Development Authority of the North Country Landfill Open House

Family Friendly Event, FREE: Family Event
The Development Authority of the North Country

We will have displays and take-home information available about our conservation programs and outings, along with a fun, hands-on activity for kids of all ages at the Development Authority of the North Country (DANC) Landfill Open House.

August Easy Evening Paddle on the Black River

Family Friendly Event, FREE: Family Event, Reservations Required

Please note new date, Tuesday, August 21.  Celebrate the end of summer with THTLT, and enjoy one more paddle before the weather turns to fall. Join executive director Linda Garrett, for a gentle 2-3 mile paddle along the Black River in Watertown. Plan to meet up at the Handicap Boat Launch off Eastern Boulevard. All ... Read more

Stories and S’mores – Still on -Don’t let the rain deter you

Family Friendly Event, Reservations Required
Thompson Park Zoo and Conservancy 1 Thompson Park, Watertown, New York

Don't let a little rain deter you!  We are still on, we will gather under the pavilion inside the zoo grounds.  We even have a portable fire pit to roast marshmallows!  Gather round the Thompson Park Zoo campfire for storyteller Lynn Morgan's enchanting tales. We will roast s'mores, and celebrate the end of a beautiful ... Read more

Murray Trail Snowshoe or Hike

Family Friendly Event

Join us in celebrating the arrival of December for this free, family-friendly hike at the Development Authority of the North Country’s Murray Trail in Rodman, NY from 10am to 2pm. We'll warm up inside DANC’s Murray Center building at the end of the hike, with hot cocoa and snacks provided by the Land Trust. Hikers ... Read more

Winter “Pick Me Up” Snowshoe Hike

Family Friendly Event

Landowners, Cary Fassler and Deb Kahkejian will lead us along this moderate three mile hike of their trail system. You’ll experience forestland, rolling meadows, and wetlands that are home to a variety of wildlife on this 970-acre Land Trust property, protected by THTLT. We’ll meet at the Fassler and Kahkejian residence at 398 State Route ... Read more

Winter “Pick Me Up” Snowshoe Hike

Family Friendly Event

Landowners, Cary Fassler and Deb Kahkejian will lead us along this moderate three mile hike of their trail system. You’ll experience forestland, rolling meadows, and wetlands that are home to a variety of wildlife on this 970-acre Land Trust property, protected by THTLT. We’ll meet at the Fassler and Kahkejian residence at 398 State Route ... Read more

Rock The Sanctuary!

Family Friendly Event
Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary 31241 Middle Rd., Watertown, NY

Want to get outside safely and be creative? Help us rock the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday, July 25th from 10 am to Noon. We’ll take a short hike, paint some rocks to place on the trails and/or take home, and read a story along the way. Attendance is limited, and registration is ... Read more

Dutch Oven Baking Demonstration

Family Friendly Event
Verona Beach State Park 6541 Lakeshore Rd S, Verona Beach, NY, United States

In cooperation with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation – Central Region, we invite you to join John Souva for a Dutch Oven baking demonstration. This is a free program open to all ages, no registration required. Event Details Friday, June 24th 6:30pm-7:30pm Verona Beach State Park Learn how to ... Read more

Dutch Oven Baking Demonstration

Family Friendly Event
Verona Beach State Park 6541 Lakeshore Rd S, Verona Beach, NY, United States

In cooperation with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation – Central Region, we invite you to join John Souva for a Dutch Oven baking demonstration. This is a free program open to all ages, no registration required. Event Details Friday, July 29th 6:00pm-7:00pm Verona Beach State Park Learn how to ... Read more

Story Walk Kick-Off

Family Friendly Event
Maple Ridge Center 7421 East Road, Lowville, NY, United States

In partnership with the North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council, Inc.’s YEAH! Program, and the Lowville Free Library, we invite you to the July Story Walk Kick-off Event Details Saturday, July 30th 11:00am- 12:00pm Maple Ridge Center, Lowville The kick-off event is free and open to the public, with no reservations needed. The first 100 people at ... Read more