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Festive Holiday Displays

Many holiday activities have been canceled this year and you might be wondering how you will take a few festive family photo while keeping everyone safe. If so, make sure to check out the festive displays outside at Stuyvesant Plaza. It is a great way to take some fun...

The Pumpkin Path at Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center

Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center posted about the “pumpkin path” on their Facebook page on 10/20/2020. This is what they wrote ” This easy 1/2 mile loop (Cherry Trace) has over 35 pumpkins and gourds waiting for you to find them. Decorate a...

Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest 2020

Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest weigh-in was for growers only this year due to COVID. However, you can still drive around and look at the pumpkins! Below are some pictures I took when I drove around to see the pumpkins.   Click here to follow Saratoga Giant...

Boo Baskets to Support Local Businesses

WHAT IS A BOO BASKET? You make a “boo basket” to secretly share Halloween treats with your neighbors. There is no “correct” way to make a “boo basket” so you can let your creativity take over. However, the guide below is to help you...

Become a Five Rivers 5R!

Unfortunately Five Rivers is unable to have their fall festival this year instead the following activity has been organized so that you can explore Five Rivers on your own: You can earn the title of Five Rivers 5R by hiking five trails at Five Rivers between 9/22/20...

Five Rivers Environmental Education Center

You can earn the title of Five Rivers 5R by hiking five trails at Five Rivers between 9/22/20 and 10/12/20. 1. Woodlot Trail (0.2 mile)2. Nature’s Accessible Backyard Trail (0.3 mile)3. Beaver Tree Trail (0.5 mile)4. Old Field Trail (0.6 mile)5. Vlomankill Trail (0.6...

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