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Public Programs and Events

High Peaks Hike: Traverse Four High Peaks at BRF

Black Rock Forest 65 Reservoir Road, Cornwall, NY, United States

 Join Board Members Bill and Eileen Glaser on a vigorous hike over four high peaks with breathtaking views: Split Rock, Black Rock, Eagle Cliff and Jupiter's Boulder in the heart […]

Fall Silent Walk on the Full Moon with Jackie Skrzynski

Black Rock Forest 65 Reservoir Road, Cornwall, NY, United States

After completing a semester long Artist in Residence Program, Jackie Skrzynski will be returning to the Forest this fall! This special Silent Walk allows participants to experience the sights, sounds, […]

Friends of the Forest Hike-10am

Black Rock Forest 65 Reservoir Road, Cornwall, NY, United States

We are inviting our Friends of the Forest to the second annual "Friends Only" event here at Black Rock Forest! Meet the staff, talk with our scientists, and explore the beauty […]

Friends of the Forest Hike-11am

Black Rock Forest 65 Reservoir Road, Cornwall, NY, United States

We are inviting our Friends of the Forest to the second annual "Friends Only" event here at Black Rock Forest! Meet the staff, talk with our scientists, and explore the beauty […]

Fall History Hike

Black Rock Forest 65 Reservoir Road, Cornwall, NY, United States

Fall History Hike with Forest Historian John Brady Black Rock Forest Historian, John Brady will lead attendees through the heart of Black Rock Forest during peak fall foliage, visiting history-rich […]

BRF Closed: NYS Regular Deer Hunting Season Begins

Black Rock Forest 65 Reservoir Road, Cornwall, NY, United States

Black Rock Forest is closed to the public from 11/20 thru 12/12/21. Hunting at Black Rock Forest is only open to Black Rock Fish and Game Club members, for more […]

Winter Wildlife Ecology Hike at BRF

Black Rock Forest 65 Reservoir Road, Cornwall, NY, United States

Join our Environmental Educator at Black Rock forest, Aaron Culotta, on a hike through Black Rock Forest to learn how wildlife make their final preparations for winter. December is a […]

Black Rock Forest Phenology Webinar

Black Rock Forest is launching it's Phenology Trail Monitoring Program for volunteers on Tuesday, March 2nd. Master Science Educator, Dr. Angie Patterson and Research Manager, Katie Terlizzi will teach the […]

Black Rock Forest Phenology In-Person Training

This will be the second part of the required trainings for the BRF Phenology Trail Monitoring Program for volunteers. All volunteers will receive hands on training including: -Parking and logistics […]

Black Rock Forest’s Annual Deer Survey 2022

Black Rock Forest needs your help estimating our deer population! Each spring, Black Rock Forest staff conduct a deer pellet count survey by walking transects in the Forest to collect […]

Celebrate Earth Day at Black Rock Forest

Join us for an Earth Day Clean-Up and Planting at Black Rock Forest on Saturday, April 23rd! We can't think of a better way to celebrate Earth Day, than here […]