Calendar
Events in August–October 2022
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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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NATURE BUS NATURE BUS
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August 6, 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 -
BIRD WALK BIRD WALK
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August 11, 2022Join 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.
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CELEBRATE NATURE WITH ART Educational Presentation CELEBRATE NATURE WITH ART Educational Presentation
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August 16, 2022Throughout the month of August, local area artists will exhibit their mixed media in the Visitor Center at Five Rivers. Please join us in-person on the evening of August 16 for an educational presentation. Noreen Powell will reveal essential building blocks for representing the beauty of nature through art.
- Registration preferred; walk-ins welcomed
- Free-of-Charge
- Light refreshments will be served
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NATURE BUS NATURE BUS
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August 20, 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 -
NATURE BUS NATURE BUS
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September 3, 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 -
NATURE BUS NATURE BUS
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September 17, 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 PMGUIDED HISTORICAL WALK GUIDED HISTORICAL WALK
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September 17, 2022See the ways people and animals have changed the landscape of this property since 1932. Hear the stories accumulated over the decades.
- Registration Required.
- One-hour walks begins at 10:00 am and again at 2:00 pm (meet in front of GSP Building 10 minutes prior to your registered time).
- Two groups of 15 people max in each group, led by Friends Educators, Nancy Conway and Nancy Payne.
- Sturdy shoes advised.
REGISTER for the 10:00 am walk here
REGISTER for the 2:00 pm walk hereGUIDED HISTORICAL WALK GUIDED HISTORICAL WALK
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September 17, 2022See the ways people and animals have changed the landscape of this property since 1932. Hear the stories accumulated over the decades.
- Registration Required.
- One-hour walks begins at 10:00 am and again at 2:00 pm (meet in front of GSP Building 10 minutes prior to your registered time).
- Two groups of 15 people max in each group, led by Friends Educators, Nancy Conway and Nancy Payne.
- Sturdy shoes advised.
REGISTER for the 10:00 am walk here
REGISTER for the 2:00 pm walk here -
CHILDREN'S ART SHOWCASE CHILDREN'S ART SHOWCASE
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October 1, 2022Stop by the Five Rivers' Visitor Center throughout the month of October to see the artwork of elementary-aged students on display. A special Open House to kick of the month-long exhibit will be held on Saturday, October 1 at 11:00 am. This exhibit will be the final one in our five-month series showcasing artistic forms of nature expression. Join us!
- Free-of-Charge
- Light refreshments will be served
TO SUBMIT A PIECE FOR THIS EXHIBIT, DOWNLOAD FORM
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Talk and Trek - POND LIFE Talk and Trek - POND LIFE
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October 5, 2022Nearly every walk here at Five Rivers passes by one of the fourteen beautiful ponds located on the property. Have you ever wondered about the history of these ponds and whether they are healthy or not?
Join a community of adult learners as we discover the answers! Each week, as we walk out to a specific pond, we will discuss its construction, purpose, and age. Then we will investigate its health by sampling the aquatic life and testing the water quality. Participants are asked to dress for the weather, wear sturdy walking shoes that can get muddy, and bring water. Please meet at Five Rivers’ Guided School Program Building located by the gardens.
Time and Dates:
1:30 -3:30 pm on Wednesdays (10/5, 10/12, 10/19). Rain Date: 10/26.Maximum Participants:
8 Adults -
Talk and Trek - POND LIFE Talk and Trek - POND LIFE
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October 12, 2022Nearly every walk here at Five Rivers passes by one of the fourteen beautiful ponds located on the property. Have you ever wondered about the history of these ponds and whether they are healthy or not?
Join a community of adult learners as we discover the answers! Each week, as we walk out to a specific pond, we will discuss its construction, purpose, and age. Then we will investigate its health by sampling the aquatic life and testing the water quality. Participants are asked to dress for the weather, wear sturdy walking shoes that can get muddy, and bring water. Please meet at Five Rivers’ Guided School Program Building located by the gardens.
Time and Dates:
1:30 -3:30 pm on Wednesdays (10/5, 10/12, 10/19). Rain Date: 10/26.Maximum Participants:
8 Adults -
Bird Seed Sale Pick-Up Bird Seed Sale Pick-Up
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October 15, 2022
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Talk and Trek - POND LIFE Talk and Trek - POND LIFE
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October 19, 2022Nearly every walk here at Five Rivers passes by one of the fourteen beautiful ponds located on the property. Have you ever wondered about the history of these ponds and whether they are healthy or not?
Join a community of adult learners as we discover the answers! Each week, as we walk out to a specific pond, we will discuss its construction, purpose, and age. Then we will investigate its health by sampling the aquatic life and testing the water quality. Participants are asked to dress for the weather, wear sturdy walking shoes that can get muddy, and bring water. Please meet at Five Rivers’ Guided School Program Building located by the gardens.
Time and Dates:
1:30 -3:30 pm on Wednesdays (10/5, 10/12, 10/19). Rain Date: 10/26.Maximum Participants:
8 Adults