Minnewaska State Park Trip-free

Join us on a fun trip to Minnewaska! we will be hiking on carriage roads for about 2 miles. We start out in the visitor center for some information about these insects and a game. Then, the kids will use nests to catch and observe their insects. This one is a little farther north but wall worth the trip! There is no fee for the trip but parking will be $10 a car. Carpooling is helpful. There is a 25 person Maximum for this trip. Sign up fast.

BUTTERFLY
SEARCHERS
Grades: 2-4
Length: 10:30-1:15
Distance: 1.5–2 miles
Location: Lake Minnewaska Area
Insects are so much more than
annoying, pesky creatures that bite us.
Through the following activities, we’ll teach your students that insects are actually
fascinating and vital to the survival of all living things:
• Interactive lesson on insects, including a discussion of their unique
characteristics and the important jobs they do for the planet
• Live insect search along the trail
• Educational and active game about the life of a butterfly

Minnewaska State Park Preserve is Hamilton Point Trail, Gardiner, NY 12525