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Thursday August 25, 2022
 
7:30 AM

Five Rivers:I Bird NY- Early Morning Bird 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

Come celebrate the dawn chorus as we monitor the birds of Five Rivers, including the fall migration. These outdoor surveys begin at 7:30 AM. Meet outside the visitor center. After a brief introduction, we’ll head out on the trails. Beginners are always welcome.

Bring binoculars if you have them. In case of inclement weather, these programs will be canceled.

For more information, call 518-475-0291.

1:00 PM

Five Rivers: Citizen Science: Monarch Larva Monitoring


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

For more than 15 years, data collected at Five Rivers has been contributed to this continent-wide citizen science project conducted through the University of Minnesota. Join volunteers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico in conserving monarchs and advancing the understanding of butterfly ecology and migration in general. Wear long pants and bring a sun hat and water. We will meet at the visitor center. 

Go to www.mlmp.org to learn about the project. Space is limited.

Call 518-475-0291 by the Saturday prior to register.

5:00 PM

Free Learn-to-Fish Clinic at Willowbrook Lake (New York County)


https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/27123.html
Contact  Steven Wong - DEC Region 2 Office
FWFISH2@dec.ny.gov

Learn how to fish for free from 5:00PM-7:00PM at Willowbrook Lake, New York County. This free fishing clinic event, sponsored by DEC offers participants the opportunity to practice fishing and learn about fish identification, fishing equipment and techniques, fisheries management, angling ethics, aquatic ecology and more!

No freshwater fishing license is required for participants during the event; however, all other statewide fishing regulations remain in effect.

Address/Directions: Willowbrook Lake, 1 Eton Place, Staten Island, NY 10314 (southwest corner near the carosel)

Visit the Free Fishing Clinics page for additional information on this and other upcoming clinics.

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