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2024 Winter Programs

You must pre-register 24 hours in advance for every program by contacting us at dykenpond@gmail.com or (518) 658-2055. A confirmation from us ensures your place in the program. All programs are held outdoors. If you feel sick the day of a program, please stay home and we'll see you next time.

December

Yule Log Celebration: Sunday, December 15: 1pm - 3pm
Celebrate the ancient tradition of the Yule Log. Hear the story of the Yule Log and why the days are getting shorter and the nights longer at this time of year. Search for a hidden Yule Log, which will be carried back and burned in a campfire by the lake. Greens will be available to make crafts. Light refreshments can be enjoyed by the fire. Preregistration required at (518) 658-2055 or dykenpond@gmail.com. Free.

Tuesday Treks: Tuesday, December 3: 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 (no hike 12/24) 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.

January

How Animals Prepare for Winter: Saturday, January 11: 10am - 11:30am
Take a short hike exploring the forest for signs of animals preparing for winter. Learn what animals call our forest home and how they prepare to survive the colder months. Preregistration required. All ages. Free.

Tuesday Treks: Tuesday, January 7: 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 January 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 1/14, 1/21 and 1/28.