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Tuesday April 11, 2023
 
10:00 AM

Five Rivers: Member Appreciation Walks


https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html
Contact  Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
518-475-0291 or 5rivers@dec.ny.gov
Location  Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road Delmar, NY 12054 - Map

 Members of the Friends of Five Rivers are invited to join a Friends naturalist for a one-hour guided nature walk, free of charge. April is a wonderful time to head afield to discover all that is springing up. Walks are offered on April 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13, at 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM each day, and on April 21 at 6:00 PM. 

Preregistration is required. Visit https://friendsoffiverivers.org/membership-walks/ for further information or to register
 

Five Rivers: Spring Fever April Break Programs- Spring craft and guided walk


https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html
Contact  Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
518-475-0291 or 5rivers@dec.ny.gov
Location  Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road Delmar, NY 12054 - Map

 Knock out spring fever with a visit to Five Rivers during the school break week. Call 518-475-0291 for more information. Drop in. Registration is not required.
Monday, April 10, 10:00 AM
Wednesday, April 12, 10:00 AM 
Friday, April 14, 10:00 AM
Join us for story time and meet one of our ambassador animals. Suitable for all ages.
• Monday – Crane, the three-toed box turtle
• Wednesday – Argo, the barred owl
• Friday – Crash and Slick, aquatic turtles

Tuesday, April 11, 10:00 AM 
Thursday, April 13, 10:00 AM
Make a spring-inspired craft and take a guided walk on one of our trails. Suitable for all ages.

Tuesday, April 11, 2:00 PM 
Thursday, April 13, 2:00 PM
Try our spring treasure hunt, woodpecker style! What’s more fun than searching for hidden treasures outdoors? We’ll think like woodpeckers as we hide and seek for treasures in nature’s nooks and crannies. We’ll use map and pirate skills to see if X really does mark the spot. Suggested for ages 7 and up, younger siblings welcome. 
 

Informational Webinar on Draft NYS Solid Waste Management Plan


https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/41831.html
Contact  DEC Division of Materials Management
NYSSolidWastePlan@dec.ny.gov
Location  Online / Virtual

Informational Webinar on Draft NYS Solid Waste Management Plan

DEC will be hosting an informational webinar on the draft New York State Solid Waste Management Plan. During this time DEC will review the key elements of the Plan and allow attendees to ask questions.  

Persons wishing to comment on the Plan have the opportunity to submit written comments until May 15, 2023.  

For more information about the Plan and public comment period: https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/41831.html  

Questions can be submitted to NYSSolidWastePlan@dec.ny.gov  
 


2:00 PM

Five Rivers: Member Appreciation Walks


https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html
Contact  Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
518-475-0291 or 5rivers@dec.ny.gov
Location  Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road Delmar, NY 12054 - Map

 Members of the Friends of Five Rivers are invited to join a Friends naturalist for a one-hour guided nature walk, free of charge. April is a wonderful time to head afield to discover all that is springing up. Walks are offered on April 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13, at 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM each day, and on April 21 at 6:00 PM. 

Preregistration is required. Visit https://friendsoffiverivers.org/membership-walks/ for further information or to register
 

Five Rivers: Spring Fever April Break Programs- Spring Treasure Hunt


https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html
Contact  Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
518-475-0291 or 5rivers@dec.ny.gov
Location  Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road Delmar, NY 12054 - Map

 Knock out spring fever with a visit to Five Rivers during the school break week. Call 518-475-0291 for more information. Drop in. Registration is not required.
Monday, April 10, 10:00 AM
Wednesday, April 12, 10:00 AM 
Friday, April 14, 10:00 AM
Join us for story time and meet one of our ambassador animals. Suitable for all ages.
• Monday – Crane, the three-toed box turtle
• Wednesday – Argo, the barred owl
• Friday – Crash and Slick, aquatic turtles

Tuesday, April 11, 10:00 AM 
Thursday, April 13, 10:00 AM
Make a spring-inspired craft and take a guided walk on one of our trails. Suitable for all ages.

Tuesday, April 11, 2:00 PM 
Thursday, April 13, 2:00 PM
Try our spring treasure hunt, woodpecker style! What’s more fun than searching for hidden treasures outdoors? We’ll think like woodpeckers as we hide and seek for treasures in nature’s nooks and crannies. We’ll use map and pirate skills to see if X really does mark the spot. Suggested for ages 7 and up, younger siblings welcome. 
4:00 PM

Five Rivers: Member Appreciation Walks


https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html
Contact  Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
518-475-0291 or 5rivers@dec.ny.gov
Location  Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road Delmar, NY 12054 - Map

 Members of the Friends of Five Rivers are invited to join a Friends naturalist for a one-hour guided nature walk, free of charge. April is a wonderful time to head afield to discover all that is springing up. Walks are offered on April 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13, at 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM each day, and on April 21 at 6:00 PM. 

Preregistration is required. Visit https://friendsoffiverivers.org/membership-walks/ for further information or to register
6:00 PM

Public Meeting - CE- E. 11th Street MGP Site (Manhattan)


https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/3...
Contact  DEC, Division of Environmental Remediation
derweb@dec.ny.gov

Public Meeting

DEC has scheduled a public meeting on Tuesday, April 11 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Center for Wellbeing & Happiness, 101 Avenue D (between 7th and 8th Street), New York, NY 10009, to discuss the proposed remedy and accept public comments for the CE- E. 11th St. MGP site #231110 (Manhattan, New York County) within New York’s Manufactured Gas Plant Program.


Click the web link above at "Additional Information" to learn more about the proposed remedy and how to participate in the upcoming meeting.
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