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Wild World of Animals with Two by Two Zoo, May 31

Join Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation District (www.ccswcd.org) for a visit from Two by Two Zoo featuring live wildlife and audience participation.

Join Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation District (www.ccswcd.org) for a visit from Two by Two Zoo featuring live wildlife and audience participation. A hopping kangaroo, leaping lemur, and a Patagonian cavy will thrill and delight all ages! This conservation-based program will give participants an opportunity to see these and other fascinating and fun animals. The presenters will provide educational information and interesting facts about the animals as well as answer questions. There will be a meet and greet with a few animals too! All are welcome to enjoy this interactive fun family event!

Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation District provides educational programs and services to help residents and communities manage and protect the natural resources of Columbia County.

DATE/TIME:
Friday, May 31, 2019 / 6pm

LOCATION:
Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center
1024 Route 66
Ghent, NY 12075

ADMISSION:
This event is free, however, registration is requested. To register, contact Pamela Price on Facebook, by phone – 518-267-3313, or email – pamela.price@ccswcd.org.

MORE:
www.ccswcd.org
facebook.com/MudCreekELC

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Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association – Monthly Star Party

The Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association hosts a monthly stargazing party in the West Beach parking lot.

The Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association hosts a monthly stargazing party in the West Beach parking lot. Bring your own telescopes and binoculars or use those provided by the members.

RSVP is required at least one day beforehand. You will be asked to provide your license plate number and make/model car so Park Management and Police have a record of who will be in park after hours.

DATE/TIME:
Friday, May 31, 2019 / 8pm – 11:30pm

ADMISSION:
Free
RSVP is required. Visit https://www.meetup.com/mhastro/ to register

LOCATION:
Lake Taghkanic State Park
1528 Route 82
Ancram, 12502

MORE:
www.meetup.com/mhastro/
parks.ny.gov/parks

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Celebrate National Trails Day With Columbia Land Conservancy, Jun 1

Choose your own adventure to celebrate National Trails Day! The Columbia Land Conservancy is teaming up with local experts and partners to offer something for everyone at our newest Public Conservation Area.

Choose your own adventure to celebrate National Trails Day! The Columbia Land Conservancy is teaming up with local experts and partners to offer something for everyone at their newest Public Conservation Area.

Join CLC from 8:30am – 10:30am for yoga with Supersoul Yoga or a volunteer opportunity, where you’ll learn about trail improvements and put your new skills to work improving the site for everyone. At 10:30, there will be a wide selection of ways to experience Overmountain Conservation Area, including:

A guided nature walk with Jane Meigs, Ancram Conservation Advisory Council member
A kid-friendly hike with Jill Jakimetz from Hike It Baby
Bring your pooch and learn how to be a good dog on the trails with local trainer Peg Munves.
Get up close and personal with Sharon Audubon and their Birds of Prey, including our mascot – the Kestrel! Starting at 11:30.
Asia Luna will have magic bubbles to test out or buy your own bubble wand kit! They will also have other fun products to help you enjoy Trails Day!
Grab a bite to eat from local food truck, Moon Dog’s (bring funds to purchase) or bring a picnic lunch!
FREE ice cream from Stewarts will be provided as well!

Registration is required, so that CLC can order enough food, and make sure to not overbook any of the hikes. Well-behaved, leashed dogs that are dog- and people-friendly are welcome on the dog hike.

When you register, select if you’ll be attending yoga or the volunteer activity, and select the hike you plan to take from the drop-down menu.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, June 1, 2019 / 8:30am – 12:30pm

LOCATION:
Overmountain Conservation Area
138 Cattalino Road
Ancram, NY 12502

COST:
This event is Free to attend.
Registration is required. Register at clctrust.org/event/national-trails-day/

MORE:
http://clctrust.org
facebook.com/ColumbiaLandConservancy

Columbia Land Conservancy Inc.
49 Main Street Chatham, NY
info@clctrust.org
518.392.5252

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Memorial Day

Memorial Day or Decoration Day is a federal holiday for remembering the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces.

Memorial Day or Decoration Day is a federal holiday for remembering the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces. The holiday, which is observed every year on the last Monday of May, marks the unofficial start of the summer vacation season.

Art Omi Summer Season Opening in the Park, May 25

Art Omi’s Summer Season Opening celebrates the 2019 exhibition program with a lively afternoon of events, performance, refreshments, and more.

Commemorating the opening of installations by Andrea Bowers, Sarah Braman, Atelier Van Lieshout, Matthew Geller, Goshka Macuga, Virginia Overton, Arlene Shechet, Brian Tolle, and Christopher Wool.

Plus the opening reception for the solo exhibition David Shrigley: To Be Of Use, featuring a live performance at 3 p.m. in the Newmark Gallery by Melissa Auf der Maur, Arone Dyer, and Rebecca Ruth Borrer.

In the Architecture Fields, experience the debut of new pavilions by Yolande Daniels, Hou de Sousa, Aleksandr Mergold, and BASE Studio.

From 1 to 4 p.m., Art Omi: Education hosts its annual Block Party in the Education Pavilions, where children and families embark on a collaborative building project. All are welcome to spend a short or a long time working on this temporary installation.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, May 25, 2019 / 1 – 4pm

LOCATION:
Omi International Arts Center – Sculpture & Architecture Park
1405 County Route 22
Ghent, NY 12075

ADMISSION:
Art Omi welcomes the public to its events and grounds free of charge.

MORE:
ArtOmi.org.
FaceBook/Art-Omi
instagram.com/art_omi

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