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2010 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JULY

5 – Monday through Friday, August 7, Manitoga Summer Nature & Design Camp. Weekdays, 9am – 3pm. Day camp program focusing on nature and the arts for children ages 5-12. Five separate weekly sessions held in Mary’s Meadow and 75-acre Woodland Garden. For more information about our Summer Nature & Design Camp, go to manitogacamp.org.

10 – Saturday, Ulster County Day, special discounted rate of $8 for Ulster county residents. Tours at 11am and 1:30pm, limited space, reservations required. Register online at brownpapertickets.com.

24 - Saturday, 5pm – 7pm. Cocktail Walk. Members invited to Wright’s home, Dragon Rock, for cocktails and light fare. Park at the main lot at 584 Route 9D and walk the Quarry Pond path up to the house and studio. Rain or shine. Wear sturdy hiking shoes. Watch for news of Cocktail Walks on our website, russelwrightcenter.org and in future e-news. View online invitation. To become a Manitoga member, visit our Membership Page.

AUGUST

7 – Saturday, Westchester County Day, special discounted rate of $8 for Westchester county residents. Tours at 11am and 1:30pm, limited space, reservations required. Register online at brownpapertickets.com.

SEPTEMBER

11 - Saturday. 2pm - 4pm. Cocktail Walk. Members invited to Wright’s home, Dragon Rock, for cocktails and light fare. Park at the main lot at 584 Route 9D and walk the Quarry Pond path up to the house and studio. Rain or shine. Wear sturdy hiking shoes. Watch for news of Cocktail Walks on our website, russelwrightcenter.org and in future e-news. To become a Manitoga member, visit our Membership Page.

18 – Saturday, 9am – 2pm. Volunteer Landscape Day. Roll up your sleeves and meet other arborists, horticulturists, garden designers and landscape enthusiasts. Volunteers of all skill levels are welcomed. Rain or shine. Lunch served. For more information about volunteer opportunities at Manitoga, go to russelwrightcenter.org/volunteer.html. To register for this event, email volunteer@russelwrightcenter.org or call 845-424-3812.

19 – Sunday, Hudson River Ramble, 2pm - 4 pm. Hike to Lost Pond offered as part of this special regional program. $10 admission helps support trail maintenance. Reservations required. For more information visit hudsonrivervalley.com/ramble. Register online brownpapertickets.org.

25 – Saturday, Orange County Day, special discounted rate of $8 for Westchester county residents. Tours at 11am and 1:30pm, limited space, reservations required. Register online at brownpapertickets.org.

OCTOBER

9 – Saturday, Dutchess County Day, special discounted rate of $8 for Dutchess county residents. Tours at 11am and 1:30pm, limited space, reservations required. Register online at brownpapertickets.com.

10 – Sunday, Noon – 2pm, Hike to Lost Pond. $10 admission helps support trail maintenance. Please bring a picnic lunch. Reservations required. Register online at brownpapertickets.org.

16 – Saturday, Columbia County Day, special discounted rate of $8 for Columbia county residents. Tours at 11am and 1:30pm, limited space, reservations required. Register online at brownpapertickets.com.

23 – Saturday, 2pm – 4pm, Cocktail Walk. Members invited to Wright’s home, Dragon Rock, for cocktails and light fare. Park at the main lot at 584 Route 9D and walk the Quarry Pond path up to the house and studio. Rain or shine. Wear sturdy hiking shoes. Reservations required. Watch for news of Cocktail Walks on our website, russelwrightcenter.org and in future e-news. To become a Manitoga member, visit our Membership Page.

23 – Saturday, 5pm – 7pm, fourth annual Woodland Landscape Program at the Desmond-Fish Library, Garrison, NY. For further information visit russelwrightcenter.org or call 845-424-3812.

NOVEMBER

6 – Saturday, 1pm – 5pm. Family Landscape Volunteer Day with three generations of the Osborn Family. Roll up your sleeves and meet other arborists, horticulturists, garden designers and landscape enthusiasts. Volunteers of all skill levels are welcomed. Hot cider and toasted marshallows. For more information about volunteer opportunities at Manitoga, go to our Volunteer Page. To register for this event, email volunteer@russelwrightcenter.org or call 845-424-3812.

DECEMBER

5 – Sunday, 2pm – 4pm, Annual Holiday Open House. Ring in the season and shop for holiday gifts with Manitoga family and friends at our holiday potluck honoring our volunteers for their hard work this year. For further information visit russelwrightcenter.org or call 845-424-3812.

YEAR ROUND

Self-Guided Hikes. Daily, during daylight hours. Manitoga offers four miles of trails designed by Russel Wright. His "garden of woodland paths" has links to the Appalachian Trail. Dogs on leashes are welcome on trails. Trail maps available in kiosk at Manitoga Guide House, 584 Route 9D public entrance. Suggested donation of $5 helps support Manitoga.