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Five Rivers Educational Center

New Accessible Trail Open at Five Rivers Environmental Education Center

October 15, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Fisher Trail at DEC’s Five Rivers Environmental Education Center in Bethlehem, Albany CountyNew York State Department of Conservation (DEC) has announced the completion of the Fisher Trail at DEC’s Five Rivers Environmental Education Center in the town of Bethlehem, Albany County.

Most of the trail’s 0.66-mile length is constructed in compliance with DEC accessibility guidelines for people with mobility disabilities and expands access to outdoor recreation opportunities on DEC lands. The trail was officially opened to the public during a ribbon cutting at Five Rivers with the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy, Friends of Five Rivers, members of the DEC Accessibility Advisory Committee, and other partners. [Read more…] about New Accessible Trail Open at Five Rivers Environmental Education Center

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Albany County, Bethlehem, DEC, Easements, fishers, Five Rivers Educational Center, hiking, Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy, nature, trails, Universal Access, Wildlife

Capital Region Segment of the NYS Birding Trail Opens

June 11, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Capital Region Segment of the NYS Birding TrailThe Capital Region segment of the NYS Birding Trail is now open and is the sixth region to be completed. The region includes 29 sites on a mix of public and private lands throughout five counties. [Read more…] about Capital Region Segment of the NYS Birding Trail Opens

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Albany County, Albany Pine Bush, birding, birds, DEC, Five Rivers Educational Center, nature, New York State Birding Trail, Peebles Island State Park, Rensselaer County, Saratoga County, Schenectady County, Tivoli Lake Preserve, Washington County, Washington County Grasslands WMA

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