Welcome to the Friends of Thacher State Park
We are a non-profit organization that supports and advocates for the park through volunteerism, education and environmental stewardship.
Members of the Friends group share a love for the Park, an appreciation for its natural beauty and a dedication to preserving its natural resources.
ETT Nature Center News!
Exciting news! The Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center will be redesigned to be more accessible and engaging to children! Proposed changes can be viewed in this brochure.
Programs and Information
Check the program calendar for Thacher Park programs and events for November and December 2024! (Click continue reading for active links). For more information please call the Nature Center at 518-872-0800 or Thacher Visitor Center at 518-872-1237, or check the Thacher Park facebook site https://www.facebook.com/thacherpark.
We Love Our Volunteers
Volunteers are always welcome! Volunteer activities include involvement in educational programs, weekend staffing of the Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center, help with ongoing nature programs such as Nest Box monitoring, and help in trail maintenance and invasive species removal. The salamander rescue each spring is especially popular with our younger friends.