Calendar
Events in July–September 2022
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AUGUST ART DAY with Carol Coogan
AUGUST ART DAY with Carol Coogan
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August 15, 2022“Connect to Nature with Sketchbooks & Journaling” with Carol Coogan
CLASS DESCRIPTION
At every moment, wherever you are, you can use a simple sketchbook to connect more deeply with the natural world. In its pages you might write notes, record observations and descriptions of what you notice, hear, smell, and see, and fill its pages with simple diagrams, scribbles, quick sketches, or fully developed drawings. When curious, jot down the question. You can research later to learn more about it. Join Carol Coogan as she gives instruction, support, advice, and inspiration to your own nature sketching practice.Up to 15 participants will be treated to a naturalist describing the area you will be sketching with instruction from Carol Coogan.
- $20 per person for Friends members
- $25 per person for non-members
- $12 for supplies (or bring your own)
RAIN DATE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 22
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AUGUST ART DAY with Carol Coogan
AUGUST ART DAY with Carol Coogan
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August 20, 2022“Connect to Nature with Sketchbooks & Journaling” with Carol Coogan
CLASS DESCRIPTION
At every moment, wherever you are, you can use a simple sketchbook to connect more deeply with the natural world. In its pages you might write notes, record observations and descriptions of what you notice, hear, smell, and see, and fill its pages with simple diagrams, scribbles, quick sketches, or fully developed drawings. When curious, jot down the question. You can research later to learn more about it. Join Carol Coogan as she gives instruction, support, advice, and inspiration to your own nature sketching practice.Up to 15 participants will be treated to a naturalist describing the area you will be sketching with instruction from Carol Coogan.
- $20 per person for Friends members
- $25 per person for non-members
- $12 for supplies (or bring your own)
RAIN DATE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 27
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AUGUST ART DAY with Noreen Powell
AUGUST ART DAY with Noreen Powell
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August 23, 2022CLASS DESCRIPTION
Capture the beauty of Five Rivers in a sketch! You will be guided on a five minute walk to one of the Fiver River’s beautiful ponds. There you will be provided instructions by Noreen Powell on sketching landscapes. After this two hour session, you will be able to take home your sketch as well as a procedure for your next art adventure.Up to 15 participants will be treated to a naturalist describing the area you will be painting with instruction from Noreen Powell.
- $20 per person for Friends members
- $25 per person for non-members
- $12 for supplies (or bring your own)
RAIN DATE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 30
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Five Rivers Fall Festival
Five Rivers Fall Festival
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September 17, 2022
Friends of Five Rivers and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation invite you to the annual...
FIVE RIVERS FALL FESTIVAL
WHEN: Saturday, September 17, 2022, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
WHERE: Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar, NY 12054
WHAT: Family-friendly day filled with Raffles • Silent Auction • Bake Sale • Gift Shop • Trail Hikes • Live animals with experienced animal rehabilitators • Crafts • Guided Walks • Center Exhibits • Naturalist led hikes • Live Music • Games • Food vendor trucks
WHY: To Celebrate Five Rivers and support the Friends of Five Rivers, a not-for-profit that funds educational programs at Five Rivers Environmental Education Center.
HOW MUCH: Free admission & parking
INFORMATION: info@friendsoffiverivers.org