2024 Winter On the Canals Program at Hudson Crossing Park

Hudson Crossing Park is thrilled to once again offer free programs on the Champlain Canal thanks to the New York State Canal Corporation’s On the Canals Program. These excursions offer participants the opportunity to experience just some of the adventures that await them along the New York Canal System at absolutely no cost.

A close up image of snow covered red berries. Along the top, it says "Capturing Winter On The Canals." The bottom corners of the image have the Hudson Crossing Park logo and the On the Canals logo.
An image of purple crocuses pushing up through the snow. In the upper left corner, there are the words "Signs of Spring On the Canals." In the bottom corners, there are the Hudson Crossing Park and On the Canals logos.
 

Capturing Winter On The Canals

Experience the transformation of familiar landscapes as winter blankets Hudson Crossing Park and the Champlain Canal in snow and icy beauty. This hands-on program invites participants to explore the art of photography using their smartphones, guided by a local photographer.

This class will highlight basic photography techniques, helping participants capture and share the beauty in everyday moments. It will also include a discussion on how to use social media positively to share their images and promote the area's charm. With an open discussion format, attendees can ask questions, share ideas, and connect with fellow photography enthusiasts.

Group size is limited to 10 per workshop.

 

Fire and Ice: Winter Stargazing

Winter offers the perfect opportunity to explore the night sky with its long nights, clear skies, and shifting seasonal constellations. Join us at Hudson Crossing Park for a guided stargazing experience on or near the night of the new moon, when the skies are at their darkest and the stars shine brightest.

Participants can enjoy warming up by the fire pit, thoughtfully located behind the park pavilion to reduce light pollution, while sipping on complimentary hot cider or cocoa. Afterward, venture back out to the HCP field for more magical moments under the stars.

Group size limited to 25 per excursion.

 

Searching for Signs of Spring On the Canals

Spring is in the air! Celebrate the season with a refreshing guided hike around the park and canal. This excursion is perfect for nature enthusiasts eager to spot signs of spring’s arrival.

Explore the park’s native wildflower gardens as they begin to wake from their winter slumber, listen for the cheerful songs of the season’s early birds along migratory pathways, and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and scents of spring’s awakening.

Join us to embrace the beauty of nature’s renewal!

Group size is limited to 20 people per workshop.