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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T090000
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SUMMARY:Coffee with Friends: Create a Pollinator-Friendly Garden
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about how spending time in nature can improve your health? Have you ever wondered what to do if you come across an injured wild animal? Maybe you are ready to get on the river or to learn how to kayak? You are in luck! Chemung River friends coffee talks will cover all of these topics and more! \nThe talks will be held at the Friends of the Chemung River office at 111 N. Main Street\, Suite #8. A light breakfast\, tea\, and (of course) coffee will be served. Doors will open at 8:30am\, and the talk will begin promptly at 9am and end at 10am to get you out and on your way to enjoying your weekend. \nA few more topics are in the works\, so keep checking back for updates. Please register \nFor more information\, please contact our outreach coordinator at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org. \nRegistration is not required.\n \n  \nCreate a Pollinator-Friendly Garden\nChemung County Master Gardener Melanie Beach will provide information for growing a beautiful garden that also supports the local wildlife that pollinate plants and support our local ecosystem. She will talk about the importance of pollinators and choosing the plants these important creatures need to do their work. \nOur doors will open at 8:30 a.m. and a light breakfast and beverages will be provided. Our speaker will begin promptly at 9 a.m. and end at 10 a.m. so you can head out to enjoy your weekend. \nThis program is sponsored by The Friends of the Chemung River Watershed and funded through grants from the Anderson Foundation\, the Hilliard Foundation\, The Community Foundation\, and Casella. A suggested\, but not at all required\, donation is $10.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/coffee-with-friends-create-a-pollinator-friendly-garden/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182010
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T161558Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee with Friends: Composting: Everything You Need to Know to Turn Your Scraps Into Soil
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about how spending time in nature can improve your health? Have you ever wondered what to do if you come across an injured wild animal? Maybe you are ready to get on the river or to learn how to kayak? You are in luck! Chemung River friends coffee talks will cover all of these topics and more! \nThe talks will be held at the Friends of the Chemung River office at 111 N. Main Street\, Suite #8. A light breakfast\, tea\, and (of course) coffee will be served. Doors will open at 8:30am\, and the talk will begin promptly at 9am and end at 10am to get you out and on your way to enjoying your weekend. \nA few more topics are in the works\, so keep checking back for updates. Please register \nFor more information\, please contact our outreach coordinator at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org. \nRegistration is required so we have enough seating and refreshments. Please register here. \n  \nComposting: Everything You Need to Know to Turn Your Scraps Into Soil\n\nHeather Gilbert\, owner/operator  of Finger Lakes Compost\, will teach you everything you need to know to turn common household litter into nutrient-rich soil you can use to grow all kinds of plants\, including a very productive vegetable garden. She’ll also address common misconceptions about composting\, which\, when done right\, will produce no unpleasant smell and takes very little effort to produce great results!
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/coffee-with-friends-composting-everything-you-need-to-know-to-turn-your-scraps-into-soil/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182010
CREATED:20240320T134615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T134615Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Clean Up at Wisner Park
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Saturday\, April 20\, at 9:00AM at Wisner Park in Elmira\, NY\, for our Earth Day Cleanup! We’ve partnered with First Presbyterian Church of Elmira and Bethany Lutheran Church to bring our community together to clean up trash in parts of downtown Elmira as well as along the river. \nChildren are welcome to join\, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \nWear sturdy closed-toed shoes\, sunscreen\, and bug spray. Please bring a refillabile water bottle to stay hydrated! We will have snacks for you and a limited supply of free clean-up kits that you can keep for your future earth-lovin’ cleanups. Kits include bags\, gloves\, a first-aid kit\, a sharps container\, reflectors\, a hand shovel\, and more! This program is made possible through sponsorships and a generous donation from Upper Susquehanna Coalition. \nNo registration is required\, but a waiver is mandatory. We will have waivers at the event\, but you can save time by completing the waiver before the event.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/earth-day-clean-up-at-wisner-park/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182010
CREATED:20230926T132534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T132534Z
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SUMMARY:Girl Scouts [Daisy] Nature Buddies! Earn the Eco Learner Badge
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register\nCalling all Daisies! Please join us on Saturday\, April 27\, 2024\, from 10am – 11am to learn about how we can protect nature. We will learn how to be prepared to protect nature before we go outdoors\, how to keep living things safe when we walk in nature\, and how to protect nature from trash. \nThe activity will take place at The Friends of the Chemung River Watershed headquarters\, The Midtown Mall\, 111 N. Main Street\, Suite 8\, Elmira\, NY\, and include a walk through Riverfront Park. Please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. \nThe cost per girl is $7 and will include the Eco Learner badge. Registration is limited to 20 scouts\, a minimum of 5 scouts is needed to do the program. Girl Scout Leaders and Co-Leaders are free. Please contact us at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org with any questions.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/girl-scouts-daisy-nature-buddies-earn-the-eco-learner-badge/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182010
CREATED:20231204T161856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T161856Z
UID:1380-1714813200-1714816800@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Coffee with Friends: Recycling: Are You Doing It Correctly?
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about how spending time in nature can improve your health? Have you ever wondered what to do if you come across an injured wild animal? Maybe you are ready to get on the river or to learn how to kayak? You are in luck! Chemung River friends coffee talks will cover all of these topics and more! \nThe talks will be held at the Friends of the Chemung River office at 111 N. Main Street\, Suite #8. A light breakfast\, tea\, and (of course) coffee will be served. Doors will open at 8:30am\, and the talk will begin promptly at 9am and end at 10am to get you out and on your way to enjoying your weekend. \nA few more topics are in the works\, so keep checking back for updates. Please register \nFor more information\, please contact our outreach coordinator at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org. \nRegistration is required so we have enough seating and refreshments. Please register here. \n  \nRecycling: Are You Doing It Correctly?\n\nToni Gardner\, a natural resources and solid waste educator from Cornell Cooperative Extension Chemung County\, will discuss the kinds of items that are recycling\, where and when to recycle them\, and how you can make a positive impact on the health of our watershed through proper recycling.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/coffee-with-friends-recycling-are-you-doing-it-correctly/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182010
CREATED:20230928T180622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T180622Z
UID:1335-1715421600-1715425200@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Girl Scouts [Daisy] Nature Buddies! Earn the Eco Learner Badge
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register\nCalling all Daisies! Please join us on Saturday\, April 27\, 2024\, from 10am – 11am to learn about how we can protect nature. We will learn how to be prepared to protect nature before we go outdoors\, how to keep living things safe when we walk in nature\, and how to protect nature from trash. \nThe activity will take place at The Friends of the Chemung River Watershed headquarters\, The Midtown Mall\, 111 N. Main Street\, Suite 8\, Elmira\, NY\, and include a walk through Riverfront Park. Please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. \nThe cost per girl is $7 and will include the Eco Learner badge. Registration is limited to 20 scouts\, a minimum of 5 scouts is needed to do the program. Girl Scout Leaders and Co-Leaders are free. Please contact us at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org with any questions.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/girl-scouts-daisy-nature-buddies-earn-the-eco-learner-badge-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182010
CREATED:20240401T124901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T124901Z
UID:1494-1716544800-1716548400@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Park Rangers: Pirozzolo Park in West Elmira
DESCRIPTION:Join Horseheads Family Resource Center\, Tanglewood Nature Center and Museum\, and Chemung River Friends for our Park Rangers program this summer! Fridays throughout the summer\, we will lead a walk through some of our beautiful local parks. This FREE program includes a snack and all children participating will receive an explorer’s vest and a button for each location! Please bring sun screen\, bug spray\, and a water bottle. All ages are welcome! Follow Horseheads Family Resource Center on Facebook for updates. All walks start at 10:00AM. Get some local nature knowledge\, visit with live animals\, and so much more as we explore local nature spots in Chemung\, Steuben\, and Schuyler counties. No registration is required. \nMay 24: Pirozzolo Park\nJune 7: Sperr Park\nJune 21: Lackawanna Trail I\nJune 28: Thorne St. Park\nJuly 5: Tanglewood\nJuly 12: Spencer Crest\nJuly 19: Havana Glen\nJuly 26: Thorne St. Park\nAugust 2: Pirozzolo Park\nAugust 9: Holding Point\nAugust 16: Catharine Valley Trail\nAugust 23: Kinsella Park\nAugust 30: Denison Park\nSeptember 6: Lackawanna Trail II\nOctober 4: Bradley Farms
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/park-rangers-pirozzolo-park-in-west-elmira/
CATEGORIES:naturestrollers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182010
CREATED:20230928T175919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T175919Z
UID:1331-1716629400-1716649200@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Girl Scouts [Brownie] WOW! Wonders of Water Journey in a Day
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register\nCalling all Brownies! Please join us on Saturday\, May 25\, 2024\, from 9:30am – 3:00pm (rain date: Sunday\, May 26\, 2024\, from 9:30am – 3:00pm) to learn all about water and complete your Wonders of Water Journey in a day! We will explore the wonders of water by finding out more about its importance and how it’s used around the world. Activities will include games\, crafts\, hands-on experiments and snacks. \nThe activity will take place at The Friends of the Chemung River Watershed headquarters\, The Midtown Mall\, 111 N. Main Street\, Suite 8\, Elmira\, NY\, and include a 15-minute walk to the Grove Street Boat Launch to do some activities. Please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle and a bagged lunch. \nThe cost per girl is $25 and will include the WOW! Wonders of Water Brownie Journey Award Set. Registration is limited to 20 scouts\, a minimum of 8 scouts is required to do the program. Girl Scout Leaders and Co-Leaders are free. Please contact us at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org with any questions.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/girl-scouts-brownie-wow-wonders-of-water-journey-in-a-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182010
CREATED:20231204T162157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T162157Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee with Friends: Intro to Paddling on the River
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about how spending time in nature can improve your health? Have you ever wondered what to do if you come across an injured wild animal? Maybe you are ready to get on the river or to learn how to kayak? You are in luck! Chemung River friends coffee talks will cover all of these topics and more! \nThe talks will be held at the Friends of the Chemung River office at 111 N. Main Street\, Suite #8. A light breakfast\, tea\, and (of course) coffee will be served. Doors will open at 8:30am\, and the talk will begin promptly at 9am and end at 10am to get you out and on your way to enjoying your weekend. \nA few more topics are in the works\, so keep checking back for updates. Please register \nFor more information\, please contact our outreach coordinator at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org. \nRegistration is required so we have enough seating and refreshments. Please register here. \n  \nIntro to Paddling on the River\n\nJim Pfiffer\, co-founder and former executive director of Friends of the Chemung River\, will give a presentation about introductory paddling and river safety. Jim has been paddling for decades and is a master paddler. This is a wonderful opportunity for folks of all ages to learn about how to have fun on the Chemung without compromising safety.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/coffee-with-friends-intro-to-paddling-on-the-river/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182011
CREATED:20230928T175650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T175650Z
UID:1329-1717246800-1717254000@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Girl Scouts [Brownie] Stream Bugs of the Chemung River - Earn the Bug Badge
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register\nCalling all Brownies! Please join us on Saturday\, June 1\, 2024\, from 1pm – 3pm at Pirozzolo Park in Elmira\, to learn about all the cool bugs that live in the Chemung River. These bugs\, called macroinvertebrates\, are not only cool to look at\, they also can tell us a lot about our water quality! \nThe activity will take place at Pirozzolo Park in Elmira\, NY. We will meet at the picnic pavilion next to the playground to do some bug crafts and education\, then we will head down to the boat launch to catch some stream bugs! If the temperature is less than 50F or there is rain\, we will meet at the Friends of the Chemung River headquarters\, the Midtown Mall\, 111 N. Main Street\, Suite 8\, Elmira\, NY to complete the activities. \nThe cost per girl is $7 and will include the Bug Badge. Registration is limited to 20 scouts. Girl Scout Leaders and Co-Leaders are free. Please contact us at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org with any questions.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/girl-scouts-brownie-stream-bugs-of-the-chemung-river-earn-the-bug-badge-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182011
CREATED:20240401T125040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T125040Z
UID:1497-1717754400-1717758000@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Park Rangers: Sperr Park in Big Flats
DESCRIPTION:Join Horseheads Family Resource Center\, Tanglewood Nature Center and Museum\, and Chemung River Friends for our Park Rangers program this summer! Fridays throughout the summer\, we will lead a walk through some of our beautiful local parks. This FREE program includes a snack and all children participating will receive an explorer’s vest and a button for each location! Please bring sun screen\, bug spray\, and a water bottle. All ages are welcome! Follow Horseheads Family Resource Center on Facebook for updates. All walks start at 10:00AM. Get some local nature knowledge\, visit with live animals\, and so much more as we explore local nature spots in Chemung\, Steuben\, and Schuyler counties. No registration is required. \nMay 24: Pirozzolo Park\nJune 7: Sperr Park\nJune 21: Lackawanna Trail I\nJune 28: Thorne St. Park\nJuly 5: Tanglewood\nJuly 12: Spencer Crest\nJuly 19: Havana Glen\nJuly 26: Thorne St. Park\nAugust 2: Pirozzolo Park\nAugust 9: Holding Point\nAugust 16: Catharine Valley Trail\nAugust 23: Kinsella Park\nAugust 30: Denison Park\nSeptember 6: Lackawanna Trail II\nOctober 4: Bradley Farms
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/park-rangers-sperr-park-in-big-flats/
CATEGORIES:naturestrollers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182011
CREATED:20240611T153235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T153235Z
UID:1659-1718213400-1718218800@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Clean Up: Denison Park\, Corning
DESCRIPTION:Help clean up the watershed! All materials are provided\, including gloves\, pickers\, bags\, sharps containers\, etc. You just need to bring a snack and a water bottle. All ages are welcome\, but we ask that children be accompanied by their caregiver. All participants to our cleanups are required to sign the Liability Waiver\, but registration is not required. Questions about our cleanups? Please contact our outreach coordinator: outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/clean-up-denison-park-corning/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182011
CREATED:20240320T130235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T132906Z
UID:1448-1718442000-1718460000@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Guided River Tour: Chemung River: Bottcher's to Grove
DESCRIPTION:Join us on June 15th from 9am-2pm – Bottcher’s Landing Boat Launch in Big Flats\, NY\, to Grove Street Boat Launch in Elmira\, NY (9-mile Paddle). Range of paddle time will be from 10am-1pm. Cost for this guided river tour starts at just $25 if you have your own kayak! Both single and tandem kayak rentals are available. \nWHAT TO PACK: \n\nProper water shoes (not flip flops)\nSnacks\nWater\nSunscreen\nBug Spray\n\nRegister for this paddle through Endless Mountain Outfitters.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/guided-river-tour-chemung-river-bottchers-to-grove/
CATEGORIES:paddle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182011
CREATED:20240611T154108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T154108Z
UID:1665-1718812800-1718823600@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Clean Up: Wyncoop Creek Boat Launch\, Town of Chemung
DESCRIPTION:Help clean up the watershed! All materials are provided\, including gloves\, pickers\, bags\, sharps containers\, etc. You just need to bring a snack and a water bottle. All ages are welcome\, but we ask that children be accompanied by their caregiver. All participants to our cleanups are required to sign the Liability Waiver\, but registration is not required. Questions about our cleanups? Please contact our outreach coordinator: outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/clean-up-wyncoop-creek-boat-launch-town-of-chemung/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182011
CREATED:20240401T125151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T131524Z
UID:1499-1718964000-1718967600@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Park Rangers: Location Change! Eldridge Park in Elmira
DESCRIPTION:Join Horseheads Family Resource Center\, Tanglewood Nature Center and Museum\, and Chemung River Friends for our Park Rangers program this summer! Fridays throughout the summer\, we will lead a walk through some of our beautiful local parks. This FREE program includes a snack and all children participating will receive an explorer’s vest and a button for each location! Please bring sun screen\, bug spray\, and a water bottle. All ages are welcome! Follow Horseheads Family Resource Center on Facebook for updates. All walks start at 10:00AM. Get some local nature knowledge\, visit with live animals\, and so much more as we explore local nature spots in Chemung\, Steuben\, and Schuyler counties. No registration is required. \nMay 24: Pirozzolo Park\nJune 7: Sperr Park\nJune 21: Eldridge Park! (Changed from Lackawanna Trail I)\nJune 28: Thorne St. Park\nJuly 5: Tanglewood\nJuly 12: Spencer Crest\nJuly 19: Havana Glen\nJuly 26: Thorne St. Park\nAugust 2: Pirozzolo Park\nAugust 9: Holding Point\nAugust 16: Catharine Valley Trail\nAugust 23: Kinsella Park\nAugust 30: Denison Park\nSeptember 6: Lackawanna Trail II\nOctober 4: Bradley Farms
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/park-rangers-lackawanna-trail-in-elmira/
CATEGORIES:naturestrollers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182011
CREATED:20240611T154312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T154312Z
UID:1667-1719423000-1719428400@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Clean Up: Miller Pond Park
DESCRIPTION:Help clean up the watershed! All materials are provided\, including gloves\, pickers\, bags\, sharps containers\, etc. You just need to bring a snack and a water bottle. All ages are welcome\, but we ask that children be accompanied by their caregiver. All participants to our cleanups are required to sign the Liability Waiver\, but registration is not required. Questions about our cleanups? Please contact our outreach coordinator: outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/clean-up-miller-pond-park/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182011
CREATED:20240401T125417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T125417Z
UID:1501-1719568800-1719572400@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Park Rangers: Thorne St. Park in Horseheads
DESCRIPTION:Join Horseheads Family Resource Center\, Tanglewood Nature Center and Museum\, and Chemung River Friends for our Park Rangers program this summer! Fridays throughout the summer\, we will lead a walk through some of our beautiful local parks. This FREE program includes a snack and all children participating will receive an explorer’s vest and a button for each location! Please bring sun screen\, bug spray\, and a water bottle. All ages are welcome! Follow Horseheads Family Resource Center on Facebook for updates. All walks start at 10:00AM. Get some local nature knowledge\, visit with live animals\, and so much more as we explore local nature spots in Chemung\, Steuben\, and Schuyler counties. No registration is required. \nMay 24: Pirozzolo Park\nJune 7: Sperr Park\nJune 21: Lackawanna Trail I\nJune 28: Thorne St. Park\nJuly 5: Tanglewood\nJuly 12: Spencer Crest\nJuly 19: Havana Glen\nJuly 26: Thorne St. Park\nAugust 2: Pirozzolo Park\nAugust 9: Holding Point\nAugust 16: Catharine Valley Trail\nAugust 23: Kinsella Park\nAugust 30: Denison Park\nSeptember 6: Lackawanna Trail II\nOctober 4: Bradley Farms
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/park-rangers-thorne-st-park-in-horseheads/
CATEGORIES:naturestrollers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240703T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240703T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182011
CREATED:20240611T131153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T132257Z
UID:1628-1720027800-1720033200@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Paddle Class: Learn to Kayak with Confidence
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a FREE beginner kayak paddle lessons from 5:30PM – 6:30PM at Grove Street Boat Launch. Jim Pfiffer will be teaching you how easy\, safe\, and fun it can be to paddle on the river! \nA sheet pizza dinner will be provided for participants. \nInstructions will be provided within sight of the boat launch and life jackets (provided or you can bring your own) are mandatory. You may bring your own craft or you may borrow one of ours. \nChildren are welcome and encouraged to participate! You must remain with your child. Children under age 8 must accompany you in a tandem kayak (we have 2 available). Children older than 8 may use a single kayak. \nMeet at the concrete boat launch in the parking area at the Grove Street Boat Launch. Pre-registration is required and donations\, while very appreciated\, are completely optional. \nRegister Here
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/beginner-paddle-class-learn-to-kayak-with-confidence-2/
CATEGORIES:paddle
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240703T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240703T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182011
CREATED:20240611T154435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T154435Z
UID:1669-1720027800-1720033200@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Clean Up: Hathorn Park\, Elmira
DESCRIPTION:Help clean up the watershed! All materials are provided\, including gloves\, pickers\, bags\, sharps containers\, etc. You just need to bring a snack and a water bottle. All ages are welcome\, but we ask that children be accompanied by their caregiver. All participants to our cleanups are required to sign the Liability Waiver\, but registration is not required. Questions about our cleanups? Please contact our outreach coordinator: outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/clean-up-hathorn-park-elmira/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182011
CREATED:20240628T150957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T150957Z
UID:1718-1720173600-1720177200@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Park Rangers: Tanglewood Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Join Horseheads Family Resource Center\, Tanglewood Nature Center and Museum\, and Chemung River Friends for our Park Rangers program this summer! Fridays throughout the summer\, we will lead a walk through some of our beautiful local parks. This FREE program includes a snack and all children participating will receive an explorer’s vest and a button for each location! Please bring sun screen\, bug spray\, and a water bottle. All ages are welcome! Follow Horseheads Family Resource Center on Facebook for updates. All walks start at 10:00AM. Get some local nature knowledge\, visit with live animals\, and so much more as we explore local nature spots in Chemung\, Steuben\, and Schuyler counties. No registration is required. \nMay 24: Pirozzolo Park\nJune 7: Sperr Park\nJune 21: Lackawanna Trail I\nJune 28: Thorne St. Park\nJuly 5: Tanglewood\nJuly 12: Spencer Crest\nJuly 19: Havana Glen\nJuly 26: Thorne St. Park\nAugust 2: Pirozzolo Park\nAugust 9: Holding Point\nAugust 16: Catharine Valley Trail\nAugust 23: Kinsella Park\nAugust 30: Denison Park\nSeptember 6: Lackawanna Trail II\nOctober 4: Bradley Farms
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/park-rangers-tanglewood-nature-center/
CATEGORIES:naturestrollers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182011
CREATED:20240611T134003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T134137Z
UID:1640-1720270800-1720278000@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Art Workshop: Watercolor by the River
DESCRIPTION:This outdoor painting program will be held at the Bottcher’s Landing Boat Launch in the Town of Big Flats. 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 20 people who sign up. \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 (http://bridgetbossartvanotterloo.com/)\, 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 visit our website\, ChemungRiverFriends.org. Please bring your own water bottle to reduce plastic waste and feel free to bring a lawn chair if you’d like to sit outside the pavilion while you paint. We will provide tables\, snacks\, refreshments\, and all of the necessary art supplies. \n*Thanks to a grant from the Arts Council\, this workshop \, taught by a master watercolor artist\, is available to our community for a discounted rate of just $5 per child and $10 per adult! \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/art-workshop-watercolor-by-the-river/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182011
CREATED:20240611T154558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T154558Z
UID:1671-1720632600-1720638000@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Clean Up: ALDIs\, Elmira Southside
DESCRIPTION:Help clean up the watershed! All materials are provided\, including gloves\, pickers\, bags\, sharps containers\, etc. You just need to bring a snack and a water bottle. All ages are welcome\, but we ask that children be accompanied by their caregiver. All participants to our cleanups are required to sign the Liability Waiver\, but registration is not required. Questions about our cleanups? Please contact our outreach coordinator: outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/clean-up-aldis-elmira-southside/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182011
CREATED:20240401T125541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T125836Z
UID:1503-1720778400-1720782000@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Park Rangers: Spencer Crest in Corning
DESCRIPTION:Join Horseheads Family Resource Center\, Tanglewood Nature Center and Museum\, and Chemung River Friends for our Park Rangers program this summer! Fridays throughout the summer\, we will lead a walk through some of our beautiful local parks. This FREE program includes a snack and all children participating will receive an explorer’s vest and a button for each location! Please bring sun screen\, bug spray\, and a water bottle. All ages are welcome! Follow Horseheads Family Resource Center on Facebook for updates. All walks start at 10:00AM. Get some local nature knowledge\, visit with live animals\, and so much more as we explore local nature spots in Chemung\, Steuben\, and Schuyler counties. No registration is required. \nMay 24: Pirozzolo Park\nJune 7: Sperr Park\nJune 21: Lackawanna Trail I\nJune 28: Thorne St. Park\nJuly 5: Tanglewood\nJuly 12: Spencer Crest\nJuly 19: Havana Glen\nJuly 26: Thorne St. Park\nAugust 2: Pirozzolo Park\nAugust 9: Holding Point\nAugust 16: Catharine Valley Trail\nAugust 23: Kinsella Park\nAugust 30: Denison Park\nSeptember 6: Lackawanna Trail II\nOctober 4: Bradley Farms
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/park-rangers-tanglewood-nature-center-museum/
CATEGORIES:naturestrollers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182011
CREATED:20240611T144051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T145144Z
UID:1650-1720866600-1720873800@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Guided River Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join expert paddler Jim Pfiffer as he leads you on an educational tour of the Chemung River from Bottcher’s Landing Boat Launch in Big Flats\, NY\, to Grove Street Boat Launch in Elmira (9-mile Float). The price includes the tour and the kayak rental (if you need one). \nPlease park on Grove Street\, as the entrance to the boat launch will be closed to non-emergency vehicular traffic from 12pm – 6pm for Chemung River Fest. We will meet at the boat launch at 9:30AM to load kayaks onto the trailer and go over safety. \nWe will shuttle you and your kayak to Bottcher’s Landing Boat Launch and then paddle back to Grove Street. Please dress for the weather and wear water shoes\, a hat\, sunscreen\, and a life jacket if you have one (we will have life jackets available). A water bottle and snack are also recommended. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/guided-river-tour/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182011
CREATED:20240611T161824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T161824Z
UID:1686-1720872000-1720893600@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:2024 River Fest
DESCRIPTION:Chemung River Fest is Saturday\, July 13\, 2024 from 12pm – 6pm at the Grove Street Boat Launch in Elmira\, NY. We will have a bounce house\, face painting\, kayaking\, an ice cream truck\, food vendors\, and fun! Please join us for this free community event–parking is available on the street or you can use the bus service to get dropped off right around the corner. The boat launch will be closed to non-emergency vehicles for the duration of the event. If you have a kayak or other outdoor equipment to swap/sell/trade at this event\, please e-mail director@chemungriverfriends.org for more information.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/2024-river-fest/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182011
CREATED:20240611T154827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T154827Z
UID:1673-1721237400-1721242800@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Clean Up: McKinnon Park\, Elmira
DESCRIPTION:Help clean up the watershed! All materials are provided\, including gloves\, pickers\, bags\, sharps containers\, etc. You just need to bring a snack and a water bottle. All ages are welcome\, but we ask that children be accompanied by their caregiver. All participants to our cleanups are required to sign the Liability Waiver\, but registration is not required. Questions about our cleanups? Please contact our outreach coordinator: outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/clean-up-mckinnon-park-elmira/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182011
CREATED:20240401T125953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T125953Z
UID:1508-1721383200-1721386800@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Park Rangers: Havana Glen Park in Watkins Glen
DESCRIPTION:Join Horseheads Family Resource Center\, Tanglewood Nature Center and Museum\, and Chemung River Friends for our Park Rangers program this summer! Fridays throughout the summer\, we will lead a walk through some of our beautiful local parks. This FREE program includes a snack and all children participating will receive an explorer’s vest and a button for each location! Please bring sun screen\, bug spray\, and a water bottle. All ages are welcome! Follow Horseheads Family Resource Center on Facebook for updates. All walks start at 10:00AM. Get some local nature knowledge\, visit with live animals\, and so much more as we explore local nature spots in Chemung\, Steuben\, and Schuyler counties. No registration is required. \nMay 24: Pirozzolo Park\nJune 7: Sperr Park\nJune 21: Lackawanna Trail I\nJune 28: Thorne St. Park\nJuly 5: Tanglewood\nJuly 12: Spencer Crest\nJuly 19: Havana Glen\nJuly 26: Thorne St. Park\nAugust 2: Pirozzolo Park\nAugust 9: Holding Point\nAugust 16: Catharine Valley Trail\nAugust 23: Kinsella Park\nAugust 30: Denison Park\nSeptember 6: Lackawanna Trail II\nOctober 4: Bradley Farms
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/park-rangers-havana-glen-park-in-watkins-glen/
CATEGORIES:naturestrollers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182011
CREATED:20240611T155012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T155012Z
UID:1675-1721842200-1721847600@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Clean Up: Universal Park\, Southport
DESCRIPTION:Help clean up the watershed! All materials are provided\, including gloves\, pickers\, bags\, sharps containers\, etc. You just need to bring a snack and a water bottle. All ages are welcome\, but we ask that children be accompanied by their caregiver. All participants to our cleanups are required to sign the Liability Waiver\, but registration is not required. Questions about our cleanups? Please contact our outreach coordinator: outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/clean-up-universal-park-southport/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182011
CREATED:20240401T130243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T130352Z
UID:1510-1721988000-1721991600@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Park Rangers: Thorne St. Park in Horseheads
DESCRIPTION:Join Horseheads Family Resource Center\, Tanglewood Nature Center and Museum\, and Chemung River Friends for our Park Rangers program this summer! Fridays throughout the summer\, we will lead a walk through some of our beautiful local parks. This FREE program includes a snack and all children participating will receive an explorer’s vest and a button for each location! Please bring sun screen\, bug spray\, and a water bottle. All ages are welcome! Follow Horseheads Family Resource Center on Facebook for updates. All walks start at 10:00AM. Get some local nature knowledge\, visit with live animals\, and so much more as we explore local nature spots in Chemung\, Steuben\, and Schuyler counties. No registration is required. \nMay 24: Pirozzolo Park\nJune 7: Sperr Park\nJune 21: Lackawanna Trail I\nJune 28: Thorne St. Park\nJuly 5: Tanglewood\nJuly 12: Spencer Crest\nJuly 19: Havana Glen\nJuly 26: Thorne St. Park\nAugust 2: Pirozzolo Park\nAugust 9: Holding Point\nAugust 16: Catharine Valley Trail\nAugust 23: Kinsella Park\nAugust 30: Denison Park\nSeptember 6: Lackawanna Trail II\nOctober 4: Bradley Farms
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/park-rangers-thorne-st-park-in-horseheads-2/
CATEGORIES:naturestrollers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182011
CREATED:20240320T132540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T132944Z
UID:1452-1722070800-1722088800@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Guided River Tour: Tioga River Trip: Mulholland to Cohocton
DESCRIPTION:Join us on July 27 at the Cohocton Street Boat Launch at 9am. We will shuttle to the Mulholland Launch and take out at Cohocton in Corning. This is an 8-mile paddle. \nPrices for this guided river tour start at just $25\, and kayaks are available for rent. \nRegister with Endless Mountain Outfitters.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/guided-river-tour-tioga-river-trip-mulholland-to-cohocton/
CATEGORIES:paddle
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