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SUMMARY:CANCELED - Science Cafe Speaker Series - Iron Flamingo
DESCRIPTION:**Due to a lack of ticket sales\, we are canceling this event. Please buy your tickets for the August Science Cafe prior to the event. Thanks!** \nAn informal speaker series where participants can listen to experts on topics of science\, engage in conversations\, and enjoy a beverage. \nFCRW is partnering with Corning Community College\, Elmira College\, and local businesses to provide an informal speaker series with regional science experts. Tickets are $10\, plus the costs of your beverages and food. The topics will vary\, but will focus on science and the environment. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from speakers\, ask questions\, engage in respectful discussions\, all while enjoying a beverage and snacks offered by the venue. \nLocations will rotate throughout the Chemung River Watershed\, and speakers will rotate throughout the series run. The goal of this program is to provide a venue for lively and respectful discussions around science topics of today\, and help to educate our community on how we can support the advancement of science and environmental conservation. \nThe July 12th program will be at the Iron Flamingo Brewery on the Northside of Corning. The featured speaker will be Jennifer Sellers\, Director of Innovative Learning Sites at Corning Community College. The topic for this event will be “Mosquitos\, Ticks\, and Spongy Moths… and why we are seeing so many more of them.”
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/science-cafe-iron-flamingo/
LOCATION:Iron Flamingo Brewery\, 196 Baker Street\, Corning\, NY\, 14830\, United States
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SUMMARY:Canceled!! FCRW Paddles - Diversion Brewing Paddle
DESCRIPTION:*Due to low water levels\, we are canceling this program* \nJuly 9th from 9am-2:30pm – Toll Bridge to White Wagon (10-mile Fitness Paddle). Range of paddle times will be from 10am-1:30pm\, and end at Diversion Brewery in Chemung. \n**Diversion will also be hosting Heidi Ho’s Food Truck with Payton Clark for music.** \nClick HERE for Tickets. \nWHAT TO PACK: \n\nProper water shoes (not flip flops)\nSnacks\nWater\nSunscreen\nBug Spray\n\nKayak Rentals and BYOBoat Shuttles are available. More information is provided once you go through registration and purchase your tickets. All participants will be shuttled between parking site and launch sites. All abilities are welcome\, life jackets and equipment will be provided\, as these are guided tours! For more information\, please contact us. \n(FCRW Paddle program is a partnership between Friends of the Chemung River Watershed and Endless Mountain Outfitters.)
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/fcrw-paddle-diversion-brewing-paddle/
LOCATION:White Wagon Boat Launch\, 153 White Wagon Road\, Waverly\, NY\, 14892\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T214440Z
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SUMMARY:Riverside Watercolor Painting Workshop at White Wagon
DESCRIPTION:Riverside Watercolor Painting Workshop will be a plein air painting workshop featuring local artist and instructor – Bridget Bossart van Otterloo. \nThis outdoor painting program will be held at the White Wagon Boat Launch in the Town of Chemung (Use the Wilawana Exit). The workshop will take place in the shaded area under the pavilion\, or participants can bring their own camping chairs and move around the property. This class is limited to the first 10 people who sign up\, and is HALF PRICED this year ($25M/$35NM) due to the generosity of an anonymous donor. \nGet Tickets HERE. \nParticipants will be supplied with a variety of high-quality brushes\, 140lb. cold-press watercolor paper\, Wisner & Newton watercolor paints\, palates\, drawing boards\, and filtered water from the river. Students will also receive instruction from a locally renowned artist and instructor – Bridget Bossart van Otterloo\, and the artist will demonstrate different watercolor painting techniques for landscape painting. \nThis program will have a Member and Non-member rate. To become a member\, please make a donation here. DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE to reduce plastic waste. We will provide tables\, snacks\, refreshments\, and all of the necessary art supplies.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/riverside-watercolor-painting-workshop-at-white-wagon/
LOCATION:White Wagon Boat Launch\, 153 White Wagon Road\, Waverly\, NY\, 14892\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T150000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT!! FCRW Paddles - Finger Lakes House Paddle
DESCRIPTION:June 25th from 9am-3pm – Bottcher’s Landing to Grove (9-mile Float Paddle). Range of paddle times will be from 10am-2pm\, and end at Finger Lakes House in Elmira. \nClick HERE for Tickets. \nWHAT TO PACK: \n\nProper water shoes (not flip flops)\nSnacks\nWater\nSunscreen\nBug Spray\n\nKayak Rentals and BYOBoat Shuttles are available. More information is provided once you go through registration and purchase your tickets. All participants will be shuttled between parking site and launch sites. All abilities are welcome\, life jackets and equipment will be provided\, as these are guided tours! For more information\, please contact us. \n(FCRW Paddle program is a partnership between Friends of the Chemung River Watershed and Endless Mountain Outfitters.)
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/fcrw-paddle-finger-lakes-house-paddle/
LOCATION:Grove Street Boat Launch\, 36 Grove Street\, Elmira\, NY\, 14905\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T105601
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT!! FCRW Paddles - Four Fights Distilling Paddle
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: ENDING TIME\, DISTANCE\, LOCATION\, and SPEED CHANGE!! \nJune 11th from 9am-12:30pm – Kinsella to Conhocton Street Boat Launch (Meet on the river side of the levee at the corner of Conhocton Street and Beach Street in Corning by the World Kitchen Plant) (4-mile Float Paddle with information on Local History). Range of paddle time will be from 10am-11:30am/12:00pm (time sensitive to water levels)\, and end at Four Fights Distilling in Corning. \nClick HERE for Tickets. \nWHAT TO PACK: \n\nProper water shoes (not flip flops)\nSnacks\nWater\nSunscreen\nBug Spray\n\nKayak Rentals and BYOBoat Shuttles are available. More information is provided once you go through registration and purchase your tickets. All participants will be shuttled between parking site and launch sites. All abilities are welcome\, life jackets and equipment will be provided\, as these are guided tours! For more information\, please contact us. \n(FCRW Paddle program is a partnership between Friends of the Chemung River Watershed and Endless Mountain Outfitters.)
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/chemung-river-kayak-rental-program-four-fights-distilling-paddle/
LOCATION:River Road Boat Launch\, 11411 River Road\, Corning\, NY\, 14830\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T105601
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SUMMARY:FCRW Paddles - Agnes Flood Memorial Paddle
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Chemung River and Endless Mountain Outfitters are planning a two-day Season Opening Guided Memorial Paddle on June 4th & 5th from Corning to Elmira\, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Agnes Flood. Donations collected during this event will go towards improvements to the Conhocton Street Boat Launch in Corning\, to improve the river paddling connection between Steuben and Chemung Counties. \nYou MUST Register/get Tickets for the day(s) you wish to paddle. Click HERE to get Tickets for Day 1\, and Click HERE to get Tickets for Day 2. \nDay 1\, June 4th from 9am-2:30pm: Conhocton Street to Bottcher’s Landing (7-mile Float). Meet at Bottcher’s Landing Boat Launch. Range of paddle time will be from 10am-1:30pm\, and we will end with a box lunch and an informal environmental education panel discussion for adults\, and fun environmental and art program by Erica Unterman with help from Runway for a Cause for kids at Bottcher’s Landing Boat Launch (Maximum 50 paddlers). \nDay 2\, June 5th from 9am-3pm: Bottcher’s Landing to Grove Street (9-mile Float). Meet at Grove Street Boat Launch. Range of paddle time will be from 10am-2pm\, we will end with a concert from the Cantata Singers\, an art performance by Link Movement and ceremony by Erica Unterman\, and Los Panchos Food Truck at Grove Street Boat Launch (Maximum 50 paddlers). \nWHAT TO PACK: \n\nProper water shoes (not flip flops)\nSnacks\nWater\nSunscreen\nBug Spray\nCamping Chairs for End of Paddle Programs on Day 1 & 2\n\nKayak Rentals and BYOBoat Shuttles are available. More information is provided once you go through registration and purchase your tickets. All participants will be shuttled between parking site and launch sites. All abilities are welcome\, life jackets and equipment will be provided\, as these are guided tours! For more information\, please contact us. \nWe hope you can join us for both days! (FCRW Paddle program is a partnership between Friends of the Chemung River Watershed and Endless Mountain Outfitters.)
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/agnes-flood-memorial-paddle/
LOCATION:Bottcher’s Landing Boat Lauch\, 51 Old River Road\, Corning\, NY\, 14830\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T140000
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SUMMARY:FREE Life Jackets at Wisner Market
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of the Chemung River Watershed (FCRW) at Wisner Market on June 2nd from 10am-2pm in front of Park Church in Elmira’s Downtown to receive a FREE Life Jacket in preparation for boating season! \nWearing a life jacket on the water can LITERALLY save your life\, and we are donating 200 life jackets to our community with the help of Wisner Market organized by Elmira Downtown Development! \nThese life jackets were donated by Hesselson’s in Elmira Heights\, who “loves the outdoors”\, and “knows the importance of having quality tools and equipment to enjoy it.” If you haven’t gotten a chance\, you should really “poke in the corners at Hesselson’s!” \nSo visit us at Wisner Market on June 2nd\, and get prepared to be on the water this summer. **First come\, First serve. Individuals need to be present to receive a jacket\, as they need to be sized. Variety of sizes available. Life jackets not given out at this event will be donated to local fire departments for distribution and emergency services. If you have children that need a life jacket who cannot be there in-person\, bring their height/weight/chest measurements with you. Guardians seeking jackets for children who bring their child’s measurements can receive a maximum of 5 jackets for their kids.**
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/free-life-jackets-at-wisner-market/
LOCATION:Wisner Park\, 200 North Main Street\, Elmira\, NY\, 14901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T105601
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T151232Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! - Tuesday Night Series: Introduction to Fly Fishing
DESCRIPTION:THIS PROGRAM HAS SOLD OUT! To be put on a wait list\, please email us at director@chemungriverfriends.org. \nAn introductory program designed for adults who may have fished but not with a fly rod. We will cover the basics: equipment and knowledge. \nThe program will take place from 6:00PM to 7:30PM on Tuesday nights: May 10th\, 17th\, and 24th. In this class\, you will learn all you need to begin fly fishing: \n\nHow to cast with a fly rod.\nBasic knots and tools you will need to be a fly fisher.\nBasic strategies for fly fishing; including how to fish for trout\, bass\, and other game fish that inhabit our local waters.\n\nEquipment\, including fly rods\, will be provided for the class\, which will take place at the Bottcher’s Landing boat launch located in Big Flats just off the South Corning Road by the bridge over the Chemung River. \nThe class will be taught by Jim Emmick\, FCRW board member and avid Fly Fisherman. The total cost for the three session series will be $50 – Get Your Ticket Here (partial series purchase is not available). This program will be limited to the first five people who sign up. \nParticipants should wear appropriate clothing for being outside under a pavilion in May; we will not enter the water during this introductory class. Bug Spray will be provided\, as well as Snacks and a Water Cooler (please bring your own bottle to avoid waste). \n**We will also offer a chance to attend a field trip to a local stream or pond\, location to be determined by weather and water conditions. Participants will get a chance to try out their new skills in a fishing situation.**
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/tuesday-night-series-introduction-to-fly-fishing/
LOCATION:Bottcher’s Landing Boat Lauch\, 51 Old River Road\, Corning\, NY\, 14830\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T105601
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T154910Z
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SUMMARY:Fascinations by the River - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for our environmentally friendly and biodegradable art installation by local artist Shannah Warwick titled: “Fascinations by the River” (Rain date May 1)! \nDuring this ceremony\, the artist will give a brief talk about her work and her inspirations for the project\, as well as her background as a fiber and teaching artist located in the Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York. We will also provide attendees some ideas on where the other pieces are placed around Chemung County\, so you can find them all and share them on social media\, using the hashtag “#fascinationsbytheriver”. We want to see what happens to this art as it is consumed by nature\, as well as what the public thinks our project. This exhibit will function as an art\, social\, and environmental experiment. Please remember to treat the art\, and our rivers and riverside banks well. We love our mother nature! \nWe will also have light snacks and beverages to share with our attendees at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony\, so bring your own cup and plate to enjoy! This event is FREE and open-to-the-public\, and it will be standing space only in an outdoor space. We will meet at the Pavilion at the White Wagon Boat Launch in the Town of Chemung before walking to the site on the trail. \nFor more information on this year-long exhibition\, and for clues to find each piece and photograph it\, check out our webpage on the project. \nThis project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant program\, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/fascinations-by-the-river-ribbon-cutting-ceremony/
LOCATION:White Wagon Boat Launch\, 153 White Wagon Road\, Waverly\, NY\, 14892\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T105601
CREATED:20220301T205542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T212925Z
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SUMMARY:Planting Party & Watershed Clean-up at Eldridge Park
DESCRIPTION:The City of Elmira\, Eldridge Park Carousel Preservation Society\, Friends of the Chemung River\, and The Upper Susquehanna Coalition are teaming up to celebrate Earth Day at Eldridge Park with a planting party and clean-up event! On Thursday April 28th at 10am\, they will be joining forces to spruce up along some of the waterways within the park with native shrubs and trees. \nEldridge Park is part of our Watershed\, and drains into the Chemung River. Let’s keep our community and our waterways clean\, and celebrate Earth Day together! \nIf you would like to sign up to help beautify the park and pond\, please email: director@eldridgepark.org or call 607-732-1789.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/planting-party-watershed-clean-up-at-eldridge-park/
LOCATION:Eldridge Park\, 96 Eldridge Park Drive\, Elmira\, NY\, 14903\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220418T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T234500
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SUMMARY:Virtual Earth Week - Chemung River Watershed Clean-up
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer virtually with the Friends of the Chemung River Watershed for our annual Earth Week Cleanup in 2022! Join your community members during the week of April 18-24 to clean up our neighborhoods\, parks\, streams\, and the Chemung River Watershed. Everything is connected\, and removing one piece of garbage helps to save our River. \nSo\, grab a bag\, and clean up along your neighborhood walk during the week of April 18! Let us see your work by taking a pic\, and sharing it on social media\, using the hashtag: “#FCRWEarthWeek2022”. The individual who has collected the MOST garbage\, and shares a Selfie with it using this hashtag\, will receive a special FCRW Earth Day Hero Badge! You can also help by donating using this link\, in honor of our work to preserve the Chemung River Watershed. \nThank you for your help\, and Happy Earth Day 2022!
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/virtual-earth-week-chemung-river-watershed-clean-up/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T143000
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CREATED:20220105T170204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T190051Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED - Winter Riverside Family Hike - West Elmira (Dog & Kid Friendly)
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO POOR WEATHER\, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. ALL REGISTRANTS HAVE BEEN REFUNDED. \nJoin the River Friends for a guided family hike/snowshoe/x-country ski on the riverside trails\, and learn more about plants and animals. \nBring your boots\, snowshoes\, or cross country skis (if we have snow)\, and little kids are welcome with a guardian! Dogs are also welcome\, but must be kept on a leash. Kids do not have to be leashed\, but we will leave that up to you! 🙂 \nWe will enjoy a short guided family adventure on the riverside trails behind West Elmira (meet at the Grove Street Boat Launch in Elmira at 1:15pm to start hiking at 1:30pm)\, while we look for and learn about all the different types of animals and plants who call the watershed their home in winter. This program will be educational\, fun\, and participants will be provided with a small snack. \nThis program will have a Member and Non-member rate for adults – KIDS AND DOGS ARE FREE with a guardian\, and all adult attendees MUST pre-register. To become a member\, please visit our website – www.chemungriverfriends.org. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED DUE TO CANCELATION. \nDON’T FORGET TO BRING A WATER BOTTLE AND DRESS APPROPRIATELY! We will be hiking at a minimum\, or snowshoeing\, or cross country skiing\, and it will most likely be COLD – at the least snow boots are recommended\, and dress warmly with skin covered. (Skis and snowshoes and snow boots are not provided\, and you must bring your own.).
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/winter-riverside-family-hike-west-elmira-dog-kid-friendly/
LOCATION:Grove Street Boat Launch\, 36 Grove Street\, Elmira\, NY\, 14905\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T171500
DTSTAMP:20260501T105601
CREATED:20211008T155847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T160519Z
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SUMMARY:River Access Point & Boat Launch Volunteer Clean-up #4
DESCRIPTION:This is FREE and Open-to-the-Public Volunteer Clean-up Event. There is no registration required\, just show up. \nThis is the fourth in this series of events. We will be meeting at the Conhocton Street River Access Point in the City of Corning (10 Conhocton Street\, Corning\, NY 14830) at 3:00PM\, and cleaning-up as much as we can\, before moving onto the Kinsella Park River Access Point in the Town of Painted Post (5 mile drive)\, and we will finish by cleaning-up at Mulholland Bridge River Access Point in the Town of Erwin (4 mile drive). \nWork Gloves and Garbage Bags will be provided. You will need to provide your own transportation. Please join us as we clean-up our Boat Launch Site and River Access Points in preparation for Winter! \nAdditionally\, we want to remind everyone that during the event\, the Department of Health recommends that anyone NOT in the same household\, should wear a mask covering when they are unable to maintain 6 foot distance. You are welcome to bring a mask with you to this event\, but it is outdoors and not a requirement. If you have any symptoms of COVID-19\, please stay home and contact your local health department. We look forward to a safe and fun event!
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/river-access-point-boat-launch-volunteer-clean-up-4/
LOCATION:Conhocton Street River Access\, 10 Conhocton Street\, Corning\, NY\, 14830\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T171500
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SUMMARY:River Access Point & Boat Launch Volunteer Clean-up #3
DESCRIPTION:This is FREE and Open-to-the-Public Volunteer Clean-up Event. There is no registration required\, just show up. \nThis is the third in this series of events. We will be meeting at the Senator William T. Smith Boat Launch behind Henry Minier’s Athletic Field in the Town of Big Flats (2551-2609 NY-352\, Big Flats\, NY 14814) at 3:00PM\, and cleaning-up as much as we can\, before moving onto the Bottcher’s Landing Boat Launch in the Town of Big Flats (2 mile drive)\, and we will finish by cleaning-up at River Road Boat Launch in the Town of Corning (3 mile drive). \nWork Gloves and Garbage Bags will be provided. You will need to provide your own transportation. Please join us as we clean-up our Boat Launch Site and River Access Points in preparation for Winter! \nAdditionally\, we want to remind everyone that during the event\, the Department of Health recommends that anyone NOT in the same household\, should wear a mask covering when they are unable to maintain 6 foot distance. You are welcome to bring a mask with you to this event\, but it is outdoors and not a requirement. If you have any symptoms of COVID-19\, please stay home and contact your local health department. We look forward to a safe and fun event!
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/river-access-point-boat-launch-volunteer-clean-up-3/
LOCATION:Senator William T. Smith Boat Launch\, 43C8+HW Big Flats\, New York\, Big Flats\, NY\, 14814\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T105601
CREATED:20211008T190721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T213601Z
UID:518-1635361200-1635366600@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Meaningful Movies Returns!
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Park Church in Elmira and the People for a Health Environment\, the Friends of the Chemung River Watershed is proud to support the return of the FREE documentary film series: “Meaningful Movies”! \nThis month’s film is “The Story of Plastic”\, a 2019 documentary film directed by Deia Schlosberg (Run time 95 minutes). \n“The Story of Plastic is a searing exposé\, uncovering the ugly truth behind plastic pollution and the false solution of plastic recycling. Different from every other plastic documentary you’ve seen\, THE STORY OF PLASTIC presents a cohesive timeline of how we got to our current global plastic pollution crisis and how the oil and gas industry has successfully manipulated the narrative around it. From the extraction of fossil fuels and plastic disposal to the global resistance fighting back\, THE STORY OF PLASTIC is a life changing film depicting one of the world’s most pressing environmental issues.” – (Quoted from TheStoryofStuff). \n“The Story of Plastic shows us a hidden crisis of global scale in our oceans. It destroys the myth that plastic always gets recycled. It exposes the machinations of the fossil carbon industry that have made us all highly dependent on plastic. And it gives us hope that alternatives are possible.” – Christopher Bystroff\, Professor\, Biological Sciences\, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute\, Chair of the Green Sanctuary Committee\, Albany Unitarian Universalist Society. \nPlease join us on Wednesday\, October 27th at 7:00PM at Park Church for this FREE event! No registration required\, but MASKS ARE REQUIRED to attend. Please arrive a bit before our 7:00PM showtime.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/meaningful-movies-returns/
LOCATION:Park Church\, 208 West Gray Street\, Elmira\, NY\, 14901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T181500
DTSTAMP:20260501T105601
CREATED:20211008T154401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T160446Z
UID:493-1635177600-1635185700@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:River Access Point & Boat Launch Volunteer Clean-up #2
DESCRIPTION:This is FREE and Open-to-the-Public Volunteer Clean-up Event. There is no registration required\, just show up. \nThis is the second in this series of events. We will be meeting at the Dunn Field Launch Site in the City of Elmira (546 Luce St\, Elmira\, NY 14904) at 4:00PM\, and cleaning-up as much as we can\, before moving onto the Grove Street Boat Launch in the City of Elmira (3 mile drive)\, and we will finish by cleaning-up at Fitch’s Bridge Launch in the Town of Elmira (3 mile drive). \nWork Gloves and Garbage Bags will be provided. You will need to provide your own transportation. Please join us as we clean-up our Boat Launch Site and River Access Points in preparation for Winter! \nAdditionally\, we want to remind everyone that during the event\, the Department of Health recommends that anyone NOT in the same household\, should wear a mask covering when they are unable to maintain 6 foot distance. You are welcome to bring a mask with you to this event\, but it is outdoors and not a requirement. If you have any symptoms of COVID-19\, please stay home and contact your local health department. We look forward to a safe and fun event!
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/river-access-point-boat-launch-volunteer-clean-up-2/
LOCATION:Dunn Field Boat Launch\, 546 Luce Street\, Elmira\, NY\, 14904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T181500
DTSTAMP:20260501T105601
CREATED:20210920T142828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T160422Z
UID:454-1634832000-1634840100@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:River Access Point & Boat Launch Volunteer Clean-up #1
DESCRIPTION:This is FREE and Open-to-the-Public Volunteer Clean-up Event. There is no registration required\, just show up. \nThis is the first in this series of events. We will be meeting at the White Wagon Boat Launch in the Town of Chemung (153 White Wagon Rd\, Waverly\, NY 14892) at 4:00PM\, and cleaning-up as much as we can\, before moving onto the Wyncoop Creek Boat Launch in the Town of Chemung (3 mile drive)\, and we will finish by cleaning-up at the Toll Bridge Park Boat Launch: Town of Wellsburg (7 mile drive). \nWork Gloves and Garbage Bags will be provided. You will need to provide your own transportation. Please join us as we clean-up our Boat Launch Site and River Access Points in preparation for Winter! \nAdditionally\, we want to remind everyone that during the event\, the Department of Health recommends that anyone NOT in the same household\, should wear a mask covering when they are unable to maintain 6 foot distance. You are welcome to bring a mask with you to this event\, but it is outdoors and not a requirement. If you have any symptoms of COVID-19\, please stay home and contact your local health department. We look forward to a safe and fun event!
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/volunteer-clean-up1/
LOCATION:White Wagon Boat Launch\, 153 White Wagon Road\, Waverly\, NY\, 14892\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T105601
CREATED:20210901T050048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T202351Z
UID:427-1633186800-1633204800@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT!! Annual Meeting & Jim Pfiffer's Retirement Celebration at the Grove Street Boat Launch
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for an evening of reflection\, celebration\, and community on the Chemung River! Our Annual Meeting and Jim Pfiffer’s Retirement Celebration will take place on Saturday\, October 2\, 2021\, starting at 3:00 PM at the Grove Street Boat Launch in Elmira\, under a tent with twinkling lights and tables and chairs. \nAn RSVP is required – TICKETS are $10 at The Door. **YOU MUST RSVP BY EMAIL OR PHONE. See instructions below.**  \n3:00 – 4:00PM – Registration & Social Hour \nPlease register upon arrival\, and enjoy music by Gerard Burke. We accept cash or checks. Tickets are $10 each at the door. \n4:00 – 5:00PM – Dinner is Served & Program Begins \nBoxed dinner is provided by Golden Glow Fire Department. Find yourself a seat and enjoy your delicious Chicken BBQ dinner as the evening’s events begin! \n5:00 – 6:00PM – Dessert is Served & Roast and Toast Begins \nDessert is provided by Cheesy Dreams. Don’t forget to bring your cash ($5 for 3 minutes on the mic) to “Roast” or “Toast” Jim Pfiffer\, while we enjoy decadent cheesecake cupcakes! \n6:00PM – Live Music & Kayak Raffle Drawing \nWe’ll be drawing the winner for this year’s Kayak Raffle Bundle at 6PM! If you would like to purchase raffle tickets before the event\, please visit our friends at the Finger Lakes House or Swarthout’s Bait and Tackle Shop. You can also purchase raffle tickets in-person at the event\, but you must RSVP to attend! Take Two performs LIVE at the Grove Street Boat Launch Pavilion. Dance\, listen\, and be merry! \nPlease RSVP by September\, 30\, 2021\, by providing your name(s) and the number of meals you’d like to reserve either by email: RiverFriendsRSVP@gmail.com or by calling (607) 846-2242. If we don’t answer\, please leave a message and we will return your call to confirm. \nWe hope to see you there! \nWe would also like to thank our event sponsors and supporters: \n\nOsprey Tier – Hilliard Corporation & Casella\nDragonfly Tier – Chemung Canal Trust Company & CopyExpress\nSupporters Tier –  The Finger Lakes House\, Swarthout’s Bait & Tackle Shop\, Wallin Insurance\, and Warner’s Way Real Property Services\n\nThank you for your continued support of our mission and of our community’s natural resources! \nRemember – Tickets are $10 at the door\, you MUST RSVP\, and please bring extra cash to “Roast” or “Toast” Jim! It should be a great evening of fun and celebration! We hope to see you there! \n(Can’t attend\, but still want to support the Friends of the Chemung River Watershed and Jim’s Retirement Celebration\, make a donation in place of attendance.)
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/annual-meeting-jim-pfiffers-retirement-celebration-at-the-grove-street-boat-launch/
LOCATION:Grove Street Boat Launch\, 36 Grove Street\, Elmira\, NY\, 14905\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T105601
CREATED:20210826T004141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T152036Z
UID:423-1633165200-1633176000@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED - River Kayak Rentals
DESCRIPTION:**Due to lack of Pre-registrations for this event\, we have had to cancel. We hope to see everyone next year!** This Guided River Kayak Rental event will meet at the Grove Street Boat Launch in Elmira\, where our partners at Endless Mountain Outfitters bring you to your launch site of Fitch’s Bridge (3-mile trip) to begin your guided kayak trip. Pre-registration is required by clicking this link.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/river-kayak-rentals/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210904T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210904T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T105601
CREATED:20210825T225143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T003456Z
UID:322-1630746000-1630764000@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:River Kayak Rentals: Boats and Afternoon Lunch at Finger Lakes House
DESCRIPTION:This Guided River Kayak Rental event will meet at the Grove Street Boat Launch in Elmira\, where our partners at Endless Mountain Outfitters bring you to your launch site of Bottcher’s Landing (9-mile trip) to begin your guided kayak trip. We will end by traveling to the Finger Lakes House for a late afternoon lunch and refreshments – with a special treat provided by our friends at the Finger Lakes House! \nLunch and refreshments are not covered in the cost of the trip. Pre-registration is required. \nhttps://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/endlessmountainoutfitters/items/296297/calendar/2021/09/?full-items=yes&flow=17073
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/river-kayak-rentals-boats-and-afternoon-lunch-at-finger-lakes-house/
LOCATION:Grove Street Boat Launch\, 36 Grove Street\, Elmira\, NY\, 14905\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T105601
CREATED:20210826T004005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T004005Z
UID:419-1629882000-1629889200@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Yoga in the Woods: Forest Bathing with Dr. Katherine Fultz
DESCRIPTION:This program will provide the opportunity to observe a familiar location with fresh eyes\, and improve your overall sense of wellness through mindfulness practice. We will gather in the parking lot behind the West Elmira Fire Department (1255 W. Water Street\, Elmira) and head to the trailhead behind Pirozzolo Park on Saturday\, September 25\, to do a walking meditation and yoga series in the woods from 9AM – 11AM\, while paying close attention to the sensory experience of being in a forest environment. Integrating the traditions of “Forest Bathing” and yoga to guide our walks will help participants to cultivate an appreciation for the natural space around them. \nClass will focus on a “forest invitation” and will be taught by certified Yoga Instructor and Environmental Anthropologist – Dr. Katherine Fultz; these invitations are themes to guide our walking meditations and observations. Participants will pause periodically as a group to do a series of yoga poses\, followed by the opportunity to sit in contemplative stillness and observe the space around them. Following our walk\, participants will have the opportunity to journal or sketch their experiences before sharing with the group. We will close with tea or lemonade\, snacks\, and casual conversation. \nDress appropriately for walking and yoga movement. DON’T FORGET TO PACK a sketch book or journal and pencil or pen\, a blanket or towel that can be placed on the ground\, and a bottle of water. \nThis class will have a Member and Non-member rate\, and you MUST pre-register using this link. Participants from our July class will receive half-off to attend!
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/yoga-in-the-woods-forest-bathing-with-dr-katherine-fultz/
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