Local Nature Museum Hiring
I know it’s cold and snowy right now, but before you know it spring will be here. And then summer. And that means, hopefully, summer jobs for college students. It hasn’t been an easy year for anybody, but students have had it really hard. And getting a job in the middle of a pandemic isn’t always easy. If you’re a college student or know a college student, or anyone 18 or older looking for a great summer job, here’s an opportunity. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum in Cornwall is hiring Assistant Camp Counselors.
Learn How to Tap Maple Syrup
One of the many great things about the Hudson valley is that we have lots of great maple syrup. In fact, I can’t remember the last time I had anything but local maple syrup in my house. It’s readily available all year, it’s local and it’s delicious. Did you ever wonder what goes into tapping and making maple syrup?
The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum on Muser Drive in Cornwall is giving you the chance to learn all about local maple syrup on Saturday, Feb. 20, with tours starting at 11AM.. As winter ends, it’s maple sugaring time, and you will learn how to identify and tap sugar maple trees, discover sugaring techniques used by Native Americans, pioneers and modern-day farmers and see an evaporator in action.
January Programs at Area Nature Museum
Soon 2020 will be just a memory, and there are many people happy to say goodbye to one of the toughest years we’ve ever endured. On to 2021, with the hope of better things to come. The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum in Cornwall is kicking off the new year with some healthy and educational programs.
On Sunday, Jan. 10 at 10AM, they will present Animal Tracks and Traces at their Outdoor Discovery center on Muser Drive in Cornwall. Join Educator Carl Heitmuller on a wintry walk to discover secrets in the snow left by winter active animals. You’ll search for clues that tell the tale of who lives in the forest while learning to identify common animal tracks and signs.