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Getting kids outdoors and having fun…safely

Nature and the outdoors provide a wonderful outlet for children’s energy and creativity and can also help develop a sense of calm.
yards or local park. The activities are both educational and help heighten mindfulness. By creating… or even windowsill into an educational park experience. There are links to downlo https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2020/04/keeping-kids-connected-nature

2020 Regional Friends Gatherings

Calling all Friends of NY state parks and historic sites--Parks & Trails New York and the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation invite you to a regional gathering of Friends this Fall.
https://www.ptny.org/news-and-media/you-gotta-have-friends/2020/08/2020-regional-friends-gatherings

Out of the Classroom, Into the Park

A successful and expanding hands-on educational program run by a Friends group uses state parks as classrooms.
on science and history educational experiences. https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2021/03/learning-park