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2025 Fall 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.

December

Annual Tradition of the Yule Log Scavenger Hunt: Sunday, December 14: 1pm - 3pm
You are invited to our fun and unique end of the year celebration! Come search for a hidden Yule Log, which will be carried back and burned in a campfire by the lake guaranteeing good luck for the year to all in attendance. Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and the company of fellow outdoor enthusiasts by the fire. Catch up with old friends and campers and meet new ones. Hear the story of the Yule Log and why the days are getting shorter and the nights longer at this time of year. Greens will be available to make crafts. Preregistration required at (518) 658-2055 or dykenpond@gmail.com. Free.

Tuesday Treks: Tuesday, December 2: 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 Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in December 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 here meetup.com by searching for "Friends of Dyken Pond Center" . Free. This program is for adults and older teens. Also meeting 12/9, 12/16, 12/23 and 12/30.