Schedule of Events

Some events require registration, for others registering will help us supply enough helpers to manage the event. Print a copy of the event flyer which includes the schedule on the back or Click for Printer-friendly version of this page. See also the Do-it-your self activites throughout the day.

Time

Event

Place

9 am-3 pm

All parks and event info – Drop in and do-it yourself hikes
and rides. Pick up a map and program book

FDR Park Lot #1 (driving map)

9:30 am-12 pm

Guided hike to Giant Boulder in Granite Knolls with a stop at the Bridge Dedication ceremony.

Yorktown Trailway (driving map)

10 am

Governor Cuomo will be at FDR State Park.

 

10 am

Dedication of the Bridge over the Taconic  Plan ahead to arrive on time. It takes 10-15 minutes to walk down from Woodlands Legacy Field and more from other approaches.

Woodlands Legacy Fields (driving map)

Bus leaves from FDR Park, Lot #1

10 am

Guided Mountain Bike Ride (2 hours); Must Register

Yorktown Trailway (driving map)

10 am

Guided hike with history of the Mohegan Granite Quarries
(2 hours); Must Register

Sylvan Glen Nature Preserve (driving map)

10 am-2 pm

Unnatural Trail – (drop in event)

Turkey Mountain Nature Preserve (driving map)

10 am-2 pm

Spring Cleaning  (service project) –  
Groups wishing to participate,
please contact David Rocco

FDR Park Lot #1 (driving map)

10 am-1 pm

Fishing Derby
register at the Park office 245-4650 $5 fee

Sparkle Lake (driving map)

11:30 pm

Geocaching 101
Hands on event to learn about geocaching

FDR Park, Parking Lot #3 (driving map)

Noon-3 pm

Quest Plus an opportunity to try geocaching
(drop in event)
Hunter Brook Preserve (driving map)

12:30 pm

Wet and Wild Nature Hike
Find out what wiggles and swims in our streams. 
Hunter Brook Preserve (driving map)
 1 pm

Guided hike to Giant Boulder in Granite Knolls with a stop at the Bridge

 

1 pm

Guided hike with history of the Mohegan Granite Quarries
(2 hours); Must Register

Sylvan Glen Nature Preserve (driving map))

1 pm

Guided hike with history
(2 hours)

Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center
 (driving map)

2 pm

Family friendly guided hike

Kitchawan Park Preserve (driving map)