be featured.

@ Norrie Point Environmental Center

Enjoy a live birds of prey program. Help fish the waters around Norrie Point to find out who lives there. See how the types of organisms living in a stream indicate its health. Learn what “SAV” means and why it’s important to the river. Canoe a tidal marsh of the Hudson (weather and space permitting). Also, many games and activities are planned especially for our youngest visitors.

@ Hudson River at Poughkeepsie

Experience first-hand the joys of recreational rowing on our magnificent Hudson River. This two-session learn-to-row class is perfect for the beginning rower. The first session is an indoor tank session where you will learn the basics of rowing from our certified coaches. In the second session, weather permitting, you will row on the river with support from our club members and coaches. Experience the Hudson...row it with MHRA. Event will be held rain or shine.

@ Cary East (Gifford House) parking area

On Sunday, September 15 at 10 a.m. join Cary Institute forest ecologist Dr. Charles Canham for an interpretive 2-mile walk along the Wappinger Creek Trail. While exploring our forests, fields, and wetlands, Dr. Canham will discuss how land use has transformed Hudson Valley landscapes. Discover how current forest composition is a reflection of past farming practices, and how the future forest will be influenced by climate change, pests and pathogens, and air pollution. Wear hiking shoes and bring water. The walk will begin at the Cary East (Gifford House) parking area, located at 2917 Sharon Turnpike (Rt. 44) in Millbrook, N.Y. Long pants and hiking shoes are recommended. Register at http://www.caryinstitute.org/events.

@ Mount Gulian Historic Site

Dating to the 1730s, explore nearly 300 years of American history with a visit to the Verplanck family homestead. Learn about the site's history, role in the American revolution, and how the community banded together to save the site.

@ LaGrange, NY

Enjoy a walk in a serene woodland setting on a beautiful nature trail that winds for over a mile along the banks of the Wappinger Creek under a canopy or sycamore. oak, maple, hickory, cottonwood, and other trees. Park at the Sleight Plass Rd. trail entrance and meet your guides by the sign "Wappinger Creek Greenway Trail".

@ Montgomery Place, Bard College

An autumn series of free, outdoor programming for all ages! The Fisher Center at Bard presents a second season of free, outdoor events on the grounds of Montgomery Place, a National Historic Landmark overlooking the Hudson River: a puppet circus extravaganza, music from the border and beyond, and two film screenings under the stars set against the backdrop of the river bank.

@ Beacon, NY

Take a ride on the Sloop Woody Guthrie and sail on the Hudson River upon this historic Wooden Hudson River sloop.

@ Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, Special D-Day exhibit; meet in lobby of Museum (not lobby of visitor center)

Special tour of the temporary exhibit "D-Day: FDR and Churchill's "Mighty Endeavor" by President of the FDR Library and Museum, Paul Sparrow. D-Day was the Allies greatest achievement, the June 6, 1944, invasion of Normandy. Code-named Operation OVERLORD, it sealed the fate of Hitler's Nazi regime. After the tour, you will be free to explore the entire FDR Museum, spanning from the Depression to the New Deal to Pearl Harbor and World War II on your own. Movies, touch screen exhibits, and maps and artifacts bring history alive! Suitable for school age children, restless teenagers and grandparents alike. Air conditioned. You will leave inspired by FDR's optimism and strength over adversity, and proud to be an American.

@ Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, Special Lecture by Edwina Sandys; meet in lobby of Visitor Center

Edwina Sandys, Churchill's granddaughter and an accomplished sculptor, will lecture about her inspiration and perspectives on her sculpture "Breaking Free". The FDR Museum is open 9 am to 5 pm, so visit the museum first! The FDR Museum features special interactives, immersive audio-visual theaters, and rarely seen artifacts that convey the dramatic story of the Roosevelt era. Exhibits tell the story of the Roosevelt's life and his presidency beginning in the depths of the Great Depression and continuing through the New Deal years and World War II, with an emphasis on both Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt's relationship with the American people. Recently updated exhibits bring a New Deal to a New Generation. Wallace Education & Visitors Center has New Deal Bookstore, introductory film, and Cafe. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Research room, 8:45am–5pm.

@ Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center

This is the third Murder Mystery fundraiser dinner for the Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization dedicated to meet the cultural needs of the community. Guests will be asked to help solve a murder mystery while dining and drinking in the historic Grand Parlor at the former Home for Aged Men built in 1881. The dinner helps raise funds for the continuing mission of maintaining and preserving the two landmark buildings which comprise the Arts Center.

@ Long Dock Park, Beacon, NY

This is a guided kayak paddle that will leave Long Dock Park and head south to Denning's Point. Participants will have the choice of getting out at the point to relax and eat or continue around the point into the Fishkill Creek.

@ Wildersetin Historic Site, 330 Morton Rd Rhinebeck, NY 12572

This is a curator led guided walking tour of the 2019 Wilderstein Outdoor Sculpture Biennial exhibition. The tour includes 25 contemporary sculptural works selected from a variety of established and nationally known artists from five northearstern states. The sculptures are displayed throughout the Calvert Vaux landscaped grounds of the historic Wilderstein estate with breathtaking views of the Hudson River.

@ The Environmental Cooperative at the Vassar Barns; Vassar Farm and Ecological Preserve

Please join the Environmental Cooperative and the Vassar Farm and Ecological Preserve for a walking tour along trails on the preserve. This tour will feature The Ellen Swallows Richard Historical Trail, The Drumlin Trail, The Phenology Trail, or the Beaver Trail, depending on weather and trail conditions. Learn about research and land management currently happening on the Preserve, including controlling invasives and the effects of white-tailed deer on our forests.

@ Walkway Over the Hudson

Enjoy a guided group tour of this historic railroad bridge featuring stories about the past, present and future of the Walkway. Appreciate breathtaking river and mountain views, fresh air and scenic Hudson Valley vistas. Learn detailed history about the bridge and surrounding area, and view interpretive signage and historic images. Tours are led by trained Walkway Ambassadors who are knowledgeable about the Walkway’s construction, history and reconstruction, as well as the Hudson River and surrounding areas. Meet on bridge by elevator and look for signs.

@ Staatsburgh State Historic Site (Mills Mansion)

In 1895, Staatsburgh's landscape architect designed glorious grounds that showcased the good life in the Gilded Age. But the landscape was also designed to hide from view the turn-of-the-century technology and labor that made the estate run. Enjoy a leisurely guided stroll through the historic grounds as we explore what you see...and what you don't see.

@ Brinckerhoff House Historic Site

Living history demonstrations will show what life was like for soldiers, camp followers and civilians during the American Revolution. Musket drills, cooking, baking and Blacksmith demonstrations.

@ Peach Hill Park

Participants will take a walking tour of our orchard park. During the tour you will pick apples and help press them into apple cider at the end of the trip. We will also have a horse-drawn wagon ride, live music, sheep petting and food available.

@ Blithewood Garden, Levy Economics Institute, Bard College

Come paint, color, and tour Blithewood Garden. Watch a plein-air painter(s) in action. Learn more about the Garden rehabilitation project and become a Friend of Blithewood Garden. Meet the resident goats and enjoy light seasonal refreshments. Rain or shine, please come by.

@ Blithewood Garden, Levy Economics Institute, Bard College

Come paint and draw with us. Watch a plein-air painter(s) in action. Garden tours at 2 and 4 pm. Learn more about the current garden rehabilitation project and Friends of Blithewood Garden. Meet the resident GOATS and enjoy light seasonal refreshments.

@ Lilymoore Alpaca Farm

Our big event that you wait all year for. Come to Lilymoore Farm, meet the alpacas, hear the live band, shop our vendor village and have a ton of fun. Do the Chicken Dance with a chicken, watch the animals as they participate in our tutu parade. Wear a tutu and you can participate too

@ Van Wyck Homestead Museum

The Van Wyck Homestead was built in 1732, and enlarged to its present size in 1757. It is one of the oldest homes in Dutchess County. During the American Revolution the home was used as an Officers' Headquarters for the Fishkill Supply Depot soldiers' encampment (Oct. 1776 - Oct. 1783). Dozens of notable Revolutionary War heroes visited the Homestead - including George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and Marquis de Lafayette to name a few. For more information about this historic homestead please visit: www.FishkillHistoricalSociety.org

@ Mount Gulian 145 Sterling Street Beacon, New York 12508

Visitors will tour the historic home, 18th century Dutch barn, and heritage garden filled with native plantings from a lost era. Guests will hear about Mount Gulian’s centuries-long history that shaped our nation, including its part in the Revolutionary War as Patriot General Von Steuben’s headquarters. They’ll learn about the founding of the Society of the Cincinnati, our country’s oldest veterans’ organization, and the history of generations of Verplanck family members who lived at Mount Gulian. Visitors will discover the stories of James F. Brown, a fugitive slave who risked his life for freedom, and of Robert Newlin Verplanck’s participation in the Civil War as an officer in the US Colored Troops. Artifacts on display span the 18th through the 20th centuries and include antique books, furniture, and an array of Revolutionary War items.

@ 330 Morton Road

With its exquisite Queen Anne mansion and Calvert Vaux designed landscape, Wilderstein is widely regarded as the Hudson Valley's most important example of Victorian architecture. The estate was the home of Margaret (Daisy) Suckley, a distant cousin and confidante of Franklin Roosevelt. Wilderstein is open for guided tours on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4pm. Visit www.wilderstein.org for advance reservations and more information.

@ 12 Vassar St Poughkeepsie, NY

This is a 2 hour guided walking tour led by noted artist and muralist, FRANC PALAIA of public art in Poughkeepsie, NY. The leisurely tour includes over 45 indoor and outdoor murals, sculptures, historical monuments, architecture in a three block area of downtown Poughkeepsie. The tour highlights several New Deal era murals commissioned by FDR, large scale contemporary murals, 9/11 and Vietnam monuments, one sculpture park and several very new graffiti style street art wall works. The tour ends in restaurant row on Main St Poughkeepsie where several new gourmet and ethnic restaurants have opened. The tour group can stay for lunch or coffee, a great opportunity to review and discuss the tour with the guide. A restaurant stop is not part of the tour, only a suggested option.

@ Sisters Hill Road, Stanford

Invasive plants are one of the biggest threats to biodiversity around the world and represent a major challenge in conservation. Visit one of Winnakee's conserved lands, Sisters Hill Road, to learn how to identify many of these plants, hear about how and when they were introduced to our region, and find out how Winnakee manages them.

@ Staatsburgh State Historic Site (Mills Mansion)

In 1895, Staatsburgh's landscape architect designed glorious grounds that showcased the good life in the Gilded Age. But the landscape was also designed to hide from view the turn-of-the-century technology and labor that made the estate run. Enjoy a leisurely guided stroll through the historic grounds as we explore what you see...and what you don't see.

@ Franklin D Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum

Franklin D Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum: one hour special tour with Director Paul Sparrow! A contemporary museum which brings history alive through multimedia exhibits, films and newsreels. Learn about the Depression, Dust Bowl, Pearl Harbor, D-Day. Many of the protections and programs which make life better and more secure today were started by FDR: Social Security, EPA, OSHA, child labor laws, overtime and the invention invention of “The Weekend”— the 5 day work week Roosevelt’s life and accomplishments in trying times and with his own enormous physical challenges will inspire you and your family, and make you proud to be an American.

@ 5409 Route 22, Millerton, NY

What better way to show appreciation for farmland other than to photograph it? Join photographer Jane Haslam at McEnroe Organic Farm on Saturday, September 4 from 4pm-5pm. No experience in photographing is necessary, just eagerness to take photos!

@ LaGrange, NY

Enjoy a walk in a serene woodland setting on a beautiful nature trail that winds for over a mile along the banks of the Wappinger Creek under a canopy or sycamore. oak, maple, hickory, cottonwood, and other trees. Park at the Sleight Plass Rd. trail entrance and meet your guides by the sign "Wappinger Creek Greenway Trail".

@ Eastdale Village

Join hundreds of people as we come together to fight prostate cancer and support those who have been affected by it. This is an exhilarating morning and beautiful Hudson Valley tradition. Join us and soak up the views of the Hudson Valley and the magnificent landscape!

@ Lilymoore Alpaca Farm

Come join the fun. Walk an alpaca, tour the farm, have a picnic on the farm and pick one of four amazing options: yoga, wet felting, painting or crocheting. Each group is limited to 10 people.

@ Yankee Clipper Diner

Scenic views of the Hudson River. You'll walk by many historic buildings, antique shops, restaurants and specialty stores, and Beacon’s Riverfront on Hudson. Two routes totaling 10 k are available, 5k each. The Mt. Beacon route passes Beacon Falls and the trail head at the base of Mount Beacon. The Waterfront loop circles down to the train station offering great views of the Hudson River from its shore and ferry terminal area. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. A self-guided brochure and guide/map is available that will point out the various historical sites and natural scenic points along the way. A guide will walk the two routes consecutively, starting with the Mt. Beacon route first leaving at 9:30 AM.

@ Van Wyck Homestead Museum

The Van Wyck Homestead was built in 1732, and enlarged to its present size in 1757. It is one of the oldest homes in Dutchess County. During the American Revolution the home was used as an Officers' Headquarters for the Fishkill Supply Depot soldiers' encampment (Oct. 1776 - Oct. 1783). Dozens of notable Revolutionary War heroes visited the Homestead - including George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and Marquis de Lafayette to name a few. For more information about this historic homestead please visit: www.FishkillHistoricalSociety.org

@ Vlei Marsh

Join Winnakee Land Trust as learn about the many birds that call Vlei Marsh home. Talk led by Dr. Alan Peterson of the Ralph T. Waterman Bird Club.

@ Brinckerhoff House Historic Site

Living history demonstrations will show what life was like for soldiers, camp followers and civilians during the American Revolution. Musket drills, cooking, baking, colonial games, wood working, gunsmithing and blacksmith demonstrations. There will also be live presentations by History At Play, LLC each day. www.HistoryAtPlay.com

@ Southside Historic District, Poughkeepsie

This is a free outdoor event, where participants are invited to stroll the historic district and see musicians and performers on the various porches. All genres of music, something for everyone. Begins with a dance performance by the Newburgh-Poughkeepsie Performing Arts Academy at 12:30 and then music on porches from 1:00 - 6:00pm.

@ 330 Morton Road

With its exquisite Queen Anne mansion and Calvert Vaux designed landscape, Wilderstein is widely regarded as the Hudson Valley's most important example of Victorian architecture. The estate was the home of Margaret (Daisy) Suckley, a distant cousin and confidante of Franklin Roosevelt. Wilderstein is open for guided tours on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4pm. Visit www.wilderstein.org for advance reservations and more information.

@ Cary East (Gifford House) parking area

At 10am on Sunday, September 11, join Cary Institute forest ecologist Dr. Charles Canham for an interpretive 2-mile walk along the Wappinger Creek Trail. While exploring our forests, fields, and wetlands, Dr. Canham will discuss how land use has transformed Hudson Valley landscapes. Discover how current forest composition is a reflection of past farming practices, and how the future forest will be influenced by climate change, pests and pathogens, and air pollution. The walk will begin at the Cary East (Gifford House) parking area, located at 2917 Sharon Turnpike (Rt. 44) in Millbrook, N.Y. Wear hiking shoes and bring water; long pants are recommended. Register at http://www.caryinstitute.org/events.

@ The Southlands Foundation

The Southlands Foundation is a not for profit focused on preserving the land put in easement with Scenic Hudson. To that end, we maintain five miles of trails for walks and trail riding. We are open to the public daily from 8am to 4pm. On September 17th, we welcome new community members to learn more about our mission.

@ Innisfree Garden

Whether you are a first-time visitor or have been exploring Innisfree for years, start your next visit with one of our docent-led introductory tours. In about 30 minutes, our knowledgeable and personable volunteer docents share information on the garden’s history, diverse influences on its design, and unique sustainable gardening practices as you move together through the first part of the garden. They can then suggest additional garden sites to see on your own. We find that the more you know, the more you notice, and hope you will agree. Docent-led introductory tours are available on Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and are included with your garden admission fee. They begin at the visitor kiosk in the parking area and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

@ Clover Brooke Farm, Hyde Park, NY

Llamaste Yoga and Lavender Loofahs at the Farm Join us for a fun session of Outdoor Yoga, alongside Clover Brooke Farm's friendly Llamas and alpacas, with Yoga instructor Virginia Bocchicchio.Followed by a hands on class creating your own Lavender Loofah by Andrea Parent-Tibbetts. Clover Brooke Farm is located in Hyde Park, NY (not in Pawling NY). No worries if you're new to Yoga. We welcome you to experience a session that covers yoga essentials and is geared toward beginners, but all levels are welcome. Blended with this is a 'one of a kind' Lavender Experience, creating your very own loofah to enjoy at home. Virgina Bocchicchio has been practicing Yoga for 20 years and teaching since 2007 in The Hudson Valley and Brooklyn, NY. Her teachings develop balance and stability through energetic opposites, along with careful alignment principles, assist in developing strength, steadiness and ease in any yoga practice. Andrea Parent-Tibbetts is the owner of Clover Brooke Farm, known for their premier Llama/Alpaca Hikes and Small Animal Fiber Farming Experiences through Airbnb. She has been a Fiber Artist for over 20 years, raising fiber animals since 2010. She is often seen teaching classes on the farm (and within the Community) on Handcrafted Goat Milk Soap, Wet and Needle Felting, Hand Spinning and other aspects of Fiber Art.

@ LaGrange, NY

Enjoy a walk in a serene woodland setting on a beautiful nature trail that winds for over a mile along the banks of the Wappinger Creek under a canopy or sycamore. oak, maple, hickory, cottonwood, and other trees. Park at the Sleight Plass Rd. trail entrance and meet your guides by the sign "Wappinger Creek Greenway Trail".

@ 175 Ruskey Lane, Hyde Park, NY

Our Sampler Experience is a reflection of a series of Experiences we offer at the farm once a year, in a modified version. You will walk your own llama or alpaca, visit with some of our smaller animals (baby goats, sheep and young llamaa) and learn how to felt your own bar of hand crafted soap, made right on the farm. You will experience a ‘modified’ walking/ working Fiber Farm tour amongst our 25 bucolic pastured acres. Our hope is that this tour will allow you to reconnect with a quieter side of life, one that allows for relaxation, warm and welcoming animal encounters and a country stroll through our pastures allowing a reconnection to nature. This Experience is offered once a year for visitors to experience farming in The Hudson Valley.

@ Drayton Grant Park at Burger Hill

See the results of land restoration in action. On this guided walk, we'll learn how stewardship practices create healthy habitats for native pollinators and uncommon grassland birds. Dave Kliphon, chair of Burger Hill Stewards and Winnakee Land Trust Board member, gives insider insight into the care required to sustain a resilient landscape capable of supporting a diverse ecosystem. As we make our way up the hill, we'll be treated to spectacular Hudson Valley Views and a signature Burger Hill sunset.

@ The Preserve at Vassar College

Join us for a guided hike on The Preserve at Vassar College from 1-2pm. This tour will highlight the native and invasive plant species found in the area on the Farm Road and Collins Trail. The Collins Trail is our phenology trail that leads to the Collin’s Field Station and pavilion. The hike is *not* a loop, however, there will be someone to guide you back to the entrance. Please register here: https://forms.gle/njeZA78rbsKfPYPx9 If you are looking for a way to get further involved, join us from 2-3pm for a short invasive species work session after the hike. This is a great way to connect with stewardship and make a difference in restoring the native flora of the Hudson Valley. The 415 acre Vassar Ecological Preserve is an invaluable resource for Vassar and the larger surrounding community. Visitors may also use the preserve by hiking, biking, and running on a network of marked trails, giving campus and community members access to one of the few remaining green spaces in Poughkeepsie. The mission of the Vassar Preserve is to protect and preserve the ecological diversity of the land to ensure that its educational value will be maintained in perpetuity.

@ St Margaret's Episcopal Church

Follow Staatsburgh staff outside the estate walls for a free guided walking tour of the hamlet of Staatsburg. The tour will visit several historic locations, focusing on Staatsburg's storied history and its close connection to the Staatsburgh estate. This 90-minute tour through the center of Staatsburg will begin at St. Margaret's Church and follow a circuit for about a mile. Parking is available at St. Margaret's Church and along East Elm Avenue. The tour will be mostly level terrain, with some uphill walking.

@ 12 Vassar St Poughkeepsie, NY

This is a 2 hour guided walking tour led by noted artist and muralist, FRANC PALAIA of public art in Poughkeepsie, NY. The leisurely tour includes over 45 indoor and outdoor murals, sculptures, historical monuments, architecture in a three block area of downtown Poughkeepsie. The tour highlights several New Deal era murals commissioned by FDR, large scale contemporary murals, 9/11 and Vietnam monuments, one sculpture park and several very new graffiti style street art wall works. The tour ends in restaurant row on Main St Poughkeepsie where several new gourmet and ethnic restaurants have opened. The tour group can stay for lunch or coffee, a great opportunity to review and discuss the tour with the guide. A restaurant stop is not part of the tour, only a suggested option.

@ Creek Meeting House

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED Celebrating Clinton Landmarks Saturday, September 24, 2022 Driving Tour 11AM – 4 PM Garden Party Reception 4-5:30 PM The Clinton Historical Society is holding its second annual driving tour of registered local landmarks on Saturday, September 24, 11 AM to 4 PM. Trained docents will explain the historical and architectural significance by providing exterior tours at ten historic properties. With the aid of a map provided by the Society, the tour is self-guided and concludes with a garden party reception at an historic private home. The Town of Clinton is remarkable for its rich tapestry of historic properties and well-preserved rural landscape. A recent historical resource survey identified 231 historically significant properties in the town. Join us on September 24 and learn about ten of them as you ramble through the lanes and back roads of the Town of Clinton, a little-known Dutchess County gem.

@ Tivoli North Bay

All gear will be provided and canoe instruction given during introduction. Participants will paddle through a cattail marsh. A naturalist will talk about marsh at rest stops. Bring cameras and binoculars.

@ Franklin D Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum

Franklin D Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum: one hour special tour with Acting Director Bill Harris! A contemporary museum which brings history alive through multimedia exhibits, films and newsreels. Learn about the Depression, Dust Bowl, Pearl Harbor, D-Day. Many of the protections and programs which make life better and more secure today were started by FDR: Social Security, EPA, OSHA, child labor laws, overtime and the invention invention of “The Weekend”— the 5 day work week Roosevelt’s life and accomplishments in trying times and with his own enormous physical challenges will inspire you and your family, and make you proud to be an American.

@ Van Wyck Homestead Museum

The Van Wyck Homestead was built in 1732, and enlarged to its present size in 1757. It is one of the oldest homes in Dutchess County. During the American Revolution the home was used as an Officers' Headquarters for the Fishkill Supply Depot soldiers' encampment (Oct. 1776 - Oct. 1783). Dozens of notable Revolutionary War heroes visited the Homestead - including George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and Marquis de Lafayette to name a few. For more information about this historic homestead please visit: www.FishkillHistoricalSociety.org

@ Montgomery Place Campus at Bard College

Enjoy a docent-guided stroll along much of the celebrated landscape architect Andrew J. Downing’s "Morning Walk" and through the remnants of his romantic 'Wilderness' at Montgomery Place national historic estate. Take in spectacular views of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains while walking the woodland trails in the ravine of the Saw Kill Creek and the meadow paths of the mansion’s west lawn. Historical highlights include: the cascading waterfalls, the hydro-power station, the impressive main drive tree allée and arboretum, the carriage house, and the formal gardens. NO EVENT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Call or email for more details.

@ Brinckerhoff House Historic Site

Living history demonstrations will show what life was like for soldiers, camp followers and civilians during the American Revolution. Musket drills, cooking, baking, colonial games, wood working, gunsmithing, weaving, blacksmithing, music, Colonial dance, and much more.

@ Staatsburg, NY (meet up in parking lot of Staatsburgh State Historic Site, address listed below)

Join with Calvert Vaux Preservation Alliance (CVPA) to explore a pivotal moment in American design history, beautifully sited on a promontory overlooking the Hudson River and Catskills. Why does The Point matter? In completing The Point’s design in 1855, Calvert Vaux experimented with American Picturesque concepts that were featured two years later in his winning Greensward Plan for Central Park with Frederick Law Olmsted. Today, CVPA is taking steps to ensure the future of The Point, designed by Vaux for Lydig and Geraldine Livingston Hoyt. Earlier this year, a CVPA-commissioned engineering report determined repairs needed to reopen the Hoyt Carriageway Bridge, historic gateway to the property. In May, CVPA held a landscape symposium with scholars of American Picturesque design, of which Vaux was a leader and The Point is an important example. CVPA also recently completed a Cultural Landscape Report Historic Narrative for The Point. CVPA is excited for you to join in a guided walking tour to hear more about what we are learning, accomplishing, and envisioning.

@ Southside Historic District, Poughkeepsie

Detailed Times/Hours: Noon to 6:30pm

This is a free outdoor event, where participants are invited to stroll the historic district and see musicians and performers on the various porches. All genres of music, something for everyone. Children's activities and food truck.

@ Innisfree Garden

Detailed Times/Hours: Join avid birder, bird photographer, and local professional engineer Kyle Bardwell for an early morning walk at Innisfree from 8 am to 9 am in pursuit of the many birds that use this diverse habitat for breeding and migratory stop over needs. Although early September can feel like summer, numerous bird species are already en route to their wintering grounds. Arguably the greatest diversity of warblers and other songbirds will migrate through the Hudson Valley in September. We look forward to having you on our walk to aid in spotting some of these migratory gems. Novice to expert birders are welcome. Kyle will identify and direct attention to birds and specific bird vocalizations for the group. If you have binoculars, please bring them along. Kyle will have a very small number of pairs he can lend to participants.

Join avid birder, bird photographer, and local professional engineer Kyle Bardwell for an early morning walk at Innisfree in pursuit of the many birds that use this diverse habitat for breeding and migratory stop over needs. Although early September can feel like summer, numerous bird species are already en route to their wintering grounds. Arguably the greatest diversity of warblers and other songbirds will migrate through the Hudson Valley in September. We look forward to having you on our walk to aid in spotting some of these migratory gems. Novice to expert birders are welcome. Kyle will identify and direct attention to birds and specific bird vocalizations for the group. If you have binoculars, please bring them along. Kyle will have a very small number of pairs he can lend to participants

@ Mount Gulian Historic Site

Detailed Times/Hours: Tours will be given September 1 through October 1 on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, at 12p.m., 1p.m., 2p.m., 3p.m.

Visitors will hear about Mount Gulian’s centuries-long history that shaped our nation, including its part in the Revolutionary War as Patriot General Von Steuben’s headquarters. They’ll learn about the founding of the Society of the Cincinnati, our country’s oldest veterans’ organization, and the history of generations of Verplanck family members who lived at Mount Gulian. Visitors will discover the stories of James F. Brown, an enslaved man who risked his life for freedom, and of Robert Newlin Verplanck’s participation in the Civil War as an officer in the US Colored Troops (USCT). Artifacts on display span the 18th through the 20th centuries and include antique books, furniture, and an array of Revolutionary War items.

@ Clover Brooke Farm, Hyde Park, NY

Llamaste Yoga and Lavender Loofahs at the Farm Join us for a fun session of Outdoor Yoga, alongside Clover Brooke Farm's friendly Llamas and alpacas, with Yoga instructor Virginia Bocchicchio.Followed by a hands on class creating your own Lavender Loofah by Andrea Parent-Tibbetts. Clover Brooke Farm is located in Hyde Park, NY (not in Pawling NY). No worries if you're new to Yoga. We welcome you to experience a session that covers yoga essentials and is geared toward beginners, but all levels are welcome. Blended with this is a 'one of a kind' Lavender Experience, creating your very own loofah to enjoy at home. Virgina Bocchicchio has been practicing Yoga for 20 years and teaching since 2007 in The Hudson Valley and Brooklyn, NY. Her teachings develop balance and stability through energetic opposites, along with careful alignment principles, assist in developing strength, steadiness and ease in any yoga practice. Andrea Parent-Tibbetts is the owner of Clover Brooke Farm, known for their premier Llama/Alpaca Hikes and Small Animal Fiber Farming Experiences through Airbnb. She has been a Fiber Artist for over 20 years, raising fiber animals since 2010. She is often seen teaching classes on the farm (and within the Community) on Handcrafted Goat Milk Soap, Wet and Needle Felting, Hand Spinning and other aspects of Fiber Art.

@ Clover Brooke Farm, Hyde Park NY

Detailed Times/Hours: Join us for a FREE Farm Tour at Clover Brooke Farm on 9/9/23 @ 12pm & 2pm, where you will learn about the farms- past-present-future history and meet many of the animals.

Stop searching for "farm tours near me" or "farms near me to visit," and come on down to Clover Brooke Farm! We have dozens of animals eager to meet you and provide a farm tour through our pastures, fields, and bass stock pond. With plenty of unique species to learn and interact with, we can guarantee our farm tours will be one of a kind for you and your loved ones. Come and Enjoy a Farm Tour! Farm tours are exactly what they sound like - a tour of the farm! At Clover Brooke Farm, we take you around our pastures, introduce you to our animals, and let you interact with these fantastic creatures in a way that nowhere else can provide. What's So Great About a Farm Tour? Our farm tours focus on education, representation, and fun! We take time to teach people about the significance and history of our animals and how we can co-exist with them. Farm tours can help children and adults learn the importance of several farm animals and present them in a new, unique way. After all, how many kids can say they've seen an alpaca or llama? How about taking a walk with a donkey? Our farm tours are something special. The Animals On Our Farm Tours When you type "farm tours near me," most tours try to surprise you with ordinary, everyday domestic animals with which you've likely already had an interaction. At Clover Brooke Farm, we provide several unique and vibrant animals that love attention. We want to share with you the journey many of our animals have taken. Each furry (or fuzzy) companion no doubt has a tale to tell. Barn Cats Our barn cats , also known as the ‘meeters and greeters’ of the farm like to welcome our guests upon arrival. When they appear on our farm tours, we educate our guests to understand their purpose and how they benefit all animals on a farm by eliminating pests. Llamas Our llamas are famous, loving, and proud animals often confused for our alpacas! It makes our farm tours important, as they can help differentiate the llama and the alpaca for children and adults. You can even go on hikes with them! Alpacas Often confused for llamas, alpacas are one-of-a-kind, entirely loving, and gentle creatures. Their fur is exceptionally soft and used to make many different goods–something we talk about on tour and sell in our Farm Store. Goats Our pygora goats are fluffy and love the attention of our visitors, especially if you scratch just the right spot behind their ears.. Many people need help understanding goats and their behavior, which is why we want to help educate as many people as we can here at Clover Brooke Farm. We have a large herd of dairy and fiber goats eager to meet and socialize with new people. If you want to snag a space on our next farm tour, be sure schedule your appointment ahead of time! Stop searching for "farm tours near me" and come to the only farm tour that will educate, entertain, and excite! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us today!

@ Walkway Over the Hudson (Highland Side)

Detailed Times/Hours: Registration from 9-10, Walk begins at 10 am.

Spend an exhilarating morning walking 1.2 miles over the Hudson and back and enjoy refreshments, entertainment, and great prizes. Display tables with give-aways will be at the walkway plus a demonstration by the DaVinci robot! Prostate Cancer is one of the most curable types of cancer, if detected in the early stages. Over 200,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year alone, and 1 and 6 men will be diagnosed in their lifetime. Money raised benefit financially challenged patients in the Hudson Valley with Prostate Cancer and other serious urological and gastrointestinal diseases

@ Cary East (Gifford House) parking area

At 10am on Sunday, September 10, join Cary Institute forest ecologist Dr. Charles Canham for an interpretive 2-mile walk along the Wappinger Creek Trail. While exploring our forests, fields, and wetlands, Dr. Canham will discuss how land use has transformed Hudson Valley landscapes. Discover how current forest composition is a reflection of past farming practices, and how the future forest will be influenced by climate change, pests and pathogens, and air pollution. The walk will begin at the Cary East (Gifford House) parking area, located at 2917 Sharon Turnpike (Rt. 44) in Millbrook, N.Y. Wear hiking shoes and bring water; long pants are recommended. Register at http://www.caryinstitute.org/events.

@ Poughkeepsie, New York

Detailed Times/Hours: Saturday, September 9 from 2-6pm Sunday, September 10 from 12 - 3pm

Join artists & art spaces in the City of Poughkeepsie on a self-guided art tour this fall. Details & information will be updated on our website and social media leading up to the event @pokopenstudios MEET artists & art spaces VISIT studios, exhibitions & pop up sites LEARN about artists’ processes & modalities INTERACT with various art forms & enjoy PK!

@ 12 Vassar St Poughkeepsie, NY

Detailed Times/Hours: The guided walking tour is two hours. a leisurely walk covering only a few blocks in downtown Poughkeepsie. The group meets at 10am in front of the Vassar Institute theater at 12 Vassar St. One half block north of Main St. Please call to reserve your spot in advance 845-505-3123 or email Francpalaia1@gmail.com. All sites are wheelchair accessible.

This is a 2 hour guided walking tour led by noted artist and muralist, FRANC PALAIA of public art in Poughkeepsie, NY. The leisurely tour includes over 45 indoor and outdoor murals, sculptures, historical monuments, architecture in a three block area of downtown Poughkeepsie. The tour highlights several New Deal era murals commissioned by FDR, large scale contemporary murals, 9/11 and Vietnam monuments, one sculpture park and several very new graffiti style street art wall works. The tour ends in restaurant row on Main St Poughkeepsie where several new gourmet and ethnic restaurants have opened. The tour group can stay for lunch or coffee, a great opportunity to review and discuss the tour with the guide. A restaurant stop is not part of the tour, only a suggested option.

@ St Margaret's Episcopal Church

Follow Staatsburgh staff outside the estate walls for a free guided walking tour of the hamlet of Staatsburg. The tour will visit several historic locations - including, long forgotten factories, bustling downtown hotels, and medieval memorials - focusing on Staatsburg's storied history and its close connection to the Staatsburgh estate. This 90-minute tour through the center of Staatsburg will begin at St. Margaret's Church and follow a circuit for about a mile. Parking is available at St. Margaret's Church and along East Elm Avenue. The tour will be mostly level terrain, with some uphill walking.

@ 330 Morton Road

Detailed Times/Hours: Offered Thursday through Sunday. Tours start on the hour at noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.

With its exquisite Queen Anne mansion and Calvert Vaux designed landscape, Wilderstein is widely regarded as the Hudson Valley's most important example of Victorian architecture. The estate was the home of Margaret (Daisy) Suckley, a distant cousin and confidante of Franklin Roosevelt. Visit www.wilderstein.org for more information.

@ LaGrange, NY

Enjoy a walk in a serene woodland setting on a beautiful nature trail that winds for over a mile along the banks of the Wappinger Creek under a canopy or sycamore. oak, maple, hickory, cottonwood, and other trees. Park at the Sleight Plass Rd. trail entrance and meet your guides by the sign "Wappinger Creek Greenway Trail".

@ Kaal Rock Park, Poughkeepsie

Detailed Times/Hours: Kaal Rock Park is open all day. Concert runs from 3pm to 6:30pm.

This free concert series takes place over 3 Saturdays in September in Kaal Rock Park, along Poughkeepsie's southern waterfront. The series opens on September 9 with world music / funk band, The Light Warriors. September 16 will feature Hudson Valley's R&B powerhouse, Base Camp. September 23 to be announced! Local up-and-coming talent will open each afternoon at 3pm, followed at 4:30 by the headlining band. 1915 Wine Bar will be on hand. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair. Follow Kaal Rock Park Concerts on FaceBook and Instagram for more details.

@ https://www.bard.edu/montgomeryplace/

Detailed Times/Hours: Grounds are free and open to the public sunrise to sunset.

From farmland to pleasure ground, from national historic site to college campus, much has changed at Montgomery Place over its most recent 220 year history. We’ll walk the trails, meander through the meadows, and stroll the gardens while observing modernization’s impact on the land and water, not to mention the diverse peoples whose history here really goes back thousands of years. Enjoy a ramble through the remnants of a once romantic Morning Walk. Take in spectacular views of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains while exploring the Wilderness trails in the ravine formed by the Sawkill Creek. Historical highlights include cascading waterfalls & the hydropower station, the allée of the Arboretum through the East Lawn, the Coach House, and the Rough and Formal Gardens.

@ Staatsburgh State Historic Site

Detailed Times/Hours: Mansion Tours available Thursday-Sunday from 11:00am - 4:00pm

Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills-Norrie State Park might be? The beautiful parkland of Mills-Norrie State Park was once the setting of grand Hudson River-front estates. This 90-minute guided hike will lead visitors through the park, exploring the history of three historic estates: from Staatsburgh’s founding as a gentleman’s farm in the 1700s to the development of The Point and Stonehurst estates in the 19th century This program is free. Reservations are required at Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. This program is presented by the Friend of Mills at Staatsburgh, with the generous assistance of The Pomeroy Fund for History.

@ Springside: National Historic Landmark

Detailed Times/Hours: Springside is open every day from dawn until dusk.

Recent archeological excavation of the Gardener's Cottage unearthed a poem that local scholars believe contains the clues to Matthew Vassar's hidden treasure at Springside. Join volunteers of Springside Landscape Restoration for a guided tour of Andrew Jackson Downing's historic landscape and receive a copy of the treasure hunt poem for further exploration and amusement. Springside is a 20-acre designed landscape and historic site that was once the county estate of Matthew Vassar and is the only landscape of Andrew Jackson Downing to survive largely intact. Today, the National Historic Landmark is a historic site on the Hudson River Valley Greenway Trail.

@ The Southlands Foundation

Detailed Times/Hours: Open to the public for walking tours 10 - 2

Your chance to walk the historic horse trails at Southlands. Please Park in the main lot and check in at the office for a map of the trails. Local apples will be offered to all who participate!

@ Norrie Point Environmental Center, Staatsburg NY 12580

Detailed Times/Hours: Saturday, September 23, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Come check out the Hudson River at Norrie Point! "Science on the River" is our open house, where you can check out live animals, drag a net through the shallow water, pick up a rod and reel to go fishing, paddle a canoe, and explore the research and restoration of the Hudson with lots of guest scientists and experts. The event is family friendly, and there's even a kid's room for younger river enthusiasts.

@ Innisfree Garden

In the spirit of the diverse cultures and periods that influenced this garden, celebrate a shared global phenomenon—the autumnal equinox—with a very special moon viewing at Innisfree. Bring a blanket and gaze up at the heavens and out at the moonlit landscape. Our friends at the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association will have set up telescopes to provide closer looks at the moon as well as Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, which should all be visible that night. They can also answer questions about the night sky. If you would like to set up your own telescope, you are welcome to arrive as early as 6:30pm. While the full moon isn’t until September 29, astronomers say that being able to look at both the light and dark sides of the moon together is most interesting.

@ Drayton Grant Park at Burger Hill

Detailed Times/Hours: 10:00am-12:00pm

This event is cancelled. Enjoy a walk along the paths of Drayton Grant Park at Burger Hill while exploring the pollinator habitat of the Monarchs. We will point out nectar sources, including the site’s flourishing milkweed, and identify other important pollinator plants. Led by Winnakee’s Assistant Director of Land Stewardship, Jen Adams, participants will also have the opportunity to help us tag Monarchs! Each Monarch is tagged with a unique code that helps identify where and when they migrate through the Monarch Watch program. You'll learn all about these special insects - how to identify them and their habitat needs that you can also nurture at home. The Monarch Watch Tagging Program is a large-scale community science project that was initiated in 1992 to help understand the dynamics of the monarch's spectacular fall migration. Your efforts can help researchers understand migration patterns to see what paths they take and help keep track of numbers. We will end the walk at the top of Burger Hill for a panoramic vista of the surrounding countryside and spectacular views of the Shawangunk Ridge, Catskill and Taconic mountains, Stissing Mountain and the Berkshires.

@ Tivoli North Bay

All gear will be provided and canoe instruction given during introduction. Participants will paddle through a cattail marsh. A naturalist will talk about marsh at rest stops. Bring cameras and binoculars.

@ Rhinebeck & the Mid-Hudson Valley

Detailed Times/Hours: There will be multiple tours throughout the two-day event. Complete details are posted on the What's Out There Weekend Rhinebeck & The Mid-Hudson Valley event page: https://www.tclf.org/whats-out-there-weekend-rhinebeck-mid-hudson-valley

What’s Out There Weekend Rhinebeck & the Mid-Hudson Valley will illuminate the unique landscape legacy and local character of the region evidenced by its publicly accessible parks, estates, gardens, cemeteries, campuses, and neighborhoods. The two days of free, expert-led tours encourage participants to discover the little-known design history of places they may pass every day.

@ Innisfree Garden

Detailed Times/Hours: Innisfree Garden is open 10 am to 5 pm Wednesday through Sunday.

Join landscape curator, Kate Kerin, for a lively 1.5 hour tour exploring Innisfree, a powerful icon of mid-twentieth century design now recognized as one of the world's ten best gardens and listed at the highest level—exceptional national significance—on the National Register of Historic Places. In a story that reads like the Great American Novel, learn about the people and ideas that shaped this living landmark. Find inspiration for your own garden exploring Innisfree's timeless design strategies and timely, nature-based maintenance practices that result in a truly memorable landscape experience maintained by a remarkably small staff.

@ The Point, Mills Norrie State Park, Staatsburg, NY

Detailed Times/Hours: Parking will be provided on the Staatsburg State Historic Site. The Point landscape is open daily to the public by hiking the Mills Norrie Blue Trail during Park hours. The Point's carriageways are not suited to walking after heavy rain. September is hurricane season and the tour will be rescheduled in the event the site is too wet for comfortable walking.

This event has been canceled. Join Calvert Vaux Preservation Alliance (CVPA) for a 1.5 mile hike to experience a crucial underrecognized moment in American design history. Architect Calvert Vaux sited The Point on a promontory overlooking the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains for Lydig and Geraldine Livingston Hoyt in 1855. In his work at The Point, Vaux explored American Picturesque concepts that he would use two years later in the winning Greensward Plan for New York's Central Park developed with Frederick Law Olmsted. CVPA was recently awarded a Parks & Trails Stewardship Grant to repair and reopen the Hoyt Carriageway Bridge that served the historic entry from the Old Post Road in Staatsburg. Please join CVPA in a 60-minute guided tour to learn more about the history and future of The Point!

@ 50 Vassar Farm Lane, Poughkeepsie NY 12603

Detailed Times/Hours: Join The Environmental Cooperative & The Preserve at Vassar staff for a morning of nature journaling followed by a guided hike in the afternoon. From 10am to 12pm, outdoor educator Aimee Schwartz will lead a nature journaling activity that includes a 40 minute hike on our Swain Trail with built in opportunities for making art and writing in nature. From 2pm to 4pm we will host a tour of The Preserve at Vassar's 400 plus acres. This will include 2 hours of walking over easy to moderate terrain and several wildlife viewing stations. Come for one or both of the events! Wear closed toed shoes and long pants to protect against ticks and poison ivy.

Join The Environmental Cooperative & The Preserve at Vassar staff for a morning of nature journaling followed by a guided hike in the afternoon. From 10am to 12pm, outdoor educator Aimee Schwartz will lead a nature journaling activity that includes a 40 minute hike on our Swain Trail with built in opportunities for making art and writing in nature. From 2pm to 4pm we will host a tour of The Preserve at Vassar's 400 plus acres. This will include 2 hours of walking over easy to moderate terrain and several wildlife viewing stations. Come for one or both of the events! Wear closed toed shoes and long pants to protect against ticks and poison ivy. Lunch will not be provided but all are welcome to bring a lunch and have a picnic on The Preserve at Vassar. Both the 10am hike and the 2pm hike will start and end at the parking lot in front of The Environmental Cooperative at 50 Vassar Farm Lane in Poughkeepsie NY.

@ https://www.bard.edu/montgomeryplace/

Detailed Times/Hours: Grounds are free and open to the public sunrise to sunset.

Long before there was online shopping, there were print catalogs; before the internet there were journals; before social media there were social circles; and before podcasts there were dinner parties. Meet some of the visitors and residents (both voluntary and forced) who made significant contributions to life at Montgomery Place while also shaping a wider worldview of their special field of interest. Highlighted personalities will include: A. J. Downing, landscape designer and founding journalist; A. J. Davis, architect and A-List invitee; Alexander Gilson, slave descendant, businessman, and ground breaking gardener; Violetta White Delafield, female scientist, pioneering mycologist, and outdoor wellness advocate.

@ 282 Main St. Poughkeepsie, NY

Detailed Times/Hours: The guided walking tour is two hours. a leisurely walk covering only a few blocks in downtown Poughkeepsie. The group meets at 10am in front of the Cunneen Hackett theater at 12 Vassar St. One half block north of Main St. Please call to reserve your spot in advance 845-505-3123 or email Francpalaia1@gmail.com. All sites are wheelchair accessible.

This is a 2 hour guided walking tour led by noted artist and muralist, FRANC PALAIA of public art in Poughkeepsie, NY. The leisurely tour includes over 45 indoor and outdoor murals, sculptures, historical monuments, architecture in a three block area of downtown Poughkeepsie. The tour highlights several New Deal era murals commissioned by FDR, large scale contemporary murals, 9/11 and Vietnam monuments, one sculpture park and several very new graffiti style street art wall works. The tour ends in restaurant row on Main St Poughkeepsie where several new gourmet and ethnic restaurants have opened. The tour group can stay for lunch or coffee, a great opportunity to review and discuss the tour with the guide. A restaurant stop is not part of the tour, only a suggested option.

@ Locust Grove Estate

Detailed Times/Hours: Every Saturday and Sunday in September and October! Tickets are $10/person, Kids under 4 are FREE. We recommend purchasing online. The event starts at 10 AM and is self-guided, arrive anytime and stay as long as you wish until 4 PM.

Harvest Hunt is a self-guided outdoor scavenger hunt among the painted leaves and last blooms of summer for decorated pumpkins that tell the story of "A Day in the Life at Locust Grove in 1901!" Maps in hand, kids and caregivers will delight in the decorated pumpkins and educational signage with historic photos, maps, and information about the people who lived and worked here, the trees and flowers that grew here, and the animals, both domesticated and wild that contributed to the estate's rich history. Imagine a pumpkin rooster, fawn, Carriage Driver, Carriage, Cook, and more!

@ The Preserve at Vassar

This will be an hour and a half walk along a dirt road leading to our beaver pond. We will discuss the flora and fauna found on the preserve and share light refreshments. We will start and end at 50 Vassar Farm Lane in Poughkeepsie New York.