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Saturday September 2, 2023
 
 

Proposed Cleanup - 12096 Flatlands Avenue Site (Brooklyn) Comment Deadline


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 12096 Flatlands Avenue site #C224290 (Brooklyn, Kings County) within New York’s Brownfield Cleanup Program. Public comments about the proposal will be accepted through September 2, 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/C224290/

And at:

Brooklyn Public Library - Spring Creek Branch
12143 Flatlands Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 257-6571

Brooklyn Community Board No. 5
127 Pennsylvania Ave, 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718)-819-5487
 

Proposed Cleanup - 37 Otsego Street Site (Brooklyn) Comment Deadline


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 37 Otsego Street site #C224300 (Brooklyn, Kings County) within New York’s Brownfield Cleanup Program. Public comments about the proposal will be accepted through September 2, 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/C224300/

And at:

Brooklyn Community Board 6
250 Baltic Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 643-3027
9:00 AM

Five Rivers: Nature Bus from Albany to Five Rivers


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

In partnership with the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy, DEC, and others, CDTA is providing free bus service between the City of Albany and Five Rivers on select Saturdays this summer and fall. Take part in a guided program or explore the trails and visitor center on your own.

Bus service to Five Rivers will be provided on July 8 and 22, August 5 and 19, September 2, 16, and 30, and October 14. Go to www.cdta.org for detailed information from CDTA, including the full bus route and schedule. Information is also at www.mohawkhudson.org/nature-bus.
10:00 AM

Five Rivers: Guided Walk: Mindfulness 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

You are invited to slow down and engage with nature, experiencing it through all your senses during a guided trail walk, inspired by the Japanese practice of Forest Bathing. The goal of this walk is to tune in to the present moment while immersing our senses in the sights and sounds of the forest.

Space is limited. Call 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, August 30, to register.

 Coming from the City of Albany? Ride the Nature Bus today! Go to www.mohawkhudson.org/nature-bus for detailed information, including links to the full bus route and schedule.
11:00 AM

Reinstein Woods - Woods Walk: Nature Guide’s Choice


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

Join a guided nature walk through the woods. 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

Five Rivers: Family Fun: Nature Play


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

Summer is a great time to have fun in nature’s playground. We’ll play some nature-themed games in the field and on the trails at Five Rivers.

 For children ages 7–12, with an adult.

Space is limited. Call 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, August 30, to register.

 Coming from the City of Albany?  Ride the Nature Bus today! Go to www.mohawkhudson.org/nature-bus for detailed information, including links to the full bus route and schedule.
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