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Week of 31 March, 2013
Tuesday - 4/2
9:30 AM NYS Boating Safety Class (Region 5 Headquarters, Ray Brook) must preregister http://nysparks.com/recreation/boating/ Contact NYS Parks, Bureau of Marine ServicesThis Boating Safety Course offered at the NYS DEC, 1115 Rt 86, Ray Brook is sponsored by the Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation's Bureau of Marine Services.
10:00 AM Family Fun: Birding for Kids http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html Contact 5Rivers@gw.dec.state.ny.us Join us for an elementary approach to bird life as we study birds at the feeder and beyond. This program will cover concepts in bird anatomy, behavior, identification and conservation, which parent and child can build upon at home. Parent(s) and child(ren) must accompany each other. This program is free, but space is limited. Please call Five Rivers at 518-475-0291 to register by Wednesday, March 27.
10:30 AM CSI: Critter Sign Investigation http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html Contact rwnp@gw.dec.state.ny.usBecome a nature detective and look for “clues” left by wildlife along the trails. For children ages 6 to 10. Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
6:30 PM Trail Tuesdays http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html Contact rwnp@gw.dec.state.ny.usTurn your love for the outdoors into rewarding action. Assist with projects to help maintain and improve ecosystems and trails throughout the preserve. There is something for almost every age and ability to help with! Refreshments provided. Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
Wednesday - 4/3
NYS Boating Safety Class (Region 5 Headquarters, Ray Brook) must preregister http://nysparks.com/recreation/boating/ Contact NYS Parks, Bureau of Marine ServicesThis Boating Safety Course offered at the NYS DEC, 1115 Rt 86, Ray Brook is sponsored by the Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation's Bureau of Marine Services.
10:00 AM Minibeast Adventure http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html Contact rwnp@gw.dec.state.ny.usMinibeasts such as spiders, insects and slugs are all around us—lurking in logs, swimming in swamps, and digging in dirt. Let’s get out in the woods and look for them! Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
2:00 PM Family Fun: Solar Power for Kids http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html Contact 5Rivers@gw.dec.state.ny.us The sun is a powerful source of energy. It provides heat and light, cooks food, warms water, moves motors and much more. Come see for yourself how technology is using this renewable resource even to help combat climate change. Each family will get to build their own miniature solar car. Parent(s) and child(ren) must accompany each other. The program is free of charge, but space is limited. Please call 518-475-0291 to register by Friday, March 29.
6:00 PM Public meetings on the Draft Long Island Pesticide Pollution Prevention Strategy http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/87125.html Contact Scott MenrathLongIslandStrategy@gw.dec.state.ny.us NYS DEC will hold two public meetings on the Draft Long Island Pesticide Pollution Prevention Strategy to provide a summary of the Draft Strategy and to receive written and oral comments on it. Immediately prior to each public meeting, NYS DEC will hold a one-hour availability session. During those sessions, there will be an opportunity for interested public to review information on the Draft Strategy and discuss it with available NYS DEC staff. The formal presentation on the Draft Strategy will be provided during the public meeting; there will not be a presentation during the availability session.
Thursday - 4/4
8:30 AM Urban Forestry Storm Restoration Workshop: ABCs of Pruning http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/30859.html Contact Division of Lands and Forestslflands@gw.dec.state.ny.us Hosted by Region 1 ReLeaf, this workshop focuses on the best ways to prune. Hands on presentation and demonstration will be held at workshop.
10:00 AM Family Fun: Seeing the Forest for the Trees http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html Contact 5Rivers@gw.dec.state.ny.us Join us for an elementary approach to forest life as we study the basic ecological, economic and spiritual values of forests. This indoor/outdoor program will compare and contrast the flora and fauna of different forest types, and provide savvy tips in basic tree identification that parent and child can build upon in their own yard or park. Parent(s) and child(ren) must accompany each other. Please call Five Rivers at 518-475-0291 to register by Friday, March 29.
4:00 PM Family Fun: Outdoors After School http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html Contact 5Rivers@gw.dec.state.ny.us Join us for our weekly after-school outings for gradeschool children. A brief indoor introduction to the season will be followed by an outdoor exploration along Five Rivers’ trails, searching for signs of the season. Each week will feature a different nature theme, with a strong emphasis on direct interaction with the outdoors. These programs are free of charge, but space is limited. Registration for any date is required by the preceding Tuesday. Parent(s) and child(ren) must accompany each other. In the event of inclement weather, outings will be cancelled. To register or for more information, call Five Rivers at 518-475-0291.
4:30 PM After-School Escape http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html Contact rwnp@gw.dec.state.ny.usEnjoy a one-hour program for kids featuring a different, fun, outdoor activity each week. For children in grades K through 5. No registration required.
6:00 PM Public meeting on the Draft Long Island Pesticide Pollution Prevention Strategy http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/87125.html Contact Scott MenrathLongIslandStrategy@gw.dec.state.ny.us NYS DEC will hold two public meetings on the Draft Long Island Pesticide Pollution Prevention Strategy to provide a summary of the Draft Strategy and to receive written and oral comments on it. Immediately prior to each public meeting, NYS DEC will hold a one-hour availability session. During those sessions, there will be an opportunity for interested public to review information on the Draft Strategy and discuss it with available NYS DEC staff. The formal presentation on the Draft Strategy will be provided during the public meeting; there will not be a presentation during the availability session.
Saturday - 4/6
9:00 AM Educator Workshop: PLT's Places We Live http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/2035.html Contact Region 1 Education Divisioneducation1@gw.dec.state.ny.us / 631-444-0347This Project Learning Tree secondary education module provides educators with a useful tool for place-based education to help create a bond between young citizens and their communities. Students will explore current and future community environmental issues, enabling them to make informed decisions about those issues. (www.plt.org)
10:00 AM Moose and Their Kin http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html Contact 5Rivers@gw.dec.state.ny.us Moose belong to an interesting group of mammals called even-toed ungulates. At this indoor/outdoor study, Five Rivers naturalists will conduct an indoor overview of the natural history of this fascinating species, followed by an outdoor walk to compare and contrast the habitat requirements of moose and their close relatives, white-tailed deer.
Tivoli North Bay Walk Contact 845-889-4745x109Meet at the Kidd Lane parking area, beside the bridge crossing
Stony Creek, off of route 9G, south of the village of Tivoli. For more
information: 845-889-4745x109
This 1.5 mile guided walk will follow Stony Creek to the edge of Tivoli North Bay on the Hudson River and return to Kidd Lane. On this easy to moderate walk we will experience the smells and sounds of mature
woods, waterfalls, open fields, and a tidal marsh
10:30 AM Spring Awakenings http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html Contact rwnp@gw.dec.state.ny.usExplore the woods on a guided walk as the spring season unfolds. Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
1:00 PM Educator Workshop: PLT's Focus on Forests http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/2035.html Contact Region 1 Education Divisioneducation1@gw.dec.state.ny.us / 631-444-0347This Project Learning Tree secondary education program is designed to foster student understanding of and appreciation for forested lands throughout North America. The module’s activities provide an opportunity for hands-on study of forest resources while addressing concepts in biology, civics, ecology, economics, forest management and other subject areas. (www.plt.org)
