Big Eye Gallery presents "Small Treasures, Simple Pleasures.” Fine arts and crafts by 15 local artists. Reception Sunday, July 2 from 1 to 4 pm. Gallery hours Fri 4-7; Sat and Sun 1-4 pm or by appointment. 518-966-5833.
Date:
Saturday, July 1, 2017 - 10:00 to 12:00
Location:
Meet at the Indian Ladder Trailhead behind the Visitor Center
Indian Ladder Trail Guided Walk at Thacher Park on Saturday, July 1, at 10:00 a.m. Descend the cliff, and learn about the geologic and cultural history of the Helderbergs on this scenic and historic trail. See underground streams, look for fossils and step inside the crevice cave along the trail. Trail is moderately rugged with stair climbing and a couple of steep slopes. Wear sturdy shoes and meet at the Indian Ladder Trailhead behind the Visitor Center. Walk lasts about 1.5 hours. Call 872-0800 to register.
Learn to Fish at Thompson’s Lake. 9 to 11 a.m. DEC Fisheries staff will teach program participants how to identify common sportfish, how to cast a spin-casting rod, bait a hook and fishing safety. Participants will not need a fishing license to participate in this program. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 872-0800 to register.
Llama Management Workshop. Wunsapana Farm, 4557 Hurst Road, Altamont. Learn about care, health, fencing, shearing, their use as guard animals and pets, and how to acquire. 5 to 8 p.m. $5 per person/$10 per family, limited space available. Please contact Tove at
Citizen Science: Nature’s Night Lights Firefly Watch. 8:30 to 10 p.m. Fireflies are an essential part of a summer evening in the Northeast. Join us this evening as we hike approximately one mile looking for fireflies and learn how you can participate in Firefly Watch at home. Ages 10+. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. Free. Registration required. 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events.
“Go Bonkers for Bats” at Thacher Nature Center. 10 a.m. Bats are an important species for our agricultural and ecological communities. The program will be followed by a short bat origami activity. Appropriate for ages 7 and up. Call 872-0800 to register.
Date:
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 - 03:30 to 06:30
Location:
First United Methodist Church Voorheesville at 68 Maple Ave
The 9th year of the Voorheesville Farmer’s Market begins June 21 from 3:30 - 6:30 PM until October 4. We are located in the upper parking lot of the First United Methodist Church Voorheesville at 68 Maple Ave. There’s plenty of free parking in our lower parking lot accessed via Stonington Hill Road just past the church. Handicapped parking is right next to the upper parking lot. Look for the sign. We have wonderful neighbors that offer their driveway for those who are handicapped.There are six new vendors as well as all your old favorites.
Date:
Sunday, June 18, 2017 - 08:00 to 12:00
Location:
North Bethlehem firehouse, 589 Russell Rd., Albany
North Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Dept. Annual Father's Day Pancake Breakfast. 8 a.m. to noon. All you can eat. $9. Children under 5 free. North Bethlehem firehouse, 589 Russell Rd., Albany. (518)489-6556.
Date:
Sunday, June 18, 2017 - 01:00 to 02:00
Location:
Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany
Legends and Lore. 1 to 2 p.m. Join us on New York’s Path Through History weekend for an afternoon program of legends and tales from the old dusty paths of the Pine Bush. We will walk 0.9 miles. Ages 8+. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. $3 per person/$5 per family. Registration required. 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events
