NYS Parks, Recreation, Historic Preservation Katonah, NY -- John Jay Homestead State Historic Site will host a nature walk on Friday, August 6th at 10:30.

Join guest educator Peter Cutul for this guided walk through the grounds of John Jay Homestead.  During the walk you will search for signs of natural life including plants, animals and their tracks, and discuss the ecological history of the site.  This relaxed walk is designed for families and will last approximately one hour.

The program is free, but space is limited. Registration is encouraged. Register at www.johnjayhomestead.org/events.  All children must be accompanied by an adult, and all adults must be accompanied by a child; please leave your pets at home.  This experience is rain or shine. 

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 individual parks, historic sites, recreational trails and boat launches, which were visited by a record 78 million people in 2020. A recent university study found that spending by State Parks and its visitors supports $5 billion in output and sales, 54,000 private-sector jobs and more than $2.8 billion in additional state GDP. For more information on any of these recreation areas, call 518-474-0456 or visit parks.ny.gov, connect on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter. The free New York State Parks Explorer mobile app is available for iOS and Android devices. To download, visit: Google Play Store, NY State Parks Explorer App or Apple Store, NY State Parks Explorer App.

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Contact:

Bethany White, John Jay Homestead State Historic Site, Bethany.white@parks.ny.gov