October Events at the Landis Arboretum

ESPERANCE, NY (09/23/2007)(readMedia)-- With October just a breath away, the Landis Arboretum offers a seasonal array of programs for the entire family.

October 1 - 12 PEAK FOLIAGE COLORS Visit the Arboretum. Walk the trails. Come to where Mother Nature hits her high notes.

6 (Saturday), 2–3:30 pm FALL FOLIAGE BIRD WALK Join members of the Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club as we enjoy an easy walk through the woods for glimpses of resident and migrant birds in the fall foliage. Free will donation. George Steele, Science Educator.

13 (Saturday), 9 am – 3 pm FALL WORKFEST Bring your friends and your work gloves to Landis to get the grounds ready for winter. Come for part of the day or the full day. Light lunch provided. Bring a dessert to share. Call/confirm: 875-6935.

20 (Saturday), 2–3:30 pm MEET THE AUTHOR Author Anita Sanchez (The Teeth of the Lion: The Story of the Beloved and Despised Dandelion) presents an outdoor walk to study some common plants and their lore, including the dandelion, their historical uses in medicine and as food. Suggested Donation, $5. Arboretum Library.

26(Friday), 7–8:30 pm FULL MOON HALLOWEEN OWL PROWL End the Family Program Season with our traditional Halloween Owl Prowl. Learn about our common owls— where they live, what they sound like, and what they do. Then take a short walk into the woods to see if we can hear one. Free will donation. George Steele, Science Educator

THE ALBANY AREA ASTRONOMERS meet regularly at the Landis Arboretum Meeting House for its dark skies and good horizons. At public star parties telescopes are set up to show guests sights in the night sky. The Walk Among the Stars programs include constellation tours, the myths and stories associated with the constellations, and hints on enjoying the night sky. Star Parties and A Walk Among the Stars programs are canceled if the skies are mostly cloudy.

Registration is encouraged by calling Alan French at 374-8460 so we can call you if an event is canceled. You can also call to check about two hours before the start time if you did not register. No admission; free parking.

• October 5 (Friday) & October 6 (Saturday), 8 pm, Public star parties

• October 13 (Saturday) 7:30 pm, A WALK AMONG THE STARS, Constellation Tour

Fun-for All

The Fall weather offers an excellent opportunity to walk the beautiful grounds of the Arboretum or to take advantage of its more than eight miles of walking/hiking trails.

Visitors to the Landis Arboretum are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets, and to wear sensible shoes and attire appropriate for the natural terrain of the Arboretum.

For more information, call the Arboretum at 518-875-6935. The Landis Arboretum is located 1.5 miles off scenic Route 20 in Esperance, NY. www.LandisArboretum.org.

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