Past Events

Photography workshop with nationally recognized photographer Norman McGrath (www.normanmcgrath.com).  Workshop is recommended for intermediate and experienced photographers. DSLR, mirror-less or prosumer camera and tripod required.  Registration is required as space…

Nature photography workshop with Lonna Kelly (www.lonnakelly.com).  Adventure along the Appalacian Trail in Pawling, NY and learn about nature photography techniques and composition.  All levels of photographers are welcome.  Registration…

Photography workshop in the Great Swamp.  Leaving from the Patterson Environmental Park.  Tips and techniques for photographing the Great Swamp from the you boat.  Bring Your Own Boat and PFD. Experienced…

Meet at Patterson Environmental Park before 10:00am for a paddle to Pine Island and a hike to Hawk’s Rest. Bring your own boat and PFD (personal flotation device). We’ll start…

This past fall, Pawling High School students in the Environmental Science, Creative Crafts and Sculpture classes were privileged to participate in a project under the direction of Aurora Robson, a…

Two-hour guided canoe trips from Green Chimneys. Adults and children 6 and over welcome. Leaving at: 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM & 1:45 PM Adults: $27 FrOGS members, $32 non-members Children:…

Join us for this special event with FrOGS’ Jim Utter and Waterman’s Barbara Michelin. Pawling Nature Reserve with Waterman Bird Club. Meet at parking pull-off north of Native Landscaping on…

Carol Gracie, acclaimed naturalist, photographer and author, presents plant species and pollinators and their roles in the Great Swamp ecosystem. Her rich narrative covers such topics as the seasons and…

Join FrOGS for a lively presentation, to include an explanation of the stunning plant and animal panels of the Great Swamp Quilt, and a showing of the Great Swamp video,…

More of us are seeing black bears in our yards or visiting our bird feeders, but getting along with them calls for some knowledge and common sense. Come learn from…