Grafton Lakes Events for August | Environment

2 Thurs - 6:30pm. Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park Summer Potluck and Meeting. Meet at Park Office, Bring a dish to share. (GLSP)

3 Fri - Evening Guided Hike at 6pm. Meets at pull off for Gartler Trail on Rte 2. Start your weekend off right with a guided hike through some of our many trails.  (GLSP)

4 Sat - Habitat in a Jar @ 2pm Meets at Park Office. Learn about the habitat needs of various animals that call the Rensselaer Plateau home. Explore nearby wetlands and finally build your own self-sustaining habitat to take home. (GLSP)

11 Sat- Hop, Slither and Swim at 11am. Meet some reptiles and amphibians from Grafton waters and wilds. Meet at program tent. (GLSP)

12 Sun - 27th Annual Run for the Roses 5k benefitting Grafton Community Library. Race at 9am. Nature walk 8am. Kids 1 Mile Fun Run at 10am. Call library at 279-0580 for information. (GLSP)

17 Fri - Evening Guided Hike at 6pm.  Meets at Shaver Pond Nature Center 194 Shaver Pond Road. Start your weekend off right with a guided hike through some of our many trails. Parking is free after 5pm! (GLSP)

25 Sat - Touch n Explore Wildlife Education with Bernie  11– 1pm by Long Pond Beach. Use all your senses to learn about these animals. Meet animal ambassadors too! (GLSP)

31 Fri - Evening Guided Hike - 6pm Meets at Long Pond Beach Playground. Start your weekend off right with a guided hike through some of our many trails. Parking is free after 5pm! (GLSP)

SEPTEMBER

3 Mon -  Labor Day Sand Sculpture Contest Registration at 12pm at Long Pond. All participants receive a prize.  Open to all ages.  (GLSP)