‘Wonders of the Winter Sky’ at Thacher Nature Center. Join Dr. Valerie Rapson, Chief Astronomer of the Dudley Observatory, and learn how to use the constellation of Orion to "star-hop" around the sky and find these objects, no telescope required! 2 p.m. at 87 Stan Levine Dr, Voorheesville, 12186. Call 518-872-0800.

"Stoneware: Art for the People" with John Scherer. Join us at the opening reception for The Folk and Their Art as we discuss stoneware. Cost: $5, free for members. 2pm at Schenectady County Historical Society, 32 Washington Ave, Schenectady, 12305

The 2020 Lecture Series at the Old Stone Fort Museum. John Wilkinson will present an artist's talk, exhibition and sale in the Badgley Museum Annex. Admission to the lecture is $5 for adults and free for students and Schoharie County Historical Society members. 2 p.m. at 145 Fort Road Schoharie, 12157.

ESAM’s Fly-In Breakfast. Local pilot and Certified Flight Instructor Ken Haefner will speak on his experience “Flying the F-86 Sabre Jet” Enjoy pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, potatoes, juice, coffee, tea and more! From 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Dr, Glenville, 12302.

Workshop: Painted Plates. SCHS curator Suzy Fout will discuss the history of delft ceramics, using examples from the SCHS collection. Registration is $30, at www.schenectadyhistorical.org/programs. 11 a.m. at Museum & Library, 32 Washington Ave., Schenectady, 12305

Glacial Fingerprints: How Glaciation Left Its Mark in New York State. Join geologist and Museum Curator of Quaternary Landscape Materials Andrew Kozlowski as he explains how this new technology works and displays glacial landforms that occupy New York State’s landscape. A 20-minute talk at The State Museum, from 12:10 to 12:40 p.m., in the Huxley Theater, 222 Madison Avenue Albany, 12230. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch.

Winter’s Eve Nature Journaling: Focus on Poetry. In this program, we will focus on practicing nature poetry. Reservations required; 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events. From 6 to 8 p.m. at Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY

New York State's Great Places and Spaces. New York State Museum 's annual educational program. From 12 to 4 p.m. at 222 Madison Ave, Albany, 12230

The Sweetheart Deal Exhibition Reception. North Country ARTS is excited to announce their newest exhibition - The Sweetheart Deal - featuring pieces from renowned local artists for $99 or less, from Jan 11 to Feb 28. Reception is from 5 to 7 p.m. at the main gallery inside The Shirt Factory building in Glens Falls, NY (71 Lawrence Street, suite #114).

Discover the Pine Bush. An extraordinary journey into the Albany Pine Bush—a globally rare, nationally significant and locally distinct inland pine barrens. Reservations required; 518-456-0655. 1 to 2:30 at Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany.