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SUMMARY:Nature Strollers: Reptiles & Amphibians
DESCRIPTION:This free program is geared towards families and caregivers with younger children. Our nature guide\, provided by Tanglewood Nature Center and Museum\, will lead you and your child(ren) on a fun\, themed nature stroll. These walks are stroller-friendly and a snack and drink is provided for our little river friends at the half-way point. All walks take less than an hour. This is a wonderful way to network with other young families and learn about our environment. No registration is required. \nThis program meets from 10am – 11am at Sperr Park [map]. Our guide will talk about environmental issues as the walk progresses. Each walk includes binoculars\, snacks\, water and a visit by a live or stuffed animal native to the area. \nThe walks are led by the knowledgeable staff of Tanglewood Nature Center\, and are funded and organized by the Chemung River Friends. \nPlease wear sneakers\, hiking boots\, or comfortable shoes (no  flip flops). Bring sun screen and insect repellent. The walks are on dirt and paved trails and grassy levees and meadows. The walks are rain-or-shine events and are only cancelled for lightning storms. \n\nMay 19th- Birds\nJune 9th- Insects & Spiders\nJune 23rd- Mammals\nJuly 7th- Reptiles & Amphibians\nJuly 28th- Colors & Shapes in Nature\nAugust 11th- Animal Babies\nSeptember 8th- Fall Scavenger Hunt\nOctober 13th- Creepy Animals and Plants\nNovember 3rd-Plants & Trees\nDecember 1st- Getting Ready for Winter
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/nature-strollers-reptiles-amphibians/
CATEGORIES:naturestrollers
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SUMMARY:Recreation: Elmira Bike Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Elmira Community Cycle and Endless Mountain Outfitters for a bike tour! From E. Water Street Park and Ride\, we will take the Lackawanna Rail Trail up to Eldridge Park and back. Roughly 6 miles. 10am – 12pm. At the halfway point\, we will head over to King Kone Ice Cream Shop. After the ride\, cyclists are welcome to head over to Elmira Community to tour the shop or get help adjusting their bike. \nThis event is free. No registration is required. \nEMO/Chemung River Friends Partnership Full Summer Schedule\nPlease note that post-event eatery locations are suggestions\, subject to change based on restaurant schedules and availability. Food is not included in the ticket price. \n\nJune 24th from 10am-2pm – Bottcher’s Landing to Grove (9-mile Float) Paddle time will be from 10am-2pm\, and end at Grove Street Boat Launch with a Food Truck & Outdoor Recreational Flea Market 2pm-5pm. This will be the season opening event.\nJuly 8th from 10am – 12pm – Bike Tour\, From E. Water Street Park and Ride we will take the Lackawanna Rail Trail up to Eldridge Park and back. Roughly 6 miles. At the halfway point\, we will head over to King Kone Ice Cream Shop. After the ride\, cyclists are welcome to head over to Elmira Community to tour the shop or get help adjusting their bike.\nJuly 9th from 10am-12:30pm – Kinsella to River Road (7-mile Fitness Paddle). End at Four Fights Distilling in Corning.\nJuly 16th from 10am-2pm – Bottcher’s Landing to Grove (9-mile Float). End at Finger Lakes House in Elmira.\n August 19th from 10am-1:30pm – Toll Bridge to White Wagon (10-mile Fitness Paddle). End at Diversion Brewery in Chemung.\nSeptember 1st from 9pm – 11pm –Grove Street Boat Launch. A moonlight paddle under the (almost) FULL MOON at the Grove Street Boat Launch. Participants will be paddling AROUND the Grove Street Launch (this is not a distance paddle)\, for safety reasons. We will have guides and safety people on the water to provide a safe experience and help you get in and out of your boat. There will also be glow sticks on the boats\, tiki torches\, and headlamps. Plus\, the full moon will be VERY BRIGHT. Snacks will be provided\, as well as fun activities to enjoy the moonlight on the water.\n September 9th from 10am-2:30pm – Toll Bridge to White Wagon (10-mile Float) End at Diversion Brewery in Chemung. This is the season closing event.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/recreation-elmira-bike-tour/
LOCATION:900 East Water Street\, Elmira\, NY\, 14901\, 900 East Water Street\, Elmira\, NY\, 14901
CATEGORIES:bike
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SUMMARY:Recreation: Guided River Kayak
DESCRIPTION:Join Endless Mountain Outfitters for a 7-mile guided fitness paddle from Kinsella to River Road! We’ll end at Four Fights Distilling in Corning. You can bring your own kayak or rent one with the purchase of your guided river tour ticket registration. These events sell out fast! Register early to secure your spot. \nClick here to register. \nEMO/Chemung River Friends Partnership Full Summer Schedule\nPlease note that post-event eatery locations are suggestions\, subject to change based on restaurant schedules and availability. Food is not included in the ticket price. \n\nJune 24th from 10am-2pm – Bottcher’s Landing to Grove (9-mile Float) Paddle time will be from 10am-2pm\, and end at Grove Street Boat Launch with a Food Truck & Outdoor Recreational Flea Market 2pm-5pm. This will be the season opening event.\nJuly 8th from 10am – 12pm – Bike Tour\, From E. Water Street Park and Ride we will take the Lackawanna Rail Trail up to Eldridge Park and back. Roughly 6 miles. At the halfway point\, we will head over to King Kone Ice Cream Shop. After the ride\, cyclists are welcome to head over to Elmira Community to tour the shop or get help adjusting their bike.\nJuly 9th from 10am-12:30pm – Kinsella to River Road (7-mile Fitness Paddle). End at Four Fights Distilling in Corning.\nJuly 16th from 10am-2pm – Bottcher’s Landing to Grove (9-mile Float). End at Finger Lakes House in Elmira.\n August 19th from 10am-1:30pm – Toll Bridge to White Wagon (10-mile Fitness Paddle). End at Diversion Brewery in Chemung.\nSeptember 1st from 9pm – 11pm –Grove Street Boat Launch. A moonlight paddle under the (almost) FULL MOON at the Grove Street Boat Launch. Participants will be paddling AROUND the Grove Street Launch (this is not a distance paddle)\, for safety reasons. We will have guides and safety people on the water to provide a safe experience and help you get in and out of your boat. There will also be glow sticks on the boats\, tiki torches\, and headlamps. Plus\, the full moon will be VERY BRIGHT. Snacks will be provided\, as well as fun activities to enjoy the moonlight on the water.\n September 9th from 10am-2:30pm – Toll Bridge to White Wagon (10-mile Float) End at Diversion Brewery in Chemung. This is the season closing event.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/recreation-paddle-tour/
CATEGORIES:bike
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SUMMARY:Recreation: Guided River Kayak
DESCRIPTION:Join Endless Mountain Outfitters for a 9-mile guided river float from Bottcher’s Landing to Grove Street Boat Launch! We’ll end at Finger Lakes House in Elmira. You can bring your own kayak or rent one with the purchase of your guided river tour ticket registration. These events sell out fast! Register early to secure your spot. \nClick here to register. \nEMO/Chemung River Friends Partnership Full Summer Schedule\nPlease note that post-event eatery locations are suggestions\, subject to change based on restaurant schedules and availability. Food is not included in the ticket price. \n\nJune 24th from 10am-2pm – Bottcher’s Landing to Grove (9-mile Float) Paddle time will be from 10am-2pm\, and end at Grove Street Boat Launch with a Food Truck & Outdoor Recreational Flea Market 2pm-5pm. This will be the season opening event.\nJuly 8th from 10am – 12pm – Bike Tour\, From E. Water Street Park and Ride we will take the Lackawanna Rail Trail up to Eldridge Park and back. Roughly 6 miles. At the halfway point\, we will head over to King Kone Ice Cream Shop. After the ride\, cyclists are welcome to head over to Elmira Community to tour the shop or get help adjusting their bike.\nJuly 9th from 10am-12:30pm – Kinsella to River Road (7-mile Fitness Paddle). End at Four Fights Distilling in Corning.\nJuly 16th from 10am-2pm – Bottcher’s Landing to Grove (9-mile Float). End at Finger Lakes House in Elmira.\n August 19th from 10am-1:30pm – Toll Bridge to White Wagon (10-mile Fitness Paddle). End at Diversion Brewery in Chemung.\nSeptember 1st from 9pm – 11pm –Grove Street Boat Launch. A moonlight paddle under the (almost) FULL MOON at the Grove Street Boat Launch. Participants will be paddling AROUND the Grove Street Launch (this is not a distance paddle)\, for safety reasons. We will have guides and safety people on the water to provide a safe experience and help you get in and out of your boat. There will also be glow sticks on the boats\, tiki torches\, and headlamps. Plus\, the full moon will be VERY BRIGHT. Snacks will be provided\, as well as fun activities to enjoy the moonlight on the water.\n September 9th from 10am-2:30pm – Toll Bridge to White Wagon (10-mile Float) End at Diversion Brewery in Chemung. This is the season closing event.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/recreation-guided-river-kayak/
CATEGORIES:bike
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Riverside Watercolor Painting
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. \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. \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/workshop-riverside-watercolor-painting-2/
LOCATION:Bottcher’s Landing Boat Lauch\, 51 Old River Road\, Corning\, NY\, 14830\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Nature Strollers: Colors & Shapes in Nature
DESCRIPTION:This free program is geared towards families and caregivers with younger children. Our nature guide\, provided by Tanglewood Nature Center and Museum\, will lead you and your child(ren) on a fun\, themed nature stroll. These walks are stroller-friendly and a snack and drink is provided for our little river friends at the half-way point. All walks take less than an hour. This is a wonderful way to network with other young families and learn about our environment. No registration is required. \nThis program meets from 10am – 11am at Sperr Park [map]. Our guide will talk about environmental issues as the walk progresses. Each walk includes binoculars\, snacks\, water and a visit by a live or stuffed animal native to the area. \nThe walks are led by the knowledgeable staff of Tanglewood Nature Center\, and are funded and organized by the Chemung River Friends. \nPlease wear sneakers\, hiking boots\, or comfortable shoes (no  flip flops). Bring sun screen and insect repellent. The walks are on dirt and paved trails and grassy levees and meadows. The walks are rain-or-shine events and are only cancelled for lightning storms. \n\nMay 19th- Birds\nJune 9th- Insects & Spiders\nJune 23rd- Mammals\nJuly 7th- Reptiles & Amphibians\nJuly 28th- Colors & Shapes in Nature\nAugust 11th- Animal Babies\nSeptember 8th- Fall Scavenger Hunt\nOctober 13th- Creepy Animals and Plants\nNovember 3rd-Plants & Trees\nDecember 1st- Getting Ready for Winter
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/nature-strollers-colors-shapes-in-nature/
CATEGORIES:naturestrollers
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