Friends of Thacher State Park

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.

Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center Upgrade

February 24, 2026 February 24, 2026News

The Friends of Thacher State Park are leading a project to re-envision the Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center through updated, interactive, and accessible exhibits featuring current and historic environments in the Park. More information can be found in Friends newsletters, editions November 2024 through May 2025 (posted on this site).…

ETT Nature Center News!

May 3, 2024 May 3, 2024News

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

November 1, 2021 February 24, 2026News

Check the program calendar for Thacher Park programs and events for March and April 2026! (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.