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2026 Spring Programs

You must preregister 24 hours in advance for every program by contacting us at dykenpond@gmail.com or (518) 658-2055. All programs are held entirely outdoors on our 600 acre property.

May

Sounds of Spring Full Moon Hike: Friday, May 1: 7pm-8:30pm
Take a twilight hike to listen for the musical sounds of spring as nature reawakens. We'll listen for spring peepers, wood frogs and barred owls as the full moon rises. For all ages able to walk 1 mile on uneven terrain. Preregistration required. Free

Tuesdy Treks: Tuesday, May 5: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Let's get together to enjoy nature and the outdoors, learn a little bit about this beautiful planet we call home, develop or practice outdoor skills and become healthy through exercise and being outside! Join us on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in May to explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week we'll discover new ground and nature. Hikes will be cancelled in bad weather. Preregistration required at meetup.com by searching for "Friends of Dyken Pond Center" . Free. This program is for adults and older teens. Also meeting 5/12, 5/19 and 5/26.

Pond Study: Saturday, May 23: 1pm - 2:30pm
Learn about life in a small pond and why ponds are so important, before catching and releasing amphibians and insects using nets. Preregistration required.