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Apr. 30, 2017
Meet the author Leslie Sharpe as she talks about her reflections on the private lives of the wild critters of the Catskills, from birds to moths to wild deer as told in her new bookThe Quarry Fox: And Other Critters of the Wild Catskills
Apr. 30, 2017
Art writer Simona David will discuss her latest book How Art Is Made: In the Catskills (2017), and converse with some of the world’s most accomplished artists who live and work in the Catskills, the place where American art was born.
Apr. 30, 2017
Andy Mason of the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Soc. will lead a bird walk at the Catskill Interpretive Center in Mt. Tremper.  The walk will explore a mix of Catskill habitats including  forest, open land and streamside.    
Apr. 30, 2017
Join Andy Mason of Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society, for a presentation on spring birds in the Catskills.  The program will cover bird species expected to be seen at this time of year and through the summer in the region.  Join Andy again on Sunday... Read more
Apr. 23, 2017
With maps, photos and graphics we’ll explore the idea: Was observational astronomy practiced by ancient native populations in northeast America, with observations preserved in manmade and natural landscape features?
Apr. 23, 2017
Keeping our waterways healthy by creating vegetative buffers and Rain-Gardens that are attractive to pollinators, birds and people.  Come join us for a slide presentation as well as an outdoor stroll to learn more about how we can enhance and improvethe... Read more
Apr. 23, 2017
Help plant trees and shrubs along a new section of accessible trail as well as participate in invasive species pulling and control. All ages welcome.
Apr. 23, 2017
Join the Catskill Center's Executive Director, Jeff Senterman at the Maurice D. Hinchey Catskill Interpretive Center (CIC) for a walk with on the site's trail network. There are three short trails on site: An approximately 1/2 mile long, level loop trail... Read more
Mar. 19, 2017
Alan Via promises interesting slides that will include scenery, flora, animals, birds on around seldom visited terrain with stories and tales, mostly true.
Mar. 19, 2017
In the middle 1800's there were many tanning mills scattered about the Catskills. Hides were brought from as far away as South America to be turned into leather.Join Paul Misko as he tells this story.  
Feb. 5, 2017
Join dozens of local book publishers, authors, poets, children’s book writers and illustrators at theSecond Annual Catskill Interpretive Center Book Fair
Feb. 5, 2017
With Will Soter - The HikeSafe program, and the Hiker Responsibility Code were developed by the NH Fish & Game, and USDA Forest Service, in an effort to reduce the need for rescue, or recovery efforts....
Feb. 5, 2017
With Will Soter - Although Leave No Trace has its roots in backcountry and wilderness, the practices have been adapted so that they can be applied anywhere - from the backcountry, to local parks, to your backyard - and for any recreational activity. Each... Read more
Feb. 5, 2017
With maps, photos and graphics we’ll explore the idea: Was observational astronomy practiced by ancient native populations in northeast America, with observations preserved in manmade and natural landscape features?
Nov. 29, 2016
Everything you wanted to know about the Long Path...but were afraid to ask! Join Ken Posner for a talk on New York's greatest trail, the 358-mile Long Path which stretches from New York City all the way to Thacher State Park outside Albany, along the way... Read more
Nov. 29, 2016
Come join us for a spectacular photo tour celebrating the 100th anniversary of American’s National Parks on Saturday, December 10th. The photographic journey begins in Acadia National Park, then heads west, with photos of animals, birds, and flowers set... Read more
Oct. 31, 2016
Join Appalachian Trail Thru Hiker and Catskills supporter Moe Lemire at the Catskill Interpretive Center for a presentation and discussion about his 2016 hike of the entire Appalachian Trail.After 168 days, 2189.10 miles, 14 states, and three pairs of... Read more
Sep. 30, 2016

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