Celebrate Outdoors Day and National Trails Day
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June 2019 Outdoor Discovery |
Outdoors DayCome celebrate Outdoors Day on Saturday, June 8th, with healthy, active outdoor fun. Outdoors Day participants can discover new skills and try out a variety of outdoor recreation activities such as fishing, paddling, hiking, bird watching, archery, nature photography, camping, and more. These events are part of Governor Cuomo's efforts to connect people to nature and provide increased access to outdoor recreation through hands-on activities. Everyone is invited to attend, and there is no need to be an expert in any activity. The events are free and are located across New York. Spend a day enjoying the outdoors with your family and friends, and bring a picnic lunch! Sampling of Events Fun for All: Outdoors Day, 6/8 at 10 a.m., Five Rivers EEC Celebrate National Trails DayHead out on an organized hike or take a casual stroll on National Trails Day, June 1. The American Hiking Society initiated National Trails Day, and it is now America's largest trail and outdoor celebration. Show your appreciation for New York's trail system and the people who maintain it by joining one of the following events: Grafton Lakes State Park (Saratoga/Capital District), 6/1 at 9 a.m. Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, National Trails Day: Hike the North Loop Trail, 6/1 at 2 p.m. Check the following websites for trails and parks near you: Boating & Paddling New YorkBeat the early summer heat by hitting the water. New York State has more than 7,500 lakes, ponds, and reservoirs, and over 70,000 miles of rivers and streams. Boating on these waterbodies can take the form of canoes, kayaks, personal watercraft, sailboats, and motorboats. Many lakes, ponds, and streams in Forest Preserves are restricted to non-motorized boating. There are boat launch sites in nearly every county in New York State.
Pollinator WeekIn New York State, our primary pollinators are insects like bees, flies, beetles, and butterflies, although some birds such as hummingbirds also play a role in pollination. Some plants are entirely wind pollinated, but most plants rely on some form of animal pollinator to help with the process. Celebrate Pollinator Week June 16-22. If You Care, Leave Them ThereWild animal parents are the best at raising normal wild babies to survive on their own. But every year, many people scoop up young wild animals in the mistaken belief that they are orphaned or neglected. They bring them to a wildlife rehabilitator or worse, attempt to raise them. In many cases, this is unnecessary or even harmful. Animals in the wild usually don’t need any human help with their young ones, so follow the motto, ‘if you care, leave it there.’
Upcoming DEC EventsWatchable Wildlife: Wonderful World of Weevils, 6/1 at 10 a.m., Five Rivers EEC Subscribe to ConservationistCheck out the latest issue of the Conservationist and read how DEC is transforming old mines into vibrant places, and how we’re working to protect white pine trees from disease. Learn about flying squirrels, and how DEC’s Reynolds Game Farm has been rearing pheasants for 100 years. And don’t miss the photos celebrating the WomenHuntFishNY program or a west coast couple’s tale of their Adirondack trip. These and more can be found in the June Conservationist. You can Subscribe online or call 1-800-678-6399 to receive the Conservationist year-round. |