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Saturday September 30, 2023
 
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: Creature Feature: Wild about Woodchucks


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

Woodchucks, also known as groundhogs or whistle pigs, are rotund members of the squirrel family. Do they eat wood? Do they whistle? We’ll sort out these mysteries and many more during an indoor presentation about this impressive rodent. The program will include a short walk looking for woodchuck activity at Five Rivers.

Space is limited. Call 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, September 27, 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.
10:30 AM

Reinstein Woods - Family Nature Quest: Forests


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

Take a leisurely stroll through the woods to discover how forests help humans, and how humans can help forests and the creatures that call the forests home. 

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: Guided Walk: Walk the beaver Tree Trail


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

Stroll along the Beaver Tree Trail with an educator from Five Rivers. We’ll journey around the pond, over the stream, and through the spruces to see what animals are up to as we move into autumn.

 Space is limited. Call 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, September 27, 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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