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2023 Fall 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.

September

Tuesday Treks
Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in September 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. Free. This program is for adults and older teens. Also meeting on 8/15 and 8/23 and 8/30

Nature's Playground: Saturday, September 30: 1pm-3pm
Visit your new outdoor play area and let your imagination run wild alongside fairy houses, an eagle's nest, a tee-pee, a mud kitchen and more. Finish your playtime roasting a s'more by a campfire. Plan to walk one mile round trip to the playground from the parking lot. Pre-registration required. FREE.

October

Tuesday Treks
Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in October 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. Free. This program is for adults and older teens.

Fall Foliage Walk: Monday, October 9: 1pm - 2:30pm
Enjoy the peak color season on a leisurely 1- 2 mile walk along Center trails. Trip Leader: Cat LaPorta

November

Tuesday Treks
Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in November 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. Free. This program is for adults and older teens.

Firewood Volunteer Day: Saturday, November 11: 9am-noon
We are looking for a few hardy volunteers to help us gather firewood for the winter season. We plan to cut, gather, split, haul and stack about 3 cords of firewood. This will heat the main office and cabin 1 for the winter. For your efforts, we'll treat you to a free lunch. Please pre-register by 11/9/23 so we may plan enough food.