Five Rivers: Outdoor Exploration & Family Day

Five Rivers Environmental Education Center in Delmar plans to host its annual Get Outdoors and Get Together Day on Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (dailygazette.com) The free event is part of New York’s statewide Get Outdoors & Get Together Day, which state agencies schedule for the second Saturday in June and tie to National Get Outdoors Day. (ny.gov) At Five Rivers, organizers say the June 13 program will include inflatable archery, nature investigations, and guided walks on a wheelchair-accessible trail. The site listing says the event will run rain or shine. (dailygazette.com) State officials describe the broader day as an effort to bring together people of all abilities, ages, identities, and backgrounds for free outdoor activities on public lands. Participating agencies include the Department of Environmental Conservation, State Parks, the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, and the Office of Mental Health. (ny.gov) Five Rivers’ own spring schedule says the center’s grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset at 56 Game Farm Road in Delmar, while the visitor center is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The same schedule says programs are generally free unless noted otherwise. (dec.ny.gov) The center also says it offers accessibility support beyond the June event, including a battery-powered scooter and a Freedom Chair all-terrain wheelchair available free at the visitor center with advance notice. Public program pages say Five Rivers welcomes people with disabilities and asks visitors to call ahead about specific needs. (dec.ny.gov) Getting there without a car is part of the plan on June 13. Five Rivers’ spring schedule says the Capital District Transportation Authority Nature Bus, Route 872, will provide free service between Albany and Five Rivers that day. (dec.ny.gov) Friends of Five Rivers, the nonprofit partner that supports environmental education and land preservation at the center, also runs family and adult programming during the year. The group says it works with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and relies on memberships, donations, sponsorships, and grants rather than state funding. (friendsoffiverivers.org) For families deciding whether to go, the practical details are simple: admission and parking are free, a food truck is expected on site for lunch, and the event is set for four hours on Saturday, June 13. (dailygazette.com)