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Positive Dog Training in the Real World!
Swine Creek Reservation
9/20/25
11:00
AM
Free
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Astrotots: Our Place In Space (Ages 3-5 w/adult)
Observatory Park
9/20/25
11:30
AM
Free
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Astrotots XL: Down to Earth (Ages 6-11 w/adult)
Observatory Park
9/20/25
1:00
PM
Free
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Scout Day: Brownie Bugs Badge
Orchard Hills Park
9/20/25
1:00
PM
Free
16
Nassau Astronomy Night with CVAS
Observatory Park
9/20/25
8:00
PM
Free
Open
Astrotots: Our Place In Space (Ages 3-5 w/adult)
Observatory Park
9/19/25
9:30
AM
Free
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Astrotots: Our Place In Space (Ages 3-5 w/adult)
Observatory Park
9/19/25
11:00
AM
Free
6
Astrotots: Our Place In Space (Ages 3-5 w/adult)
Observatory Park
9/19/25
1:00
PM
Free
11
Elderberries: Monarchs & Meadow Insects
Orchard Hills Park
9/18/25
12:00
PM
Free
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Toddler Time: Sensing the Summer (Ages 1-2 w/adult)
Orchard Hills Park
9/17/25
9:30
AM
Free
11
Toddler Time: Sensing the Summer (Ages 1-2 w/adult)
Orchard Hills Park
9/17/25
11:00
AM
Free
12
Early Morning Hike
Observatory Park
9/16/25
8:00
AM
Free
Open
Introduction to Archery for Kids (Ages 9-16)
Chickagami Park
9/14/25
10:30
AM
Free
16
Archery Practice (Ages 9+)
Chickagami Park
9/14/25
12:30
PM
Free
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Monarchs & Meadow Insects
Orchard Hills Park
9/14/25
12:30
PM
Free
Open
Hound Hike
Headwaters Park
9/14/25
2:00
PM
Free
Open
Hunter Education Course (Day 1)
Big Creek Park
9/13/25
9:00
AM
Free
Horseback Riders: Amish Buggy Training & Trail Ride
Swine Creek Reservation
9/13/25
9:30
AM
Free
7
Introduction to Archery for Families
Chickagami Park
9/13/25
10:30
AM
Free
16
Archery Games for Adults
Chickagami Park
9/13/25
1:30
PM
Free
12
ASM Minerals Garden & Dome Tour
Offsite
9/13/25
3:00
PM
Free
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Archery Practice (Ages 9+)
Chickagami Park
9/13/25
3:30
PM
Free
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Nature Journaling: Camping Experience (Overnight Experience)
Chickagami Park
9/13/25
4:00
PM
$ 20.00
20
Night Sky Viewing
Observatory Park
9/13/25
7:00
PM
Free
Open
Astronomy Community Showcase
Observatory Park
9/12/25
7:00
PM
Free
Open
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