Walk-ins are always welcomed unless specified for registration. Age 5 – adult. All programs take place at the Porter Schoolhouse (our Nature Center – 6937 SR 22, Hebron) unless otherwise noted. Please note that parking is limited. The Preserve is open from dawn to dusk, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Enjoy!

We are currently in-between Naturalists. Bear with us as we look to fill this position.

Saturday, February 17 – 1:30-2:30pm – Meet at the Nature Center/Porter Schoolhouse for an Animal Tracking Hike.

Saturday, October 19 – 11:00am – Adirondack Turtles at the PEMBER LIBRARY & MUSEUM
Did you know that turtles can breathe through their butts? Get a glimpse into the fascinating lives of freshwater turtles and their unique history and anatomy. Meet ambassador turtles from the Adirondacks and beyond and find out why turtles are disappearing and what you can do to make sure we have turtles to love for generations to come.

Debbie Philp is a NYS licensed wildlife rehabilitator and the founder of Dancing Turtle Rescue, a small nonprofit dedicated to saving native freshwater turtles and their wetland habitats. Debbie is a certified master herpetologist and brings strong background in natural history to her public education programs. She shares her home with rescued pets including 15 turtles, a lizard, a snake, and two frogs, in addition to her licensed educational ambassadors and any injured native turtles in care. Debbie is a member of North Country Wild Care, a network of wildlife rehabilitators in northeastern New York, and is currently serving as president.

This program is being sponsored by the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society.

PAST PROGRAMS:

Saturday, January 27 – 1:30-2:30pm – Meet at the Nature Center/Porter Schoolhouse for an Animal Tracking Hike. We are hoping the rain and 40 degree weather will not melt the snow we’ve gotten so far. Fingers crossed. It’s difficult to schedule outdoor hikes this time of year. There was some snow left and we discovered deer, rabbit and coyote tracks along with their scats and fox scat too. See photos on our Facebook page at Tracking Hike 1/27. (let us know if this link doesn’t work)