Mossy Bank Park & Nature Center

Home Location About Nature Center Amenities Events News Contact Trails Wildlife Photos

Would you like to be added to our mailing list to receive updates of events? Just drop us a note at mossybank@mossybankpark.com!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Date Time Event Presenter(s) April 20 10am Amphibians - Amphibians were the first animals with backbones to crawl out onto dry land some 360 million years ago. Their descendents, the frogs, toads, and salamanders, still survive, although for many species, their existence is threatened. Come to the Ted Markham Nature Center at Mossy Bank Park in Bath to hear Broome Community College professor, Dr. Victor Lamoureaux, discuss the status of our local amphibians, see some representative specimens, and if you wish, join Dr. Lamoureaux on a walk through the woods to see what we can find. A great way to spend an Earth Day weekend morning! The program is free to the public. VICTOR S. LAMOUREUX May 4 7AM Birdwalk and Pancake Breakfast - Come and enjoy the annual Birds and Breakfast Program at the Ted Markham Nature Center at Mossy Bank Park in Bath. Yes, it requires an early start, but that is when you can best see and hear the variety of birds in the park. Randy Weidner will lead the easy walk to include a telescopic view of the nesting Bald Eagles in the valley below. Binoculars and wearing natural colored clothing can enhance your experience. A free pancake breakfast will follow the walk, but donations are gratefully accepted. Randy Weidner June 8 10AM Seasonal Roads - Driving around Steuben County we have all seen the signs designating 'seasonal roads'. Did you ever wonder what might be down those roads? Local author, Mary Hood, is uniquely qualified to tell you, as she has in her book "Walking Seasonal Roads". Meet Mary as she shares her experiences in a free program at Mossy Bank Park's Ted Markham Nature Center. Mary Hood June 22 10AM The American Chestnut - In his famous poem, Longfellow placed the blacksmith "Under the spreading chestnut tree". There are not many blacksmiths left, but there are even fewer American Chestnut trees. Whatever happened to this majestic tree that in some areas comprised 40% of the trees in the Northeast forest? Forester Jim Peek will present a free program at the Ted Markham Nature Center in Bath's Mossy Bank Park explaining the demise of the American Chestnut and the work to restore its future return to prominence. Jim Peek July 18 7PM Feral Hogs - "This little piggy went to market, and this little piggy stayed home", but some piggies have returned to the wild, and they are neither little nor nice! Come to the Ted Markham Nature Center at Mossy Bank Park in Bath to hear USDA representative Justin Gansowski describe the current state of the Feral Hog in New York. Mr. Gansowski will describe the scope of this problematic wild animal and prospects for its future management. Justin Gansowski August 1 7PM Birdhouses - At over 300 and counting, Diane Rivers has created many fanciful but functional birdhouses. Diane is willing to share her birdhouse experiences at a free evening program at the Ted Markham Nature Center at Mossy Bank Park in Bath. Come meet Diane for an evening program which should appeal to the artist as well as the Nature lover. Diane Rivers September 14 10AM Changing Land Use and How It Affects Wildlife - Anyone who has observed a woodlot or an abandoned field for several years notices significant changes in the landscape. Did you ever wonder what those changes mean for the local wildlife? Find out when DEC's Tom Tomsa presents his free program at the Ted Markham Nature Center at Mossy Bank Park in Bath. Tom Tomsa October 3 7PM Wildlife Rehabilitation - What do you do if you find an injured animal or an abandoned baby animal? Call an animal rehabilitator! There are serious legal and ethical considerations involving compromised wildlife. Come to the Ted Markham Nature Center at Mossy Bank Park in Bath for a free evening program with Licensed Rehabilitator Andrea French, and learn the facts about helping unfortunate creatures. Andrea French

Past Events

2012 EVENTS

Date Time Event Presenter(s) October 6 10am Waste Management for Alternative Energy - A discussion and tour of the facility at Steuben County's REC Methane Digester will begin at the Steuben County Landfill in Bath on October 6 at 10:00 AM. The public is invited to learn about this state of the art Alternative Energy project. Come see how your trash is turned into electricity! Directions to the Steuben County Landfill via Google Maps, or by following directional signs to the landfill on Steuben County Rte. 15 out of Bath. Steuben REC September 15th 10am Bugs Beware! - Former DEC Forester, Jim Peek, will present a program on the Carnivorous Plants of New York at the Ted Markham Nature Center at Mossy Bank Park in Bath, Saturday September 15, at 10:00 AM. This fascinating group of native wildflowers is remarkable in their adaptations for eating insects. Learn more about them at this free presentation. Jim Peek August 18th 10am What's all the Howling About? - Local Eastern Coyote expert, Robin Holevinski, will present a program on these fascinating predators at 10:00 AM, August 18th, at the Ted Markham Nature Center at Mossy Bank Park in Bath. The public is welcome to hear what science knows about this controversial animal. Whether you are a coyote friend or foe, you're bound to learn something you did not know before. Robin Holevinski July 26th 7pm Wildlife Photography - Award-winning local wildlife photographer, Charles Alsheimer, will host a program at the Ted Markham Nature Center at Mossy Bank Park in Bath on Thursday evening, July 26, at 7:00 PM. Mr. Alsheimer is a noted White-tailed Deer expert but has traveled extensively in North America photographing all sorts of wildlife. Not a deer hunting presentation, the program is aimed at anyone who likes to venture out with a camera. Admission is free. Charles Alsheimer June 14th 7pm Wildflowers - A presentation on local wildflowers, including the photographs of the artist Rudy Gyr, will be given at Ted Markham Nature Center at Mossy Bank Park in Bath on Thursday evening, June 14, at 7:00 PM. Anne Keddy and Randy Weidner will lead the presentation. Come brush up on your wildflower identification or just enjoy the beautiful photography. Admission is free. Anne Keddy Randy Weidner May 12th 7am Birds and Breakfast - The Ted Markham Nature Center at Mossy Bank Park in Bath will be the site of a guided bird walk and pancake breakfast on Saturday May 12 at 7:00 AM. Participants are advised to bring binoculars and wear natural colored clothing for best results. This is a good opportunity to see nesting Bald Eagles and Ospreys as well as a variety of colorful migrating warblers, Scarlet Tanagers, Indigo Buntings, and other birds. There is no fee but donations are gratefully accepted. Randy Weidner May 5th 10am Insect Damage - Invasive Insects will be the topic of a program sponsored by Mossy Bank Park and the Bath Shade Tree Committee at the Ted Markham Nature Center at Mossy Bank Park , Bath, Saturday May 5, at 10:00 AM . Gene Binder will discuss the Emerald Ash Borer attack on ash trees, as well as the Long-horned Asian Beetle threat to maples and other topics of interest to woodlot owners and anyone with trees on their property. Come learn to identify signs of infestation and suggestions for remediation. The public is invited and admission is free. Gene Binder April 21st 10AM Earth Day Walk - In honor of Earth Day, 2012, There will be a short trail walk with an opportunity to view the nesting Bald Eagles at Mossy Bank Park in Bath on April 21 at 10:00 AM. Randy Weidner will lead the group, pointing out various seasonal natural phenomena. Any interested participants can gather at the gate on Mossy Bank Park Road. Randy Weidner

2011 EVENTS

Date Time Event Presenter(s) October 15th 10AM Preparing for winter birds Randy Weidner September 10th 10AM Prairies in New York State Jim Peek August 20 10AM Dragonflys Fred Sibley August 6th 10AM Meteorology NOTE: This event is being held at St. Mary's Hall, 32 East Morris St, Bath, NY Joe Pasquarelli August 7th 12-2:30PM Steuben Science Summer Grand Finale From a model of the solar system nearly a quarter mile long to... (shh, the rest will be a surprise), our last S3 fling will engage all ages. Plus we'll have Bar-B-Que to share with all the children and their families who have participated in one of our S3 programs. You bring your drinks and treats, we have the meat and rolls. Mary Eileen Wood July 30th 6-10PM Steuben Science Summer Grand Opening From peeking in on osprey and eagle nests with Dr. Randy Weidner to observing the Milky Way at new moon with observatory manager Greg Longwell, you will find wonderful adventures waiting for you! Mary Eileen Wood, Dr. Randy Weidner, Greg Longwell July 23rd 10AM Biofuel in Steuben County Jonathan Barter June 4th 10AM A walk with weeds with Matt Reisen from Healing Spirits Herb Farm and Education Center. Matt Reisen May 7th 7AM Bird Walk Dr. Randy Weidner

2010 EVENTS

Date Time Event Presenter(s) October 13th 7PM Mossy Bank Sky Watch Greg Longwell September 18th 10AM River Otters, Bobcats and Fishers, Oh My! Bruce Penrod August 14th 10AM Unseen Creatures of the Forest Dr. Randy Weidner July 17th 10AM Invasive Plants Jim Peek June 26th 10AM Seneca White Deer Dennis Money May 8th 7AM Bird Watch/Pancake Breakfast Dr. Randy Weidner April 24th 10AM Trilliums and Rare Plants Jim Peek

2009 EVENTS

Date Time Event Presenter(s) October 3rd 10AM Trail Walk: The Forest Prepares for Winter Anne Keddy, Dr. Randy Weidner, Jim Peek September 19th 10AM Gaia Theory-Related Topic Author Lee Welles August 15th 10AM History of NY Forests Jim Peek August 1st 10AM Gaia for Kids Anne Keddy July 18th 10AM Field Butterflies Anne Keddy and Dr. Randy Weidner June 13th 10AM Nature Photography John Adamski May 9th 7AM Bird Walk Dr. Randy Weidner April 25th 10AM The Return of the Eagle Mike Allen

Get the Flash Player to see this rotator.