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Get Outdoors and Get Together Day

Try a new outdoor hobby at Get Outdoors and Get Together Day. Join a bird watching walk, try the inflatable archery range, create nature art, play games, and more. Rain or shine at NYSDEC’s Five Rivers Environmental Education Center on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free admission and free parking. Free transportation from […]

Honey Bee Program for Adults

  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. There is an adult only program and then a program for child with adult partner. Learn […]

Honey Bee Program for Families

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. There is an adult only program and then a program for child with adult partner. Learn more […]

Nature Impressions Art Reception

Friends of Five Rivers will host "Nature Impressions: Art Reception" on Friday, July 11th from 5-7 pm honoring the late wildlife artist, Wayne Trimm. Wayne provided his talents to Five Rivers over the years, and recently his family donated posters of his work to share with Five Rivers supporters. All who attend will receive one […]

$20

Adult Summer Nature Camp

Led by the Friends of Five Rivers Director of Education, join in to explore stream, forest, and field habitats. Also, collect and discuss critters as you go! Encourage connection and relaxation through forest-bathing and journaling. Engage in nature friendly crafts, games, and activities.

Summer Nature Week (session 1)

Friends 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.

Summer Nature Week (session 2)

Friends 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.

Summer Nature Week (session 3)

Friends of Five Rivers is offering threeweeks 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.

Bug Fest

Free and open to the public.  Come in your best bug costume!

Adult Nature Camp

Led by the Friends of Five Rivers Director of Education, join in to explore stream, forest, and field habitats. Also, collect and discuss critters as you go!  Encourage connection and relaxation through forest-bathing and journaling. Engage in nature friendly crafts, games, and activities.

Honey Tasting Program for Adults

  Honey background. Honey with wooden honey dipper on wooden table Join Friends beekeepers to explore the honey making process and taste the sweet result - HONEY!  View and hold frames of honey straight from the hive.  Remove the wax cap on your own portion of honey comb to release the honey.  Taste the flowing […]