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NYSOEA Events
Teacher Ecology Worshop
July 13-18 at Raquette Lake in the Adirondacks! more
info
Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)
offering FREE model solar car training workshop to teachers, community
educators, and youth club leaders! On Tuesday, October 7, 4:00 –
7:00 p.m. at the Somers Middle School in Somers, NY come learn about solar
energy and the Junior Solar Sprint Program. Practice building a mini solar
car! Gain training in leading your students through a highly motivating,
unique learning experience. Your young engineers will deepen their understanding
about solar energy, math, physical science, and craftsmanship. This project
is appropriate for students in grades 5-8 and is a great opportunity for
a class, after school, home school, or youth group! Teams can enter their
cars in local design and race competitions with top winners invited to
an annual Northeast championship! To register (required) visit the NESEA
website www.NESEA.org and click on Junior Solar Sprint program and get
a form, OR provide your name, address, email, phone, school/organization
and grade, AND be sure to note the date& location of the workshop.
FAX to: (413) 774-6053 or EMAIL to: sreyes@nesea.org
Stony Kill Farm Summer Day Camp
July 8 - August 22
Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center is still taking
registrations for its popular "Summer Explorers" Nature Day
Camp for
children 5 -10 years old. Summer Explorers sessions run from Tuesday
through Friday each week, beginning July 8 and ending August 22. Summer
Explorers is fun and hands-on, giving children a chance to explore the
natural world and learn where their food comes from by participating in
outdoor activities. Activities led by trained environmental educators
include grinding corn, planting and tending a pizza garden, getting to
know the farm animals, sweepnetting the meadow for insects, sampling
pond life, and searching for signs of wildlife in the forest. Snacks
are provided each day, and special campfire programs are held each month
to bring campers and their parents from different sessions together.
Summer Explorers in July is for children entering grades 1 or 2
next fall. August sessions are for children entering grades 3-5. The
cost per session is $55/child, $40 for members of the Stony Kill
Foundation, a not-for-profit citizen's group that supports Stony Kill's
educational activities. The$40 rate is also offered to those registering
3 or more children. Call 845-831-8780, ext. 326 for a registration form
and for more information about Summer Explorers and other programs at
Stony Kill Farm. Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center is
owned and operated by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation,
and is located in Wappingers Falls, on state route 9D, about 2 miles
north of the Beacon-Newburgh bridge (I-84).
Up Close with Bats!
Nine species of bats inhabit New York State. These mosquito-eating
mammals are now in trouble. This program will focus on the recent
outbreak of white-nose disease, as well as the threats of loss of summer
habitat due to development, and fatalities due to wind turbines.
Come to the NYSDEC Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center on
Saturday, June 7 at 6:00 PM to find out more about these amazing,
important creatures and what you can do to help them. We'll meet at the
Learning Center for an indoor slide presentation by Al Hicks, a DEC
Wildlife Biologist, followed by a walk to view the capture and release
of live bats using mist netting. Please register for this program by
calling the office at Stony Kill Farm at 845-831-8780, ext 300. Seating
is limited to the first 25 people.
In addition, we hope to monitor some summer nesting sites of bats at
Stony Kill and welcome involvement of interested individuals. For more
information, or if you are interested in becoming involved with bat
monitoring, please call Stony Kill Farm.
Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center is owned and operated
by
the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and is located on Route
9D in Wappingers Falls, about 2 miles north of the Beacon-Newburgh
bridge (I-84). Call us at 845-831-8780, ext 300, or visit our website
at
http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1833.html for our listing of programs
and things you and your family can do at Stony Kill Farm.
36 Years of Wetland Stewardship
Join Environmental Concern and the Adirondack Park Agency for WOW! The
Wonders of Wetlands. This one-day hands-on workshop will introduce you
to wetlands WOW! introduces you to basic wetland ecology, including soil,
water, and plants, as well as wetland functions and values. WOW! contains
fun and interactive K-12 activities in lesson plan format. WOW! has been
called, "the most comprehensive introduction to wetland issues and
definitions" by NAAEE and is a recommended resource by NSTA.
Bring wetlands alive and into the classroom!
May 13th at the Paul Smith's VIC
May 14th at the Newcomb VIC
There is a $45 fee for the workshop which includes the WOW! curriculum
and all course materials.
Receive a $5 early-bird discount when you register before April 13th.
For more information or to register visit www.wetland.org, e-mail teachwetlands@wetland.org,
or call 410-745-9620
Rogers Environmental Education Center
Sherburne, NY
SUMMER CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES AT ROGERS
Hey kids! Rogers Center has some great programs offering you many
opportunities to be a nature detective. Explore some of the lesser-known
areas of Rogers Center to search for animals and the clues they leave
behind. Each week is a different focus in a different place. Check it
out!
July 11
Friday
10:30 a.m. (4-10 years) ADAMS FARM
From field to forest to stream, we will look at the various wildlife
habitats of Adams Farm. If we*re quiet, we might even get to see birds
* because Adams Farm is one of the best bird-watching areas in the
region.
July 18
Friday
10:30 a.m. (4-10 years) CUSH HILL
Owls love Cush Hill*s spruce, larch, and pine trees. Help us explore the
area for signs of owls and other wildlife.
July 25
Friday
10:30 a.m. (4-10 years) BOICE POND
A unique opportunity for a guided tour of mysterious Boice Pond. Join
us
in exploring this crystal clear, spring fed pond and surrounding forest.
August 1
Friday
10:30 a.m. (4-10 years) FARM TOWER
Have you ever wondered what Sherburne looks like from the air? Join us
in hiking to the climbable Farm Tower where we will observe the entire
valley from that vantage point.
JULY ACTIVITIES AT ROGERS
Summer is in full swing and there are lots of things to see do in
nature. Rogers Center has many programs in July for you to enjoy. Why
not learn about fireflies or herons? Learn to paddle a canoe or kayak.
Hike with a forester or sing around the campfire. There is lots of fun
for everyone.
July 5
Saturday
8:30 PM FLICKERING FIREFLIES
There is nothing like the magic of the twinkling of fireflies on a warm
summer*s evening. Join us to learn about how and why these little
beetles blink in the night. We will go out to catch some, too!
July 9
Wednesday
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Active Seniors Series: JAM POND BOG WALK
Bogs are unique places of carnivorous plants, rare wildflowers and
sphagnum moss. On this trip, we will explore the wonders of Jam Pond and
learn what makes a bog what it is. We will see the many interesting
adaptations needed to survive in a bog environment and see pitcher
plants, sundews and bog rosemary. Please call to register and for
details. Wear shoes that can get wet and long pants.
July 12
Saturday
9:00 AM to Noon STATE FOREST HIKE WITH A FORESTER
Join us for a hike through Earlville State Forest. We'll explore a
working forest to discuss biodiversity conservation, timber production
and public recreation. Please call to register and for trip details.
July 12
Saturday
7:00 PM CAMPFIRE WITH GEORGE STEELE
George Steele will entertain, delight and inform you in an evening of
firelight, s*mores and songs. Bring the whole family for a true treat
with this seasoned educator doing what he does best. Campfire made
possible with funding from Chenango County Council of the Arts.
July 19
Saturday
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM LONG POND PADDLE
Long Pond is a 117-acre pond in the 3,254-acre Long Pond State Forest
in
the town of Smithville. The land also includes a Bird Conservation Area
with habitat for Henslow*s, grasshopper, and savannah sparrows, eastern
meadowlarks and bobolinks. Join us for a leisurely paddle to explore the
calm waters and shoreline. Registration is required. $5.00
non-refundable fee per paddler using our equipment. Meet in the Rogers
Center main parking lot.
July 26
Saturday
10:00 AM HERONS AND KINGFISHERS
Herons and kingfishers are masters of fish spearing in our area. The
heron stands and waits, while the kingfisher perches and dives. Both
great blue and green herons and kingfishers are readily seen at Rogers
Center. Learn about their adaptations and strategies for survival, and
join us for a walk to see some in action.
AUGUST ACTIVITIES AT ROGERS
Have you been thinking of heading to Rogers Center to attend a program,
but haven't? Now is the time. You can learn about things that are small
or large, terrestrial or aquatic, at your feet or in the sky. Check out
the August programs. There is something for everyone.
August 2
Saturday
8:30 AM to Noon PADDLE NINEMILE SWAMP
This slow-moving river is a gem. It has an assortment of summer flowers
and birds to enjoy and a fascinating cultural history. Registration is
required. $5.00 non-refundable fee per paddler using our equipment. Meet
in the Rogers Center main parking lot.
August 9
Saturday
8:30 PM NIGHT SKY
Have you looked up at the night sky and its abundance of stars and
wondered how to find constellations and where to look for shooting
stars? Join us for a tour of the night sky. David Terrazas of the
Central New York Astronomy Club will have some large telescopes for
exciting viewing. Bring binoculars if you have them. Rain or clear!
August 14
Thursday
8:30 AM to Noon Active Seniors Series: FINGER LAKES TRAIL (FLT)
HIKE AT PARADISE HILL
This section of trail near DeRuyter offers woodland scenery, field
edges, stone walls and a chance to stretch your legs. Meet in Rogers
Center*s main parking lot to carpool. Please call to register.
August 16
Saturday
10:00 AM Children*s Program: BUG BONANZA
The warm days of summer are prime time for finding insects and spiders.
Kids can make their own bug collecting container and then catch some
creatures for observation with Rogers staff. Please call to register.
Please call to register.
August 23
Saturday
11:00 AM WHITE-TAILED DEER IN NEW YORK
You see them in fields and find signs of them in the forest. You may
even have them munching on plants in your yard. What is the deal with
deer in NY? Find out more about deer biology and population status.
August 30
Saturday
10:00 AM GORGE EXPLORATION
Explore Sherburne*s Rexford Falls and learn about gorge geology and
ecology by taking a look at plants, fossils, micro-climates and the
power of water. Some steep trail sections. Sturdy footwear required.
Please call to register.
Rogers Center is operated by the NYS Department of Environmental
Conservation. The not-for-profit Friends of Rogers, Inc. helps support
the Center's programs and special events. Rogers Center is located one
mile west of Sherburne on Route 80. It is 45 minutes south of Utica
via Route 12, one hour north of Binghamton via Route 12, and 75 minutes
southeast of Syracuse via Routes 20 east and 12 south. The Visitor
Center and grounds are open year round to the public, and admission is
free. For more information or to register a large group for programs,
please phone the Center at 607-674-4017 ext 623.
Map Adventures
Orienteering is a map-reading sport. It's universally engaging and
fun - an event that can incorporate any objective or topic with any age
group in any setting. It is that adaptable! Ed Hicks has developed a
wealth of creative programs for staff training and group members that
enhance lifetime skills, teamwork, and self-confidence, all within the
framework of Map Adventures that play out like a treasure hunt.
Sample Workshop Outline
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