Grasshopper Grove Closing Weekend 2025

Grasshopper Grove is a ‘bridge’ between a mowed lawn and the wild woods, that inspires children to discover nature play spaces in their own backyards and the wider world. Natural elements are at the heart of child-centered play. They have the opportunity to experience things that many children miss out on in today's over-scheduled and technology driven world. In Grasshopper Grove, children will be encouraged to explore this world around them, get dirty and above all, have fun! Children can use their imaginations to build in the ‘loose parts’ area, and combine a slab of slate, rainwater and a paint brush to create an artistic masterpiece. They can hop from stump to stump, play in the sand and dirt pile and more!

The Gem Mine
After you purchase your bag of treasure at the check-in table, you'll borrow a sand sifter and make your way to Grasshopper Grove. Then head to the water feature to sift or "pan" through the sand to uncover what's inside... including unique gemstones and possibly a gift token to the Gift Shop (located at the Wildlife Education Campus)! All proceeds from the Gem Mine support the care of the the animals at the Wildlife Education Campus.

Where:
Outdoor Discovery Campus: 120 Muser Drive, Cornwall NY 12518 FIND DIRECTIONS HERE
When:
Every Saturday & Sunday *(unless otherwise noted)
10am-4pm
ADMISSION & Gem Mine bags:
HHNC MEMBERS - FREE
NOT-YET-MEMBERS - $5 PER PERSON (ages 3 and up)
CHILDREN 2 and under - FREE
Gem Mine Bags: $8 each

You may also like the following events from Hudson Highlands Nature Center:

• This Saturday, 4th October, 09:00 am, Fall Mini Session Photoshoots in Cornwall
• This Saturday, 4th October, 10:00 am, Fairy Houses & Toad Abodes in Cornwall
• Next Friday, 10th October, 07:00 pm, Wine & Spirits Ghost Tour in Cornwall

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