Write a commentEmbrace the winter in Oswego County with fun-filled, guided snowshoe hikes through the nature preserve at the Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center!
This family-friendly program is perfect to explore the outdoors, learn about nature, and enjoy the beauty of winter in an exciting environment. Led by the Center’s environmental educator, participants will learn how to use snowshoes, spot animal tracks, and discover the hidden wonders of the forest. The hike is designed for all skill levels, making it a perfect activity for kids, parents, and grandparents alike.
The Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center will be presenting several opportunities for snowshoe hikes throughout this month. The dates are as follows: Sunday, January 12th at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 17th at 6:00 p.m., and Sunday, January 19th at 1:00 p.m. Please bring a headlamp or flashlight if you plan to attend the evening hike on Friday the 17th. Participants may bring their own snowshoes or borrow the facilities – there is no additional fee to use the Center’s snowshoes.
Please dress appropriately for whatever the weather may be! Wearing winter boots or winter shoes that are flat are recommended so they can easily be strapped in.
The fee for these programs is only $4 per person, or $12 for a family. Children under the age of three are free! Preregistration is requested.
These programs are designed for nature lovers of all ages. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Find registration and more information on this program and others at http://thatscooperativeextension.org/events. Even if you aren’t able to attend the program, trails at the Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center are open from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year. There is no parking fee, and there is a map of the trails when you arrive.
The Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center is located at 748 State Route 183 in eastern Oswego County, between Routes 13 and 69 near Williamstown. More information about the Amboy 4-H Environmental Educational Center and its programming, can be found at http://thatscooperativeextension.org/amboy-4-h-environmental-education-center, or by calling the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County 4-H Office at (315) 963-7286.
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County office if you have any special needs.
