Thursday April 25, 2024 
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond EEC
Grafton – Every Tuesday: 12:30 – 2:30pm – Join Leonard Tremblay on a 3 mile hike at a moderate pace exploring the wilds of Dyken Pond Center. Each week we’ll discover new ground and nature. Hikes may be cancelled in bad weather. Free. Pre-registration is required for all programs at (518) 658-2055 or dykenpond@nullgmail.com.
Nature Art Trail at Dyken Pond EEC
Grafton – Everyday in September – Create your own art project on a self-guiding trail. Four stations will instruct you how to use natural materials to create your own art to either take home or leave behind. Instructions can be found at our main sign. Pre-registration is required for all programs at (518) 658-2055 or dykenpond@nullgmail.com.
Mindful Nature Walk at Dyken Pond EEC
GRAFTON – Saturday, September 18: 10am – 12pm. Join Sandy Wilson from Spirit of Dragonflies, LLC to celebrate the wonders of the outdoors! For those of you who have never experienced a Mindful Nature Walk we will be experiencing the benefits of “Forest Bathing.” Don’t worry, Forest Bathing requires no shower cap and involves no actual bathing in water. Called Shinrin-Yoku where it originated in Japan, it is the wellness practice of being in the present moment and opening up our senses to fully take in the forest atmosphere. This type of slow walking ‘sauntering’, deep breathing, present-centered awareness, and observation in nature is shown to reduce stress, boost our moods, and strengthen our immune systems. Donations welcomed. Pre-registration is required for all programs at (518) 658-2055 or dykenpond@nullgmail.com.
Sensory Walk at Dyken Pond EEC
GRAFTON – Sunday, September 19: 10am – 11:30am – Join Kelsey King on a sensory adventure. We will be exploring the environment using 4 of our senses; touch, smell, sight, and sound. This encourages children to get outside and explore their natural world. Pre-registration required. This program is for kids ages 2 and up as long as they can walk on uneven terrain. Donations welcomed. Pre-registration is required for all programs at (518) 658-2055 or dykenpond@nullgmail.com.