Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center

08/07/2026

If you've never dissected an owl pellet before (or want to do it again) please join us at the Grafton Library next week!

Good news, owl enthusiasts! 🦉 This program is now open to patrons of all ages. Please register by calling or emailing the library to ensure there are enough supplies for everyone. The program's capacity is 20 participants.

08/06/2026

Music Under the Trees: Hammer and Nail: Saturday, August 15: 4pm - 7pm
Enjoy the last free concert of the season in our outdoor amphitheater surrounded by a beautiful forest. Hammer and Nail will be playing a fun mix of Americana music. Light snacks will be on hand. Bench seating or bring your own chair. Donations always welcome.

07/20/2026

At the Grafton Summer Festival, stop by our tent to see live animals and bring your questions for Kelly Martin, a NYS and federally licensed wildlife rehabilitator with over 40 years experience, and current VP of NYSWRC - NYS Wildlife Rehabilitation Council.

07/18/2026

Sorry the weather interfered with our plans tonight! We hope you can join us for our final show of the year on Aug 15 featuring Hammer and Nail!

07/09/2026

Our second free concert of the season takes place next Saturday (7/18). Hope you can join us for an evening of howling good times!

06/26/2026

You won't want to miss our first free outdoor concert of the season!

06/09/2026

We are at the end of another great season of field trips. Thanks to all who attended and helped fund scholarships and our programing! We are looking forward a great summer of Outdoor Adventure Camp before resuming field trips in the fall.

05/27/2026

Enjoy a free concert in our outdoor amphitheater surrounded by a beautiful forest. The Hawthornes will play a fun mix of classic rock and contemporary pop music spanning multiple decades. Light snacks will be on hand. Bench seating or bring your own chair. Donations always welcome.

04/27/2026

Sounds of Spring Full Moon Hike: Friday, May 1: 7pm-8:30pm
Take a twilight hike to listen for the musical sounds of spring as nature reawakens. We'll listen for spring peepers, wood frogs and barred owls as the full moon rises. For all ages able to walk 1 mile on uneven terrain. Preregistration required at [email protected] or (518) 658-2055. Free.

04/24/2026

We have a great line-up of concerts in our outdoor amphitheater this summer! We hope you can join us for these fun, free community events!