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Events in October–December 2022

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September 25, 2022
September 26, 2022
September 27, 2022
September 28, 2022
September 29, 2022
September 30, 2022

October

October 1, 2022(1 event)

11:00 am: CHILDREN'S ART SHOWCASE


October 1, 2022

Stop 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

 

October 2, 2022
October 3, 2022
October 4, 2022
October 5, 2022(1 event)

1:30 pm: 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

October 6, 2022
October 7, 2022
October 8, 2022
October 9, 2022
October 10, 2022
October 11, 2022
October 12, 2022(1 event)

1:30 pm: 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

October 13, 2022
October 14, 2022
October 15, 2022(1 event)

10:00 am: Bird Seed Sale Pick-Up


October 15, 2022

October 16, 2022
October 17, 2022
October 18, 2022
October 19, 2022(1 event)

1:30 pm: 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

October 20, 2022
October 21, 2022
October 22, 2022
October 23, 2022
October 24, 2022
October 25, 2022
October 26, 2022
October 27, 2022
October 28, 2022
October 29, 2022
October 30, 2022
October 31, 2022

November

November 1, 2022(1 event)

10:00 am: 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

November 2, 2022(1 event)

10:00 am: 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

November 3, 2022(1 event)

10:00 am: 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

November 4, 2022
November 5, 2022
November 6, 2022
November 7, 2022
November 8, 2022(1 event)

10:00 am: 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

November 9, 2022(1 event)

10:00 am: 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

November 10, 2022(1 event)

10:00 am: 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

November 11, 2022
November 12, 2022
November 13, 2022
November 14, 2022
November 15, 2022(1 event)

10:00 am: 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

November 16, 2022(1 event)

10:00 am: 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

November 17, 2022(1 event)

10:00 am: 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

November 18, 2022
November 19, 2022
November 20, 2022
November 21, 2022
November 22, 2022
November 23, 2022
November 24, 2022
November 25, 2022
November 26, 2022
November 27, 2022
November 28, 2022
November 29, 2022(1 event)

10:00 am: 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

November 30, 2022(1 event)

10:00 am: 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

December

December 1, 2022
December 2, 2022
December 3, 2022
December 4, 2022
December 5, 2022
December 6, 2022(1 event)

10:00 am: It's a Beautiful Day in December on Tuesday Mornings!


December 6, 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

December 7, 2022(1 event)

10:00 am: It's a Beautiful Day in December on Wednesday Mornings!


December 7, 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

December 8, 2022
December 9, 2022
December 10, 2022
December 11, 2022
December 12, 2022
December 13, 2022(1 event)

10:00 am: It's a Beautiful Day in December on Tuesday Mornings!


December 13, 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

December 14, 2022(1 event)

10:00 am: It's a Beautiful Day in December on Wednesday Mornings!


December 14, 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

December 15, 2022
December 16, 2022
December 17, 2022
December 18, 2022
December 19, 2022
December 20, 2022
December 21, 2022
December 22, 2022
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December 24, 2022
December 25, 2022
December 26, 2022
December 27, 2022
December 28, 2022(2 events)

10:00 am: Snow Snake Creation and Racing


December 28, 2022 December 30, 2022

Snow Snake is a traditional Haudenosaunee game played during the winter.  The object of the game is to throw your Snow Snake (a straight tree branch) the farthest along a smooth trough made in the snow.  Snow Snakes come in various lengths and designs.

Five Rivers Snow Snake sessions will demonstrate how to prepare the branch for racing by removing twigs, debarking, sanding, decorating, and waxing.  You will head home with a branch, sand paper, and wax to use in completing your own unique Snow Snake by Race Day.

Learn more and register here

1:00 pm: Snow Snake Creation and Racing


December 28, 2022 December 30, 2022

Snow Snake is a traditional Haudenosaunee game played during the winter.  The object of the game is to throw your Snow Snake (a straight tree branch) the farthest along a smooth trough made in the snow.  Snow Snakes come in various lengths and designs.

Five Rivers Snow Snake sessions will demonstrate how to prepare the branch for racing by removing twigs, debarking, sanding, decorating, and waxing.  You will head home with a branch, sand paper, and wax to use in completing your own unique Snow Snake by Race Day.

Learn more and register here

December 29, 2022(2 events)

10:00 am: Snow Snake Creation and Racing


December 28, 2022 December 30, 2022

Snow Snake is a traditional Haudenosaunee game played during the winter.  The object of the game is to throw your Snow Snake (a straight tree branch) the farthest along a smooth trough made in the snow.  Snow Snakes come in various lengths and designs.

Five Rivers Snow Snake sessions will demonstrate how to prepare the branch for racing by removing twigs, debarking, sanding, decorating, and waxing.  You will head home with a branch, sand paper, and wax to use in completing your own unique Snow Snake by Race Day.

Learn more and register here

1:00 pm: Snow Snake Creation and Racing


December 28, 2022 December 30, 2022

Snow Snake is a traditional Haudenosaunee game played during the winter.  The object of the game is to throw your Snow Snake (a straight tree branch) the farthest along a smooth trough made in the snow.  Snow Snakes come in various lengths and designs.

Five Rivers Snow Snake sessions will demonstrate how to prepare the branch for racing by removing twigs, debarking, sanding, decorating, and waxing.  You will head home with a branch, sand paper, and wax to use in completing your own unique Snow Snake by Race Day.

Learn more and register here

December 30, 2022(2 events)

10:00 am: Snow Snake Creation and Racing


December 28, 2022 December 30, 2022

Snow Snake is a traditional Haudenosaunee game played during the winter.  The object of the game is to throw your Snow Snake (a straight tree branch) the farthest along a smooth trough made in the snow.  Snow Snakes come in various lengths and designs.

Five Rivers Snow Snake sessions will demonstrate how to prepare the branch for racing by removing twigs, debarking, sanding, decorating, and waxing.  You will head home with a branch, sand paper, and wax to use in completing your own unique Snow Snake by Race Day.

Learn more and register here

1:00 pm: Snow Snake Creation and Racing


December 28, 2022 December 30, 2022

Snow Snake is a traditional Haudenosaunee game played during the winter.  The object of the game is to throw your Snow Snake (a straight tree branch) the farthest along a smooth trough made in the snow.  Snow Snakes come in various lengths and designs.

Five Rivers Snow Snake sessions will demonstrate how to prepare the branch for racing by removing twigs, debarking, sanding, decorating, and waxing.  You will head home with a branch, sand paper, and wax to use in completing your own unique Snow Snake by Race Day.

Learn more and register here

December 31, 2022