Events and Important Dates

6 NYCRR Section 190.35 Peekamoose Valley Riparian Corridor

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) filed a Notice of Emergency/Proposed Rulemaking for an amendment to subdivision (i) of section 190.35 and addition of two new subdivisions (j) and (k) to 6 NYCRR section 190.35, pursuant to Environmental Conservation Law, sections 1-0101(3)(b), 3-0301(1)(b), 3-0301(1)(d), 3-0301(2)(m), 9-0105(1) and 9-0105(3)

The emergency/proposed rulemaking will address overuse and protect public health, safety, general welfare and natural resources on the Peekamoose Valley Riparian Corridor by implementing a permit system from May 15th through September 15th of each year while still providing a quality outdoor experience for users.

The Notice of Emergency/Proposed Rulemaking is available in the June 2nd, 2021 issue of the State Register. Public comments will be accepted by the NYS DEC through August 1st, 2021 and should be e-mailed to the contact listed above.

Notice of Emergency Adoption and Proposed Rulemaking, express terms and supporting documents can be accessed on NYS DEC's website.

Join DEC Summer Staff to learn fishing basics. You will then have a chance to practice your skills in a scenic location! *Not at Camp Colby*

About this event

The I FISH NY Program's primary goal is to increase fishing participation and awareness of the outstanding fishing opportunities that New York has to offer. Free Fishing Clinics are family fishing programs where participants can fish for free; no fishing license or enrollment in the Recreational Marine Fishing Registry is required. To learn more, visit the I Fish NY Website.

To learn more and register: Eventbrite Site

Please register only if you plan on attending. While spaces are limited at each event, there are many events to choose from throughout the summer!

This is a family program. Children under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult at all times. Drop-offs are not allowed. Younger siblings, children who have not attended camp before, or have aged out of camp are all welcome!   

Join a naturalist at this afternoon program for children in grades K–5 and their caregivers. Meet some of the ambassador animals that call the visitor center their home up close. Learn about their characteristics, their adaptations, and how you can help to protect New York State’s wildlife.

Space is limited. Please call 518-475-0291 by Friday, July 30 to register.

Summer Teacher Institute: STEM in the Schoolyard

Transform any schoolyard into a NYSSLS learning laboratory using nationally recognized Project WILD activities and more. For educators of students in grades K-12. Twelve CTLE hours provided. $25 fee to cover program experiences.

Register online at https://reinsteinwoods.org/explore/programs-services/educator-workshops/

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

• Pre-registration is required for ALL programs.
• Call 716-683-5959 for more information about this event.
• All participants are required to wear a mask; social distancing of 6 feet or more will be practiced whenever possible. 
  
• In case of poor weather, programs may be cancelled.
• We cannot accommodate organized youth/civic groups at these programs. Please call to make other arrangements.

Summer Teacher Institute: STEM in the Schoolyard

Transform any schoolyard into a NYSSLS learning laboratory using nationally recognized Project WILD activities and more. For educators of students in grades K-12. Twelve CTLE hours provided. $25 fee to cover program experiences.

Register online at https://reinsteinwoods.org/explore/programs-services/educator-workshops/

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

• Pre-registration is required for ALL programs.
• Call 716-683-5959 for more information about this event.
• All participants are required to wear a mask; social distancing of 6 feet or more will be practiced whenever possible. 
  
• In case of poor weather, programs may be cancelled.
• We cannot accommodate organized youth/civic groups at these programs. Please call to make other arrangements.

Great Lakes Summer Teacher Workshop - Fair Haven State Park - Registration Required

Date: August 4, 2021, Sabin Hall

Time: 3:00 to 5:00 PM

Great Lakes Summer Teacher Workshops
Join New York Sea Grant and the Department of Environmental Conservation this summer to:
• learn about new resources you can use to teach your students about the Great Lakes!
• learn from experts on the ecosystems and issues facing the Great Lakes!
• get free educational tools and materials!

Workshops will follow current CDC guidance, including required masks for non-vaccinated individuals.

Registration for all of the workshops is available at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccjGQVd2TI6vwxEwapQEcBPkodk0uGd26eC_jEuTEnMIV-2A/viewform

Learn how to use water sampling equipment in our Watershed STEM kits to engage students in hands-on learning. Participants will be eligible to borrow kits throughout the schoolyear. For educators of students in grades K-12. Six CTLE hours provided.

Register online at https://reinsteinwoods.org/explore/programs-services/educator-workshops/

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

• Pre-registration is required for ALL programs.
• Call 716-683-5959 for more information about this event.
• All participants are required to wear a mask; social distancing of 6 feet or more will be practiced whenever possible. 
  
• In case of poor weather, programs may be cancelled.
• We cannot accommodate organized youth/civic groups at these programs. Please call to make other arrangements.

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. You can join volunteers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico in conserving monarchs and advancing 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 and registration is required. Call 518-475-0291 by the Saturday prior to register. 

For the safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers, and in compliance with guidance from New York State, the New York State Department of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), social distancing practices must be followed. Masks must be worn throughout guided programs, while at a roving program, and on the trails whenever a 6-foot distance cannot be maintained between individuals or households.  

We will explore Five River's trails as day turns to night. Join us to learn and play wildlife games into the early evening!

Please register only if you plan on attending. While spaces are limited at each event, there are many events to choose from throughout the summer!

This program is open to families. All children under 18 years old must be supervised by an adult. Children ages 12 and up may be dropped off with permission from a parent/guardian.

Permission can be given during registration or at the event.

Please register all members of you group that will be attending the event.

To register: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/163526814103

A public meeting has been scheduled on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 7:00 PM at Cedarhurst Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, 11516 to discuss the proposed remedy related to the Quick and Clean Cleaners, site ID #130198 (Cedarhurst, Nassau County) within New York’s State Superfund Program.

Click the web link above at "Additional Information" to learn more about the cleanup and the upcoming meeting.

DEC invites the public to comment about a proposal to address contamination related to the Ardsley LLC, site ID #C360146 (Ardsley, Westchester County) within New York's Brownfield Cleanup Program. Public comments about the proposal will be accepted through August 6, 2021.

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

Project documents can be reviewed online at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/data/DecDocs/C360146/

And at:

Greenburgh Public Library
300 Tarrytown Road
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 721-8200

Come learn about bugs during this family-friendly activity. We will start with a walk to look and listen for insects and spiders along the trail. We will then learn about bug basics and how important bugs are to life on earth through a series of interactive activities.

Space is limited. Please call 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, August 4 to register.

This event is arranged by the I FISH NY program of the DEC in cooperation with Hempstead Lake State Park. Attendees will learn fish identification, local aquatic ecology, casting safety and techniques and fishing regulations. Following an educational introduction about fishing on Long Island, I FISH NY will conduct basic fishing instruction, ecology and stewardship of local aquatic habitats, fish identification, regulations and casting safety and techniques. The I FISH NY program of the DEC will provide instruction, rods, and bait free of charge. 

Where: Hempstead Lake State Park, Hempstead

Cost: $8 parking fee/Free with Empire Pass

No pre-registration required 

Join as we use nets and scoop in the pond to search for aquatic animals. Wear waterproof boots or old sneakers.

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

• Pre-registration is required for ALL programs; call 716-683-5959 to register for an in-person program. For virtual programs, please register online at www.reinsteinwoods.org/events.
• You must pre-register by phone; 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 for popular programs is limited to 3 people per party.
• All participants are required to wear a mask; social distancing of 6 feet or more will be practiced whenever possible. 
• In case of poor weather, programs may be cancelled.
• We cannot accommodate organized youth/civic groups at these programs. Please call to make other arrangements.

Want to give back to the community while enjoying a beautiful habitat? Join us for a family service day at Pine Hollow Arboretum where you will learn how to identify and pull invasive plants all while enjoying the trails.

Please register only if you plan on attending. While spaces are limited at each event, there are many events to choose from throughout the summer!

This program is open to families. All children under 18 years old must be supervised by an adult. Children ages 12 and up may be dropped off with permission from a parent/guardian.

Permission can be given during registration or at the event.

Please register all members of your group that will be attending the event.

Want to give back to the community while enjoying a beautiful habitat? Join us for a family service day at Pine Hollow Arboretum where you will learn how to identify and pull invasive plants all while enjoying the trails.

Please register only if you plan on attending. While spaces are limited at each event, there are many events to choose from throughout the summer!

This program is open to families. All children under 18 years old must be supervised by an adult. Children ages 12 and up may be dropped off with permission from a parent/guardian. Permission can be given during registration or at the event.

Please register all members of your group that will be attending the event.

To register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/163663482883