COLORING BOOK FUNDRAISER!! Don't miss this event!!
Sunday, June 7, 2026
1pm-3pm
Buy the amazing coloring book and get it autographed by the author, Gallery Director, Dr. Lisa D'Amico. Also enjoy free snacks and beverages! All to support the Preserve!
Mark your calendars!
Rockwood Ramble 10K
June 6 (Sat) from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Starting and finishing in historic Rockwood Hall, our annual Rockwood Ramble 10K is a crowd favorite. Scenic Hudson River views greet runners before the course veers into the woods. The wide carriage roads provide the perfect setting for experienced trail runners and first-timers. Say goodbye to traffic, pavement and noise and hello to the Preserve! Race Director Laureen Fitzgerald sees to every detail, ensuring a first-rate experience for all participants. All proceeds benefit carriage road maintenance. Parking: FREE. /rockwood-ramble-10k
Writing in Nature
June 4 and 18 (Thu) from 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Tickets available 5/15 at 9am.
Commune with nature while honing your creative writing skills with instructor Nicole Butterfield. Allow the natural beauty of our Preserve to lend itself to creative output in this relaxing and reflective evening class. Note that you can attend either of these classes or both to maximize your creative writing development. Max: 15 people. Cost: $4. Parking: $6 per vehicle. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events
TOMORROW!!! TOMORROW!!! TOMORROW!!!
Saturday May 16th at 2pm
Become a certified Leave No Trace practitioner by playing games! Join Educator Martha Bierut on Saturday May 16th at 2pm to learn the Seven Principles of Leave No Trace and graduate at the end of the workshop. Use your new skills in the field as you learn how to better steward natural areas. It's always fun to further your nature education!
Please register at: /events
Plein Air Painting
Multiple dates
Sat, May 23 9:30 am
Sat, May 30 9:30 am
Learn nature watercolor technique with expert instructor Ann Johann!
Experience nature through painting! Learn the watercolor technique under the guidance of award-winning artist, Anne Johann, as you absorb the beauty of the landscape before you.
You may bring your own supplies if you have them; if not, supplies will be provided. Recommended supplies include: a watercolor set, paintbrushes, watercolor paper, easel, pencil, eraser, and a couple small jars of water.
Meet in the Visitor’s Center courtyard, followed by a short walk to the lake.
Wear sun protection, bring water to drink and a lightweight chair that you can carry to the site. Cost: $8. Max: 10 people.
Please register at: /e/plein-air-painting-tickets-1986996084778?aff=oddtdtcreator
Photo courtesy of Heidi Fuhrman
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Wednesday, May 20 • 10 AM - 12 PM
Overview
An interpretive habitat walk
Step into the vibrant world of fields and meadows! In this program, we’ll explore these open habitats and discover the plants, insects, and animals that call them home. Learn how grasses and wildflowers support pollinators, how animals use these spaces for food and shelter, and why meadows are so important for biodiversity. We’ll spend time outdoors observing, identifying, and discussing what we find, with a focus on seasonal changes and ecological relationships.
Recommended age: 9+.
Cost: $4
Parking: $6 per vehicle
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Rockefeller Explorer Club
June 6 (Sat) from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Tickets available 5/15 at 9am.
Join us for a fun and interactive program centered around New York State Parks’ Explorer Club Activity Book! Designed for young explorers and their families, this program invites participants to unplug and dive into nature through hands-on activities, games, and discovery. While out on the trials, we’ll explore topics like wildlife, outdoor safety, and sustainability while completing sections of the booklet together. By the end, you will earn an official Explorer Club patch!
Recommended age: 5+. Cost: $4 per child, adults free. Parking: $6 per vehicle. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events
Sunset Yoga at Rockwood Hall
Tuesdays (June 2, 16, 23, 30) from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Tickets available 5/15 at 9am.
Please note that no yoga will take place on June 9th due to a private event. Relieve stress and explore the connection between breath and movement with instructor Shivani Singh as the sun sets over the Hudson with views of the bridge and NYC in the distance. Appropriate for all levels of experience, ages 18+. This class takes place near the old foundation of Rockwood Hall, please allow for 10 minutes to walk to the yoga location after parking. Cost: $6 per class. Parking: FREE. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events
Sensory Stroll: Awaken Your Senses
Fri, May 15, 2026, 9:00 AM
Sensory Stroll: Awaken Your Senses!
Awaken your senses as you slow down and tune in to nature in this embodied experience with Linda Parker. You’ll be amazed at what you notice when you focus on one sense at a time.
Meet in the Visitor Center courtyard.
Dress comfortably and bring water to drink. In case of bad weather, the program may be canceled or postponed; you will be notified via email by 5 pm the day before.
Max: 15 people. Cost: $4. Parking: $6 per vehicle; NYS residents over 62 park free on weekdays.
Register at: /e/spring-story-time-and-nature-walk-childrens-program-tickets-1986729080160?aff=oddtdtcreator
or
rockefellerstateparkpreserve.org/events
Photo courtesy of Kim Fendrich.
Leave No Trace Ambassador Workshop ♿
Saturday, May 16 • 2 PM - 3:30 PM
Become a Leave No Trace ambassador!
Welcome Earth Day by becoming a newly trained Leave No Trace ambassador through an awareness workshop! Join Park Educator Martha as you learn the seven principles for outdoor ethics and leave the class empowered to teach others how to better interact with the environment. This interactive program will include accessible activities and certificates for workshop graduates.
Recommended age: 12+
Registration required: /e/leave-no-trace-ambassador-workshop-tickets-1986926427431?aff=oddtdtcreator
Cost: $4
Parking: $6 per vehicle
Wildlife Rehabilitation
Saturday, May 16 • 11 AM - 12:30 PM
Have you ever come across an animal that appears to be injured, ill or abandoned and possibly in need of help? Learn what to do in such situations and how to decide whether the animal requires intervention in the first place. Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator Maggie Ciarcia-Belloni has been helping wildlife for over 30 years. She has worked with many kinds of wildlife but specializes in rehabilitating small mammals. Maggie will be accompanied by some special guests including Flower, her education opossum, and Sheldon the box turtle. Both are non-releasable.
The workshop will take place in the art gallery at the Visitor’s Center.
Cost: $4.
Parking: $6 per vehicle.
Maximum: 20 People.
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This program is wheelchair accessible.
Photo courtesy of Josh DiPaola
PLEASE NOTE: If you reserve tickets and cannot attend, please cancel your reservation so the tickets may be made available to others who are wait-listed.
