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Giving Tree

In Honor of a friend, family member or family name, or other milestone celebration. 

~ A single maple leaf is woven with greater intricacy than the finest French lace ~

The “Giving Tree” is a beautiful indoor mural painted by local artist, Carol Coogan, located in the vestibule between the Five Rivers Visitor Center and Guided School Program building.

$750+ Leaf Contributions

Bethlehem Central High School (BCHS)
Class of 1960
In honor of Ann Harrison
Upon her retirement as Bureau Chief for NYSDEC’s Environmental Education presented by Friends of Five River
In loving memory of Armand F. Baker
From Lisa Baker
In honor of John McGuiness
For his hard work and dedication as part of the NYSDEC Five Rivers maintenance team presented by Friends of Five River.  “John has been the best friend ‘Friends’ could ever have on a maintenance team. Despite the constant demands of his position, John remained accessible and dedicated to the educational goals of Friends programming, making him an integral part of the education team,” shared Nancy Conway, Director of Education.

$500 Leaf Contributions

Vanstone Family
For the memorial to parents: John and Josephine Vanstone (May 11, 2022)
Pastena Family
DelGiacco Family

$250 Leaf Contributions

In Memory of Otto Mertz
From Linda Mertz
Steadman Family
Katelyn Ouellette DiPaola

In Honor of Grandpa Mark Ouellette

Mary Louise Stanford
In Memory of Nancy Carter
From Zachary Usher
In Memory of Larry Saltwell
From Mike & Ann D’Attilio
In honor of Keelin, Ashlyn, & Avery Bush

From Marcia Hermann

In honor of Warren & Becca Albright

From Richard & Barbara Nussbaum

Robbins Family
Bethlehem Garden Club
Kanuck Family
In Memory of Charles Wagner

From Patricia McNamara
Charles Wagner passed from his life on earth on December 30, 2020.  He was humble, intelligent, kind to everyone and a devoted husband.  His maple leaf on the Giving Tree at Five Rivers is a memorial to Charles, a beautiful soul.  Nous t’aimons

In Memory of John Kent
From the Hudson Mohawk Bird Club

To learn more on how you may contribute to the Giving Tree, please contact development@friendsoffiverivers.org or download this flyer to learn more.