Five Rivers Environmental Education Center

Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a living museum comprising over 450 acres of broad fields, towering forests, and tranquil wetlands. Five Rivers offers people of all ages a rich variety of guided and self-guided opportunities to encounter nature directly. Stimulating interpretive programs and guided school lessons promote awareness, knowledge and appreciation of New York State’s environment year ’round. With over 10 miles of trails for self-guided exploration, Five Rivers fosters discovery, spiritual refreshment and physical fitness through wholesome outdoor recreation.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html

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Wet July Walk at Five Rivers

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On Friday evening I decided to go for a little walk at Five Rivers Nature Preserve, not all that far from my apartment in Delmar. It was a cloudy evening out, but with some sun peaking through the clouds.

Hammock Bug Net

There was lots of wildlife out there enjoying the moist weather between the bands of showers that where coming through.

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Then it started to rain, so I ran over to this shelter.

Shelter

After the rain there where some spectular rainbows.

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And an almost mystical environment.

Hazy Tail

But it lead to some muddy boots.

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And some beautiful flowers.

Big Bay Of Piseco Lake

The route.


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