Calendar
Events in February–April 2023
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It's a Beautiful Day in January / February on Wednesday Mornings! It's a Beautiful Day in January / February on Wednesday Mornings!
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February 1, 2023WHO:
- Pre-school children ages 2-5 years and parents or adult caregiver
- Older siblings welcome on school off days
WHAT:
- Families with young children will gather for reading of a nature-themed story, take part in theme-related activities, and end with an outdoor walk
- Take home projects will be included
- Maximum size: 5 families per day
WHEN & WHERE:
- Wednesdays, January 18, 25, February 1, 8 (rain date February 18)
- 90 minutes from 10:00-11:30 am
- Activities take place indoors and outdoors at Five Rivers Environmental Center
COST:
- MEMBERS: $8.00 per family, per month; $5.00 materials fee per child
- NON-MEMBERS: $10.00 per family, per month; $5.00 materials fee per child
HOW:
- Register and pay online via credit card for WEDNESDAY MORNINGS.
- You will have the option to mail in a check after filling out the online registration form.
- OR download this registration form and mail in with your check to:
Friends of Five Rivers
Beautiful Day Program
56 Game Farm Road
Delmar, NY 12054Talk & Trek: Growths Called Galls Talk & Trek: Growths Called Galls
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February 1, 2023What are those funny shaped growths on leaves, roots, twigs, plants, and flowers? Galls. Be they round, elliptical, bumpy, or bulging, most are caused by insect activity. Head afield with a Friends Naturalist in search of galls and learn of the one-to-one relationship each has with a local insect.
Learn more and register here
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Talk & Trek: Exploring Winter Activity Talk & Trek: Exploring Winter Activity
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February 2, 2023Winter is a wonderful time to explore the lives of insects, mammals, trees, and weed plants. With Donald W. Stokes’ A Guide to Nature In Winter as our escort, let’s head outdoors to discover life under, in and above the snow. Each week participants will prepare for our walk by reading a general information section, usually 2 to 3 pages. We will hunt for examples of our reading and delve into their unique characteristics, history, and identification.
Snowshoes will be provided if needed. Once registration is confirmed, a copy of the book will be waiting for you at the Visitor Center.
Learn more and register here
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Maple Sugaring at Home Maple Sugaring at Home
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February 3, 2023Learn how to Maple Sugar at home in time for the sap run. Spend an hour with a Friends Naturalist learning how to identify a maple tree, tap a spile, and collect sap. View one method for evaporating sap to syrup at home and ask questions before leaving with a spile and a smile!
Learn more and register here
Maple Sugaring at Home Maple Sugaring at Home
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February 3, 2023Learn how to Maple Sugar at home in time for the sap run. Spend an hour with a Friends Naturalist learning how to identify a maple tree, tap a spile, and collect sap. View one method for evaporating sap to syrup at home and ask questions before leaving with a spile and a smile!
Learn more and register here
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Maple Sugaring at Home Maple Sugaring at Home
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February 6, 2023Learn how to Maple Sugar at home in time for the sap run. Spend an hour with a Friends Naturalist learning how to identify a maple tree, tap a spile, and collect sap. View one method for evaporating sap to syrup at home and ask questions before leaving with a spile and a smile!
Learn more and register here
Maple Sugaring at Home Maple Sugaring at Home
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February 6, 2023Learn how to Maple Sugar at home in time for the sap run. Spend an hour with a Friends Naturalist learning how to identify a maple tree, tap a spile, and collect sap. View one method for evaporating sap to syrup at home and ask questions before leaving with a spile and a smile!
Learn more and register here
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It's a Beautiful Day in January / February on Tuesday Mornings! It's a Beautiful Day in January / February on Tuesday Mornings!
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February 7, 2023WHO:
- Pre-school children ages 2-5 years and parents or adult caregiver
- Older siblings welcome on school off days
WHAT:
- Families with young children will gather for reading of a nature-themed story, take part in theme-related activities, and end with an outdoor walk
- Take home projects will be included
- Maximum size: 5 families per day
WHEN & WHERE:
- Tuesday, January 17, 24, 31, February 7 (rain date February 17)
- 90 minutes from 10:00-11:30 am
- Activities take place indoors and outdoors at Five Rivers Environmental Center
COST:
- MEMBERS: $8.00 per family, per month; $5.00 materials fee per child
- NON-MEMBERS: $10.00 per family, per month; $5.00 materials fee per child
HOW:
- Register and pay online via credit card for TUESDAY MORNINGS.
- You will have the option to mail in a check after filling out the online registration form.
- OR download this registration form and mail in with your check to:
Friends of Five Rivers
Beautiful Day Program
56 Game Farm Road
Delmar, NY 12054 -
It's a Beautiful Day in January / February on Wednesday Mornings! It's a Beautiful Day in January / February on Wednesday Mornings!
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February 8, 2023WHO:
- Pre-school children ages 2-5 years and parents or adult caregiver
- Older siblings welcome on school off days
WHAT:
- Families with young children will gather for reading of a nature-themed story, take part in theme-related activities, and end with an outdoor walk
- Take home projects will be included
- Maximum size: 5 families per day
WHEN & WHERE:
- Wednesdays, January 18, 25, February 1, 8 (rain date February 18)
- 90 minutes from 10:00-11:30 am
- Activities take place indoors and outdoors at Five Rivers Environmental Center
COST:
- MEMBERS: $8.00 per family, per month; $5.00 materials fee per child
- NON-MEMBERS: $10.00 per family, per month; $5.00 materials fee per child
HOW:
- Register and pay online via credit card for WEDNESDAY MORNINGS.
- You will have the option to mail in a check after filling out the online registration form.
- OR download this registration form and mail in with your check to:
Friends of Five Rivers
Beautiful Day Program
56 Game Farm Road
Delmar, NY 12054Talk & Trek: Growths Called Galls Talk & Trek: Growths Called Galls
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February 8, 2023What are those funny shaped growths on leaves, roots, twigs, plants, and flowers? Galls. Be they round, elliptical, bumpy, or bulging, most are caused by insect activity. Head afield with a Friends Naturalist in search of galls and learn of the one-to-one relationship each has with a local insect.
Learn more and register here
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Talk & Trek: Exploring Winter Activity Talk & Trek: Exploring Winter Activity
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February 9, 2023Winter is a wonderful time to explore the lives of insects, mammals, trees, and weed plants. With Donald W. Stokes’ A Guide to Nature In Winter as our escort, let’s head outdoors to discover life under, in and above the snow. Each week participants will prepare for our walk by reading a general information section, usually 2 to 3 pages. We will hunt for examples of our reading and delve into their unique characteristics, history, and identification.
Snowshoes will be provided if needed. Once registration is confirmed, a copy of the book will be waiting for you at the Visitor Center.
Learn more and register here
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Maple Sugaring at Home Maple Sugaring at Home
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February 17, 2023Learn how to Maple Sugar at home in time for the sap run. Spend an hour with a Friends Naturalist learning how to identify a maple tree, tap a spile, and collect sap. View one method for evaporating sap to syrup at home and ask questions before leaving with a spile and a smile!
Learn more and register here
Maple Sugaring at Home Maple Sugaring at Home
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February 17, 2023Learn how to Maple Sugar at home in time for the sap run. Spend an hour with a Friends Naturalist learning how to identify a maple tree, tap a spile, and collect sap. View one method for evaporating sap to syrup at home and ask questions before leaving with a spile and a smile!
Learn more and register here
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Talk & Trek: Tree ID by Buds and Scars Talk & Trek: Tree ID by Buds and Scars
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March 6, 2023Winter offers an unobscured view of tree buds and scars, two identifying features of trees. Each week we will head out to investigate a tree or two lining our path. Could these trees be the same ones lining your street? Join us to find out!
Learn more and register here
Talk & Trek: Tree ID by Buds and Scars Talk & Trek: Tree ID by Buds and Scars
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March 6, 2023Winter offers an unobscured view of tree buds and scars, two identifying features of trees. Each week we will head out to investigate a tree or two lining our path. Could these trees be the same ones lining your street? Join us to find out!
Learn more and register here
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Talk & Trek: Tree ID by Buds and Scars Talk & Trek: Tree ID by Buds and Scars
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March 8, 2023Winter offers an unobscured view of tree buds and scars, two identifying features of trees. Each week we will head out to investigate a tree or two lining our path. Could these trees be the same ones lining your street? Join us to find out!
Learn more and register here
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Talk & Trek: Tree ID by Buds and Scars Talk & Trek: Tree ID by Buds and Scars
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March 13, 2023Winter offers an unobscured view of tree buds and scars, two identifying features of trees. Each week we will head out to investigate a tree or two lining our path. Could these trees be the same ones lining your street? Join us to find out!
Learn more and register here
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Talk & Trek: Tree ID by Buds and Scars Talk & Trek: Tree ID by Buds and Scars
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March 15, 2023Winter offers an unobscured view of tree buds and scars, two identifying features of trees. Each week we will head out to investigate a tree or two lining our path. Could these trees be the same ones lining your street? Join us to find out!
Learn more and register here
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Talk & Trek: Tree ID by Buds and Scars Talk & Trek: Tree ID by Buds and Scars
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March 20, 2023Winter offers an unobscured view of tree buds and scars, two identifying features of trees. Each week we will head out to investigate a tree or two lining our path. Could these trees be the same ones lining your street? Join us to find out!
Learn more and register here
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Talk & Trek: Tree ID by Buds and Scars Talk & Trek: Tree ID by Buds and Scars
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March 22, 2023Winter offers an unobscured view of tree buds and scars, two identifying features of trees. Each week we will head out to investigate a tree or two lining our path. Could these trees be the same ones lining your street? Join us to find out!
Learn more and register here
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Spring Member Walks Spring Member Walks
All day
April 4, 20232023 MEMBERSHIP WALK
Let’s Delight in SPRING Together!
Friends of Five Rivers invites YOU, our members, to take part in a one-hour stroll looking for, and awing in, signs of spring. A Friends' Naturalist will lead each discovery walk and encourage close observation of nature’s awakening. What will we find? Jewels of hope created by nature and gifted to us!
WHO:
- Members of Friends of Five Rivers
- Maximum Number of Participants per outing – 10
WHAT & WHERE:
- A one hour April stroll around Five Rivers Environmental Education Center with a Friends Naturalist.
WHEN:
- 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, or 4:00 pm on April 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13 (choose your day and time)
- Earth Day Walk: Friday, April 21 at 6:00 pm
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Spring Member Walks Spring Member Walks
All day
April 11, 20232023 MEMBERSHIP WALK
Let’s Delight in SPRING Together!
Friends of Five Rivers invites YOU, our members, to take part in a one-hour stroll looking for, and awing in, signs of spring. A Friends' Naturalist will lead each discovery walk and encourage close observation of nature’s awakening. What will we find? Jewels of hope created by nature and gifted to us!
WHO:
- Members of Friends of Five Rivers
- Maximum Number of Participants per outing – 10
WHAT & WHERE:
- A one hour April stroll around Five Rivers Environmental Education Center with a Friends Naturalist.
WHEN:
- 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, or 4:00 pm on April 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13 (choose your day and time)
- Earth Day Walk: Friday, April 21 at 6:00 pm
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Spring Member Walks Spring Member Walks
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April 21, 20232023 MEMBERSHIP WALK
Let’s Delight in SPRING Together!
Friends of Five Rivers invites YOU, our members, to take part in a one-hour stroll looking for, and awing in, signs of spring. A Friends' Naturalist will lead each discovery walk and encourage close observation of nature’s awakening. What will we find? Jewels of hope created by nature and gifted to us!
WHO:
- Members of Friends of Five Rivers
- Maximum Number of Participants per outing – 10
WHAT & WHERE:
- A one hour April stroll around Five Rivers Environmental Education Center with a Friends Naturalist.
WHEN:
- 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, or 4:00 pm on April 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13 (choose your day and time)
- Earth Day Walk: Friday, April 21 at 6:00 pm