Grasshopper Grove Birthday Parties!

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. 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!

  • Located at the Outdoor Discovery Center: 120 Muser Drive, Cornwall NY (off Angola Rd)

  • Offered on Saturdays and Sundays 10am-12pm OR 1pm-3pm (Beginning April 15)
    *The renting party family may arrive 15 minutes early to decorate the pavilion if they wish.

  • Call for available dates and times - 845-534-5506 ext 209

  • The Party is 2 hours total and includes time in Grasshopper Grove and the private rental of the *large pavilion and picnic tables (behind the Farmhouse) Food must be kept in the pavilion and not eaten in Grasshopper Grove

  • Registration for Nature Museum Members: $200
    Not-Yet-Members: $300 (Membership: $90 for the year)

  • The allowed number of children is 20 maximum

  • A Nature Museum Staff Member will be in attendance during the duration of the event to help you set up, to help with any museum-related questions or requests, and help you clean and pack up your items. Party goers are responsible for making sure both outdoor areas are clean at the end of the event

  • In the case of HEAVY rain or Dangerous weather, parties located at the Outdoor Discovery Center may be cancelled or rescheduled depending on availability. If you cancel a 70% refund of the balance will be given. We reserve the right to cancel any program for any reason, in which case a full refund of the prepaid program fee will be issued. Please contact Rob at 845-534-5506 x 201 with any questions.

WHAT IS PROVIDED?

-Printable party invitations: Click here

-A Nature Museum T-shirt for the Birthday Child (We will confirm their size upon registration)

-As a party favor, all children in attendance will receive an HHNM souvenir cup and a free pass to return and enjoy either Grasshopper Grove or the Wildlife Education Center. You may choose to add additional favors.

-plates, forks, napkins (plain white) However you are more than welcome to bring your own!

What you should bring

-Food and drinks
Many families order food from many of the great restaurants in Cornwall and have it delivered on site!

-Tablecloths (if desired), cups

-*Decorations - We DO NOT allow any balloons or staples/nails/pushpins in the posts or rafters.

-Cake/cupcakes, candles, matches, knife for cutting cake

*What you should leave at home (for the safety of our wildlife, the following items are prohibited)

-Balloons
-Noisemakers
-Confetti
-Pinatas

For reservations and more information
contact Carl at
cheitmuller@hhnm.org or 845-534-5506, ext. 209

If leaving a voicemail or sending an email, Please include your:

  • name

  • the desired date(and alternate date if possible)

  • the best phone number to reach you


Wildlife Education Center Birthday Parties!

  • Located at 25 Boulevard, Cornwall on Hudson, NY

  • Offered on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00am-12:00pm (Beginning April 15)
    The renting Party Family may arrive at 9:45

  • Call for available dates and times - 845-534-5506 ext 209

  • Registration for Nature Museum Members: $250
    Not-Yet-Members: $350 (Membership: $90 for the year)

  • $40 additional for a craft

  • The allowed number of children is 20 maximum

  • In the case of HEAVY rain or Dangerous weather, parties located at the Outdoor Discovery Center may be cancelled or rescheduled depending on availability. If you cancel a 70% refund of the balance will be given. The Museum reserves the right to cancel any program for any reason, in which case a full refund of the prepaid program fee will be issued. Please contact Rob at 845-534-5506 x 201 with any questions.

A Nature Museum Staff Member will be in attendance during the duration of the event to help you set up, to help with any Nature Museum-related questions or requests, and help you clean and pack up your items. Party goers are responsible for making sure both outdoor areas are clean at the end of the event

Children are invited to meet our wonderful wildlife! Explore the Hall of Animals, and enjoy a special animal presentation hosted by a Nature Museum Educator where they will introduce your group to up to three of our Animal Ambassadors so they can meet some of them up-close! (The animals shown are at the discretion of museum employee). Following the animal presentation guests will gather for food and family/friend time! (Food not provided)

What is Provided?

-Private use of the designated party space for 2 hours along with animal presentation

-A Nature Museum T-shirt for the Birthday Child (We will confirm their size upon registration)

-As a party favor, all children in attendance will receive an HHNM souvenir cup and a free pass to return and enjoy either Grasshopper Grove or the Wildlife Education Center. (You may choose to add additional favors)

-Printable invitations with directions

-plates, forks, napkins (plain white) You are more than welcome to bring your own!

What you should bring

-Food and drinks
Many families order food from many of the great restaurants in Cornwall and have it delivered on site!

-*Decorations -We DO NOT allow any balloons or staples/nails/pushpins in the walls, shelves, beams

-Cake/cupcakes etc, candles, matches, knife for cutting cake

-Tablecloths (if desired), cups, spoons/knives (if needed)

What you should leave at home (for the safety of the animals inside and out, these items are prohibited)

-Balloons
-Noisemakers
-Confetti
-Pinatas

FOR RESERVATIONS AND MORE INFORMATION
CONTACT CARL AT
CHEITMULLER@HHNM.ORG OR 845-534-5506, EXT. 209.

IF LEAVING A VOICEMAIL OR SENDING AN EMAIL, PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR:

  • NAME

  • THE DESIRED DATE (and alternate date if possible)

  • THE BEST PHONE NUMBER TO REACH YOU