Events Calendar
This is a test version of DEC's new online Events Calendar.
This calendar was launched on December 1, 2008, and will provide a listing of all DEC-sponsored events that are open to the public. Because it is still undergoing testing, some events may be missing, but we will continue to add listings for upcoming DEC events in the coming days. You can click on any event in the calendar to view additional details about the event.
We would appreciate receiving feedback from our users. Please let us know if you encounter any difficulties viewing or using this calendar by sending an email to the DEC webmaster . Thank you.
January 2009
New Year's Day Bird Count
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Thursday, January 01, 2009 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Help us record the first birds of the new year! After we are done counting, we will enjoy refreshments in the Education Center.
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Annual New Year's Day Bird Count
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
Thursday, January 01, 2009 9:00 AM
Come help us ring out our old annual bird list and ring in the new, as we search high and low for our fine feathered friends.
In the 28 years of this annual foray, 69 different species have been found at Five Rivers on New Year's Day.
Bring binoculars and dress warmly.
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Cross-Country Ski Tour
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Saturday, January 03, 2009 10:00 AM
Bring your own skis or rent a pair (limited sizes) and glide through The Woods on a guided tour.
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New Year Wildlife List
Rogers Environmental Education Center
Saturday, January 03, 2009 10:00 AM
If your New Year's resolution is to see more animals, you're in luck! We'll get you started and give tips on when and where to look.
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Animals in Winter
Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center
Saturday, January 03, 2009 2:00 PM
Where does native wildlife go in winter, and how do they survive? Enjoy a visit with our cows, sheep, chickens, and pigs and compare what they eat and how they stay warm with native creatures of the forest and fields.
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Full Wolf Moon Snowshoe Walk
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Friday, January 09, 2009 6:00 PM
Join a walk through the trails as the moon lights the way. We will also take time to look at snow using a magnifying glass to see the crystals that make up a snowflake.
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31st Annual Winter Living Celebration
Rogers Environmental Education Center
Saturday, January 10, 2009 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
See what all the excitement's about and come to our Winter Living Celebration!
There will be snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and other outdoor activities.
If you get chilly, you can come inside and take a look at our exhibits or relax and listen to storytelling and live music.
Please leave your ice skates at home, but cross-country skis and snowshoes are welcome.
Bring your Christmas tree for recycling (we chip them for our trails).
Event is FREE
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Global Warming Cafe
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Saturday, January 10, 2009 1:00 PM
You've heard polar bears are in trouble due to global warming, but what exactly is it?
Learn about climate change and what you can do to fight it while saving money!
Refreshments and comfy atmosphere included.
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Feederwatch
Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center
Saturday, January 10, 2009 2:00 PM
Learn the ins and outs of birdfeeding - what kinds of food and feeders attract which bird species. Also, find out how you can add your own observations of birds at your feeders to the citizen science effort called Project Feederwatch.
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Moonlight Cross-Country Ski Tour
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Sunday, January 11, 2009 6:30 PM
Ski by the light of the moon! Bring your own skis or rent a pair (limited sizes).
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Chemical Mgt in Schools Workshop in Yorktown Hts.
Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Free
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Active Senior Series: Snowshoe at Adams Farm
Rogers Environmental Education Center
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Dress in layers and head out on the trails for this snowshoe walk.
Adams Farm offers the chance to see wildlife and the tracks they leave behind in the snow.
If there is no snow, this will be a hike. Please call to register and for details. 607-674-4017
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Knee-High Naturalists
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Thursday, January 15, 2009 10:00 AM
Thursday, January 29, 2009 10:00 AM
Ages: Children ages 3 to 5 only and their caregivers
Looking to get out of the house this winter with your young child? Join our fun series just for them!
Each hour-long indoor session will feature a variety of activities-such as stories, games and crafts-and will end with a snack.
The dates for the program are January 15 and 29 and February 12 and 26.
Participants must sign up for the entire series. 716-683-5959
$6.00 per child for FORNP members
$10.00 per child for non-members
Participants must pay for the entire series at the first session.
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Tracks and Traces
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Saturday, January 17, 2009 10:30 AM
Signs of wildlife are all around, if you just know where to look.
Learn how to read the "stories" animals leave behind in winter.
We will use snowshoes if there is enough snow.
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Snowshoe at Brookfield
Rogers Environmental Education Center
Saturday, January 17, 2009 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Snowshoe with us in Charles Baker State Forest, a diverse area that offers many scenic and historic sights.
If there is not enough snow, this will be a hike.
Please call to register and for details. 607-674-4017
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Park Cleanup and Conservation Day in Beacon
location to be announced
Saturday, January 17, 2009 2:00 PM
In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., take part in a community conservation day in Beacon (location to be announced), followed by a visit to Stony Kill and a family craft inspired by Dr. King's famous "I have a dream ..." speech.
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Winter Wildlife Tracks and Traces
Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Join a Stony Kill naturalist and become a "track detective." Find out which animals are active in the winter and hunt for evidence of their presence in the woods at Stony Kill. We'll make our own tracks with snowshoes (available for loan, free of charge, for the program), snow conditions permitting.
Preregistration required: call 845-831-8780, ext. 300
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Get Out Series: Snowshoe at Adams Farm
Rogers Environmental Education Center
Saturday, January 24, 2009 10:00 AM
Join us as we snowshoe the trails of Adams Farm, discovering the many tracks and traces of animals in the winter.
We will provide snowshoes and interesting facts about winter ecology.
If there is not enough snow, we will hike.
Please call to register and for details. 607-674-4017
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Cross-Country Ski Tour
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Sunday, January 25, 2009 2:00 PM
Get some fresh air and great exercise! Bring your own skis or rent a pair (limited sizes).
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The Truth About Groundhogs
Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center
Saturday, January 31, 2009 2:00 PM
What are groundhogs really doing on February 2? Can bears survive all winter without food? Who are the true hibernators? Join us for family-friendly fun as we learn about the myths and realities of hibernation.
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Tips and Tricks to Save on Your Heating Bill
Rogers Environmental Education Center
Saturday, January 31, 2009 11:00 AM
Window blankets, south-facing windows, weather-stripping and insulation. Learn more about these heat- and cost-saving measures for your home.
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February 2009
Chemical Mgt in Schools Workshop in Binghamton
NH- Broome-Tioga BOCES
Wednesday, February 04, 2009 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Free
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Snowshoes and Solutions
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Thursday, February 05, 2009 6:30 PM
Enjoy a free evening snowshoe walk followed by dessert and information on how to save money and energy in your home.
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Below Zero Teacher Workshop
Rogers Environmental Education Center
Saturday, February 07, 2009 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Calling all educators!
Below Zero gives educators information and activities relating to winter ecology to use in K-12 classrooms or nature centers.
Attendees receive the Below Zero Activity Guide with 46 activities. Please call to register. 607-674-4017
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Cross-Country Ski Tour
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Saturday, February 07, 2009 10:00 AM
Bring your own skis or rent a pair (limited sizes) and glide through The Woods on a guided tour.
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Full Moon Snowshoe Walk
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Monday, February 09, 2009 6:30 PM
Ages: For adults and children age 8 and older only.
Learn about our winter constellations on a moonlit walk.
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Chemical Mgt. in Schools Workshop in Stamford
Otsego-Northern Catskill BOCES
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Free
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Moonlight Cross-Country Ski Tour
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 6:30 PM
Ski by the light of the moon! Bring your own skis or rent a pair (limited sizes).
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Knee-High Naturalists
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Thursday, February 12, 2009 10:00 AM
Thursday, February 26, 2009 10:00 AM
Ages: Children ages 3 to 5 only and their caregivers
Looking to get out of the house this winter with your young child? Join our fun series just for them!
Each hour-long indoor session will feature a variety of activities-such as stories, games and crafts-and will end with a snack.
The dates for the program are January 15 and 29 and February 12 and 26.
Participants must sign up for the entire series. 716-683-5959
$6.00 per child for FORNP members
$10.00 per child for non-members
Participants must pay for the entire series at the first session.
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Cross-Country Ski Whaupaunaucau State Forest
Rogers Environmental Education Center
Saturday, February 14, 2009 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Bring your cross-country skis and warm clothes and join us for an outing!
Enjoy the sight of beautiful Whaupaunaucau State Forest as we explore the trails.
Meet in Rogers Center main parking lot to caravan. Please call to register. 607-674-4017
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Winter Birding
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Saturday, February 14, 2009 10:30 AM
Take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count and enjoy a walk as we discover which birds stay around during the winter season.
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Cross-Country Ski Tour
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Sunday, February 15, 2009 2:00 PM
Take a guided tour of our trails on skis. Bring your own skis or rent a pair (limited sizes).
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Six-legged Snowshoe Walk
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 2:00 PM
Ages: For adults and children age 6 and older only.
Come and search for hidden insects in the woods.
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Snow Crafts
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 10:30 AM
Ages: For children ages 8 to 10.
Make a "cool" snowman thermometer and learn fun winter facts.
Materials fee = $2.00 per child
free for FORNP members.
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Family Movie Night
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Thursday, February 19, 2009 6:30 PM
Bring a pillow or blanket and wear your comfy clothes to watch "Hoot" (PG),
a 90-minute movie about a group of kids who fight to protect the habitat of burrowing owls.
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Snowshoe Walk
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Friday, February 20, 2009 10:00 AM
Got cabin fever? Bring the kids outside for an energetic walk.
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Maple Sugaring
Rogers Environmental Education Center
Saturday, February 21, 2009 10:00 AM
How do you turn the sweet sap of the sugar maple tree into a yummy syrup?
Learn all about maple sugaring by visiting a small backyard operation.
Meet in Rogers Center's main parking lot to caravan to the site.
Wear boots and dress to be outdoors.
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Almost the End of Winter
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Saturday, February 28, 2009 10:30 AM
As snow starts to melt and the ponds slowly break free from a frozen hold, we will look for signs of rebirth in The Woods.
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Get Out Series: Hike Cush Hill
Rogers Environmental Education Center
Saturday, February 28, 2009 10:00 AM
Hike Cush Hill and enjoy what the winter season has to offer while learning fun facts about winter ecology.
If there is enough snow, we will snowshoe. Please call to register and for details. 607-674-4017
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March 2009
Chemical Mgt. in Schools Workshop in Saratoga
Saratoga, Gick Road WSWHE BOCES facility
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Free
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Chemical Mgt in Schools Workshop in Holbrook, L.I.
Holbrook, Eastern Suffolk County BOCES
Thursday, March 26, 2009 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Free
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November 2008
America Recycles
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
Saturday, November 15, 2008 2:00 PM
Why should I recycle? What can I recycle?
Come learn how simple things you can do at home can lower your carbon budget and help the environment.
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Gourd Art Creations
Rogers Environmental Education Center
Saturday, November 15, 2008 10:00 AM
Ages: 7 and up
Local gourd cultivator and artist, Jane Hough, will relate her techniques for making bird feeders and bird houses out of gourds. Gourds and supplies will be provided. Registration is required; supplies limited.
Cost $8 for each gourd used
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Come Celebrate "New York Recycles Day"
Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center
Saturday, November 15, 2008 2:00 PM
What does and doesn't go into your recycling container?
What should you do with those old cell phones and other used electronic equipment?
Join Terry Laibach, DEC Regional Recycling Coordinator, to unravel the mysteries of recycling and composting.
Come view different composting techniques and get your recycling and composting questions answered.
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Friends of Five Rivers Annual Meeting
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 7:00 PM
The Friends of Five Rivers cordially invites members and friends to its annual membership meeting.
A talk on "Flora and Fauna of the Northeast" by Times Union nature columnist Bill Danielson will follow a short business meeting.
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Reptiles in Winter
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
Saturday, November 22, 2008 2:00 PM
Meet some live animals up close as we discuss how reptiles and amphibians handle the cold and stress of winter.
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Leave It to Beaver
Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center
Saturday, November 22, 2008 2:00 PM
Join a Stony Kill naturalist on a walk to our active beaver colony and beyond to investigate the signs beaver leave behind and how they get ready for winter.
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In the Rut
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Saturday, November 22, 2008 3:30 PM
Ages: For adults and children ages 10 and older only.
Learn about the white-tailed deer of Reinstein Woods and see the behavior patterns of bucks and does during the breeding season.
Advance registration required.
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Porcupines at Cush Hill
Rogers Environmental Education Center
Saturday, November 22, 2008 10:00 AM
Find the traces of the elusive porcupine in its habitat at Cush Hill.
You will learn about its remarkable system of defense and life history.
Please call to register 607-674-4017.
Meet in the main parking lot.
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Getting Ready for Winter
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:30 AM
Mammals have three strategies for surviving winter: migrate, hibernate, or stay active.
Learn how our local mammals cope with the cold.
Advance registration required.
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Bluebird and Bat Boxes
Rogers Environmental Education Center
Saturday, November 29, 2008 11:00 AM
Put a roof over the head of a bat or bluebird by building a box for the animal of your choice.
A whole variety of other creatures may call these boxes home, such as house wrens, tree swallows, chickadees or possibly even mice!
Please bring a hammer.
$8.00 fee for each box that you take home.
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Talk Turkey
Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center
Saturday, November 29, 2008 2:00 PM
Come visit our barn and meet the turkeys that made it past Thanksgiving!
Learn how domestic turkeys compare to their wild relatives and about the adaptations wild turkeys need to survive the coming winter.
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December 2008
Recycled Holiday Crafts
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Sunday, December 20, 2009 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Drop in any time between 1:30 and 3:30 to make a simple holiday craft using recycled materials. No registration is required for this program.
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Part 200 Public Hearing
Albany, NY
Monday, December 01, 2008 1:00 PM
One of three legislative public hearings on amendments to the proposed rule Part 200, General Provisions held by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Hearing to be held at NYS DEC, 625 Broadway, Public Assembly Room 129, Albany, NY 12233. Additional information on the Part 200 proposed rule.
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Marcellus Shale Public Scoping Meeting
Tuesday, December 02, 2008 5:15 PM
Hearing for the draft scope for a supplemental generic environmental impact statement related to Marcellus Shale drilling, to be held at SUNY/Oneonta, Hunt Union Ballroom, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta, NY 13820. Additional information about Marcellus Shale.
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City of Albany Landfill Expansion Public Hearing
Polish Community Center, Washington Avenue Extension, Albany
Wednesday, December 03, 2008 7:00 PM
Hearing to gather public input on the city of Albany's Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for a landfill expansion.
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Part 200 Public Hearing
Long Island City, NY
Wednesday, December 03, 2008 1:00 PM
One of three legislative public hearings on amendments to the proposed rule Part 200, General Provisions held by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Hearing to be held at NYS DEC-Region 2 Annex, 11-15 47th Ave., Hearing Room 106, Long Island City, NY 11101. Additional information on the Part 200 proposed rule.
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Part 200 Public Hearing
Avon, NY
Thursday, December 04, 2008 1:00 PM
One of three legislative public hearings on amendments to the proposed rule Part 200, General Provisions held by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Hearing to be held at NYS DEC-Region 8 Office, Conference Room, 6274 East Avon-Lima Rd. (Routes 5 & 20), Avon, NY 14414 . Additional information on the Part 200 proposed rule.
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Marcellus Shale Public Scoping Meeting
Thursday, December 04, 2008 5:15 PM
Hearing for the draft scope for a supplemental generic environmental impact statement related to Marcellus Shale drilling, to be held at Sullivan County Community College, Fieldhouse, 112 College Road, Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759. Additional information about Marcellus Shale.
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Night Senses
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
Friday, December 05, 2008 7:00 PM
Learn about how different nocturnal animals cope with the unique challenge of darkness.
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Winter Crafts
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Saturday, December 06, 2008 10:30 AM
Ages: For adults and children age 8 and older only.
Join us to make two bird feeders from natural items found in The Woods. Afterwards, we will look to see what birds visit the Education Center bird feeders.
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Soy Candle Making
Rogers Environmental Education Center
Saturday, December 06, 2008 11:00 AM
Looking for an environmentally friendly gift this holiday season? Join Sara Tyler from Charity's Crafts for soy candle making.
She will demonstrate the candle-making procedure and then you can make your own candle to take home.
There is a $5 fee per participant. Please call to register and for details.
$5 fee per participant
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Evergreens
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
Saturday, December 06, 2008 2:00 PM
Join us on a walk to learn some basic tree identification skills as we search out evergreens.
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Get Ready for Winter
Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center
Saturday, December 06, 2008
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Hudson River Estuary Advisory Committee Meeting
Poughkeepsie, NY.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
For more information: call 845-256-3016 or e-mail hrep@gw.dec.state.ny.us (please include "HREMAC" in the subject line)
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Proposed Cleanup Solutions for Onondaga Lake Tributaries
Syracuse, NY
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:00 PM
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will unveil proposals to clean up contaminated soils in two Onondaga Lake tributaries at a public meeting. Press Release
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Full Cold Moon Walk
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Friday, December 12, 2008 6:00 PM
Enjoy a walk in the woods by the glow of the full moon.
Learn about the craters on the moon and the planets that are visible during December.
Bring binoculars if you have them. We will use snowshoes if there is enough snow.
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For the Birds
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Saturday, December 13, 2008 10:00 AM
Ages: For adults and children age 12 and older only.
Find out how to attract birds to your yard in winter and identify them.
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Backyard Animals Series: Birds
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
Saturday, December 13, 2008 2:00 PM
This family-friendly program will feature a book reading, a craft project and an outdoor walk to look for birds.
Registration by Thursday, December 11, is necessary.
$3.00 per Craft Maker ($2 for Friends of Five Rivers members)
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Children: Decorate a Bag or Bandana
Rogers Environmental Education Center
Saturday, December 13, 2008 11:00 AM
Ages: All ages welcome. Ages 5 and under should bring a helper!
Be a friend of nature by making a gift that can be used over and over.
Decorate a canvas bag or bandana with prints of animal tracks or tree leaves.
Please call to register. 607-674-4017
$6 per bag/ $4 per bandana.
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Light My Fire
Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center
Saturday, December 13, 2008
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Welcome Winter!
Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center
Saturday, December 20, 2008
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109th Annual Christmas Bird Count
Rogers Environmental Education Center
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Count birds in the Sherburne area with Rogers staff and the Chenango Bird Club for some or all of the day. No experience necessary.
Call for details. Don't forget your binoculars if you have them! Call Rogers Center to participate.
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Solstice Stroll
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Saturday, December 20, 2008 6:00 PM
Come celebrate the winter solstice, the holiday that signifies the return of lengthening daylight.
On an evening walk in the woods, learn why we experience this earthly phenomenon.
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Signs of Animals Trail Walk
Rogers Environmental Education Center
Friday, December 26, 2008 10:00 AM
Getting fresh air is a great antidote to the hustle and bustle of holiday preparation. Walk the trails with us to search for tracks and traces of animal activity. If there is enough snow, we will snowshoe. Please call to register. 607-674-4017
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Get Out Series: Snowshoe the Boundary Trail
Rogers Environmental Education Center
Saturday, December 27, 2008 10:00 AM
Winter is a great time to get out and explore nature.
Birds are easier to see in leafless trees, and snow creates a blank page for natural mysteries to be written.
So grab some snowshoes or use ours and explore the Boundary Trail with us.
If there is not enough snow, walk will be on foot. Please call to register and for details. 607-674-4017
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Not A Creature Was Stirring
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
Saturday, December 27, 2008 2:00 PM
Animals have but one problem going into winter; how to come out the other side!
Happily, critters have come to cope with the season in many different ways.
Join us on an outdoor study of winter survival strategies, and see how various animals get by.
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Holiday Hike
Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center
Saturday, December 27, 2008
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Holiday Open House
Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
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Family Snowshoe Walk
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 10:00 AM
Had your fill of holiday celebrations? Get outside and try out our snowshoes!
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