Friends of Five Rivers Spring Updates
Our mission is support environmental education at the Five Rivers Environmental Education Center as well as to enhance the experience of visitors to Five Rivers and to promote the interests of the Center."
Spring Talk n' Trek

 
Guided Walks for Adults
Come Wonder as We Wander Five Rivers
 
 
Time and Dates : 1:00 -2:30 pm on Wednesdays (3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/26 and 5/3)
Fee : $35 for Friends' members / $45 for non-members
Registration : Contact Nancy Conway by email at gsp5rivers@outlook.com or call 475-0297 
                         Maximum Participants: 10 Adults
                         Deadline for registration: March 28, 2017
 
Please meet at Five Rivers' Guided School Program Building. 
 
This program fills quickly - register today!
 

Hannaford Helps

We are excited to announce that the Friends of Five Rivers has been selected to be a part of the "Hannaford Helps " Reusable Bag Program again this spring. The program is designed to create revenue streams for local nonprofits like us. For every blue Good Karma "Hannaford Helps " Reusable Bag bought in support of our cause at the Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY store during the month of April 2017, a $1 is donated to our cause in order to help us fulfill our mission.  
 
In order for us to maximize this opportunity, it's important that our supporters are aware of this unique chance to support Friends of Five Rivers! Please pass this exciting news on to your friends and family. Remember, the more of these "Hannaford Helps " Reusable Bags that are purchased and used, the more you help save the environment and support the Friends at the same time.
 
Thank you so much for your continued support of the Friends of Five Rivers.

3rd Annual
Amazing Earth Day Race

The AMAZING EARTH DAY RACE at Five Rivers is a fun, family-friendly evening of teams working and playing together while trekking around Five Rivers. At each stop, teams will compete in an Earth challenge, some mental and some physical. When a team successfully completes the challenge, the location of the next stop is given and the fun continues. The first team to arrive at the final stop in the shortest amount of time will be crowned the winners! 
 
Time and Date: 6:00pm on April 28, 2017. (Rain Date May 5)
Location: Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
56 Game Farm Road, Delmar, NY 12054.
 
Three easy steps to fun:
1) Create a team: Teams can have 3-6 members.
One member must be 18 or older. Fifteen team limit.

2) Enter the game: To register, please complete and
 return registration form.
A $25 non-refundable entry fee is required. All forms and entry fees must be received by April 7, 2017.
 
3) Prepare to RACE : Dress in long sleeves, pants and sturdy shoes.
Bring water and a positive attitude.
  
For corporate sponsorship information, please email us at FriendsFiveRivers@outlook.com . 
New Summer Evening Programs for Families

 
The Friends of Five Rivers is offering two summer evening programs for families. The aim of these programs is to help parents and children grow in their understanding and appreciation of the natural world through shared activities.

Summer Evenings Together 1: BIRDS AND BIRD-WATCHING
One Session, limited to 10 families, meeting July 18, 20, 25 & 27
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, rain or shine
Fee: Members FREE, Non-Members $40.00

You can observe a lot just by watching. And if you watch carefully, birds will tell you who they are, where they live, how they live and what you can do to help conserve them. Daily field observations will be supplemented by hands-on activities such as making bird houses, bird feeders, keeping a field checklist, and more. Main topics will include bird anatomy; bird flight and migration; food and foraging; eggs, nests and breeding behavior; and conservation. Savvy tips on things you can do at home to help conserve birds will provided.

Summer Evenings Together 2: FAMILY GAME NIGHTS
Two Sessions: July 11 & August 18
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, rain or shine
Fee: Members FREE, Non-Members $40.00

Come learn about nature by playing games. This program will take place in the great outdoors and will be family friendly. There will be large group games to help us understand the lives of animals and family challenges such as scavenger hunts. Both nights will have different themes, come dressed to explore. There will be prizes. All ages are welcome.

Summer Program
Morning Summer Family Programs

The Friends of Five Rivers is offering three summer programs for families. The aim of these programs is to help parents and children grow in their understanding and appreciation of the natural world through shared activities. Summer Family Fun: Parents with children ages 2 to 8.

Three Identical Sessions: 10:00 am to 11:30am, Tuesday through Friday, rain or shine.
  • July 25 - July 28
  • Aug 1 - Aug 4
  • Aug 8 - Aug 11
Fee - One Adult + One Child + Materials Fee:
Members $40.00, Non Members $ 55.00, $ 5.00 for each additional registered child

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