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Full Calendar Outdoor Recreation and Family Activities Five Rivers Environmental Education Center Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve Env Ed Center Meetings, Deadlines and Training Opportunities Public Meetings and Hearings Comment and Application Deadlines Workshops and Training Calendar Criteria
Week of 19 March, 2023
Monday - 3/20
1:30 PM Five Rivers: Friends of Five Rivers Talk and Trek Tree ID by Buds and Scars https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html Contact Five Rivers Environmental Education Center5rivers@dec.ny.gov Location Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road Delmar, NY 12054 - Map Learn about the natural world with a Friends naturalist. Preregistration is required. For detailed information, including fees, or to register, visit FriendsofFiveRivers.org and look under the “Education Programs” tab for “Talk and Trek.”
Tree ID by Buds and Scars: Learn the basics of tree identification in winter. Mondays, March 6, 13, and 20 (rain date March 27) or
Tuesday - 3/21
6:00 PM Five Rivers: Community Science Winter Raptor Survey https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html Contact Five Rivers Environmental Education Center5rivers@dec.ny.gov Location Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road Delmar, NY 12054 - Map The Winter Raptor Survey is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy Five Rivers and the wildlife that live here while helping biologists save these inspiring birds. Outdoor surveys occur every other week (weather permitting) throughout the winter. They start 30 minutes before sunset and end 30 minutes after. Volunteers meet at the visitor center and walk in teams to monitoring sites at Five Rivers. Volunteers do not need experience or to make a winter-long commitment. Study dates are subject to change due to weather conditions.
Pre-registration is required. Call 518-475-0291 or email 5Rivers@dec.ny.gov for more information or to register.
Tentative Survey Dates:
(Weather dependent; subject to change at the last minute.)
Jan. 10 – Meet at 3:45 PM. Survey begins at 4:12 PM.
Wednesday - 3/22
1:30 PM Five Rivers: Friends of Five Rivers Talk and Trek Tree ID by Buds and Scars https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html Contact Five Rivers Environmental Education Center5rivers@dec.ny.gov Location Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road Delmar, NY 12054 - Map Learn about the natural world with a Friends naturalist. Preregistration is required. For detailed information, including fees, or to register, visit FriendsofFiveRivers.org and look under the “Education Programs” tab for “Talk and Trek.”
Tree ID by Buds and Scars: Learn the basics of tree identification in winter. Mondays, March 6, 13, and 20 (rain date March 27) or
6:00 PM Virtual Public Comment Hearing - Maggies Run https://www.dec.ny.gov/enb/127103.html Contact Michael S. Carusoohms@dec.ny.gov Project Description: Maggies Run LLC applied to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (Department or DEC) for a Tidal Wetlands Permit to construct a commercial parking area with a gravel driveway surrounded by an 8-foot high chain link fence over approximately 0.39 acres of DEC regulated tidal wetlands adjacent area. The applicant proposed to enhance approximately 0.71 acres of existing tidal wetlands adjacent area on the property. Department staff noted that the Project failed to meet the applicable permit issuance standards of 6 NYCRR 661.9(c) because the Applicant failed to meet its burden to demonstrate that the Project would not have undue adverse impacts on the present and potential values of the adjacent tidal wetlands of Sawmill Creek, and that the Project would comply with the use guidelines in 6 NYCRR 661.5. By letter dated October 27, 2022, Department staff denied the Applicant's application for a Tidal Wetlands permit. Maggies Run LLC submitted a request for a hearing on DEC's denial dated November 18, 2022.
Legislative Public Comment Hearing: A legislative public comment hearing pursuant to 6 NYCRR part 624 to hear and receive unsworn comments from the public will be held on Wednesday , March 22, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be conducted electronically through the Webex webinar platform. Instructions for participating in and attending the webinar are provided below.
Instructions for Attending the Legislative Public Comment
To register to attend the public hearing virtually , go to https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r7da65165646ac4cd561cb6ac8772c32f. After registering, you will receive an email with the details on how to join the Webex.
To join by phone only without registering:
Dial: 1-518-549-0500 161 085 5893 Password: 62444377
Issues Conference: Pursuant to 6 NYCRR 624.4(b), a pre-adjudicatory issues conference will be conducted by ALJ Caruso electronically through the Webex webinar platform. The conference will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. The purpose of the issues conference is to determine party status for any person or organization that has properly filed a petition (as indicated below), to consider DEC's notice of denial, the Applicant's statement of issues, and to narrow and define those issues, if any, that will require adjudication in this matter. Participation at the issues conference shall be limited to Department staff, Applicant, and those persons or organizations requesting party status. Issues proposed for adjudication must be both substantive and significant in accordance with 6 NYCRR 624.4(c). Members of the public may observe the issues conference by attending the electronic webinar. Instructions for attending the webinar are provided below.
Instructions for Attending the Issues Conference:
To join the issues conference on April 19, 2023, through the internet , go to https://meetny-broadcast-pilot.webex.com/meetny-broadcast-pilot/j.php?MTID=m3a6a3409977ad70f71d8b3b36ed46368
Webinar Number: 2330 258 4010 Password: April19-10AM
To join by phone only:
Dial: 1-518-549-0500 Access Code: 2330 258 4010 Passcode (if needed): 27745190
It is not necessary to pre-register to attend the issues conference.
8:00 PM Five Rivers: I Bird NY: Woodcock Walk https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html Contact Five Rivers Environmental Education Center5rivers@dec.ny.gov Location Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road Delmar, NY 12054 - Map I BIRD NY : Woodcock Walk
Wednesday, March 22, 8:00 PM; repeated Wednesday, April 12, 8:00 PM
American Woodcocks are among the first of the spring migrants to arrive in our area. Five Rivers is a perfect place to observe and learn about these delightful and quirky birds. Come see them perform flight displays followed by their show-stopping dance moves. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp. Space is limited. Please call 518-475-0291 to register by Monday, March 20.
In case of inclement weather, this program will be canceled.
Thursday - 3/23
8:00 AM Five Rivers: I BIRD NY: Early Morning Bird Walk https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html Contact Five Rivers Environmental Education Center5rivers@dec.ny.gov Location Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road Delmar, NY 12054 - Map Join us as we monitor the birds at Five Rivers. Meet outside the visitor center. After a brief introduction, we'll head out on the trails. Beginners are welcome. Bring binoculars if you have them. We have a few to loan.
In case of inclement weather, this program will be canceled. For more information, call 518-475-0291 .
9:00 AM Rainbow Trout Sampling at Naples Creek https://www.dec.ny.gov/press/127230.html Contact DEC Region 8 Officefwfish8@dec.ny.gov , (585) 226-5363The public is invited to join DEC staff from the Region 8 Fisheries office to sample the rainbow trout run at Naples Creek, Ontario County, on March 23, beginning at 9 A.M. Sampling will include gathering data on the fish's length, weight, gender, and spawning condition in order to assess Finger Lakes fisheries management practices and to provide up-to-date information for the trout opening day fishing forecast. Results will be available to the public at the
DEC Region 8 Fisheries office prior to the April 1 opening of the Finger Lakes tributary season.
Reminder: Anglers who want to fish for trout before April 1 are reminded that although catch-and-release trout fishing is open for inland streams, Finger Lakes tributaries remain closed to fishing until April 1. The main bodies of the Finger Lakes are open to fishing year-round.
Directions to Route 245 Bridge/Naples Creek: Sampling will start at the Route 245 bridge, just north of the village of Naples. Route 245 joins Route 21 just north of the village. The Route 245 bridge is approximately 0.2 to 0.3 miles from the junction with Route 21.
6:30 PM Virtual Public Meeting - 24 Seneca Avenue Site (Rochester) https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/3... Contact DEC, Division of Environmental Remediationderweb@dec.ny.gov DEC has scheduled a virtual public meeting on Thursday March 23, 2023, at 6:30 PM via Webex (virtual platform) to discuss the proposed modified remedy and accept public comments for the 24 Seneca Avenue Site #828132 (Rochester, Monroe County) within New York’s State Superfund Program.
Click the web link above at "Additional Information" to learn more about the proposed remedy and how to participate in the upcoming virtual meeting.
Friday - 3/24
Brownfield App. and Work Plan - 43-25 52nd St. Site (Woodside) Comment Deadline https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/3... Contact DEC, Division of Environmental Remediationderweb@dec.ny.gov DEC has received a Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) application and Draft Remedial Investigation Work Plan for a site known as 43-25 52nd Street, site ID #C241269. This site is located in the City of New York, within the County of Queens, and is located at 43-25 & 43-27 52nd Street. Public comments about the application must be submitted by March 24, 2023 .
Click the web link above at "Additional Information" to learn about the site and how to comment.
Project documents can be reviewed online at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/data/DecDocs/C241269/
And at:
Queens Community Board 2
Queens Public Library at Woodside
Proposed Expedited Cleanup - 148-26 Hillside Ave Site (Jamaica) Comment Deadline https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/3... Contact DEC, Division of Environmental Remediationderweb@dec.ny.gov DEC invites the public to comment about a proposed expedited cleanup of contamination related to the 148-26 Hillside Avenue site #C241199 (Jamaica, Queens County), within New York’s Brownfield Cleanup Program. Public comments about the proposal will be accepted through March 24, 2023 .
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/C241199/
And at:
Queens Public Library at Richmond Hill
Queens Community Board 12QN12@cb.nyc.gov
Saturday - 3/25
Brownfield App. and Work Plan - 101 East 150th St. Site (Bronx) Comment Deadline https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/3... Contact DEC, Division of Environmental Remediationderweb@dec.ny.gov DEC has received a Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) application, Draft Remedial Action Work Plan, and Interim Remedial Measure Work Plan for a site known as 101 East 150th Street, site ID #C203154. This site is located in the City of New York, within Bronx County, and is located at 101 East 150th Street. Public comments about the application must be submitted by March 25, 2023 .
Click the web link above at "Additional Information" to learn about the site and how to comment.
And at:
Melrose Library - New York Public Library
910 Morris Avenue
Bronx, NY 10451
Bronx Community Board Four
1650 Selwyn Avenue, Suite 11A
Bronx, NY 10457
10:00 AM Reinstein Woods - Spring Symphony http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html Contact 716-683-5959Location Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center, 93 Honorine Dr. Depew, NY 14043 - Map Listen to the sounds of spring and learn to identify animals by the sounds they make.
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. 1:30 PM Five Rivers: The Sweeter Side of Five Rivers https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html Contact Five Rivers Environmental Education Center5rivers@dec.ny.gov Location Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road Delmar, NY 12054 - Map Drop in and join us for an introduction to maple sugaring, from tap and sap to syrup. You’ll get to twirl a brace and bit, pound a spile, inspect the sap flow, and enjoy the aroma of sap boiling in our evaporator. A local maple producer will be on site to answer questions and offer a variety of maple products for sale.
Organized groups (such as Scout troops), please call 518-475-0291 to register.
