Archives for March 2010

Today was Kids Unplugged’s first day at Fishkill Farms for the new season and what a fantastic time we had. First off, it was just wonderful to be back up there as I haven’t been since late November. The farm is brimming with new life of all sorts–a fresh batch of chicks and several baby lambs, the birth of the farm’s exciting CSA programs, the promise of a huge new barn beginning to take shape, and buds and sprouts throughout {Read More}

This morning, after many months of attempts, Kids Unplugged teamed up with the Rivertown Playgroup for a hike for the small ones at Halsey Pond. Halsey Pond is usually a great choice for a hike with little kids. Though the lead-in trail is a bit steep from the Hamilton Road trail head where we usually park, it brings you out to a flat, gravel path which circles the pond and offers great views of the Beltzhoover Teahouse the whole way {Read More}

Last year, on March 18th, Kids Unplugged had a Wacky Wednesday at Greenburgh Nature Center and hiked down to Woodfrog Pond. As we neared the pond through the woods we could hear the woodfrogs, their loud croaking reverberating around the little woodland-wetland setting. Today’s hike was along the Eagle Hill Trail in Rockefeller State Park and at the beginning of the trail there is a lovely little bridge that crosses over a wetlands area and the Pocantico River–a wetlands area {Read More}

There’s a new photography exhibit in the neighborhood! We are thrilled to announce that throughout the of March, Debbie Allan is presenting a photographic journey through the seasons with Kids Unplugged in the Children’s Room at the Warner Library. The show features scenes from Kids Unplugged’s first year of adventures as captured by Debbie’s skilled and artistic eye. The Warner Library’s Children’s Room is a wonderful place to visit, especially on a cold, damp, March afternoon. Snuggle up with some {Read More}

Last week’s snowstorm left us buried under a bit more than two-feet of snow, with no power and lots and lots of local tree damage. In light of this, and for the sake of safety, we’re going to hold off on our events for the next week or so until things are a bit more stable around here. The trails in most parks remain heavy with snow and subsequently difficult for short legs to negotiate. Add to that the broken {Read More}