Watchable wildlife. 10 a.m. While mid-May brings waves of returning warblers and other songbirds, “spring” migration begins much sooner. Bring binoculars if you have them. A limited supply will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Five Rivers EEC, 56 Game Farm Rd, Delmar, NY 12054.

Arts and Entertainment Calendar Event. D & M Productions presents Molly Sweeney by Brian Friel. Woman blind since infancy has sight restored and must adjust to an uncharted reality. Location- Arts Center of the Capital Region, 265 River Street, Troy, NY. April 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 8:00 p.m. April 14 and 21 at 2:00 p.m.. Tickets - $20 available at the door. Additional information, call 518-522-7273

Octagon Barn Star Party and Lecture. Friday, April 13, at 8 pm. Knox Octagon Barn, 588 Middle Rd, Delanson, NY 12053, Albany County. Tonight’s lecture:  Multimessenger Astrophysics – Astronomy Beyond Light given by Prof. Ethan Brown (RPI).

‘Old Greene in the Great War’ will be the topic at the Greenville Civil War Roundtable on Wednesday, April 11 at 7:30 pm at the Greenville Public Library, 11177 Route 32, Greenville, with historian Peter Lindemann as the presenter.

Panel discussion: The Good Friday Agreement. Framework for peace in North Ireland. Irish American Heritage Museum. 370 Broadway, Albany. 7 p.m.  518-527-1916.

Women in Business Meeting on Tuesday, April 10, from 4 - 5:00 pm. GCC Office, 2050 Western Ave, Suite 201. Join us for Networking and an opportunity to learn and discuss topics of importance to all women who work! Call or email to let us know you’ll be attending!

The grandchildren of Julius Pardi, an Italian born artist (1884-1961), present an exhibit of his classical artworks, poetry, and musical compositions.  Among the items on display will be drawings, porcelain bas-reliefs, plaques, vases, and plates honoring William Shakespeare, Galileo, Giuseppe Verdi, Thomas Edison, Charles Lindbergh, and more.  Many items were commissioned by General Electric, where Julius worked in the porcelain department for 47 years. The exhibit will remain open through the end of May. American Italian Heritage Museum at 1227 Central Ave.

WATCHABLE WILDLIFE:  EARLY EMERGERS on April 7 at 2 pm. Join us for a guided walk to look for the early emerging insects that are both frontline pollinators and an early food source for many animals here at Five Rivers. Five Rivers EEC, 56 Game Farm Rd, Delmar, NY 12054

JOHN BURROUGHS:  THE MAN, THE LEGEND at 10 am. Join us for this indoor presentation on John Burroughs (April 3, 1837 - March 29, 1921). He was born in the Catskills and was a naturalist and nature essayist, and was active in the U.S. conservation movement. Five Rivers EEC, 56 Game Farm Rd, Delmar, NY 12054.

On Friday, April 6, from 2 - 3 p.m., SUNY Poly Children’s Museum of Science and Technology (CMOST) visitors will be able to take part in an “Intro to Nano” program, free with admission to the museum, featuring presentations and activities, providing a hands-on approach to learning about magnetics and electrical circuits. Location: SUNY Poly CMOST Rensselaer Technology Park on 250 Jordan Road, Troy.