• Hike to Protect Hemlocks- Trenton Greenbelt

    Reservations Required
    Trenton Greenbelt Trails

    Join a series of guided walk and talks to learn to recognize and report hemlock woolly adelgid HWA- an invasive insect that kills hemlock trees. Hemlocks are an important tree species that provide many benefits for people and nature. Detecting the presence of HWA early on provides enough time to protect infested trees and helps ... Read more

    Owl Prowl 3/11

    Reservations Required
    Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary 31241 Middle Rd., Watertown, NY

    Come prowl for owls this winter! Event Details Friday, March 11th 5:30pm-7:00pm Meeting spot: The parking lot of the Joseph A Black Wildlife Sanctuary We’ll take a twilight walk in the woods to listen and look! Bring along a flashlight or headlamp, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy boots or shoes. If there is ... Read more

    Owl Prowl 3/26

    Reservations Required
    Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary 31241 Middle Rd., Watertown, NY

    **Registration for this event is now full. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list in case of cancellations please email [email protected]** Come prowl for owls this winter! Event Details Saturday, March 26th 6:00pm-7:30pm Meeting spot: The parking lot of the Joseph A Black Wildlife Sanctuary We’ll take a twilight walk in the woods ... Read more

  • Owl Prowl 4/8

    Reservations Required
    Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary 31241 Middle Rd., Watertown, NY

    Come prowl for owls this winter! Event Details Friday, April 8th 6:30pm-8:00pm Meeting spot: The parking lot of the Joseph A Black Wildlife Sanctuary We’ll take a twilight walk in the woods to listen and look! Bring along a flashlight or headlamp, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy boots or shoes. If there is ... Read more

    Owl Prowl 4/22

    Reservations Required
    Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary 31241 Middle Rd., Watertown, NY

    **Registration for this event is now full. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list in case of cancellations please email [email protected]** Come prowl for owls this spring! Event Details Friday, April 22nd 7:00pm-8:30pm Meeting spot: The parking lot of the Joseph A Black Wildlife Sanctuary Enjoy a quiet twilight owl prowl hike ... Read more

    Verona Beach State Park Owl Prowl (4-29)

    Reservations Required
    Verona Beach State Park 6541 Lakeshore Rd S, Verona Beach, NY, United States

    **Registration for this event is now full. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list in case of cancellations please email [email protected]** In cooperation with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation – Central Region, we invite you to come prowl for owls with us! The prowl will be led ... Read more

    2nd Annual Tug Hill Soggy Sneaker 5K

    Reservations Required
    Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary 31241 Middle Rd., Watertown, NY

    Usher in spring by running or walking with us in the 2nd Annual Tug Hill Soggy Sneaker 5K trail race Event Details Saturday, April 30th Race begins at 9:00 am at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary Pre-registration is required no later than April 29th. Teams are welcomed as well!  A participant liability waiver is ... Read more

  • Warbler Walk

    Reservations Required
    Douglas L Murray Agricultural Heritage Trail 23400 Route 177, Rodman, NY, United States

    Are you an early bird with a penchant for Warblers? Explore the woods and fields for these tiny, colorful, sweetly singing birds with us. Event Details Saturday, May 14th 7am-9am Douglas L. Murray Agricultural Heritage Trail near Rodman, NY Registration is required no later than 8 pm on Thursday, May 13th We’ll start at the ... Read more

    Verona Beach State Park Owl Prowl (5-20)

    Reservations Required
    Verona Beach State Park 6541 Lakeshore Rd S, Verona Beach, NY, United States

    **Registration for this event is now full. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list in case of cancellations please email [email protected]** In cooperation with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation – Central Region, we invite you to come prowl for owls with us! The prowl will be led ... Read more

  • National Trails Day: Volunteer Spring Clean Up in Rutland

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

    Celebrate National Trails Day with us and other like-minded people while helping us get the trails clipped, pruned and cleared for the summer hiking season! Event Details Saturday, June 4th 10am-2pm Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary Meet at 10:00 am in the parking lot at 31241 Middle Rd, Watertown Stay an hour or stay until ... Read more