Farming the Valley. It is the story of the people who made our region what it is today. 2 to 4 p.m. at Mabee Farm Historic Site 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, 12150

Rural Modern. Explores the stories of Schenectady's contemporary rural farmers through photographs and stories. 2 to 4 p.m. at Mabee Farm Historic Site 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, 12150

Farm to Canvas. Presented by the Schenectady Art Society, a collection of works by local artists, inspired by our rural landscape. 2 to 4 p.m. at Mabee Farm Historic Site 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, 12150

The Great Schenectady Farm Tour! Ride with us for this exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of some of Schenectady's most remarkable farms. Tickets are $30 and available at www.schenectadyhistorical.org/programs. The tour meets at Mabee Farm at 8am and returns to the Mabee Farm at 2pm, 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, 12150

Fall Fungi at Thacher Nature Center. Join members of the Mid-Hudson Mycological Society on a ramble through our property to learn more about and even find some fabulous fungus. Call 518-872-0800 for more information. 10 a.m. at Thacher Nature Center, 87 Nature Center Way Voorheesville, 12186

Moonlight Walk at Thacher Park. Join us for a 2.5-mile hike to the escarpment at dusk. We’ll watch the full moon rise over the Hudson Valley from Hang Glider Cliff. Call 518-872-0800 to register. Meet at the Carrick Road trailhead at 6 p.m.

Batty for Bats at Thacher Visitor Center. Join us for a bat themed story and learn the truth about these cute Chiropterans. There will be a bat craft drop-in activity and information table after each story-time.  The park entrance fee is $6 per vehicle. 1 to 3 p.m. come at lower level of Thacher Visitor Center, John Boyd Thacher State Park, Voorheesville, 12186. Call 518-872-0800 for more information.

Columbus Day Celebration. Our celebration includes a recorded presentation titled “Christopher Columbus: Hero Not Heathen,” by actor, bestselling author and political commentator Michael Knowles. 11 a.m. at American Italian Heritage Association and Museum. 1227 Central Avenue, Albany, 12205. A reception follows.

Smokey Bear Day at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. Provides a family-friendly opportunity to learn why fire is an important natural component of this globally-rare ecosystem. For more details and reservations: www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events or call 518-456-0655. Event is from 10 a.m. to  2 p.m. at the Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany

"How to Market My Farmland". Guest Speaker: Jennifer Fimbel (CCE Dutchess County). 1st of 4 workshop series. Cost is $10. $30 for all 4 sessions. To register: ttps://tinyurl.com/FarmlandNewGeneration, 518‐765‐3518. Series is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at CCE of Columbia and Greene Counties, 479 Route 66, Hudson.