Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
There’s still time left for you to make your adventure with DEC this summer! Enjoy the shade of the hemlocks or the tall pines as you walk the many trails at Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar, Albany County. Our grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset. Our visitor center is open to the public with limited hours. Regular hours at this time will be Wednesday – Friday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Public restrooms will continue to be available at the Guided School Program building from 8 a.m. to sunset.
Take the Nature Bus to Five Rivers – Hop on the free Nature Bus in Albany every Saturday through September 25, 2021, to enjoy scenic outdoor walks or programs at Five Rivers and other natural areas in Albany County along the bus route. Route details, including schedule and destinations, can be found on CDTA’s website (PDF).
For the safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers:
Many programs have limited registration. Note deadlines and call 518-475-0291 to register.
Masks must be worn throughout all programs and on the trails whenever a 6-foot distance cannot be maintained between individuals or households for those who are unvaccinated. For those who are vaccinated, social distancing practices and mask wearing are strongly encouraged.
Love Our NY Lands – All New Yorkers and visitors should be able to access, enjoy, and feel welcome on state lands. These lands belong to all of us, our families, and our neighbors. While enjoying these shared spaces, be respectful of other visitors. Share trails, treat people with kindness, and leave things as you found them for others to enjoy.
Reminder: Pets are not permitted at Five Rivers. If you are looking for a natural area to walk with your pet, we are happy to recommend nearby locations where they are welcome. Call us at 518-475-0291.
We welcome those who have any type of physical challenge to all our programs. If you call ahead to let us know your needs, we will be happy to learn how we can accommodate you.
Programs are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Please dress for the weather. At this time, we cannot accommodate organized groups during our public programs. We are happy to make alternate arrangements for your organization. You can also review our online calendar on our programs and events page. For further information or if you have questions, please call 518-475-0291.
Friends of Five Rivers: Friends of Five Rivers (FOFR) is the year-round community support group for the Fiver Rivers Environmental Education Center. Members receive a discount on select items at the FOFR store, complimentary snowshoe loans, reduced fees for some programs, and a subscription to the newsletter River Ramblings. Membership levels and volunteer information are available at FriendsofFiveRivers.org.
Upcoming Programs:
Saturday, August 7
Swamp Cicada
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Family Fun: All About Bugs
Come learn about bugs during this family-friendly activity. We will start with a walk to look and listen for insects and spiders along the trail. We will then learn about bug basics and how important bugs are to life on earth through a series of interactive activities. Space is limited. Please call 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, August 4 to register.
Monday, August 9
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Monday Funday: Guided Walk
Join a naturalist at this afternoon program for children in grades K–5 and their caregivers. Take a guided walk with a naturalist to explore the outdoors and discover more about the local plants, animals, insects, and birds that can be found across the Five Rivers property. Meet at the visitor center. Space is limited. Please call 518-475-0291 by Friday, August 6 to register. |
