DEC to Host "Outdoor Day" Celebration at Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
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DEC to Host "Outdoor Day" Celebration at Five Rivers Environmental Education Center |
Outdoor Day to Feature Family-Friendly Outdoor Activities on Saturday, June 24New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that Five Rivers Environmental Education Center located at 56 Game Farm Road in Delmar, will host DEC's first "Outdoor Day" with a celebration of family-friendly activities and presentations from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 24. The 445-acre site has long been a destination for area families who enjoy exploring the 10 miles of walking trails through forests, meadows, and wetlands. The area also boasts some of the best bird watching in the Capital District. Five Rivers staff and volunteers have planned outdoor activities for visitors to try first-hand, such as hiking, bird watching, and pitching a tent. "As part of Governor Cuomo's efforts to connect people to nature and provide increased access to outdoor recreation, the State is hosting 'Outdoor Days' to introduce New Yorkers to outdoor recreation for free," said Commissioner Seggos. "Five Rivers' Outdoor Day will be New York's first and will emphasize connecting to nature through hands-on experiences. I encourage anyone interested to spend the day enjoying the outdoors and trying a new skill." The day will feature a variety of activities, demonstrations, exhibits, and classes from DEC Friends of Five Rivers and partner organizations, designed to excite families and visitors about outdoor recreation. Activities will include hiking, fishing, birding, and wildlife watching. Instruction will also be provided. Visitors can begin their outdoor adventure by exploring exhibits highlighting the habitats and history of Five Rivers. Young and old will be delighted to try "What's Your Wingspan?" in the bird viewing area, or count the rings on the "tree cookie" in the forest exhibit to determine the age of the tree. Wayne Trimm's mural, created for the visitor center in 1993, has been restored and installed in its new home, a highlight of the pond exhibit. Visitors can search for more than 100 animals and plants Mr. Trimm incorporated into the work. Kids' crafts and story books area will also be set up in one of the visitor center classrooms. The event includes:
For more information on all that DEC's Five Rivers Environmental Education Center has to offer, visit DEC's website. |