Ecology Walks

Beginner Bird Walk

Learn about birding, how to use field guides and mobile apps, and of course, how to find and identify birds using binoculars.

Spring Ephemeral Walk in Cary's Fern Glen

Event full. Waitlist only.

Nature Stories: Cary Trail Celebration with Local Libraries

Take a guided walk along our Wappinger Creek trail, participate in an eco-scavenger hunt, and learn about Cary science and education programs and volunteer opportunities. This special event will also feature offerings from several local libraries.

Spring Photography Bird Walk in the Lowlands

Sold out. Waitlist only.

As we walk Cary's grounds, wildlife photographer Dr. Loren Merrill will discuss bird IDs, and offer tips and insights into the technical and conceptual aspects of bird photography.

Sights & Sounds of Spring Evening Walk

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST

Join us for an evening hike exploring the sights and sounds of spring on our campus. The walk will include stops in marshes, fields, and forests to see what signs of spring we can find.

Winter Tree ID Workshop

This event will begin in the classroom, with a hands-on lesson exploring how to identify trees without leaves. Then test your newfound knowledge during a guided walk on Cary’s grounds.

Wonders of Winter Ecology: A Guided Walk

Discover how resident mammals, birds, insects, and plants adapt to winter in the Hudson Valley.

Wonders of Winter Ecology: A Guided Walk

Event canceled

Enjoy an afternoon walk exploring winter ecology wonders on our Millbrook, NY campus. During this family-friendly activity, discover how resident mammals, birds, insects, and plants adapt to winter.

Nature’s Engineers: A Beaver Ecology Walk

An interpretive hike exploring the ecology and management of the American Beaver.

Catskill Fall Foliage Walk at Israel Wittman Sanctuary

Take in the colors of autumn’s palette on an interpretive walk with Ian McGregor, a forest ecologist at Cary.

Soil Ecology and Health

 Join Cary Institute scientist Jane Lucas for a public program focused on soil ecology and health.

Hudson River Valley Ramble - Forest Ecology Walk

Learn how land use has transformed Hudson Valley landscapes as you explore Cary Institute's forests, fields, and wetlands on a moderate 2-mile walk.