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Hours and Services for Five Rivers Center

Hours of Operation

Front of Visitors Center

The grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset.
The Visitor Center hours are:
Weekdays: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sundays: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
**The Visitor Center is closed on state holidays**





Facilities

Visitor Center - Enjoy stimulating exhibits, including a live owl and an observation bee hive, scan the busy bird-feeding area from the viewing lounge, and chat with our friendly staff. A classroom, restroom facilities and a modest book shop also available.
Interpretive Trails - seasonal pamphlets available at trailhead kiosks (Braille, audio and large print formats available at the Visitor Center)
Other Trails - over 10 miles of nature trails for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing
Comfort Station - accessible bathroom facility open sunrise to sunset
Picnic Area - picnic tables and shelter adjacent to Comfort Station

Services

Located in the Capital District, Five Rivers EEC provides a variety of easily accessible programs and services for individuals, families and organized groups. In recognition of outstanding interpretive programming, the National Park Service has designated Five Rivers EEC a National Environmental Study Area. The Center's staff encourages your interest, participation and involvement. Come explore the Center's grounds, enjoy the public programs and use our many services, which include:

  • public programs, guided walks and demonstrations on a variety of environmental and natural history topics
  • teacher workshops, school site consultations and professional advice
  • workshops providing in-depth coverage of environmental topics and outdoor skills
  • guided lessons for schools and youth groups
  • self-guided opportunities
  • Teacher Resource Loan Library offering posters, books, videos, curriculum guides and biological specimens
  • Talking Book Loan Library for the visually impaired
  • meeting facilities for environmental and civic group use
  • access to programs and facilities for people with disabilities
  • Naturalist Intern Program - a training internship available to those seeking professional experience in environmental education

Accessibility

Facilities: All amenities of the Visitor Center, Comfort Station, picnic area, Woodlot Trail and Nature's Backyard Trail are wheelchair accessible, as are several hard-surfaced interior routes
Programs: Sign interpreters are available upon request
Services: Braille, large print and audio format interpretive guides, wheelchairs and walkers are available upon request.