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Saturday January 19, 2019
 
 

Draft Inv. Plan-37-24&37-28 30th St. Redev. Site (L.I. City) Comment Deadline


https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/2...
Contact  DEC, Division of Environmental Remediation
derweb@dec.ny.gov

DEC invites the public to comment about a draft plan to investigate contamination related to the 37-24 & 37-28 30th Street Site (Long Island City, Queens), within New York's Brownfield Cleanup Program. Public comments about the proposal will be accepted through January 19, 2019.

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

Project documents can be reviewed at:

Queens Library - Long Island City
37-44 21st Street
Queens, NY 11101
phone: 718-752-3700

--and--

Queens Community Board 1
45-02 Ditmars Boulevard, LL Suite 1025
Astoria, NY 11105
phone: 718-626-1021

 

SUNDAY/MONDAY CANCELLED Winter Weekend at Camp Santanoni


http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/94034.html
Contact  David Winchell
Ray Brook Press Office | R5.Info@dec.ny.gov | (518) 897-1200

Winter Weekend events will be held for the sixth consecutive year at Camp Santanoni in the Adirondacks.

Cross-country skiers and snowshoers will have access to the historic camp properties located in the town of Newcomb in Essex County to rest, tour the buildings, and view interpretative displays. Visitors can enjoy the wilderness surroundings while being immersed in the rich cultural history of the Adirondacks.

Reservations are not required. Contact AARCH at 518-834-9328 for more information on the Winter Weekends.

10:00 AM

Reinstein Woods: Intro to Forest Bathing


http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html
Contact  Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve
reinsteinwoods@dec.ny.gov
Location  Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center, 93 Honorine Dr. Depew, NY 14043 - Map

Celebrate “Get a Balanced Life Month” with the latest--and oldest--in health trends. This walk will focus on using the sights, sounds and smells of the forest to induce relaxation and ease stress.  Registration required; call 716-683-5959.

1:00 PM

Reinstein Woods: Woods Walk - What's out in the Winter


https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html
Contact  reinsteinwoods@dec.ny.gov
Location  Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center, 93 Honorine Dr. Depew, NY 14043 - Map

Join a guided nature walk through the woods to search for winter-active animals. No registration required.

2:00 PM

Five Rivers - Animal Intelligence


http://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

ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE 
This in-depth program will investigate the physiological and psychological ways scientists measure intelligence. Come learn which animals score the highest worldwide. We will then learn about some of the brightest of our local wildlife and how they rank on the intelligence scales and why. This indoor program will feature some live brilliant local birds.

NOTE: Organized groups (scouts, schools, hiking clubs, etc.) are welcome, but are asked to call Five Rivers at 518-475-0291 to register.

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