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Park Naturalist and Community Programs

Dutchess County Parks offers a variety of educational programs throughout the year. Our programs provide children and adults an opportunity to experience, share and have hands on learning time within our parks. Our programs focus on various aspects of environmental awareness, prehistoric Native American culture, and survival skills. Our goal is to give youth and adults a deeper understanding and appreciation of nature within a fun and entertaining park atmosphere. We also try to instill a sense of personal responsibility and teamwork during each program offered. We hope you join us for some of our programs throughout the year.

If you have any questions regarding Dutchess County Park Naturalist Programs, please contact the Park Naturalist at 845-298-4602 or by email at parknaturalist@dutchessny.gov.

If you have any questions regarding Dutchess County Parks Community Programs, please contact Assistant Park Director, Serge Nalywayko at 845-298-4603 or by email at snalywayko@dutchessny.gov.

Dutchess County Parks Programs are on a first come, first serve basis. Be sure to check back often for new opportunities and register early.

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2025 Spring Adult Park Palette Quiet Cove
Calling all aspiring artists! Have you always wanted to explore nature painting but didn't know where to start? Now is your opportunity to learn. Park Naturalist -Jess Steinbach, will lead an exclusive step-by-step workshop on painting a landscape using acrylic. All supplies will be provided, and participants will be able to take their artwork home. Ages 18+. Fee is $12 per class. Dutchess County Parks program offerings and classes will close out at 12 participants. Location: This class will be held at Quiet Cove River front Park in Poughkeepsie. Class will be outdoors and be weather dependant.
Location: QUIET COVE RIVER FRONT PARK	Dates: 5/1/2025 - 5/1/2025
Price: 12.00	Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Seats Remaining: FULL (Contact the Bowdoin Office for possible openings)
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2025 Spring Adult Park Palette Bowdoin Park
Calling all aspiring artists! Have you always wanted to explore nature painting but didn't know where to start? Now is your opportunity to learn. Park Naturalist -Jess Steinbach, will lead an exclusive step-by-step workshop on painting a landscape using acrylic. All supplies will be provided, and participants will be able to take their artwork home. Ages 18+. Fee is $12 per class. Dutchess County Parks program offerings and classes will close out at 12 participants. Location: This class will be held at Bowdoin Park Pavilion 5. Class will be outdoors under the pavilion and be weather dependant.
Location: BOWDOIN PARK	Dates: 5/8/2025 - 5/8/2025
Price: 12.00	Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Seats Remaining: FULL (Contact the Bowdoin Office for possible openings)
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2025 Spring Adult Park Palette Wilcox Park
Calling all aspiring artists! Have you always wanted to explore nature painting but didn't know where to start? Now is your opportunity to learn. Park Naturalist -Jess Steinbach, will lead an exclusive step-by-step workshop on painting a landscape using acrylic. All supplies will be provided, and participants will be able to take their artwork home. Ages 18+. Fee is $12 per class. Dutchess County Parks program offerings and classes will close out at 12 participants. Location: This class will be held at Wilcox Memorial Park in Milan. Class will be outdoors and be weather dependant.
Location: WILCOX PARK	Dates: 6/12/2025 - 6/12/2025
Price: 12.00	Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Seats Remaining: FULL (Contact the Bowdoin Office for possible openings)
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2025 Summer Living Adventure Program Ages 15-18
Ages 15-18 Living Adventure combines survival and adventuring skills into a scenario presented in the context of a story. Participants will have to use all of their skills and knowledge to complete challenges such as making fires, purifying water, tracking, using camouflage, battling bandits, and solving ancient mysteries. Our focus throughout the week is to teach self-reliance and teamwork. Unexpected events force an adaptive attitude vital in real survival situations. Success is not guaranteed. There is always the possibility the group will fail at its mission, which gives gravity to the situation. The actions of the group will influence the storyline as it progresses.
Location: BOWDOIN PARK	Dates: 8/11/2025 - 8/14/2025
Price: 200.00	Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Seats Remaining: 8	Seats Remaining: 8
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