Books and Wildflower programs at Schoharie Crossing

Fort Hunter, NY – Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will hold their inaugural “Bookganza” on Saturday, May 24th starting at 10am at the Visitor Center on Schoharie Street in Fort Hunter. This program will be followed by a 1pm wildflower walk at Yankee Hill Lock.

“Bookganza” is a used book swap program to celebrate Little Free Library week.

This book exchange is an informal way to pass along or pick up new to you used books. Bring your boxes of exchangeable books to share with others. Swap out some of your most treasured literary works for new undiscovered favorites.  This is a great way to re-stock Little Free Libraries, introduce you to new authors, share hand me ups/hand me downs for children’s books, and socialize with others.

Stick around for “Waking Up Wildflowers” starting at 1pm at the east end of Schoharie Crossing at Yankee Hill Lock, 550 Queen Anne Road. Staff will lead an exploration of our towpath trail to identify wildflowers along the historic canal.

These family friendly programs are free and open to the public.  Moderate to heavy rain will postpone or cancel, please dress for the weather. For more information, please call the Visitor Center: (518) 829-7516 or email SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov.

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