Calendar

Events in July–September 2022

  • NATURE BUS

    NATURE BUS

    All day
    July 9, 2022

    The 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

  • BIRD WALK

    BIRD WALK

    –
    July 14, 2022

    Join the Early Morning Bird Walk, led by DEC's Drew Hopkins, at 7:30 am (meet at the Visitor's Center). No registration required. A limited number of binoculars are available (no fee) to the public.

    For more information, call the Visitor Center at (518) 475-0291.

  • NATURE BUS

    NATURE BUS

    All day
    July 23, 2022

    The 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

  • NATURE BUS

    NATURE BUS

    All day
    August 6, 2022

    The 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

  • BIRD WALK

    BIRD WALK

    –
    August 11, 2022

    Join the Early Morning Bird Walk, led by DEC's Drew Hopkins, at 7:30 am (meet at the Visitor's Center). No registration required. A limited number of binoculars are available (no fee) to the public.

    For more information, call the Visitor Center at (518) 475-0291.

  • AUGUST ART DAY with Carol Coogan

    AUGUST ART DAY with Carol Coogan

    –
    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)

    REGISTER HERE

    RAIN DATE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 22

  • NATURE BUS

    NATURE BUS

    All day
    August 20, 2022

    The 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

    AUGUST ART DAY with Carol Coogan

    AUGUST ART DAY with Carol Coogan

    –
    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)

    REGISTER HERE

    RAIN DATE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 27

  • AUGUST ART DAY with Noreen Powell

    AUGUST ART DAY with Noreen Powell

    –
    August 23, 2022

    CLASS 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)

    REGISTER HERE

    RAIN DATE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 30

  • NATURE BUS

    NATURE BUS

    All day
    September 3, 2022

    The 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

  • NATURE BUS

    NATURE BUS

    All day
    September 17, 2022

    The 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

    Five Rivers Fall Festival

    Five Rivers Fall Festival

    –
    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