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SUMMARY:First Day Hike: Guided New Year's Tour
DESCRIPTION:First Day Hike: Guided New Year’s Tour\nThursday\, January 1\, 2026  |  10:00 – 11:30 AM \nAges 5+ \n  \nCost: Free\, Registration is required \nJoin the First Day Hike Here\n  \nAbout the First Day Hike\nWith a new year comes new views on the horizon. Take a stroll through the Arboretum with us on New Year’s Day! We will hike along the River Walk\, enjoying views of the Connetquot River and keeping our eyes out for wildlife. We’ll also tour the Pinetums and discuss the beauty & diversity of our conifer collections. We’ll be walking 1.5 miles on a mix of paved and unpaved paths through gentle terrain. \nParticipants should wear sturdy shoes\, dress in layers\, and bring plenty of water. \n  \n\n1. Parking fees may apply; see website for details: https://bayardcuttingarboretum.com/visit/hours/\n2. Transactions will be processed through the Natural Heritage Trust; fees cannot be refunded for participant cancellation.\n3. For any additional questions\, contact our Education Coordinator\, K.T. Williamso\,n via Email: KT.Williamson@parks.ny.gov  \n 
URL:https://bayardcuttingarboretum.com/event/first-day-hike-guided-new-years-tour/
LOCATION:Bayard Cutting Arboretum\, 440 Montauk Highway\, Great River\, NY\, 11739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Elementary Education,Middle School Education,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Forest Therapy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Forest Therapy Walk\n\nSaturday\, January 10\, 2026 \nSaturday\, February 7\, 2026 \nSaturday\, March 7\, 2026 \nSaturday\, April 11\, 2026 \nSaturday\, May 2\, 2026 \nSaturday\, June 6\, 2026 \nSaturday\, July 11\, 2026 \nSaturday\, August 1\, 2026 \nSaturday\, September 12\, 2026 \nSaturday\, October 3\, 2026 \nSaturday\, November 7\, 2026 \nSaturday\, December 5\, 2026 \n  \n  \n\n10:30 AM – 12:30 PM\nCost: $45 per person\n  \nJoin certified forest therapy guide\, Linda Lombardo of Wild Heart Nature Connection\, on a walk to reconnect with the natural world around us. We’ll slow down\, wander\, and notice what most of the world simply walks past; the beauty of nature in any season. We’ll do some grounding\, connect with the trees and water\, and even create some nature art together. \nWalk length: 120 minutes; please wear comfortable\, sturdy shoes and warm clothing for walking outdoors. \n  \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://bayardcuttingarboretum.com/event/forest-therapy-walk-2025/2026-01-10/
LOCATION:Bayard Cutting Arboretum\, 440 Montauk Highway\, Great River\, NY\, 11739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Walk
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SUMMARY:Spherealism: Finding Your Artistic Voice
DESCRIPTION:Painting accredited to: Sfera Louis  Spherealism: Finding Your Artistic Voice\nAdult Education (Ages 16+) \nWednesdays\, January 14\, 2026 – February 11\, 2026  |  11:30 AM – 1:30 PM \nCost: $225 per series \n \nENROLL IN THE SPHEREALISM HERE\n\nAbout this Spherealism Workshop\n\n\n\n\nIn this 5-week series\, students will learn a unique three-step intuitive painting process. This process aims to guide students towards finding their unique artistic voice while taking inspiration from the surrounding Bayard Cutting Arboretum environment. Sfera Louis is a lifelong artist and painter from New York City who has guided hundreds of painting classes. Using a playful and judgement-free approach\, she helps budding or blocked artists get out of their heads and open the pathway to creativity. \nSupplies are not included in the cost of the workshop. Please see the supply list below. All skill levels are welcome! \n\n  \nSupply List\nThe following supplies are recommended. If a student has supplies they are currently comfortable working with\, they may bring those. The instructor will introduce and review \nsupplies on day one. Recommended Stores: Michael’s\, Blick Art Materials\, and Jerry’s Artarama. \nRequired Supplies: \n\n12×16” Canvas (set of five)\n\nCan be stretched\, panels or sheets of any brand\n\n\nAssorted Acrylic Paint Brushes\n\nRecommended Brands: Royal & Langnickel: White Taklon or synthetic brands\n\n\nRound brushes (sizes 2\, 6\, and 10)\nFlat brushes (1/2“\, 1”\, and 2”)\nFine detail brushes\nAcrylic Paint\n\nRecommended Brands: Liquitex Basics\, Windsor Newton\, or Golden\n\nUltramarine Blue\, Quinacridone Magenta\, Cadmium Yellow (Light Hue)\, Mars Black\, Titanium White. These are our primary colors.\n\n\n\n\nPaint Palette\n\nCan use palette paper\, any plastic palette\, or a coated paper plate.\n\n\nPalette Knife\nPaper Towels\n\nOptional Supplies: \n\nMasterson Sta-Wet Palette\n\nThis is a great product that will keep your mixed paints wet for up to a week!\n\n\nAdditional Paint Brushes\n\nScumbling brush (rough hog hair-like brushes for texture and fur)\, mop head (soft blending brushes)\, assortment of filbert\, angled\, and/or fan brushes.\n\n\nAdditional Paint Colors (More colors mean less mixing!)\n\nCadmium Yellow (Medium Hue)\, Cadmium Red (Medium Hue)\, Phthalo Blue\, Sap Green\, Burnt Sienna\, Yellow Ochre\, Raw Umber\, and Dioxazine Purple.\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n1. Parking fees may apply; see website for details: https://bayardcuttingarboretum.com/visit/hours/\n2. Transactions will be processed through the Natural Heritage Trust; fees cannot be refunded for participant cancellation. \n3. For any additional questions\, contact our Education Coordinator\, K.T. Williamson\, via Email: KT.Williamson@parks.ny.gov \n 
URL:https://bayardcuttingarboretum.com/event/spherealism-finding-your-artistic-voice/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Bayard Cutting Arboretum\, 440 Montauk Highway\, Great River\, NY\, 11739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Forest School: Winter Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Forest School: Winter Wonderland\nThursdays\, January 15\, 2026 – February 19\, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nElementary Education (Ages 2-7 years old) \n  \nCost: $150 per child for the entire 6-week series \n \nPURCHASE TICKETS FOR FOREST SCHOOL WINTER WONDERLAND HERE \n  \nAbout Forest School\nJoin us this Winter Season for a 6-week series in which we will explore the Arboretum\, collecting items to create very special arts and crafts projects. This program includes both indoor and outdoor portions. In this program\, caregivers can expect their children to practice newly emerging motor skills\, develop social skills through both imaginative and cooperative play\, and foster a deeper sense of connection to nature and the changing seasons. \nThis class is best intended for ages 2-7. Caregivers are required to remain with children for the duration of the class. \n  \n\n1. Parking fees may apply; see website for details: https://bayardcuttingarboretum.com/visit/hours/\n2. Transactions will be processed through the Natural Heritage Trust; fees cannot be refunded for participant cancellation.\n3. For any additional questions\, contact our Education Coordinator\, K.T. Williamso\,n via Email: KT.Williamson@parks.ny.gov
URL:https://bayardcuttingarboretum.com/event/forest-school-winter-wonderland/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:Bayard Cutting Arboretum\, 440 Montauk Highway\, Great River\, NY\, 11739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Elementary Education,Middle School Education,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Arboretum Winter Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Arboretum Yoga\nAdult Education (Ages 16+) \nSaturday\, January 17\, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM \n  \nCost: $35 pp per class \nEnroll in Arboretum Yoga Here \nAbout the Arboretum Yoga Workshop\n\n\n\n\nImmerse yourself in a peaceful experience of the Winter Season with this 2-hour mindfulness and yoga session set in the serene beauty of Bayard Cutting Arboretum. Participants will engage in gentle yoga\, breathwork\, and guided mindfulness meditation designed to promote relaxation\, stress relief\, and a deeper connection to the natural world. There will be both indoor and outdoor portions of the workshop. Participants are asked to bring their own mat\, a journal for reflections\, and dress in clothing that is comfortable to move their body in and appropriate for the weather. This is a gentle beginner-style yoga class welcoming all skill levels. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n1. Parking fees may apply; see website for details: https://bayardcuttingarboretum.com/visit/hours/\n2. Transactions will be processed through the Natural Heritage Trust; fees cannot be refunded for participant cancellation. \n3. For any additional questions\, contact our Education Coordinator\, K.T. Williamson\, via Email: KT.Williamson@parks.ny.gov \n 
URL:https://bayardcuttingarboretum.com/event/arboretum-yoga/
LOCATION:Bayard Cutting Arboretum\, 440 Montauk Highway\, Great River\, NY\, 11739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Spherealism: Finding Your Artistic Voice
DESCRIPTION:Painting accredited to: Sfera Louis  Spherealism: Finding Your Artistic Voice\nAdult Education (Ages 16+) \nWednesdays\, January 14\, 2026 – February 11\, 2026  |  11:30 AM – 1:30 PM \nCost: $225 per series \n \nENROLL IN THE SPHEREALISM HERE\n\nAbout this Spherealism Workshop\n\n\n\n\nIn this 5-week series\, students will learn a unique three-step intuitive painting process. This process aims to guide students towards finding their unique artistic voice while taking inspiration from the surrounding Bayard Cutting Arboretum environment. Sfera Louis is a lifelong artist and painter from New York City who has guided hundreds of painting classes. Using a playful and judgement-free approach\, she helps budding or blocked artists get out of their heads and open the pathway to creativity. \nSupplies are not included in the cost of the workshop. Please see the supply list below. All skill levels are welcome! \n\n  \nSupply List\nThe following supplies are recommended. If a student has supplies they are currently comfortable working with\, they may bring those. The instructor will introduce and review \nsupplies on day one. Recommended Stores: Michael’s\, Blick Art Materials\, and Jerry’s Artarama. \nRequired Supplies: \n\n12×16” Canvas (set of five)\n\nCan be stretched\, panels or sheets of any brand\n\n\nAssorted Acrylic Paint Brushes\n\nRecommended Brands: Royal & Langnickel: White Taklon or synthetic brands\n\n\nRound brushes (sizes 2\, 6\, and 10)\nFlat brushes (1/2“\, 1”\, and 2”)\nFine detail brushes\nAcrylic Paint\n\nRecommended Brands: Liquitex Basics\, Windsor Newton\, or Golden\n\nUltramarine Blue\, Quinacridone Magenta\, Cadmium Yellow (Light Hue)\, Mars Black\, Titanium White. These are our primary colors.\n\n\n\n\nPaint Palette\n\nCan use palette paper\, any plastic palette\, or a coated paper plate.\n\n\nPalette Knife\nPaper Towels\n\nOptional Supplies: \n\nMasterson Sta-Wet Palette\n\nThis is a great product that will keep your mixed paints wet for up to a week!\n\n\nAdditional Paint Brushes\n\nScumbling brush (rough hog hair-like brushes for texture and fur)\, mop head (soft blending brushes)\, assortment of filbert\, angled\, and/or fan brushes.\n\n\nAdditional Paint Colors (More colors mean less mixing!)\n\nCadmium Yellow (Medium Hue)\, Cadmium Red (Medium Hue)\, Phthalo Blue\, Sap Green\, Burnt Sienna\, Yellow Ochre\, Raw Umber\, and Dioxazine Purple.\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n1. Parking fees may apply; see website for details: https://bayardcuttingarboretum.com/visit/hours/\n2. Transactions will be processed through the Natural Heritage Trust; fees cannot be refunded for participant cancellation. \n3. For any additional questions\, contact our Education Coordinator\, K.T. Williamson\, via Email: KT.Williamson@parks.ny.gov \n 
URL:https://bayardcuttingarboretum.com/event/spherealism-finding-your-artistic-voice/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:Bayard Cutting Arboretum\, 440 Montauk Highway\, Great River\, NY\, 11739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Forest School: Winter Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Forest School: Winter Wonderland\nThursdays\, January 15\, 2026 – February 19\, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nElementary Education (Ages 2-7 years old) \n  \nCost: $150 per child for the entire 6-week series \n \nPURCHASE TICKETS FOR FOREST SCHOOL WINTER WONDERLAND HERE \n  \nAbout Forest School\nJoin us this Winter Season for a 6-week series in which we will explore the Arboretum\, collecting items to create very special arts and crafts projects. This program includes both indoor and outdoor portions. In this program\, caregivers can expect their children to practice newly emerging motor skills\, develop social skills through both imaginative and cooperative play\, and foster a deeper sense of connection to nature and the changing seasons. \nThis class is best intended for ages 2-7. Caregivers are required to remain with children for the duration of the class. \n  \n\n1. Parking fees may apply; see website for details: https://bayardcuttingarboretum.com/visit/hours/\n2. Transactions will be processed through the Natural Heritage Trust; fees cannot be refunded for participant cancellation.\n3. For any additional questions\, contact our Education Coordinator\, K.T. Williamso\,n via Email: KT.Williamson@parks.ny.gov
URL:https://bayardcuttingarboretum.com/event/forest-school-winter-wonderland/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:Bayard Cutting Arboretum\, 440 Montauk Highway\, Great River\, NY\, 11739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Elementary Education,Middle School Education,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Spherealism: Finding Your Artistic Voice
DESCRIPTION:Painting accredited to: Sfera Louis  Spherealism: Finding Your Artistic Voice\nAdult Education (Ages 16+) \nWednesdays\, January 14\, 2026 – February 11\, 2026  |  11:30 AM – 1:30 PM \nCost: $225 per series \n \nENROLL IN THE SPHEREALISM HERE\n\nAbout this Spherealism Workshop\n\n\n\n\nIn this 5-week series\, students will learn a unique three-step intuitive painting process. This process aims to guide students towards finding their unique artistic voice while taking inspiration from the surrounding Bayard Cutting Arboretum environment. Sfera Louis is a lifelong artist and painter from New York City who has guided hundreds of painting classes. Using a playful and judgement-free approach\, she helps budding or blocked artists get out of their heads and open the pathway to creativity. \nSupplies are not included in the cost of the workshop. Please see the supply list below. All skill levels are welcome! \n\n  \nSupply List\nThe following supplies are recommended. If a student has supplies they are currently comfortable working with\, they may bring those. The instructor will introduce and review \nsupplies on day one. Recommended Stores: Michael’s\, Blick Art Materials\, and Jerry’s Artarama. \nRequired Supplies: \n\n12×16” Canvas (set of five)\n\nCan be stretched\, panels or sheets of any brand\n\n\nAssorted Acrylic Paint Brushes\n\nRecommended Brands: Royal & Langnickel: White Taklon or synthetic brands\n\n\nRound brushes (sizes 2\, 6\, and 10)\nFlat brushes (1/2“\, 1”\, and 2”)\nFine detail brushes\nAcrylic Paint\n\nRecommended Brands: Liquitex Basics\, Windsor Newton\, or Golden\n\nUltramarine Blue\, Quinacridone Magenta\, Cadmium Yellow (Light Hue)\, Mars Black\, Titanium White. These are our primary colors.\n\n\n\n\nPaint Palette\n\nCan use palette paper\, any plastic palette\, or a coated paper plate.\n\n\nPalette Knife\nPaper Towels\n\nOptional Supplies: \n\nMasterson Sta-Wet Palette\n\nThis is a great product that will keep your mixed paints wet for up to a week!\n\n\nAdditional Paint Brushes\n\nScumbling brush (rough hog hair-like brushes for texture and fur)\, mop head (soft blending brushes)\, assortment of filbert\, angled\, and/or fan brushes.\n\n\nAdditional Paint Colors (More colors mean less mixing!)\n\nCadmium Yellow (Medium Hue)\, Cadmium Red (Medium Hue)\, Phthalo Blue\, Sap Green\, Burnt Sienna\, Yellow Ochre\, Raw Umber\, and Dioxazine Purple.\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n1. Parking fees may apply; see website for details: https://bayardcuttingarboretum.com/visit/hours/\n2. Transactions will be processed through the Natural Heritage Trust; fees cannot be refunded for participant cancellation. \n3. For any additional questions\, contact our Education Coordinator\, K.T. Williamson\, via Email: KT.Williamson@parks.ny.gov \n 
URL:https://bayardcuttingarboretum.com/event/spherealism-finding-your-artistic-voice/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:Bayard Cutting Arboretum\, 440 Montauk Highway\, Great River\, NY\, 11739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Forest School: Winter Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Forest School: Winter Wonderland\nThursdays\, January 15\, 2026 – February 19\, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nElementary Education (Ages 2-7 years old) \n  \nCost: $150 per child for the entire 6-week series \n \nPURCHASE TICKETS FOR FOREST SCHOOL WINTER WONDERLAND HERE \n  \nAbout Forest School\nJoin us this Winter Season for a 6-week series in which we will explore the Arboretum\, collecting items to create very special arts and crafts projects. This program includes both indoor and outdoor portions. In this program\, caregivers can expect their children to practice newly emerging motor skills\, develop social skills through both imaginative and cooperative play\, and foster a deeper sense of connection to nature and the changing seasons. \nThis class is best intended for ages 2-7. Caregivers are required to remain with children for the duration of the class. \n  \n\n1. Parking fees may apply; see website for details: https://bayardcuttingarboretum.com/visit/hours/\n2. Transactions will be processed through the Natural Heritage Trust; fees cannot be refunded for participant cancellation.\n3. For any additional questions\, contact our Education Coordinator\, K.T. Williamso\,n via Email: KT.Williamson@parks.ny.gov
URL:https://bayardcuttingarboretum.com/event/forest-school-winter-wonderland/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:Bayard Cutting Arboretum\, 440 Montauk Highway\, Great River\, NY\, 11739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Elementary Education,Middle School Education,Workshops
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SUMMARY:The Secret Stories of Trees: Director’s Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Secret Stories of Trees: Director’s Walk\nSaturday\, January 31\, 2026  |  10:00 AM – 1:00 PM \n  \nCost: $40 per person \nREGISTER FOR THE SECRET STORIES OF TREES HERE \n  \n\nAbout the Secret Stories of Trees\nEvery tree at Bayard Cutting Arboretum has a special story to tell. \nSome were brought to this country by the early plant explorers. Some were part of collaborative relationships with other arboreta. Some have been saved from extinction. Some have very important relationships with native wildlife. Some possess botanical oddities that will not be found on other trees. Some were the life’s work of passionate plant breeders. \nJoin Kevin Wiecks\, Director of Bayard Cutting Arboretum\, for a PowerPoint presentation\, walking tour\, and discussion of some of the most special trees at BCA. The stories are guaranteed to provide participants with a new perspective on the trees they may have been looking at for years. \n  \n\n1. Parking fees may apply; see website for details: https://bayardcuttingarboretum.com/visit/hours/\n2. Transactions will be processed through the Natural Heritage Trust; fees cannot be refunded for participant cancellation.\n3. For any additional questions\, contact our Education Coordinator\, K.T. Williamso\,n via Email: KT.Williamson@parks.ny.gov  \n 
URL:https://bayardcuttingarboretum.com/event/the-secret-stories-of-trees-directors-walk/
LOCATION:Bayard Cutting Arboretum\, 440 Montauk Highway\, Great River\, NY\, 11739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Director's Walk,Workshops
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