“Out on a Limb: The Ecology of Arboreal Animals” at Thacher Nature Center. 2 p.m. Biologist Dr. Greg Byrnes will describe how animals cope with the challenges of arboreal life with examples from a variety of organisms including squirrels, gliding mammals, and snakes. Call 518-872-0800 for more information.

Senior Science from 3 pm – 4 pm at miSci - Museum of Innovation and Science, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, NY 12308. This month's topic: Spotting Comets and Meteor Showers. Call (518)382-7890 for information.

The Capital Region Jewish Genealogical Society (CRJGS) will hold its February 2019 meeting on Sunday, Feb. 3 from 11 am to 12:30 pm in Albany, NY.  This meeting will be in a workshop format for members of the public seeking hands-on assistance in conducting Jewish genealogical research.  Whether you are developing a family tree or have a specific research task that needs help, bring your questions,problems, brick walls and other challenges, and we will do our best to assist you.

A Dishonorable Trade: Human Trafficking in the Dutch Atlantic World, a traveling exhibition opening to the public at 2 pm at the Mabee Farm Historic Site. An Overview of the Slave Trade presented by the Underground Railroad History Project on Saturday, Jan 26 - 2 pm at Mabee Farm. Mary Liz and Paul Stewart of the URHP will be at the exhibition opening reception of A Dishonorable Trade to provide an overview of the slave trade, and to discuss slavery research resources. Followed by a 30 minute Q&A. Refreshments served. Free for members or $5.
 

Guilderland High School Engineering Club is hosting WIE not? Women in Engineering Conference. Middle and High School girls from all over the area are invited to come from 10 am to 3 pm at Guilderland High School to learn a little more about engineering!

Steven Pinker, neuroscientist and bestselling author 175th Anniversary Keynote Presentation. Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress — 7:30 p.m., Page Hall, 135 Western Avenue, Downtown Campus, 135 Western Ave., Albany, between Lake and Robin Streets. Free parking in the University’s Thurlow Terrace Lot.

The Men’s Garden Club of Albany will meet on Thursday, January 24 at the Lakeside Room at Beltrone Living Ctr., 6 Winners Cir., Colonie. Dinner will be served at 6:30 pm and the program “ The Impact of Invasive Species on Our Landscapes,” presented by Spencer Barrett, will start at 7:30 pm. Come for dinner or just the program. For information and reservations call Russ Greenman, 518-477-8321.

"Myth and Allure of the Honeybee" on Tuesday, January 22, from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at 50 West High Street in Ballston Spa.  Using an engaging pictorial format, Farial English will take you back through time for a look at man's relationship with the honeybee and its most desirable products, honey and wax.

Super Blood Wolf Moon Eclipse Party at 9 pm. Dudley Observatory at miSci - Museum of Innovation and Science, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, NY 12308.

Back in my Day: Childhood, Play, & Schenectady opens Saturday, January 19, from 2- 4 pm at the Museum & Library at 32 Washington Ave., Schenectady, NY 12305. Call (518) 374-0263 for more information. An exhibition exploring childhood in the 20th & 21st centuries, based on the personal memories of members of our community. Join us at the opening for an afternoon of storytelling and reminiscing with the Story Circle of the Capital District.