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DEC invites the public to comment about a proposal to address contamination related to the Former Pfizer Site C, site ID #C224288 (Brooklyn, Kings County) within New York's Brownfield Cleanup Program. Public comments about the proposal will be accepted through July 3, 2021.

Click the web link above at "Additional Information" to learn about the proposal and how to comment.

Project documents can be reviewed online at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/data/DecDocs/C224288/

And, once reopened, at:

Brooklyn Public Library - Bushwick Branch
340 Bushwick Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 602 - 1348

Brooklyn Community Board 1
435 Graham Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 389 – 0009

Ever wondered if all bees live in colonies or make honey? What about where they live, what they eat, and what their favorite food is? Come join a Five Rivers naturalist at our curiosity party to learn more about these important pollinators. You will bee amazed by what these insects can do. 

Space is limited. Please call 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, June 30 to register.

Practice identifying common bird species by ear.

We welcome those who have any type of physical challenge to all our programs. If you call ahead to let us know your needs, we will be happy to learn how we can serve you.

PLEASE NOTE

• Pre-registration is required for ALL programs; call 716-683-5959 to register for an in-person program. For virtual programs, please register online at www.reinsteinwoods.org/events.
• You must pre-register by phone; you will receive a call confirming your registration or waitlist status. PLEASE SPEAK CLEARLY when leaving your name and phone number as our system does not have caller ID. Unless you receive a callback, you are not registered. *Registration for popular programs is limited to 3 people per party.
• All participants are required to wear a mask; social distancing of 6 feet or more will be practiced whenever possible. 
• In case of poor weather, programs may be cancelled.
• We cannot accommodate organized youth/civic groups at these programs. Please call to make other arrangements.

I Fish NY at Washington Park Lake (Albany) Youth/Family Registration Required

by NYS DEC Summer Youth Program

Read for more information and registration requirements.

Date: Saturday, July 3, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

Location:  Washington Park Lake, 35 Willet Street, Albany, New York 12210

This is a family program. Children under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult at all times. Drop-offs are not allowed.

Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy -- Normanskill West Preserve Family Hike - Registration Required

by NYS DEC Summer Youth Program

Read for more information and registration requirements.

This is a family program. Children under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult at all times. Drop-offs are not allowed.

Date/Time: Saturday, July 3rd at 11:00 AM EDT

Location: Normans Kills Preserve West, Normanskill Boulevard, Delmar, New York 12054

The Normanskill West Preserve is accessible by the CDTA Nature Bus.  Visit the CDTA website for a schedule: CDTA Nature Bus

We will meet at the visitor center and then head outside to look for and watch the amazing "flying flowers" found at Five Rivers. Join us for a close-up look at common butterflies of the Capital District as we continue our annual bio-survey. Nets (for catch and release) or binoculars are welcome. Space is limited.

Please call 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, June 30 to register.