Calendar
Events in June–August 2022
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It's a Beautiful Day to EXPLORE IN WATER It's a Beautiful Day to EXPLORE IN WATER
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June 1, 2022
WHO:
- 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, then take part in theme-related activities
- Take home projects will be included
- Maximum size: 10 families per day
- Participants will be divided into two working groups
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NATURE BUS NATURE BUS
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June 11, 2022The Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy (MHLC), the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA), and local project partners have come together again to offer free Saturday CDTA bus service to connect City of Albany residents to eight natural spaces in and around Albany. The service will start Saturday, May 28 and run through Saturday, September 24. Read more here.
The schedule for Five Rivers is the following Saturdays:
- May 28
- June 11 & 25 *** Note that June 11 is “NY Outdoors Day” with activities taking place at Five Rivers from 10 am to 2 pm
- July 9 & 23
- August 6 & 20
- September 3 & 17 *** Note that September 17 is the “Fall Festival” with activities taking place at Five Rivers from 10 am to 4 pm
Arrives at Five Rivers at 9:49 AM, 12:09 PM, 2:29 PM
Departs Five Rivers at 10:01 AM, 12:21 PM, 2:41 PM, 5:01 PM -
Introduction to Honey Bees for Adults Introduction to Honey Bees for Adults
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June 21, 2022
Buzz on over to investigate the fascinating lives of Honey Bees. Explore Honey Bee anatomy, life in the hive, and the honey making process. Dismantle a life-sized Langstroth teaching hive to uncover the frames within. Handle the equipment of modern beekeepers and suit up to participate in a hive inspection with one of Friends’ beekeepers.
REGISTER ONLINE HERE
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Introduction to Honey Bees for Child and Adult Partner Introduction to Honey Bees for Child and Adult Partner
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June 22, 2022
If I were a Honey Bee, how many eyes would I have? How would I breathe? Where would I carry pollen? How would I communicate with my hive mates? Meet a Friends’ beekeeper to investigate these and other fascinating aspects of Honey Bee life. Then help the beekeeper open a hive and wonder anew as you observe the bees at work. Beekeeping suits, veils and gloves provided.
REGISTER ONLINE HERE
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SUMMER NATURE WEEK SUMMER NATURE WEEK
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July 11, 2022 – July 15, 2022Friends of Five Rivers is offering three weeks of programming for families. The aim of this program is to help parents and children grow in their understanding and appreciation of the natural world through shared activities.
This program is created for parent/guardian with children ages 2-8.THIS SESSION IS FULL AND CURRENTLY CLOSED
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SUMMER NATURE WEEK SUMMER NATURE WEEK
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July 11, 2022 – July 15, 2022Friends of Five Rivers is offering three weeks of programming for families. The aim of this program is to help parents and children grow in their understanding and appreciation of the natural world through shared activities.
This program is created for parent/guardian with children ages 2-8.THIS SESSION IS FULL AND CURRENTLY CLOSED
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SUMMER NATURE WEEK SUMMER NATURE WEEK
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July 11, 2022 – July 15, 2022Friends of Five Rivers is offering three weeks of programming for families. The aim of this program is to help parents and children grow in their understanding and appreciation of the natural world through shared activities.
This program is created for parent/guardian with children ages 2-8.THIS SESSION IS FULL AND CURRENTLY CLOSED
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SUMMER NATURE WEEK SUMMER NATURE WEEK
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July 11, 2022 – July 15, 2022Friends of Five Rivers is offering three weeks of programming for families. The aim of this program is to help parents and children grow in their understanding and appreciation of the natural world through shared activities.
This program is created for parent/guardian with children ages 2-8.THIS SESSION IS FULL AND CURRENTLY CLOSED
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SUMMER NATURE WEEK SUMMER NATURE WEEK
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July 11, 2022 – July 15, 2022Friends of Five Rivers is offering three weeks of programming for families. The aim of this program is to help parents and children grow in their understanding and appreciation of the natural world through shared activities.
This program is created for parent/guardian with children ages 2-8.THIS SESSION IS FULL AND CURRENTLY CLOSED
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SUMMER NATURE WEEK SUMMER NATURE WEEK
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July 25, 2022 – July 29, 2022Friends of Five Rivers is offering three weeks of programming for families. The aim of this program is to help parents and children grow in their understanding and appreciation of the natural world through shared activities.
This program is created for parent/guardian with children ages 2-8.THIS SESSION IS FULL AND CURRENTLY CLOSED
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SUMMER NATURE WEEK SUMMER NATURE WEEK
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July 25, 2022 – July 29, 2022Friends of Five Rivers is offering three weeks of programming for families. The aim of this program is to help parents and children grow in their understanding and appreciation of the natural world through shared activities.
This program is created for parent/guardian with children ages 2-8.THIS SESSION IS FULL AND CURRENTLY CLOSED
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SUMMER NATURE WEEK SUMMER NATURE WEEK
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July 25, 2022 – July 29, 2022Friends of Five Rivers is offering three weeks of programming for families. The aim of this program is to help parents and children grow in their understanding and appreciation of the natural world through shared activities.
This program is created for parent/guardian with children ages 2-8.THIS SESSION IS FULL AND CURRENTLY CLOSED
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SUMMER NATURE WEEK SUMMER NATURE WEEK
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July 25, 2022 – July 29, 2022Friends of Five Rivers is offering three weeks of programming for families. The aim of this program is to help parents and children grow in their understanding and appreciation of the natural world through shared activities.
This program is created for parent/guardian with children ages 2-8.THIS SESSION IS FULL AND CURRENTLY CLOSED
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SUMMER NATURE WEEK SUMMER NATURE WEEK
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July 25, 2022 – July 29, 2022Friends of Five Rivers is offering three weeks of programming for families. The aim of this program is to help parents and children grow in their understanding and appreciation of the natural world through shared activities.
This program is created for parent/guardian with children ages 2-8.THIS SESSION IS FULL AND CURRENTLY CLOSED
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SUMMER NATURE WEEK SUMMER NATURE WEEK
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August 1, 2022 – August 5, 2022Friends of Five Rivers is offering three weeks of programming for families. The aim of this program is to help parents and children grow in their understanding and appreciation of the natural world through shared activities.
This program is created for parent/guardian with children ages 2-8.THIS SESSION IS FULL AND CURRENTLY CLOSED
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SUMMER NATURE WEEK SUMMER NATURE WEEK
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August 1, 2022 – August 5, 2022Friends of Five Rivers is offering three weeks of programming for families. The aim of this program is to help parents and children grow in their understanding and appreciation of the natural world through shared activities.
This program is created for parent/guardian with children ages 2-8.THIS SESSION IS FULL AND CURRENTLY CLOSED
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SUMMER NATURE WEEK SUMMER NATURE WEEK
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August 1, 2022 – August 5, 2022Friends of Five Rivers is offering three weeks of programming for families. The aim of this program is to help parents and children grow in their understanding and appreciation of the natural world through shared activities.
This program is created for parent/guardian with children ages 2-8.THIS SESSION IS FULL AND CURRENTLY CLOSED
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SUMMER NATURE WEEK SUMMER NATURE WEEK
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August 1, 2022 – August 5, 2022Friends of Five Rivers is offering three weeks of programming for families. The aim of this program is to help parents and children grow in their understanding and appreciation of the natural world through shared activities.
This program is created for parent/guardian with children ages 2-8.THIS SESSION IS FULL AND CURRENTLY CLOSED
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SUMMER NATURE WEEK SUMMER NATURE WEEK
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August 1, 2022 – August 5, 2022Friends of Five Rivers is offering three weeks of programming for families. The aim of this program is to help parents and children grow in their understanding and appreciation of the natural world through shared activities.
This program is created for parent/guardian with children ages 2-8.THIS SESSION IS FULL AND CURRENTLY CLOSED
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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