Our 2024 schedule of paddles, hikes and other events will be posted here, as well as notified via email and newsletters.
Paddle Registrations here.
Plein Air events – please separate listing here.
September update: We were planning to hold a paddle this month, but the water levels are too low. We will send an email notification if conditions improve later in the month and we can schedule one. We are also considering a hike later in the month or early October – please email us with requests or suggestions! Email: [email protected]
October 2 Deadline for submissions to the Art Show
See prospectus here
October 26-27 Great Swamp Celebration and Art Show
If you are interested in a particular type of activity not listed above, please email us at [email protected]
Events from earlier this year:
April 27 (Saturday) Spring High Water Paddle. The Swamp River from Wheeler Road launch site. Launch times at 8:30 and 11:00 am (COMPLETED)
May 5 (Saturday) Gordon Douglas Reserve Hike (west side, strenuous, steep, boulders). From AT parking lot at Metro-North at 9:30 am. (CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER)
May 11 (Saturday) Green Chimneys Paddle on the East Branch Croton River. Launch times at 8:30 and 11:00 am. (COMPLETED)
May 12 (Sunday) Mother’s Day Paddle at Green Chimneys on the East Branch Croton River. Launch times at 8:30 and 11:00 am. (CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER)
June 2 (Sunday) Checking on the Rookery Paddle. The Swamp River from Wheeler Road launch site. Launch time at 9:30 am (COMPLETED)
June 9 (Sunday) Pawling Nature Preserve Hike. From trailhead at Furlong and Sprague Roads.at 9:30 am. (CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER)
June 15 (Saturday) “The Trees of the Great Swamp” educational walk. From Patterson Environmental Park kiosk at 10:00 am. (COMPLETED)
June 23 (Sunday) Gordon Douglas Reserve Hike (west side; strenuous, steep, boulders). From AT parking lot at Metro-North stop at 9:30 am. (CANCELLED)
