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SUMMARY:Guided River Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join expert paddler Jim Pfiffer as he leads you on an educational tour of the Chemung River from Toll Bridge Boat Launch in Wellsburg\, NY\, to Wyncoop Creek Road Boat Launch in Chemung. The price includes the tour and the kayak rental (if you need one). \nWe will meet at the Wyncoop Creek Road Boat Launch at 9:30AM to load kayaks onto the trailer and go over safety. \nWe will shuttle you and your kayak to Toll Bridge Boat Launch and then paddle back to Wyncoop Creek Road Boat Launch. 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\nRegister Here
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/guided-river-tour-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T130000
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Science in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Spend the week with Friends of the Chemung River and Town of Elmira recreation as we explore the outdoors\, learn to paddle on the river\, catch some fish and other critters\, hike in the woods\, play games\, and so much more. \nCampers should arrive by 9 a.m. with a packed lunch (M-Th)\, refillable water bottle\, sun screen and bug spray and an appetite for adventure. Friday we will make our lunch together in the Community Center kitchen. Campers can be picked up between 12:30 and 1p.m. \nPlease contact Karen outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org for more information. We look forward to spending a fun-filled week with your kids! \nRegister Here
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/summer-camp-science-in-nature/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T190000
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SUMMARY:Clean Up: Chapel 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-chapel-park-southport/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213019
CREATED:20240401T131440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T131440Z
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SUMMARY:Park Rangers: Kinsella Park in Erwin
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-kinsella-park-in-erwin/
CATEGORIES:naturestrollers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213019
CREATED:20240401T131551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T131551Z
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SUMMARY:Park Rangers: Denison Park 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-denison-park-in-corning/
CATEGORIES:naturestrollers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T110000
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CREATED:20240401T131648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T131648Z
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SUMMARY:Park Rangers: Lackawanna Trail II 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: 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-ii-in-elmira/
CATEGORIES:naturestrollers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T190000
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CREATED:20240611T131813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T132130Z
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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-4/
CATEGORIES:paddle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T110000
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CREATED:20240401T131748Z
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SUMMARY:Park Rangers: Bradley Farms 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: 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-bradley-farms-in-elmira/
CATEGORIES:naturestrollers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213019
CREATED:20240927T160635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T160635Z
UID:1794-1728486000-1728489600@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Let's Get Crafty: Bats!
DESCRIPTION:Join us after school on Wednesday\, October 9\, for a fun\, free\, upcycled bat craft and storytime. The event begins at 3pm at our office at 109 N. Main Street\, Elmira\, NY. Questions? Contact outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/lets-get-crafty-bats/
LOCATION:Chemung River Friends\, 109 North Main St.\, Elmira\, New York\, 14901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213019
CREATED:20240611T143816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T143833Z
UID:1647-1728738000-1728745200@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-copy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213019
CREATED:20240927T155144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T134435Z
UID:1791-1731747600-1731751200@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Coffee with Friends: The Dark Side of Fashion
DESCRIPTION:The Dark Side of Fashion\, presented by Faith Gray. \nJust in time for the busy shopping season\, Faith’s talk takes a look into the fashion industry’s negative impact on our world. You will never look at your closet the same way. \nThe talks will be held at the Friends of the Chemung River office at 109 N. Main Street\, Elmira\, NY. A light breakfast\, tea\, and (of course) coffee will be served at no cost and this program is free\, no registration required. 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. \nFor more information\, please contact our outreach coordinator at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org. \nA $10 per person donation is suggested\, but not required. Donations can be made in person or through our online donation portal. \n 
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/dsof/
LOCATION:Chemung River Friends\, 109 North Main St.\, Elmira\, New York\, 14901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213019
CREATED:20241206T151215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T151215Z
UID:1853-1733931000-1733934600@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Cookies with Friends
DESCRIPTION:This month we will take our children on a stroll through the Mark Twain Riverfront Park and then return to the warmth of our office to make a seasonal decoration using natural elements. Please dress for the weather. There is no registration required and this event is free and open to the public. We’ll meet at 109 N. Main Street in Elmira at 3:30PM. Cookies are included! Wednesday\, December 11 at 3:30PM.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/cookies-with-friends/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213019
CREATED:20241029T133639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T134425Z
UID:1808-1734166800-1734170400@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Coffee with Friends: Nature Prescriptions
DESCRIPTION:Peggy Hurley\, DO\, retired physician and master naturalist returns! \nDr. Hurley will provide information from her extensive research regarding how time spent in nature can improve your physical and mental health. \nThe talks will be held at the Friends of the Chemung River office at 109 N. Main Street\, Elmira\, NY. 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. \nFor more information\, please contact our outreach coordinator at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org. \nA $10 per person donation is suggested\, but not required. Donations can be made in person or through our online donation portal. \n 
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/coffee-with-friends-nature-prescriptions/
LOCATION:Chemung River Friends\, 109 North Main St.\, Elmira\, New York\, 14901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213019
CREATED:20241206T151601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T151601Z
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SUMMARY:Cookies with Friends: Native Plants and the Pollinators That Need Them
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our downtown Elmira office for our fun\, free program for kids: Cookies with Friends! This program is a kid-friendly version of our Coffee with Friends series and features a book\, a craft\, and of course\, cookies! The program is free and no registration is required. Please dress for the weather\, as we do sometimes take a nature walk as part of the program. We meet at 3:30PM at 109 N. Main Street\, Elmira\, NY\, on Wednesdays the week of our Coffee with Friends programs.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/cookies-with-friends-native-plants-and-the-pollinators-that-need-them/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213019
CREATED:20241029T133917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T154458Z
UID:1806-1737190800-1737194400@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Coffee with Friends: Invasive Plants
DESCRIPTION:Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Coordinator Jeremy Leaidicker will define “invasive plants” and explain how they threaten our ecosystem. Learn what you can do in your own backyards and in your community to help. \nThe talks will be held at the Friends of the Chemung River office at 109 N. Main Street\, Elmira\, NY. 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. \nFor more information\, please contact our outreach coordinator at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org. \nA $10 per person donation is suggested\, but not required. Donations can be made in person or through our online donation portal.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/coffee-with-friends-invasive-plants/
LOCATION:Chemung River Friends\, 109 North Main St.\, Elmira\, New York\, 14901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213019
CREATED:20250122T230615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T230615Z
UID:1923-1737550800-1737558000@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Riverside Watercolor Painting Workshop
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 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. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. \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. \nPlease bring a 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-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213019
CREATED:20250122T230727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T230727Z
UID:1925-1737550800-1737558000@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Riverside Watercolor Painting Workshop
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 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. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. \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. \nPlease bring a 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-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213019
CREATED:20250123T003537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T191101Z
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SUMMARY:River Talk at Ill Eagle Taphouse
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the 200 Lounge upstairs for a brew\, a specialty cocktail\, and some great food at Ill Eagle Taphouse while we chat about a wide range of topics surrounding our beautiful river. Our kickoff event will be presented by co-founder Jim Pfiffer. Jim will talk to us about where all the wildlife goes during winter\, what to do and what not to do to help them thrive in the spring\, and a little about our organization’s background. One free drink token will be given with each ticket sale to be used during the event! \nKeep an eye out this summer for an expansion on this program involving additional locations\, speakers\, and an event passport with a special prize for completed passports! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nGet Tickets
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/river-talk-at-ill-eagle-taphouse/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213019
CREATED:20250113T184450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T184450Z
UID:1886-1739374200-1739377800@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Cookies with Friends: Native Wildlife & Humans: A Love Story
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our downtown Elmira office for our fun\, free program for kids: Cookies with Friends! This program is a kid-friendly version of our Coffee with Friends series and features a book\, a craft\, and of course\, cookies! The program is free and no registration is required. Please dress for the weather\, as we do sometimes take a nature walk as part of the program. We meet at 3:30PM at 109 N. Main Street\, Elmira\, NY\, on Wednesdays the week of our Coffee with Friends programs.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/cookies-with-friends-native-wildlife-humans-a-love-story/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213019
CREATED:20241029T134310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T154643Z
UID:1807-1739610000-1739613600@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Coffee with Friends: Coexisting with our Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Lori Wheeler\, wildlife rehabilitator\, and founder of For the Love of Finn will educate us about how most harm to wild animals occurs because of something humans did. Lori will talk about the role of a wildlife rehabilitator and the steps that are taken to return an injured or sick animal back to their home. \nThe talks will be held at the Friends of the Chemung River office at 109 N. Main Street\, Elmira\, NY. 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. \nFor more information\, please contact our outreach coordinator at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org. \nA $10 per person donation is suggested\, but not required. Donations can be made in person or through our online donation portal.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/coffee-with-friends-coexisting-with-our-wildlife/
LOCATION:Chemung River Friends\, 109 North Main St.\, Elmira\, New York\, 14901\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213019
CREATED:20250122T232401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T232413Z
UID:1936-1739615400-1739620800@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Chemung River & Watershed Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:E-mail us for more information. Contact our outreach coordinator\, Karen\, at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org for more information and check out our Facebook page for location details and additional scheduled cleanups!
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/chemung-river-watershed-clean-up/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213019
CREATED:20250123T003637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T190947Z
UID:1962-1740420000-1740427200@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:River Talk at Ill Eagle Taphouse
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the 200 Lounge upstairs for a brew\, a specialty cocktail\, and some great food at Ill Eagle Taphouse while we chat about a wide range of topics surrounding our beautiful river. One free drink token will be given with each ticket sale to be used during the event!
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/river-talk-at-ill-eagle-taphouse-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213019
CREATED:20250101T130033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T153710Z
UID:1865-1740825000-1740871800@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Fly Tying 101
DESCRIPTION:River Friends is happy to announce our second edition of Introduction to Fly Fishing: Fly Tying 101\, which will be held at our downtown Elmira office on Saturday mornings during the month of March 2025. The course will be taught by our Board President Jim Emmick and will cover basic tools needed to tie flies\, how to start and finish a fly\, and some of the popular fly tying materials needed. All materials will be furnished\, and participants will keep the flies they tie\, which will include basic patterns for trout\, bass and panfish fishing. The cost for the five-session workshop will be $30. The program will be limited to 5 participants\, and we recommend you be at least 14 years old to join the program. \n*This course is meant for beginning fly-tyers\, previous participants will be considered after any new participants have signed up.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/fly-tying-101/
LOCATION:Chemung River Friends\, 109 North Main St.\, Elmira\, New York\, 14901\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213019
CREATED:20250113T184908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T184908Z
UID:1889-1741793400-1741797000@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Cookies with Friends: Birds of a Feather
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our downtown Elmira office for our fun\, free program for kids: Cookies with Friends! This program is a kid-friendly version of our Coffee with Friends series and features a book\, a craft\, and of course\, cookies! The program is free and no registration is required. Please dress for the weather\, as we do sometimes take a nature walk as part of the program. We meet at 3:30PM at 109 N. Main Street\, Elmira\, NY\, on Wednesdays the week of our Coffee with Friends programs.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/cookies-with-friends-birds-of-a-feather/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213019
CREATED:20241029T135411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T182558Z
UID:1820-1742029200-1742032800@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Coffee with Friends: For the Love of Birds with Audubon
DESCRIPTION:Birds are vital members of our ecosystem\, and our local Chemung Valley Audubon Society has important information to share about protecting and caring for these amazing creatures. \nThe talks will be held at the Friends of the Chemung River office at 109 N. Main Street\, Elmira\, NY. 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. \nFor more information\, please contact our outreach coordinator at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org. \nA $10 per person donation is suggested\, but not required. Donations can be made in person or through our online donation portal.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/coffee-with-friends-for-the-love-of-birds-with-audubon/
LOCATION:Chemung River Friends\, 109 North Main St.\, Elmira\, New York\, 14901\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213019
CREATED:20250122T232501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T232501Z
UID:1939-1742034600-1742040000@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Chemung River & Watershed Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:E-mail us for more information. Contact our outreach coordinator\, Karen\, at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org for more information and check out our Facebook page for location details and additional scheduled cleanups!
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/chemung-river-watershed-cleanup/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213019
CREATED:20250123T003719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T190933Z
UID:1964-1743444000-1743451200@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:River Talk at Ill Eagle Taphouse
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the 200 Lounge upstairs for a brew\, a specialty cocktail\, and some great food at Ill Eagle Taphouse while we chat about a wide range of topics surrounding our beautiful river. One free drink token will be given with each ticket sale to be used during the event!
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/river-talk-at-ill-eagle-taphouse-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213019
CREATED:20250122T231523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T231523Z
UID:1929-1744621200-1744635600@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Spring Break Camp
DESCRIPTION:Our spring break camp will be held from Monday – Wednesday\, 9am – 1pm\, at the Town of Elmira Community Center. Children will explore the nature trails\, collect macroinvertebrates and frogs\, make crafts\, learn to paddle\, and more! This camp sells out quickly–sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know when registration opens! \nAges 6 – 12.\nBring a pack lunch and water bottle.\nHave sunscreen\, bug spray\, and dress for the weather! Most of our activities are outdoors\, so children may need thick coats or umbrellas.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/spring-break-camp/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213019
CREATED:20250113T185014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T185014Z
UID:1891-1744817400-1744821000@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Cookies with Friends: Frogs and Toads are Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our downtown Elmira office for our fun\, free program for kids: Cookies with Friends! This program is a kid-friendly version of our Coffee with Friends series and features a book\, a craft\, and of course\, cookies! The program is free and no registration is required. Please dress for the weather\, as we do sometimes take a nature walk as part of the program. We meet at 3:30PM at 109 N. Main Street\, Elmira\, NY\, on Wednesdays the week of our Coffee with Friends programs.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/cookies-with-friends-frogs-and-toads-are-friends/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213019
CREATED:20241029T135553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T163519Z
UID:1822-1745053200-1745056800@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Coffee with Friends: Haudenosaunee and the Chemung River
DESCRIPTION:Duane Saxon and Jim Pfiffer will give a joint presentation on the history of the Haudenosaunee Native Americans and their relationship to the Chemung River. Duane is a member of the Chemung Valley Living History Center and performs hands-on presentations depicting a 1770’s Northeastern Woodland Indian\, giving you a glimpse of their culture and living conditions in this region we call home. \nThe talks will be held at the Friends of the Chemung River office at 109 N. Main Street\, Elmira\, NY. 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. \nFor more information\, please contact our outreach coordinator at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org. \nA $10 per person donation is suggested\, but not required. Donations can be made in person or through our online donation portal.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/coffee-with-friends-tick-borne-illnesses/
LOCATION:Chemung River Friends\, 109 North Main St.\, Elmira\, New York\, 14901\, United States
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