From decoutdoordiscovery at lists.dec.state.ny.us Wed Dec 2 09:56:09 2009 From: decoutdoordiscovery at lists.dec.state.ny.us (decoutdoordiscovery at lists.dec.state.ny.us) Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 09:56:09 -0500 Subject: [Decoutdoordiscovery] December 2 Outdoor Discovery Message-ID: <4B1639B9.D567.00BD.1@gw.dec.state.ny.us> DEC Outdoor Discovery December 2, 2009 Evergreen Trees Family Fun Upcoming DEC Events Hudson Valley - Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center Capital Region - Five Rivers Environmental Education Center and Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center Adirondacks - Adirondack Park Agency Visitors Interpretive Centers at Newcomb and Paul Smiths Central New York - Rogers Environmental Education Center Western New York - Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center Subscribe to Outdoor Discovery or change your subscription options (http://lists.dec.state.ny.us/mailman/listinfo/decoutdoordiscovery) Evergreen Trees Evergreen trees keep their leaves all year long rather than losing them all in the fall like deciduous trees do. Some evergreens grow new leaves constantly, and the older leaves drop off as they are replaced. Others grow leaves slowly, losing leaves only occasionally throughout the year. Other than providing some color against a snowy landscape, there are advantages to being evergreen. Being evergreen requires a lot less work. It takes a lot of energy and nutrients to grow new leaves every spring. Instead, evergreen trees conserve energy by slowly growing new leaves year round. The leaves provide insulation. Because there is always leaf coverage, evergreens don't suffer sun and frost damage on the branches and trunk like deciduous trees do. Evergreen trees make their own fertilizer in the form of nutrient-rich leaf litter or mulch, which helps protect the roots. When we think of evergreen trees, we tend to think of conifers like spruce, with its needle-shaped leaves which help it conserve water. Yet evergreen trees can be found throughout the world, even in the jungle or the Australian outback. Species such as eucalyptus and rhododendrons are examples of warm-climate evergreens. Send us an e-mail and tell us what you think about Outdoor Discovery. Let your friends know about Outdoor Discovery - forward this e-mail! Subscribe to Conservationist magazine?New York's award-winning publication with astonishingly beautiful photography and captivating articles. Back to top Family Fun Winter Garden Animals and birds face a tough time during New York winters. Temperatures drop below freezing, sources of food are scarce, and water freezes over. Shelter from the weather is vital for animals and birds to survive. Take a look around your yard this winter to see where the animals like to visit. Jot down some ideas for a winter haven for the wildlife. You can even make a drawing of where the plants should go in your yard. Make sure that there are plenty of evergreens like conifers and holly and low-lying bushes for animals to seek shelter. Conifers provide excellent shelter, nesting sites and food for a variety of species. Plants that hold their fruit long after they ripen?like juniper and winterberry?offer a food source for animals in the winter. Consider using plants that are native to New York?the U.S. Department of Transportation maintains a list on their website. When spring comes, put your plan to work and plant your winter garden. DEC's Saratoga Tree Nursery begins selling seedlings in early January. It's Alive! Every year, millions of families use evergreens such as balsam and spruce as holiday decorations in their homes. Evergreens that are used as Christmas trees are a crop that are planted, tended and harvested specifically for seasonal use. They are renewable, organic, biodegradable, energy-efficient and, most often, locally grown. After a tree is cut, farmers replant another in its place. Get started early on your winter garden and ask your family to use a live, rooted Christmas tree. Nurseries and Christmas tree farms are good places to look for a live tree. Your Christmas tree can be kept alive after the holidays in a planting box. Protect the roots by mulching thickly around the box. In the spring, you can select a perfect spot to plant your tree and help reforest the planet. You can even place it where you will be starting your winter garden for next year. Read Conservationist for Kids (http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/40248.html) for more information and activities! Back to top Upcoming DEC Events Hudson Valley Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center (http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1833.html) Nature Discovery After-School Program Thursday, December 3 and December 10 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Attention kids of all ages! Bring a parent or other adult and discover the outdoors at Stony Kill together. Barking Up the Wrong Tree? Saturday, December 5 at 2:00 PM Put on your winter boots and warm thinking caps as we learn to identify native tree species by their unique bark. Dress appropriately for the weather. Crafts for a Sustainable Holiday Saturday, December 12 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Join us while we learn about and create holiday crafts using local recycled and reusable items. Appropriate for children and adults of all ages. More events at Stony Kill (http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/2001.html#December) Capital Region Five Rivers Environmental Education Center (http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html) Animals Preparing for Winter Saturday, December 5 at 10:00 AM Take a walk to look for signs of wildlife preparing for winter. Birds, squirrels and coyotes are just a few of the animals we will investigate. Winter Nature Journaling Saturday, December 5 at 2:00 PM Nature journaling is a great tool for learning how to relax and focus. Join us to discover how to take some time to observe and enjoy the world around us through writing and drawing. Evergreens Saturday, December 12 at 10:00 AM On this walk, we will meet and greet the evergreens. Their natural history and lore blend at this time of year and add to the beauty of the season. Honey Bees and Greenery Saturday, December 12 at 1:00 PM Participants will use the greenery collected in the morning "Evergreens" program to create decorations for their homes. Beeswax will be used to make candles. Cost: $5/family, $2/person; Friends of Five Rivers Members: $4/family, $1.50/person. Night Owls and Hot Dogs Saturday, December 12 at 4:00 PM Join local bird experts in search of owls. Field parties will visit likely owl roosts along Five Rivers trails and then gather at a roaring fire. Complimentary hot dogs and hot drinks will answer the question, "who cooks for you?" Call 518-475-0291 to register by Wednesday, December 9. More events at Five Rivers (http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1980.html#December) Albany Pine Bush Preserve Discovery Center (http://albanypinebush.org/discovery_center/directions_hours_admission.htm) After-School Adventurer Thursday, December 3 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Bring an adult and join us for our bi-monthly after-school hiking adventure club. We will explore the many different trails and habitats here in the Pine Bush while encouraging youth to play and interact with the natural world. Cost: $2.00/person, $5. 00/family, children under 5 free. Call 518-456-0655 to register. More events at Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center (http://albanypinebush.intelliclients.com/events/events.cfm?da=1&mo=12&ye=2009&eventTypeID=2) Adirondacks Adirondack Park Agency Newcomb Visitors Center (http://www.adkvic.org/calendar_ncal.html) Animal Tracking Saturday, December 5 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Winter is coming and now is the time to learn how to identify the tracks of the animals that visit your house and woods. We'll give you the basic information you need to recognize footprints and gaits. If there is snow on the ground, we'll hit the trails to see who's been visiting. Adirondack Park Agency Paul Smiths Visitors Center (http://www.adkvic.org/calendar_pscal.html) Bird Feeder Workshop Saturday, December 5 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Do you want to help the birds out this winter? People of all ages are invited to construct a wooden bird feeder to take home. Cost: $3.00 per feeder (Adirondack Park Institute members free). Call 518- 327-3000 to register. Central New York Rogers Environmental Education Center (http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1831.html) Greening Your Festivities Saturday, December 5 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Come to the Center to create winter-themed arts and crafts. Make gifts for others or decorations for yourself. Call 607-674-4017 for details. Soy Candles with Sara Tyler Saturday, December 12 at 11:00 AM Looking for an environmentally friendly gift this season? Learn how to make soy candles, and then make your own to take home. Cost: $5.00 per person. Call 607-674-4017 for details and to register. More events at Rogers (http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/2006.html#December) Western New York Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center (http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html) Advance registration is required. Call 716-683-5959. After School Escape Thursdays, December 3 and 10 at 4:30 PM Enjoy a one-hour program for kids featuring a different, fun outdoor activity each week. For children in grades K-5. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpg Size: 56040 bytes Desc: not available URL: From decoutdoordiscovery at lists.dec.state.ny.us Wed Dec 16 10:13:21 2009 From: decoutdoordiscovery at lists.dec.state.ny.us (decoutdoordiscovery at lists.dec.state.ny.us) Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:13:21 -0500 Subject: [Decoutdoordiscovery] December 16 Outdoor Discovery Message-ID: <4B28B2C1.D567.00BD.1@gw.dec.state.ny.us> DEC Outdoor Discovery December 16, 2009 All About Snow Family Fun Upcoming DEC Events Hudson Valley - Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center Capital Region - Five Rivers Environmental Education Center and Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center Adirondacks - Adirondack Park Agency Visitors Interpretive Centers at Newcomb and Paul Smiths Central New York - Rogers Environmental Education Center Western New York - Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center Subscribe to Outdoor Discovery or change your subscription options (http://lists.dec.state.ny.us/mailman/listinfo/decoutdoordiscovery) All About Snow It's that time of year when many people hope for that first heavy blanketing of snow. But what is snow exactly? All precipitation (rain and snow) comes from moisture in the air. Snow crystals form as super-cooled droplets that attach themselves to fine particles in a cloud. Then, each crystal grows as it collides with other snowflakes and becomes heavy enough to begin to fall towards the ground. As each ice crystal moves down through the atmosphere, it changes form, sprouting additional branches from each of its six sides. If the layers of the atmosphere below this process are cold enough (freezing or below), the snowflakes do not melt and reach the ground as snow. A snowflake is made of several ice crystals stuck together. While many people believe that no two ice crystals are the same, they all have six sides, often with complicated designs and branches. The type of snowflake depends on the temperature of the environment in which the snowflake forms. Some snow is great for skiing and sledding, while other snow makes perfect snowballs. Powder snow?snow that is good for most snow sports?is usually dry or only slightly moist. Snowball snow is very moist and more compact. Why the difference? The wetness/heaviness of snow depends on the atmospheric layers that the snowflakes fall through. If a layer close to the ground is around freezing, the snow will tend to be wet. If layers are well below freezing, the snow will tend to be dry. Send us an e-mail and tell us what you think about Outdoor Discovery. Let your friends know about Outdoor Discovery - forward this e-mail! Subscribe to Conservationist magazine?New York's award-winning publication with astonishingly beautiful photography and captivating articles. Back to top Family Fun Snow Mobiles Have you ever been outside and noticed a leaf stuck in a piece of ice? Try making "snow mobiles" by collecting leaves, berries, seeds and pine needles. You will need a few saucers, a large tray and cookie cutters of different shapes. Line up the saucers in a row on the tray. Place each of your items inside a cookie cutter on top of a saucer. Lay a piece of string across each of the saucers. Now pour water into each container, making sure that your items and the string are covered. If it is cold enough outside, have an adult carry the tray outside to let your mobile freeze. (If it isn't cold enough, you can use the freezer.) When the mobiles are frozen, remove them from their containers and hang them outside a window where you can enjoy them. Avalanche! Avalanches happen when snow quickly slides down a slope. They are very dangerous and can be caused by nature or human activity. Sometimes, DEC forest rangers have to rescue people who wander off a marked trail and cause an avalanche in the mountains. Try this experiment to understand how avalanches happen. Cut a large, square, cardboard box in half diagonally so that you can set it on the ground, and it has a peak on top. Wet the box and let it freeze overnight. Wet it again to create a second layer of ice. After the second layer freezes, pile some snow (but don't pack it) to create a large mound and imitate how snow would pile up in a snowstorm. Now give the "mountain" a soft bump, and watch what would happen in a real disaster. Read Conservationist for Kids (http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/40248.html) for more information and activities! Back to top Upcoming DEC Events Hudson Valley Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center (http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1833.html) Winter Wildlife Search Saturday, December 19 at 2:00 PM Nuts with holes, scrapings on trees and scratched up leaves are a sample of the animal signs we will find on a winter trail walk. Snowshoe Hike or Winter Walk Saturday, December 26 at 2:00 PM Get outdoors to stretch your legs and burn off some holiday calories while you enjoy the wonders of the winter woods. If there is enough snow, snowshoes will be provided. Otherwise, we will hike the trails by foot. Call 845-831-8780, ext. 300 for directions to the meeting site. Holiday Open House Tuesday, December 29 from Noon to 4:00 PM Bring the whole family for a festive day at Stony Kill. Search for animal signs during an outdoor walk or make a holiday craft from recycled materials. More events at Stony Kill (http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/2001.html#December) Capital Region Five Rivers Environmental Education Center (http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html) Astronomy Friday, December 18 at 7:00 PM Join us and the Albany Area Astronomers for a night of star gazing with their telescopes. Dress to be outdoors. Plants Preparing for Winter Saturday, December 19 at 10:00 AM Animals store food, hibernate, or migrate?and so do plants. We'll walk afield to learn some green strategies for getting through the winter. Big Pine Exploration Saturday, December 19 at 2:00 PM Have you ever been on the Big Pine Trail? We'll explore this seldom-visited corner of Five Rivers, and view the trees which give the tree its name. Not a Creature Was Stirring Saturday, December 26 at 2:00 PM Animals have one problem going into winter-how to come out the other side. Happily, critters have learned 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. Squirrels for Kids Tuesday, December 29 at 2:00 PM We'll take a walk to learn about the squirrels in our area, then warm up inside with a craft project, story and more information about these cool critters. Parents and children must accompany each other. Birding for Kids Wednesday, December 30 at 10:00 AM or Thursday, December 31 at 10:00 AM Join us as we study birds at the feeder and beyond. Parents and children must accompany each other. Call 518-475-0291 by December 28 to register. More events at Five Rivers (http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1980.html#December) Albany Pine Bush Preserve Discovery Center (http://albanypinebush.org/discovery_center/directions_hours_admission.htm) Discover the Pine Bush for Families Sunday, December 27 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Come join us on a fun journey to discover the Albany Pine Bush Preserve, the best example of an inland pine barrens. We'll talk about how the pine bush was formed by glaciers and wind and look for the seasonal plants and animals that call this place home. Cost: $2/person, $5/family, children under 5 free. Call 518-456-0655 to register. More events at Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center (http://albanypinebush.intelliclients.com/events/events.cfm?da=1&mo=12&ye=2009&eventTypeID=2) Adirondacks Adirondack Park Agency Newcomb Visitors Center (http://www.adkvic.org/calendar_ncal.html) The Winter Season Saturday, December 19 at 1:30 PM Join a naturalist for a snowshoe walk on the trails, and learn how the natural world survives the winter season. Call 518-582-2000 to register. Adirondack Park Agency Paul Smiths Visitors Center (http://www.adkvic.org/calendar_pscal.html) Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides Saturday, December 19 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Take a sleigh ride, and sing a few holiday songs along the way. Cost: $5/adult, $3/child; $3 for Adirondack Park Institute members. Money collected will go to the Draft Horse Program. Call 518-327-3000 to register. Central New York Rogers Environmental Education Center (http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1831.html) 110th Annual Christmas Bird Count Saturday, December 19 All Day Join us for our annual census of area winter birds. Bring a willingness to learn, binoculars and enthusiasm. Call 607-674-4017 for details and to register. Snowshoe Adams Farm Saturday, December 26 from 10:00 AM to Noon Dress in layers, and head out on the trails for a snowshoe walk and the chance to see wildlife and the tracks they leave behind in the snow. If there is no snow, we will hike. Snowshoes provided. Call 607-674-4017 to register. More events at Rogers (http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/2006.html#December) Western New York Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center (http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html) Advance registration is required. Call 716-683-5959. Movie Matinee - Stranger in the Woods Saturday, December 19 at 2:00 PM Journey deep into the winter woods, and meet two snowdrifts, Pierre and Janine, who reminisce about the time when a mysterious stranger came to visit. For children ages 10 and under. Winter Solstice Walk Monday, December 21 at 6:30 PM Enjoy a night walk on the shortest day of the year. Snowshoe Walk Tuesday, December 29 at 10:30 AM Had your fill of holiday celebrations? Get outside and try our snowshoes. Cost to rent: $2/pair, free for members of Friends of Reinstein Nature Preserve. More events at Reinstein (http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1977.html#December) Events at other Nature Centers throughout the State Visit DEC's website for more information and programs Back to top This email was sent by: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12233 We respect your right to privacy - view our policy (http://www.dec.ny.gov/about/27720.html). Having problems viewing this newsletter? 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Name: not available Type: image/jpg Size: 78617 bytes Desc: not available URL: From decoutdoordiscovery at lists.dec.state.ny.us Wed Dec 23 09:38:13 2009 From: decoutdoordiscovery at lists.dec.state.ny.us (decoutdoordiscovery at lists.dec.state.ny.us) Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:38:13 -0500 Subject: [Decoutdoordiscovery] December 30 Outdoor Discovery Message-ID: <4B31E505.D567.00BD.1@gw.dec.state.ny.us> DEC Outdoor Discovery December 30, 2009 Green Resolutions Family Fun Upcoming DEC Events Hudson Valley - Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center Capital Region - Five Rivers Environmental Education Center and Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center Adirondacks - Adirondack Park Agency Visitors Interpretive Centers at Newcomb and Paul Smiths Central New York - Rogers Environmental Education Center Western New York - Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center Subscribe to Outdoor Discovery or change your subscription options (http://lists.dec.state.ny.us/mailman/listinfo/decoutdoordiscovery) Green Resolutions Every New Year, people make resolutions to improve themselves or make their lives better. This year, why don't you and your family make resolutions to improve the Earth? Here are some facts to show you how just a few kid-friendly changes can help make the world a better place: ?Every year, the average American child generates 67 pounds of trash from their school lunches. That's 18,670 pounds per year from the average elementary school. ?Fifty billion plastic water bottles were used last year, and only 20 percent were recycled. ?During the past 20 years, birthday parties have gotten bigger and more extravagant, which means a lot of garbage. ?It takes aluminum soda cans 200 to 500 years to decompose. Send us an e-mail and tell us what you think about Outdoor Discovery. Let your friends know about Outdoor Discovery - forward this e-mail! Subscribe to Conservationist magazine?New York's award-winning publication with astonishingly beautiful photography and captivating articles. Back to top Family Fun I Promise To? Now that you know a few facts about products that kids use frequently, sit down and come up with some "green" resolutions. Here are a few ideas to get you started: Creating Litterless Lunches Try to create a lunch box or bag that has no garbage when you are done eating: ?Put your water or juice in a stainless steel or nalgene (BPA-free) water bottle. ?Put soup in a thermos and your sandwich in a reusable container (which come in a variety of colors and designs) instead of a plastic bag. ?Pack veggies and fruit in reusable containers. ?Bring a cloth napkin and stainless steel utensils. ?Carry your lunch and everything that goes with it in a lunch box or cloth bag. Drawing the Line on Paper Waste Most kids like to draw, but multiple drafts can create a lot of waste. Ask your parents to start a bin of scrap paper (old flyers, paper printed on one side, old memos from work). When you are doodling or coming up with an idea for a drawing, use the scrap paper. Once you get your idea just the way you want it, use a clean sheet of paper. Save your artwork, and use the other side for another masterpiece. Recycling Design New Yorkers have made a lot of progress in recycling during the past ten years, but we still have a way to go. Many communities recycle paper, newspaper, metal, aluminum, glass and plastic (ask your parents to check with your town to see what your community recycles). Help make recycling easier in your home by designing some recycling bins. Get two recycling bins, and draw a nice sign for each?one bin for paper (newspaper, junk mail, magazines, copy paper, etc.) and another bin for plastic, glass, metal and aluminum. Some communities mix all their recyclables together, so you may only need one bin. Remind everyone in your house to recycle, and help to sort the items every week and put them in their place. Read Conservationist for Kids (http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/40248.html) for more information and activities! Back to top Upcoming DEC Events Hudson Valley Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center (http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1833.html) Open Barn Saturday, January 2 at 2:00 PM Come see the domestic animals that live at Stony Kill, and learn how they are similar to their wild cousins. Snow and H20 Saturday, January 9 at 2:00 PM Come learn about the wonder-filled properties of snow. There will be activities and outdoor exploration if weather permits. Please dress appropriately for the weather. More events at Stony Kill (http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/2001.html#January) Capital Region Five Rivers Environmental Education Center (http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html) 30th Annual New Year's Day Bird Count Friday, January 1 at 9:00 AM Come celebrate Albany's first morning of the new year as we search high and low for our fine-feathered friends. Bring binoculars and dress warmly. Winter Greenery Saturday, January 2 at 10:00 AM We'll look for signs of green under the frost and snow: moss, evergreen ferns, lichens, spruces and pines. Tree Identification Saturday, January 2 at 2:00 PM Learn the basics of tree identification with easy-to-use field guides. We'll focus on the many species of conifers found on the Five Rivers property. Birding by Snowshoe Saturday, January 9 at 9:00 AM Join bird experts as we search for resident species. This program is geared for the birding/snowshoeing novice. Please call 518-475-0291 by January 6 to register. If there is insufficient snow, we will go afoot. The Natural History of Empty Nests Saturday, January 9 at 2:00 PM The leafless landscape of winter reveals a host of summer's secrets. Join center staff as we scour the brush for abandoned bird nests to study who might have made them to begin with and who moved in since. More events at Five Rivers (http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1980.html#January) Albany Pine Bush Preserve Discovery Center (http://albanypinebush.org/discovery_center/directions_hours_admission.htm) Papermaking Saturday, January 10 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Turn old paper scraps into new paper and help conserve trees! In this program you will learn easy steps to making beautiful and functional recycled paper. Cost: $2.00/person, $5.00/family, children under 5 free. Call 518-456-0655 to register. More events at Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center (http://albanypinebush.intelliclients.com/events/events.cfm?da=1&mo=12&ye=2009&eventTypeID=2) Adirondacks Adirondack Park Agency Newcomb Visitors Center (http://www.adkvic.org/calendar_ncal.html) Animal Tracking for Kids Saturday, January 2 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM This program is for families with children 11 years and older. Winter is a great time to learn how to identify the tracks of the animals that visit your house and woods. Snowshoes will be available. Adults must attend and participate in the program with their children. Call 518-582-2000 to register. Adirondack Park Agency Paul Smiths Visitors Center (http://www.adkvic.org/calendar_pscal.html) Family Snowshoe with S'mores Friday, January 1 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Spend the first day of the year out with the family on this kid-friendly snowshoe walk. After we look for stories in the snow we will warm up next to a fire and enjoy a s'more. Donations are accepted for s'more materials. Call 518-327-3000 to register. Central New York Rogers Environmental Education Center (http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1831.html) New Year Wildlife List Saturday, January 2 at 10:00 AM Get out, and get ready to learn about winter wildlife. We will offer tips on where and when to look for wildlife and enjoy a nature walk. Call 607-674-4017 to register. 32nd Annual Winter Living Celebration Saturday, January 9 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM This annual festival highlights winter recreation opportunities, educational exhibits and demonstrations and fun family entertainment. Cross-country skis and snowshoes are welcome. Bring your Christmas tree for recycling. More events at Rogers (http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/2006.html#January) Western New York Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center (http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html) Advance registration is required. Call 716-683-5959. Walk Saturday, January 2 at 10:30 AM Ring in the New Year with a guided snowshoe walk. Snowshoe rental for $2.00/pair; free for FORNP members. Cross-Country Ski Tour Saturday, January 2 at 1:00 PM Bring your own skis or rent a pair (limited sizes) and glide through The Woods on a guided tour. Ski rental for $2.00/pair; free for FORNP members. After School Escape Thursdays during January at 4:30 PM A one-hour program for children in grades K-5 featuring a different, fun outdoor activity each week. No registration is required. Winter Wildflowers Saturday, January 9 at 10:30 AM Explore the world of winter plants and see where the spring wildflowers will bloom. Cross-Country Ski Tour Sunday, January 10 at 1:00 PM Bring your own skis or rent a pair (limited sizes) and glide through The Woods on a guided tour. Ski rental for $2.00/pair; free for FORNP members. Knee-High Naturalists Wednesday, January 13, January 27, February 10 and 24 at 10:00 AM Looking to get out of the house with your young child? Each hourlong session will feature a variety of activities such as stories, games, crafts and snack. Participants must sign up for the entire series. This program is for children ages 3 to 5. Cost: $10.00 per child; $6.00 per child for FORNP members. 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