These Rock Layers in New York are the Same Age as These in Morocco. 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.

“To Grow a Farmer”  to Open at SUNY Cobleskill. An exhibit of original photography by Wesley Bernard with opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Grosvenor Art Gallery in SUNY Cobleskill, 106 Suffolk Cir, Cobleskill, 12043

The Founding of Rapp Road & Tour of Wilborn Temple. Cost: $5 members  $10 general public. Tickets at:

County Executive McCoy to Host Winter Festival at Lawson Lake. 10 a.m., and will wrap up at 3pm at Lawson Lake County Park, 293 Lawson Lake Rd, Feura Bush, 12067

Discover the Pine Bush. An extraordinary journey into the Albany Pine Bush.. Reservations required; 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events. From 1 to 2:30 at Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany.

In Cold Blood: True Crime Reading & Discussion Group. Reading and discussion led by City Historian Chris Leonard. Register at 

Cabin Fever Party to Benefit VCSF. The Voorheesville Rod & Gun Club invites you to join for an evening of food, drink, music, raffles, & liquor tasting. Tickets: $20. 6 to 9 p.m. at 52 Foundry Road Voorheesville, 12186.

Russian Winter Festival Grand Finale. It's a day of Russian traditions. Admissions: Adult: $7, Children: $3 from 5 to 12, children 5 or less, free. Registration and more info at www.newrussiacenter.org. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Polish Community Center, 225 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany.

PSA Bethlehem Grange #137 Meeting. 7 p.m. at 24 Bridge St., Selkirk, 12158.

Winter’s Eve Nature Journaling: Focus on Sketching. We will focus on practicing nature sketching. 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