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Saturday April 15, 2023
 
 
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/3...
Contact  DEC, Division of Environmental Remediation
derweb@dec.ny.gov

DEC invites the public to comment about a proposal to address contamination related to the 130 Midland Avenue Site #C360195 (Port Chester, Westchester County) within New York's Brownfield Cleanup Program. Public comments about the proposal will be accepted through April 15, 2023.

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

Project documents can be reviewed online at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/data/DecDocs/C360195/

And at:

Port Chester- Rye Brook Public Library
1 Haseco Avenue
Port Chester, NY 12573
(914) 939-6710

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

DEC invites the public to comment about a modified proposal to address contamination related to the Harrison Place Site #C932177 (Lockport, Niagara County) within New York's Brownfield Cleanup Program. Public comments about the proposal will be accepted through April 15, 2023.

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

Project documents can be reviewed online at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/data/DecDocs/C932177/

And at:

Lockport Public Library
23 East Avenue
Lockport, NY 14095
(716) 433-5935


10:00 AM
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

From frogs to rabbits, we’ll look for signs of hopping animals at Five Rivers on this nature walk for young children and families. Get ready to move, jump, wonder, and explore as spring emerges at Five Rivers. 

Space is limited.

Please call 518-475-0291 to register by Wednesday, April 12.

 
https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/27123.html
Contact  Walter Burak
DEC Region 1: (631) 444-0283

Participate in a free Beginner's Fishing Clinic co-hosted by DEC I FISH NY and NYS PARKS at Belmont Lake State Park in West Babylon, Suffolk County on Saturday, 4/15 from 10 AM - 4 PM. In addition to casting a rod and catching fish, participants can learn about fish identification, fishing equipment and techniques, fisheries management, angling ethics, aquatic ecology, and more! No freshwater fishing license is required during the event, and all equipment and bait will be provided for free.

Location/Address: Belmont Lake State Park, 625 Belmont Ave, West Babylon, NY 11704

Visit the Free Learn to Fish page for more information and other upcoming events near you.


10:30 AM
http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html
Contact  716-683-5959
Location  Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center, 93 Honorine Dr. Depew, NY 14043 - Map

Enjoy hearing a nature story, followed by a guided walk in the woods. For children ages 3–7.

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

  • Registration is required for ALL programs unless otherwise indicated; call 716-683-5959 to register. 
  • If you call outside of normal business hours, 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 is limited to two programs/month. If you want to sign up for additional programs, you will be added to the waitlist. 
  • In case of poor weather, programs may be cancelled.
  • If you or a family member feels ill, is waiting for COVID test results or have COVID symptoms, please stay at home.
  • We cannot accommodate organized youth/civic groups at these programs. Please call to make other arrangements.

 
https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/27123.html
Contact  Jenifer Rosete - Columbia Land Conservancy
(518) 288-5255, Jenifer.Rosete@clctrust.org

Participate in a free Beginner's Fishing Clinic hosted by Columbia Land Conservancy and North Chatham Library and co-sponsored by DEC at Sutherland Pond at Ooms Conservation Area in Chatham, Columbia County on Saturday, 4/15 from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. In addition to casting a rod and catching fish, participants can learn about fish identification, fishing equipment and techniques, fisheries management, angling ethics, aquatic ecology, and more! No freshwater fishing license is required during the event, and all equipment and bait will be provided for free.

Location/Address: Sutherland Pond at Ooms Conservation Area, 480 Rock City Road, Chatham, NY 12037

Rain Date: Sunday, 4/16

For more details and to register, visit clctrust.org/events (leaves DEC site)

Visit the Free Learn to Fish page for more information and other upcoming events near you.


1:00 PM
http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html
Contact  716-683-5959
Location  Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center, 93 Honorine Dr. Depew, NY 14043 - Map

It's the middle of spring; have things—plant or animal—started making their way back in the woods yet? No registration required.

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

  • Registration is required for ALL programs unless otherwise indicated; call 716-683-5959 to register. 
  • If you call outside of normal business hours, 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 is limited to two programs/month. If you want to sign up for additional programs, you will be added to the waitlist. 
  • In case of poor weather, programs may be cancelled.
  • If you or a family member feels ill, is waiting for COVID test results or have COVID symptoms, please stay at home.
  • We cannot accommodate organized youth/civic groups at these programs. Please call to make other arrangements.

2:00 PM
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

Spring brings baby animals. Successful parenting of young comes in many styles, depending on the species. We’ll explore the natural history of parenting in some of New York’s wild animals, from blue jays to bobcats. Indoor program followed by short walk. This program is geared toward older children (ages 8 and up) and adults, but attentive younger naturalists may attend. 

Space is limited. 

Please call 518-475-0291 to register by Wednesday, April 12.

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* Special note for hunters: most hunting zones do not align with DEC's regional boundaries, so you won't find hunting seasons listed in the regional calendars. Use the statewide calendar instead.

This calendar provides a listing of all DEC-sponsored events that are open to the public. You can click on any event in the calendar to view additional details about the event. Note that the events at environmental education centers will only display in the region in which they are located, even though they serve residents from adjacent areas. We welcome people with disabilities to all of our programs. Please call the contact number ahead of time to let us know your specific needs and we will be happy to learn how we can best serve you.

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