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Events in February 2023

1 10:00 am: It's a Beautiful Day in January / February on Wednesday Mornings! 10:00 am – 11:30 am February 1, 2023 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, January 18, 25, February 1, 8 (rain date February 18) 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: Register and pay online via credit card for WEDNESDAY MORNINGS. You will have the option to mail in a check after filling out the online registration form. OR download this registration form and mail in with your check to: Friends of Five Rivers Beautiful Day Program 56 Game Farm Road Delmar, NY 12054 Read more, 1:30 pm: Talk & Trek: Growths Called Galls 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm February 1, 2023 What are those funny shaped growths on leaves, roots, twigs, plants, and flowers? Galls. Be they round, elliptical, bumpy, or bulging, most are caused by insect activity. Head afield with a Friends Naturalist in search of galls and learn of the one-to-one relationship each has with a local insect. Learn more and register here Read more

2 10:00 am: Talk & Trek: Exploring Winter Activity 10:00 am – 11:30 am February 2, 2023 Winter is a wonderful time to explore the lives of insects, mammals, trees, and weed plants. With Donald W. Stokes’ A Guide to Nature In Winter as our escort, let’s head outdoors to discover life under, in and above the snow. Each week participants will prepare for our walk by reading a general information section, usually 2 to 3 pages. We will hunt for examples of our reading and delve into their unique characteristics, history, and identification. Snowshoes will be provided if needed. Once registration is confirmed, a copy of the book will be waiting for you at the Visitor Center. Learn more and register here Read more

3 10:00 am: Maple Sugaring at Home 10:00 am – 11:00 am February 3, 2023 Learn how to Maple Sugar at home in time for the sap run. Spend an hour with a Friends Naturalist learning how to identify a maple tree, tap a spile, and collect sap. View one method for evaporating sap to syrup at home and ask questions before leaving with a spile and a smile! Learn more and register here Read more, 12:00 pm: Maple Sugaring at Home 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm February 3, 2023 Learn how to Maple Sugar at home in time for the sap run. Spend an hour with a Friends Naturalist learning how to identify a maple tree, tap a spile, and collect sap. View one method for evaporating sap to syrup at home and ask questions before leaving with a spile and a smile! Learn more and register here Read more

6 12:00 pm: Maple Sugaring at Home 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm February 6, 2023 Learn how to Maple Sugar at home in time for the sap run. Spend an hour with a Friends Naturalist learning how to identify a maple tree, tap a spile, and collect sap. View one method for evaporating sap to syrup at home and ask questions before leaving with a spile and a smile! Learn more and register here Read more, 2:00 pm: Maple Sugaring at Home 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm February 6, 2023 Learn how to Maple Sugar at home in time for the sap run. Spend an hour with a Friends Naturalist learning how to identify a maple tree, tap a spile, and collect sap. View one method for evaporating sap to syrup at home and ask questions before leaving with a spile and a smile! Learn more and register here Read more

7 10:00 am: It's a Beautiful Day in January / February on Tuesday Mornings! 10:00 am – 11:30 am February 7, 2023 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: Tuesday, January 17, 24, 31, February 7 (rain date February 17) 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: Register and pay online via credit card for TUESDAY MORNINGS. You will have the option to mail in a check after filling out the online registration form. OR download this registration form and mail in with your check to: Friends of Five Rivers Beautiful Day Program 56 Game Farm Road Delmar, NY 12054 Read more

8 10:00 am: It's a Beautiful Day in January / February on Wednesday Mornings! 10:00 am – 11:30 am February 8, 2023 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, January 18, 25, February 1, 8 (rain date February 18) 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: Register and pay online via credit card for WEDNESDAY MORNINGS. You will have the option to mail in a check after filling out the online registration form. OR download this registration form and mail in with your check to: Friends of Five Rivers Beautiful Day Program 56 Game Farm Road Delmar, NY 12054 Read more, 1:30 pm: Talk & Trek: Growths Called Galls 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm February 8, 2023 What are those funny shaped growths on leaves, roots, twigs, plants, and flowers? Galls. Be they round, elliptical, bumpy, or bulging, most are caused by insect activity. Head afield with a Friends Naturalist in search of galls and learn of the one-to-one relationship each has with a local insect. Learn more and register here Read more

9 10:00 am: Talk & Trek: Exploring Winter Activity 10:00 am – 11:30 am February 9, 2023 Winter is a wonderful time to explore the lives of insects, mammals, trees, and weed plants. With Donald W. Stokes’ A Guide to Nature In Winter as our escort, let’s head outdoors to discover life under, in and above the snow. Each week participants will prepare for our walk by reading a general information section, usually 2 to 3 pages. We will hunt for examples of our reading and delve into their unique characteristics, history, and identification. Snowshoes will be provided if needed. Once registration is confirmed, a copy of the book will be waiting for you at the Visitor Center. Learn more and register here Read more

17 10:00 am: Maple Sugaring at Home 10:00 am – 11:00 am February 17, 2023 Learn how to Maple Sugar at home in time for the sap run. Spend an hour with a Friends Naturalist learning how to identify a maple tree, tap a spile, and collect sap. View one method for evaporating sap to syrup at home and ask questions before leaving with a spile and a smile! Learn more and register here Read more, 12:00 pm: Maple Sugaring at Home 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm February 17, 2023 Learn how to Maple Sugar at home in time for the sap run. Spend an hour with a Friends Naturalist learning how to identify a maple tree, tap a spile, and collect sap. View one method for evaporating sap to syrup at home and ask questions before leaving with a spile and a smile! Learn more and register here Read more

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January 29, 2023	January 30, 2023(2 events) 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm January 30, 2023 Learn how to Maple Sugar at home in time for the sap run. Spend an hour with a Friends Naturalist learning how to identify a maple tree, tap a spile, and collect sap. View one method for evaporating sap to syrup at home and ask questions before leaving with a spile and a smile! Learn more and register here Read more 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm January 30, 2023 Learn how to Maple Sugar at home in time for the sap run. Spend an hour with a Friends Naturalist learning how to identify a maple tree, tap a spile, and collect sap. View one method for evaporating sap to syrup at home and ask questions before leaving with a spile and a smile! Learn more and register here Read more	January 31, 2023(1 event) 10:00 am – 11:30 am January 31, 2023 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: Tuesday, January 17, 24, 31, February 7 (rain date February 17) 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: Register and pay online via credit card for TUESDAY MORNINGS. You will have the option to mail in a check after filling out the online registration form. OR download this registration form and mail in with your check to: Friends of Five Rivers Beautiful Day Program 56 Game Farm Road Delmar, NY 12054 Read more	February 1, 2023(2 events) 10:00 am – 11:30 am February 1, 2023 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, January 18, 25, February 1, 8 (rain date February 18) 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: Register and pay online via credit card for WEDNESDAY MORNINGS. You will have the option to mail in a check after filling out the online registration form. OR download this registration form and mail in with your check to: Friends of Five Rivers Beautiful Day Program 56 Game Farm Road Delmar, NY 12054 Read more 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm February 1, 2023 What are those funny shaped growths on leaves, roots, twigs, plants, and flowers? Galls. Be they round, elliptical, bumpy, or bulging, most are caused by insect activity. Head afield with a Friends Naturalist in search of galls and learn of the one-to-one relationship each has with a local insect. Learn more and register here Read more	February 2, 2023(1 event) 10:00 am – 11:30 am February 2, 2023 Winter is a wonderful time to explore the lives of insects, mammals, trees, and weed plants. With Donald W. Stokes’ A Guide to Nature In Winter as our escort, let’s head outdoors to discover life under, in and above the snow. Each week participants will prepare for our walk by reading a general information section, usually 2 to 3 pages. We will hunt for examples of our reading and delve into their unique characteristics, history, and identification. Snowshoes will be provided if needed. Once registration is confirmed, a copy of the book will be waiting for you at the Visitor Center. Learn more and register here Read more	February 3, 2023(2 events) 10:00 am – 11:00 am February 3, 2023 Learn how to Maple Sugar at home in time for the sap run. Spend an hour with a Friends Naturalist learning how to identify a maple tree, tap a spile, and collect sap. View one method for evaporating sap to syrup at home and ask questions before leaving with a spile and a smile! Learn more and register here Read more 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm February 3, 2023 Learn how to Maple Sugar at home in time for the sap run. Spend an hour with a Friends Naturalist learning how to identify a maple tree, tap a spile, and collect sap. View one method for evaporating sap to syrup at home and ask questions before leaving with a spile and a smile! Learn more and register here Read more	February 4, 2023
February 5, 2023	February 6, 2023(2 events) 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm February 6, 2023 Learn how to Maple Sugar at home in time for the sap run. Spend an hour with a Friends Naturalist learning how to identify a maple tree, tap a spile, and collect sap. View one method for evaporating sap to syrup at home and ask questions before leaving with a spile and a smile! Learn more and register here Read more 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm February 6, 2023 Learn how to Maple Sugar at home in time for the sap run. Spend an hour with a Friends Naturalist learning how to identify a maple tree, tap a spile, and collect sap. View one method for evaporating sap to syrup at home and ask questions before leaving with a spile and a smile! Learn more and register here Read more	February 7, 2023(1 event) 10:00 am – 11:30 am February 7, 2023 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: Tuesday, January 17, 24, 31, February 7 (rain date February 17) 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: Register and pay online via credit card for TUESDAY MORNINGS. You will have the option to mail in a check after filling out the online registration form. OR download this registration form and mail in with your check to: Friends of Five Rivers Beautiful Day Program 56 Game Farm Road Delmar, NY 12054 Read more	February 8, 2023(2 events) 10:00 am – 11:30 am February 8, 2023 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, January 18, 25, February 1, 8 (rain date February 18) 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: Register and pay online via credit card for WEDNESDAY MORNINGS. You will have the option to mail in a check after filling out the online registration form. OR download this registration form and mail in with your check to: Friends of Five Rivers Beautiful Day Program 56 Game Farm Road Delmar, NY 12054 Read more 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm February 8, 2023 What are those funny shaped growths on leaves, roots, twigs, plants, and flowers? Galls. Be they round, elliptical, bumpy, or bulging, most are caused by insect activity. Head afield with a Friends Naturalist in search of galls and learn of the one-to-one relationship each has with a local insect. Learn more and register here Read more	February 9, 2023(1 event) 10:00 am – 11:30 am February 9, 2023 Winter is a wonderful time to explore the lives of insects, mammals, trees, and weed plants. With Donald W. Stokes’ A Guide to Nature In Winter as our escort, let’s head outdoors to discover life under, in and above the snow. Each week participants will prepare for our walk by reading a general information section, usually 2 to 3 pages. We will hunt for examples of our reading and delve into their unique characteristics, history, and identification. Snowshoes will be provided if needed. Once registration is confirmed, a copy of the book will be waiting for you at the Visitor Center. Learn more and register here Read more	February 10, 2023	February 11, 2023
February 12, 2023	February 13, 2023	February 14, 2023	February 15, 2023	February 16, 2023	February 17, 2023(2 events) 10:00 am – 11:00 am February 17, 2023 Learn how to Maple Sugar at home in time for the sap run. Spend an hour with a Friends Naturalist learning how to identify a maple tree, tap a spile, and collect sap. View one method for evaporating sap to syrup at home and ask questions before leaving with a spile and a smile! Learn more and register here Read more 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm February 17, 2023 Learn how to Maple Sugar at home in time for the sap run. Spend an hour with a Friends Naturalist learning how to identify a maple tree, tap a spile, and collect sap. View one method for evaporating sap to syrup at home and ask questions before leaving with a spile and a smile! Learn more and register here Read more	February 18, 2023
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