Calendar

Events in September–November 2022

  • GUIDED HISTORICAL WALK

    GUIDED HISTORICAL WALK


    September 17, 2022

    See 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

    More information

    GUIDED HISTORICAL WALK

    GUIDED HISTORICAL WALK


    September 17, 2022

    See 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

    More information

  • Talk and Trek - POND LIFE

    Talk and Trek - POND LIFE


    October 5, 2022

    Nearly 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


    October 12, 2022

    Nearly 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


    October 19, 2022

    Nearly 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

  • It's a Beautiful Day in November on Tuesday Mornings!

    It's a Beautiful Day in November on Tuesday Mornings!


    November 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, take part in theme-related activities, and end with an outdoor walk
    • Take home projects will be included
    • Maximum size:  5 families per day

    WHEN & WHERE:

    • Tuesdays, November 1, 8, 15 (rain date 22)
    • 90 minutes from 10:00-11:30 am
    • Activities take place indoors and outdoors at Five Rivers Environmental Center

    COST:

    • MEMBERS:  $8.00 per family, per month; $5.00 materials fee per child
    • NON-MEMBERS:  $10.00 per family, per month; $5.00 materials fee per child

    HOW:

    Friends of Five Rivers
    Beautiful Day Program
    56 Game Farm Road
    Delmar, NY  12054

  • It's a Beautiful Day in November on Wednesday Mornings!

    It's a Beautiful Day in November on Wednesday Mornings!


    November 2, 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, take part in theme-related activities, and end with an outdoor walk
    • Take home projects will be included
    • Maximum size:  5 families per day

    WHEN & WHERE:

    • Wednesdays, November 2, 9, 16 (rain date 23)
    • 90 minutes from 10:00-11:30 am
    • Activities take place indoors and outdoors at Five Rivers Environmental Center

    COST:

    • MEMBERS:  $8.00 per family, per month; $5.00 materials fee per child
    • NON-MEMBERS:  $10.00 per family, per month; $5.00 materials fee per child

    HOW:

    Friends of Five Rivers
    Beautiful Day Program
    56 Game Farm Road
    Delmar, NY  12054

  • Talk and Trek - WINTER PREPARATION

    Talk and Trek - WINTER PREPARATION


    November 3, 2022

    Dwindling daylight and cooling temperatures trigger humans to dig out hats, gloves, and heavy coats.  Other animals including insects, mammals, birds, and reptiles take these environmental queues and prepare in remarkable ways to survive winter.  Join an inquisitive group of adults as we wander Five Rivers and wonder about its inhabitants’ preparations. Photographs, guide books, skulls, pelts, and other materials will help enlighten us as we discuss the focused, quiet activity all around us.  Who knows?  It might just trigger us to be more proactive in our own preparations for winter!

    Time and Dates: 
    10:00 – 11:30 pm on Thursdays (11/3, 11/10, 11/17).  Rain Date: 12/1.

    Fee:
    $20 members;  $25 non-members

    Maximum Participants: 
    8 Adults

    Registration: 
    Register and pay online here for Winter Preparation (November)

    Registration Deadline: 
    October 27, 2022

  • It's a Beautiful Day in November on Tuesday Mornings!

    It's a Beautiful Day in November on Tuesday Mornings!


    November 8, 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, take part in theme-related activities, and end with an outdoor walk
    • Take home projects will be included
    • Maximum size:  5 families per day

    WHEN & WHERE:

    • Tuesdays, November 1, 8, 15 (rain date 22)
    • 90 minutes from 10:00-11:30 am
    • Activities take place indoors and outdoors at Five Rivers Environmental Center

    COST:

    • MEMBERS:  $8.00 per family, per month; $5.00 materials fee per child
    • NON-MEMBERS:  $10.00 per family, per month; $5.00 materials fee per child

    HOW:

    Friends of Five Rivers
    Beautiful Day Program
    56 Game Farm Road
    Delmar, NY  12054

  • It's a Beautiful Day in November on Wednesday Mornings!

    It's a Beautiful Day in November on Wednesday Mornings!


    November 9, 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, take part in theme-related activities, and end with an outdoor walk
    • Take home projects will be included
    • Maximum size:  5 families per day

    WHEN & WHERE:

    • Wednesdays, November 2, 9, 16 (rain date 23)
    • 90 minutes from 10:00-11:30 am
    • Activities take place indoors and outdoors at Five Rivers Environmental Center

    COST:

    • MEMBERS:  $8.00 per family, per month; $5.00 materials fee per child
    • NON-MEMBERS:  $10.00 per family, per month; $5.00 materials fee per child

    HOW:

    Friends of Five Rivers
    Beautiful Day Program
    56 Game Farm Road
    Delmar, NY  12054

  • Talk and Trek - WINTER PREPARATION

    Talk and Trek - WINTER PREPARATION


    November 10, 2022

    Dwindling daylight and cooling temperatures trigger humans to dig out hats, gloves, and heavy coats.  Other animals including insects, mammals, birds, and reptiles take these environmental queues and prepare in remarkable ways to survive winter.  Join an inquisitive group of adults as we wander Five Rivers and wonder about its inhabitants’ preparations. Photographs, guide books, skulls, pelts, and other materials will help enlighten us as we discuss the focused, quiet activity all around us.  Who knows?  It might just trigger us to be more proactive in our own preparations for winter!

    Time and Dates: 
    10:00 – 11:30 pm on Thursdays (11/3, 11/10, 11/17).  Rain Date: 12/1.

    Fee:
    $20 members;  $25 non-members

    Maximum Participants: 
    8 Adults

    Registration: 
    Register and pay online here for Winter Preparation (November)

    Registration Deadline: 
    October 27, 2022

  • It's a Beautiful Day in November on Tuesday Mornings!

    It's a Beautiful Day in November on Tuesday Mornings!


    November 15, 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, take part in theme-related activities, and end with an outdoor walk
    • Take home projects will be included
    • Maximum size:  5 families per day

    WHEN & WHERE:

    • Tuesdays, November 1, 8, 15 (rain date 22)
    • 90 minutes from 10:00-11:30 am
    • Activities take place indoors and outdoors at Five Rivers Environmental Center

    COST:

    • MEMBERS:  $8.00 per family, per month; $5.00 materials fee per child
    • NON-MEMBERS:  $10.00 per family, per month; $5.00 materials fee per child

    HOW:

    Friends of Five Rivers
    Beautiful Day Program
    56 Game Farm Road
    Delmar, NY  12054

  • It's a Beautiful Day in November on Wednesday Mornings!

    It's a Beautiful Day in November on Wednesday Mornings!


    November 16, 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, take part in theme-related activities, and end with an outdoor walk
    • Take home projects will be included
    • Maximum size:  5 families per day

    WHEN & WHERE:

    • Wednesdays, November 2, 9, 16 (rain date 23)
    • 90 minutes from 10:00-11:30 am
    • Activities take place indoors and outdoors at Five Rivers Environmental Center

    COST:

    • MEMBERS:  $8.00 per family, per month; $5.00 materials fee per child
    • NON-MEMBERS:  $10.00 per family, per month; $5.00 materials fee per child

    HOW:

    Friends of Five Rivers
    Beautiful Day Program
    56 Game Farm Road
    Delmar, NY  12054

  • Talk and Trek - WINTER PREPARATION

    Talk and Trek - WINTER PREPARATION


    November 17, 2022

    Dwindling daylight and cooling temperatures trigger humans to dig out hats, gloves, and heavy coats.  Other animals including insects, mammals, birds, and reptiles take these environmental queues and prepare in remarkable ways to survive winter.  Join an inquisitive group of adults as we wander Five Rivers and wonder about its inhabitants’ preparations. Photographs, guide books, skulls, pelts, and other materials will help enlighten us as we discuss the focused, quiet activity all around us.  Who knows?  It might just trigger us to be more proactive in our own preparations for winter!

    Time and Dates: 
    10:00 – 11:30 pm on Thursdays (11/3, 11/10, 11/17).  Rain Date: 12/1.

    Fee:
    $20 members;  $25 non-members

    Maximum Participants: 
    8 Adults

    Registration: 
    Register and pay online here for Winter Preparation (November)

    Registration Deadline: 
    October 27, 2022

  • It's a Beautiful Day in December on Tuesday Mornings!

    It's a Beautiful Day in December on Tuesday Mornings!


    November 29, 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, take part in theme-related activities, and end with an outdoor walk
    • Take home projects will be included
    • Maximum size:  5 families per day

    WHEN & WHERE:

    • Tuesdays, November 29, December 6, 13 (rain date December 20)
    • 90 minutes from 10:00-11:30 am
    • Activities take place indoors and outdoors at Five Rivers Environmental Center

    COST:

    • MEMBERS:  $8.00 per family, per month; $5.00 materials fee per child
    • NON-MEMBERS:  $10.00 per family, per month; $5.00 materials fee per child

    HOW:

    Friends of Five Rivers
    Beautiful Day Program
    56 Game Farm Road
    Delmar, NY  12054

  • It's a Beautiful Day in December on Wednesday Mornings!

    It's a Beautiful Day in December on Wednesday Mornings!


    November 30, 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, take part in theme-related activities, and end with an outdoor walk
    • Take home projects will be included
    • Maximum size:  5 families per day

    WHEN & WHERE:

    • Wednesday, November 30, December 7, 13 (rain date December 21)
    • 90 minutes from 10:00-11:30 am
    • Activities take place indoors and outdoors at Five Rivers Environmental Center

    COST:

    • MEMBERS:  $8.00 per family, per month; $5.00 materials fee per child
    • NON-MEMBERS:  $10.00 per family, per month; $5.00 materials fee per child

    HOW:

    Friends of Five Rivers
    Beautiful Day Program
    56 Game Farm Road
    Delmar, NY  12054