Community Calendar

Come be a part of our volunteer work teams at Baltimore Woods! Join a new community, learn new skills, spend time outside, and give back as a volunteer through stewarding the preserve for all to enjoy.

Come be a part of our volunteer work teams at Baltimore Woods! Join a new community, learn new skills, spend time outside, and give back as a volunteer through stewarding the preserve for all to enjoy.

Calling all nature-loving bookworms! The Literature & Nature Book Group at Baltimore Woods welcomes you to nourish and enhance your appreciation of the natural world with ongoing friendly discussions of great writing on that theme. Open to all interested adult members of the community, we will meet at the Interpretive Center (or outside if weather permits) one Saturday a month to delve into a reading of fiction or creative nonfiction chosen by participants.

Our next meeting will take place on September 6 from 10:30 a.m. to Noon, when we will be discussing Playground by Richard Powers.

When photographer Don Crumb takes a photograph, it is with the intention that the final image will evoke a sense of passion for and appreciation of the beauty that is all around us. Results of these efforts here in New York State will be shared with us in the new nature-themed exhibit at Baltimore Woods Nature Center.

The exhibit, titled “Nature Photography,” will be on view in the art gallery of the John A. Weeks Interpretive Center through October 27. The public is invited to attend the artist reception on Sunday, September 7, from 2:30 p.m. until 4 p.m., when the show opens. This is an informal event when visitors can meet the artist, ask questions and enjoy refreshments. The exhibit may also be viewed Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. There are no admission or parking fees, and all of the artwork is for sale.

Butterflies and dragonflies are on the move! Monarchs are just one of many insect species that embark on epic fall journeys. Let’s head out in search of migrating insects and learn how to attract butterflies and dragonflies to areas around your home. Come discover the challenges that they face along their travels and how we can support these winged wonders.

More details: This program is designed for adults. Space is limited. Online pre-registration is required. This program will take place around the Arboretum and Meadow Trail, which are moderate and relatively flat areas with some grass and bare soil.

Lighter than water and nine times wider than Earth, Saturn is a gaseous wonder! September offers the best views of Saturn for the whole year. At least one of its 146 confirmed moons, Titan, should be visible with a telescope. Say farewell to summer skies with an evening of viewing Saturn, named for the Roman god of agriculture – fitting for harvest time!

Cultures across the world and throughout time are united in a fascination with the night sky. Humans have used stars to mark the passage of time, tell stories, build mythologies, and navigate across vast dark oceans. With powerful telescopes and a wealth of knowledge, Bob Piekiel is your tour guide to the stars and planets, revealing the secrets of the far away, inspiring us to think about how special our little green and blue ball in space is.

Registration for this program closes at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10.

More details: This program is offered for free thanks to our Star Party Program Sponsor, Marcellus Smiles. This program is designed for ages 8 and up. Space is limited and online pre-registration is required. The backup date will be September 13.

While our trails close at dusk, some life in The Woods is just starting to stir when the sun goes down. Join us for a bona fide Baltimore Woods tradition as we explore the exciting and mysterious nocturnal forest at an event for all ages! Using flashlights, black lights, and no lights at all, we’ll put our senses to the test as we listen for owls and look for glowing mushrooms. Don’t miss your chance to experience A Night at The Woods!

More details: This program is designed for all ages. Space is limited. Online pre-registration is required. Bring a small flashlight. Half of this after-dark program will follow our most difficult trail with hills, roots, and steps. The other half will be on relatively flat trails with grass or stone dust.