The Fresh Air Fund’s Sharpe Environmental Center in Fishkill, NY will host the 9th annual Open House Maple Celebration on Saturday March 17th, 2012; 10 AM to 4:00 PM. Visit the sugar shack and enjoy a variety of family activities to include hikes, our newly upgraded planetarium and live animals from Animal Embassy. Visit...
Workshops led by Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies education staff are free and open to middle school and high school teachers. Learn how to use the Hudson River to teach about ecology, evolution, and environmental science using local data. Data and Ecology: Hudson River Food Webs April 17, 2012, 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m....
First Friday Hike; Frozen Flora Friday January 6, 2012, 12:00pm- 1:00pm Winter is not over yet, and the plants of the northeast remain dormant until longer and warmer days. Explore with us the dormant state of familiar Pine Bush plants and take a last glimpse of their winter appearance before spring arrives. Location: Albany...
First Friday Hike: Winter Preparations Friday December 2, 2011, 12:00pm-1:00pm Should I stay or should I go? Winter is on its way and animals are getting ready for the cold months ahead. Learn how they prepare for the coming winter using different strategies including migration, hibernation and staying active. Location: Albany Pine Bush Discovery...
Campfire Stories Thursday November 10, 2011 6:30pm – 7:30pm Gather ‘round the campfire with us and listen to tales and stories about the natural world. Location: Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY Fee: $3 per person/$5 per family/Children under 5 yrs free. Registration is required. Please sign up by...
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Outdoor education has always been GREEN...and an effective way to teach STEM!
