Taconic Outdoor Education Center TOEC Outdoor Rec Fest, May 18, 2008 (pdf) Open year-round, TOEC provides environmental education, outdoor recreation, Project Adventure, maple sugaring, retreats, and public programs for Hudson Valley schools, scout troops and clubs. Highland Lodge, with a wood-burning stone fireplace, colorful nature displays, comfortable woodland cabins, friendly service, excellent meals and knowledgeable educators is a perfect fit for these activities. Some visitors stay overnight, while others visit for a day. Center staff also visit schools and provide lessons in classrooms. After the first snowfall, our full-service cross country ski and snowshoe programs swing into operation at Fahnestock Winter Park. At the Center in late winter, out Hudson Valley Maple Farm starts producing syrup from the Sugar Maple grove. Through the year, public programs celebrate the seasons. These include Winterfest in February, Sap to Syrup in March, and Mt. Laurel Outdoor Recfest in May. Operating year round, TOEC is located an hour and half north of New York City by car or Metro North to nearby Cold Spring. Seasons/Hours: Open year round, by reservation. Pets: Sorry, no pets