Thursday science lecture: Lisa Amati, Ph.D., State Paleontologist at the New York State Museum, will present the program, Paleobotany and the Gilboa Forest. 6:30 p.m. for light refreshments followed by the lecture at 7 p.m. Eldridge Research Center 284 Pond Hill Road Rensselaerville, NY 12147. Free. 518-797-3440