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Animal Tracking

December 7, 2013 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Robert Moses Nature Center
19 Robinson Bay Rd. Follow the signs
13662 Massena, New York
Phone: (315) 705-5022
See map: Google Maps
Come out and see how many animals we can identify through the trails at the Robert Moses Nature Center. Then, using GPS units, let's document animal activity. Free event for children 5 - 12-years-old. Saturday, Dec 7th from 1 - 3pm. Call (315) 705-5022 to sign-up.

Winter Wildlife Workshop

December 14, 2013 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Clarkson Bookstore
39 Market Street
Potsdam, New York
See map: Google Maps
How do animals live through freezing North Country winters? Kids will learn about the strategies local mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians use to survive the winter, including adaptation, hibernation, and migration. We will play an animal snow tracking game and create a winter craft. Let's make the most of winter by learning how local animals spend theirs! This event will be held at the Clarkson Bookstore in Potsdam.

Guided Moonlight Ski & Snowshoe

December 14, 2013 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Robert Moses StatePark Nature Center
19 Robinson Bay Rd Follow the signs to the Nature Center
13662 Massena, New York
Phone: (315) 705-5022
See map: Google Maps
Join us as The Friends of the Robert Moses Nature Center takes explorers through the trails at night under the light of the full moon. The trails are easy to hike or snowshoe. Fun for all ages. Skiers must be experienced. Enjoy marshmallows around the fire afterwards. Bring snowshoes or skis, or rent them for $4/set. Meet at the trailhead. Participants should dress for weather. Call (315) 705-5022 to sign-up.

Winter Tracking

January 4, 2014 - 10:30am
Indian Creek Nature Center
County Rd 14
13680 Rennselaer Falls, New York
Phone: (315) 848-2178
See map: Google Maps
The Indian Creek Nature center hosts a wonderful array of interesting animals throughout the year. Peter O’Shea, local naturalist and author, will lead the group in identifying various creatures by their tracks and other unique features. If snow is sufficiently deep, trackers can bring their snowshoes or borrow them from the Nature Center. If no snow, we’ll scout the trails on foot. Dress appropriately.