Calendar
Events in May–July 2022
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I Love My Park Day
I Love My Park Day
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May 7, 2022Help us beautify our Five Rivers by volunteering three hours of your time on Saturday, May 7 from 9 am to noon. More details and registration through a QR code on this downloadable flyer: https://friendsoffiverivers.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/I-LOVE-MY-PARK-DAY-Poster-Final-reg.pdf
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PHOTOGRAPHY TALK Educational Presentation
PHOTOGRAPHY TALK Educational Presentation
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May 17, 2022Throughout the month of May, local area photographers will exhibit their unique nature photos in the Visitor Center at Five Rivers. Please join us in-person on the evening of May 17 for an educational talk about the tried and true techniques of capturing the perfect outdoor nature photo with Scott Stoner and Denise Hackert-Stoner of Naturelogues.
- Registration preferred; walk-ins welcomed
- Free-of-Charge
- Light refreshments will be served
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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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May 31, 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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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
All day
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 PMNY Outdoors DayNY Outdoors Day
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June 11, 2022Stop by Five Rivers Environmental Education Center to enjoy an afternoon in the great outdoors to celebrate "NY Outdoors Day!" The Department of Environmental Education will provide a special presentation in honor of Five Rivers 50th Anniversary. Join us!
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THE ART OF QUILTING - Educational Presentation
THE ART OF QUILTING - Educational Presentation
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June 14, 2022Throughout the month of June, local area quilters will exhibit their quilt creations in the Visitor Center at Five Rivers. Please join us in-person on the evening of June 14 for an educational talk about a unique quilting art form presented by Barbara Quackenbush representing the Capital Region Textile Artists.
- Registration preferred; walk-ins welcomed
- Free-of-Charge
- Light refreshments will be served
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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
POETIC EXPRESSIONS Educational PresentationPOETIC EXPRESSIONS Educational Presentation
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July 12, 2022Throughout the month of July, local area poets will exhibit their unique nature poems in the Visitor Center at Five Rivers. Other mixed media will also be on display for the month. Please join us in-person on the evening of July 12 for an educational talk on how to use your words to poetically express your feelings when in the presence of nature’s healing peace, led by Mimi Moriarty.
- Registration preferred; walk-ins welcomed
- Free-of-Charge
- Light refreshments will be served
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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