October
5, Sunday – “Stylish Times” Historic Fashion Show at the Barnett Homestead at 2 pm. Reproduction fashions from 1700s to the early 1900s will be modeled at this second annual fashion show. Call 686-8266 for more information. Barnett Homestead is off Rte 67, across from Bennington Battlefield historic site.
8, Wednesday – Ready, Set, Sleep! Wee Naturalists (Pre K) Program at 10 am at Shaver Nature Center. Kids will learn how animals ready for winter with a fun story, craft, and short outdoor explore. Call to preregister by Tuesday, October 7. Shaver Nature Center is located at 194 Shaver Pond Rd. $1/person
11, Saturday – Signs of Fall Nature Hike around Shaver Pond at 10 am. Enjoy this easygoing 2.5k hike around Shaver Pond and enjoy the fall colors and autumn air. Easy grade, ideal for kids. Meet by playground on north end of main parking lot in Grafton Lakes State Park. Please call to pre-register by Friday, October 10. $1/person.
15, Wednesday – Trail Advisory Meeting at 7 pm at Shaver Nature Center. Like to hike, bike, horseback ride or ski on park trails? Join this group to discuss trail improvements to Grafton Lakes State Park.
25, Saturday – Star Party with Albany Area Astronomers at 6 pm. Explore the night sky at Deerfield Pavilion in Grafton Lakes State Park.
30, Thursday – Trick or Treat Nature Trail at 4 pm. Enjoy a hike along our Woodland Nature Trail looking for creepy crawly forest dwellers and some treats for those with good observation skills! Call to pre-register by Wednesday, October 29. Meet in Main Lot at Grafton Lakes State Park. $1/person (GLSP)