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SUMMARY:Hike @ Clifton Gardens Park & Spirit Park!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Town of Clifton Park Open Space\, Trails & Riverfront Committee for a Stewardship Hike at Clifton Gardens Park and view the work of Keegan Skinner in his quest to earn the Eagle Scout honor.  The meet up is just before 1 p.m. at the Clifton Gardens Park entrance at the end of Ivy Court. Time permitting\, we will walk north to Spirit Park as well.  The walk will be approximately 90 minutes ending by 2:30 p.m. \nPlease RSVP by calling the Open Space Coordinator at (518) 371-6054.
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/hike-clifton-gardens-park-spirit-park/
LOCATION:Clifton Gardens Park\, 2 Ivy Court\, Clifton Park\, 12065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170712T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170712T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170201T155800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170725T181152Z
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SUMMARY:Open Space\, Trails & Riverfront Committee Meeting - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/open-space-trails-riverfront-committee-meeting-16/
LOCATION:Town of Clifton Park Public Safety Building\, Maxwell Drive Extension & NYS Route 146\, Clifton Park\, NY\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170707T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170707T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170109T170052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170109T170206Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Hike at Kinns Road Park on July 7
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a forest hike at Kinns Road Park. Participants will help evaluate conditions with town staff.  Please wear appropriate footwear.  Hike begins at 1 p.m.  Please meet up at the parking lot trailhead off of Kinns Road. \nPlease RSVP by calling (518) 371-6054.
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/stewardship-hike-at-kinns-road-park-on-july-7/
LOCATION:Kinns Road Park\, 625 Kinns Road\, Clifton Park \, NY\, 12065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kinns Road,Stewardship Hike
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170614T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170614T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170201T155652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170201T155652Z
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SUMMARY:Open Space\, Trails & Riverfront Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/open-space-trails-riverfront-committee-meeting-15/
LOCATION:Town of Clifton Park Public Safety Building\, Maxwell Drive Extension & NYS Route 146\, Clifton Park\, NY\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170604T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170604T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170123T140556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T161806Z
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SUMMARY:23nd Annual Clifton Park Trails Day - Guided Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:The Trails Subcommittee of the Open Space\, Trails & Riverfront Committee is leading an Erie Canal focused bicycle ride on Sunday\, June 4\, 2017 in the southern area of the Town of Clifton Park. This is the 22nd annual\, National Trails Day bike ride held in Clifton Park. The route will cover about 10 to 12 miles\, and be conducted at a casual pace.\nTown Historic John Scherer will provide ride commentary at stops along the way.  The ride helps celebrate the bicentennial of the construction of the Erie Canal\, and the completion of the Towpath Community Connector Trail project that connects the Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve in Clifton Park\, to a newly created trail section in the Town of Halfmoon. \nMeet up about 12:45 p.m. for a 1 p.m. ride start.  The ride begins and ends at the Historic Grooms Tavern\, located at the intersection of Grooms Road and Sugar Hill Road.  Bike entrance on Sugar Hill Road; car parking is available in a small lot\, off of Grooms Road\, west of the intersection. \nHelmets are required for all ages\, for all riders. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information please call (518) 371-6054.
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/22nd-annual-clifton-park-trails-day-guided-bike-ride/
LOCATION:Historic Grooms Tavern\, 290 Sugar Hill Road\, Rexford\, NY\, 12148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bike Ride,Erie Canal,Guided,Historic Grooms Tavern,Vischer Ferry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170602T010000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170602T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170109T172618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170109T172618Z
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SUMMARY:Hike the 41 Acres Steinmetz Site on June 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Stewardship Hike at 41 acres along the riverfront that the Town of Clifton Park acquired. \nPlease RSVP and get directions on parking locations by calling the Open Space Coordinator at (518) 371-6054. \n 
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/hike-the-41-acres-steinmetz-site-on-june-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:41 Acres Site,Stewardship Hike
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170513T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170503T173121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170503T173121Z
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SUMMARY:2017 Apple Blossom Festival is May 13
DESCRIPTION:Shenendehowa Rotary is sponsoring an Apple Blossom Festival to be held at Riverview Orchards on Saturday\, May 13.  Stop by before or after visiting the 2017 Town of Clifton Park Open Space & History Day.   \nThe 2017 Apple Blossom Festival’s activities are scheduled throughout the day based on the following schedule: \nApple Blossom Festival schedule 2017 pdf
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/2017-apple-blossom-festival-is-may-13/
LOCATION:Riverview Orchards\, 660 Riverview Road\, Rexford\, NY\, 12148\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170514
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170201T151851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170201T151851Z
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SUMMARY:Canals & Nature in Vischer Ferry! Celebrate History & Open Space in May!
DESCRIPTION:Please SAVE-THE-DATE for a joint event of the Town of Clifton Park Historic Preservation Commission and the Open Space\, Trails & Riverfront Committee slated for the weekend of Saturday\, May 13\, 2017. \nFRIDAY\, MAY 12:  A weekend kick-off event will be the Opening of the Erie Canal Exhibit at the newly restored upstairs of the Historic Grooms Tavern\, and a talk by Town Historian John Scherer on Friday\, May 12\, in the evening\, at Historic Grooms Tavern. Parking will be available at the Grooms Road entrance. Historic Grooms Tavern is located at the intersection of Grooms Road and Sugar Hill Road. \nSATURDAY\, MAY 13:  Activities will include: a guided walking tour of the Vischer Ferry National Historic District within the hamlet of Vischer Ferry; a guided walking tour of the Erie Canal along the towpath within the Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve. Tour the newly reconstructed Erie Canal Towpath Community Connector trail for a longer\, guided hike! \nFamily oriented activities will be offered throughout the day! \nBring your kayak or canoe\, and launch at Clute’s Dry Dock! \nFood and refreshments will be available at Vischer Ferry General Store\, 357 Riverview Road\, and further west\, at Riverview Orchards\, 660 Riverview Road (the site of the Apple Blossom Festival!). \nPartners include Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway Coalition and more! \nFor more information\, to volunteer\, to get involved\, please contact the Open Space Coordinator at 518-371-6054.
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/canals-nature-in-vischer-ferry-celebrate-history-open-space-in-may/
LOCATION:Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve
CATEGORIES:Apple Blossom Festival,Erie Canal,Family Event,Guided,Historic Grooms Tavern,Mohawk River Watershed,Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway,Open Space Day,Riverview Road,Vischer Ferry,Wildflower Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170512T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170406T145256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170425T142955Z
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SUMMARY:Erie Canal Bicentennial Exhibit Opening at Historic Grooms Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Town Historian speaking to a group at the Historic Grooms Tavern\nAs a kick-off to the Erie Canal Bicentennial\, a new Erie Canal exhibit\, “Low Bridge: The Erie Canal in Saratoga County” will open at the Historic Grooms Tavern on Friday\, May 12\, at 6 p.m.\, with a reception\, and will be followed by a talk by Clifton Park Town Historian John Scherer at 7 p.m.\, as part of the Town of Clifton Park’s Open Space & History Weekend Celebration of the historic hamlet and nature preserve in Vischer Ferry.  Members of the Town of Clifton Park Historic Preservation Commission will be assisting as docents for this opening event. This event\, from 6 to 8 p.m.\, is open to the public. \nWhen the Erie Canal opened in 1825\, it was an engineering wonder (construction started in 1817!)\, and it was touted as the eight wonder of the world. About 13 miles of the Erie Canal went through the southern end of Saratoga County. John Scherer’s talk will include a visual presentation of the Erie Canal history in Saratoga County\, an exploration of the canal’s remains\, and the colorful local characters who worked on the canal. \nAcquired in 1999 for preservation as a local historic site\, the Historic Grooms Tavern is owned and operated by the Town of Clifton Park with support from the Friends of Historic Grooms Tavern.
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/erie-canal-bicentennial-exhibit-opening-at-historic-grooms-tavern/
LOCATION:Historic Grooms Tavern\, 290 Sugar Hill Road\, Rexford\, NY\, 12148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Erie Canal,Historic Grooms Tavern,Local History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170510T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170510T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170201T155547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170201T155547Z
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SUMMARY:Open Space\, Trails & Riverfront Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/open-space-trails-riverfront-committee-meeting-14/
LOCATION:Town of Clifton Park Public Safety Building\, Maxwell Drive Extension & NYS Route 146\, Clifton Park\, NY\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170506T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170406T170223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170406T173641Z
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Ramble at Vischer Ferry Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join Dave Behm\, naturalist\, at 1:30 p.m. for a guided hike to experience seasonal wildflowers\, flowering shrubs and trees\, at the Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve. Meet up at the Whipple Bridge Entrance to the Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve\, at the intersection of Riverview Road across from VanVranken Road. \nThis event is part of the Celebration of Open Space & History in Vischer Ferry (May 6 through June 4) collaboration of the Town of Clifton Park Open Space\, Trails & Riverfront Committee and Town of Clifton Park Historic Preservation Commission .
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/wildflower-ramble-at-vischer-ferry-preserve/
LOCATION:Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve
CATEGORIES:Nature Education,Open Space Day,Vischer Ferry,Wildflower Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170506T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170123T145424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T202126Z
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SUMMARY:Learn to Fish Day in Clifton Park!
DESCRIPTION:The Town of Clifton Park and its Open Space\, Trails & Riverfront Committee are hosting the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) for a Learn-to-Fish Day event at the Barney Road Pond on Saturday\, May 6\, 2017.  This event is a kick-off for the annual May celebration of open spaces in Town. \nDEC staff will be available to help demonstrate how to fish\, for all ages\, and the benefits and values. \nAll are welcome between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  No equipment is necessary\, as the DEC will have some poles to borrow.  You can bring your own poles and gear if you do have it though. \nDuring the hours of this public event\, no fishing license is required. For future planning\, please know that fishing licenses may be obtained at the Town of Clifton Park Town Clerk’s office\, at Town Hall. \nThis event is open to the public.  There is no fee for the event. \nFor more information on the Learn-to-Fish event please call (518) 371-6054.
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/learn-to-fish-day-in-clifton-park/
LOCATION:Barney Road Park\, 1 Barney Road\, Clifton Park\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Barney Road Park,Family Event,Learn to Fish
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170505T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170505T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170109T162955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170109T162955Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Hike at Hayes Nature Park to Carlson Farms on May 5
DESCRIPTION:The walk is set for Friday\, May 5\, 2017.  Participants will help evaluate conditions within Hayes Nature Park and heading northerly into the Carlson Farms parkland on town trails. \nPlease meet up by 1 p.m. at the Hayes Road Park – Moe Road entrance at the trailhead. \nPlease RSVP at (518) 371-6054.
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/stewardship-hike-at-hayes-nature-park-to-carlson-farms-on-may-5/
LOCATION:Hayes Nature Park\, 233 Moe Road\, Clifton Park\, NY\, 12065\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170428T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170428T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170201T214831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170201T214831Z
UID:4441-1493404200-1493413200@cliftonparkopenspaces.org
SUMMARY:Tree Sapling Give-Away at SAGE Science & Health Discovery Night at Shen H.S. East
DESCRIPTION:The Town of Clifton Park’s “Government Re-thinking Energy & Environment Now” (G.R.E.E.N.) Committee will be conducting their Tree Sapling Give-away to youth at the annual SAGE Science & Health Discovery Night slated for Friday\, April 28\, 2017 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Shenendehowa School District’s High School East Building\, on Shen’s main campus\, located south of NYS Route 146\, and west of Moe Road.   Join in the educational and fun offerings at this event.
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/tree-sapling-give-away-at-sage-science-health-discovery-night-at-shen-h-s-east/
LOCATION:Shenendehowa High School – East Building\, 970 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States
CATEGORIES:G.R.E.E.N. Committee Event,Science & Health Discovery Night,Tree Sapling Give-away
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170423
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170123T151040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170420T180421Z
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SUMMARY:Canal & Town Parks Clean Sweep in Clifton Park
DESCRIPTION:Save-the-date for the annual Canals & Town Parks Clean Sweep Event in the Town of Clifton Park\, on Saturday\, April 22\, 2017!
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/canal-town-parks-clean-sweep-in-clifton-park/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Mohawk River Watershed,Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway,Spring Clean Up,Vischer Ferry,Volunteer Opportunitiy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170412T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170412T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170201T155430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170406T152413Z
UID:4397-1492020900-1492025400@cliftonparkopenspaces.org
SUMMARY:Open Space\, Trails & Riverfront Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/open-space-trails-riverfront-committee-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Town of Clifton Park Public Safety Building\, Maxwell Drive Extension & NYS Route 146\, Clifton Park\, NY\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170407T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170407T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170109T162424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170404T175029Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Stewardship Hike to Explore Peter Desrochers Memorial Trails on April 7
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED. We apologize for any inconvenience! We will look to reschedule the walk at the Peter Desrochers Memorial Trails at a future date and time\, and get the word out! \nPlease feel free to call (518) 371-6054 if you have any questions. \nCountryKnollsTrails-Map final 11×17 \n 
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/stewardship-hike-to-explore-peter-desrochers-memorial-trails-on-april-7/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Hike
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170405T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170405T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170201T180112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170201T180159Z
UID:4437-1491384600-1491388200@cliftonparkopenspaces.org
SUMMARY:Passport to Nature - Parent & Me Hike at Veterans Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided hike to one of Clifton Park’s several Letterboxes as part of the Passport to Nature Program.  This hike is slated for Wednesday\, April 5\, at 9:30 a.m.\, at Veterans’ Memorial Park\, off of Elks Trail\, and MacElroy Road\, and is perfect for parents/grandparents/caregivers and their little ones. \nThe theme for this hike is “farmfields growing back to nature.” \nEach participant will receive a Passport to Nature booklet\, and we will fill it out along the hike\, while looking for clues to lead us to the Letterbox!  Once we find the Letterbox together\, each hiker will stamp their Nature Passport and be on their way towards earning a pin from the Town of Clifton Park’s Department of Parks\, Recreation and Community Affairs. \nMeet up at about 9:20 a.m. for a 9:30 a.m. start.  The hike will be approximately one hour. \nThe program is free\, but please pre-register through the Parks Department online registration at https://recs.egov.basgov.com/cliftonpark/User/Login.  For more information call (518) 371-6667. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/passport-to-nature-parent-me-hike-at-veterans-park/
LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Park & Mooney Carrese Forest\, Elks Trail\, off of MacElroy Road\, Clifton Park
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Guided,Parent & Me Hike,Veterans Memorial
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170329T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170329T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170201T174725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T201315Z
UID:4433-1490779800-1490783400@cliftonparkopenspaces.org
SUMMARY:Parent & Me Hike at Kinns Road Park
DESCRIPTION:Come explore Clifton Park’s Open Spaces through a nature education program geared for young children. This “Parent & Me” Hike will be held at Kinns Road Park\, at 625 Kinns Road\, Clifton Park. This is the final of five hikes at different locations\, are planned for each consecutive\, Wednesday morning in March 2017. \nMeet-up on Wed.\, March 29\, at 9:20 a.m. for the hike start at 9:30 a.m. and will incorporate a nature education theme. The hike will last approximately one hour. \nProgram facilitator Kelsi Clark will lead this morning nature outing for young children and their parents/grandparents/caregivers. \nWalks are designed to be “jogging stroller friendly” but a child backpack or front carrier is recommended\, depending on the age of the child participants. \nPlease dress appropriately for weather\, and trail conditions. \nThis is a free program.  Pre-registration is required through the Parks & Recreation Department\, https://recs.egov.basgov.com/cliftonpark/User/Login.  For more information\, please call (518) 371-6667.
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/parent-me-hike-at-kinns-road-park/
LOCATION:Kinns Road Park\, 625 Kinns Road\, Clifton Park \, NY\, 12065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Kinns Road,Parent & Me Hike
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170322T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170322T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170201T172909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T201107Z
UID:4426-1490175000-1490178600@cliftonparkopenspaces.org
SUMMARY:Parent & Me Hike at Ushers Road State Forest
DESCRIPTION:Come explore Clifton Park’s Open Spaces through a nature education program geared for young children. This “Parent & Me” Hike will be held at Ushers Road State Forest\, located off of Ushers Road.  The park entrance\, and small parking lot\, is located east of Route 9.  (The entrance is in the Town of Halfmoon\, while the rest of the property is in the Town of Clifton Park.)  This is the fourth of five hikes at different locations\, are planned for each consecutive\, Wednesday morning in March 2017.\nMeet-up on Wed.\, March 22\, at 9:20 a.m. for the hike start at 9:30 a.m. and will incorporate a nature education theme. The hike will last approximately one hour. \nProgram facilitator Kelsi Clark will lead this morning nature outing for young children and their parents/grandparents/caregivers. \nWalks are designed to be “jogging stroller friendly” but a child backpack or front carrier is recommended\, depending on the age of the child participants. \nPlease dress appropriately for weather\, and trail conditions. \nThis is a free program.  Pre-registration is required through the Parks & Recreation Department\, https://recs.egov.basgov.com/cliftonpark/User/Login.  For more information\, please call (518) 371-6667. \nFor maps of Ushers Road State Forest\, please also see the NYS DEC website link at http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/107491.html
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/parent-me-hike-at-ushers-road-state-forest/
LOCATION:Ushers Road State Forest
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Guided,Parent & Me Hike,Ushers Road
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170315T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170315T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170201T155251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170201T155251Z
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SUMMARY:Open Space\, Trails & Riverfront Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/open-space-trails-riverfront-committee-meeting-12/
LOCATION:Town of Clifton Park Public Safety Building\, Maxwell Drive Extension & NYS Route 146\, Clifton Park\, NY\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170315T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170315T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170201T171711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T201644Z
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SUMMARY:Parent & Me Hike at Garnsey Park
DESCRIPTION:Come explore Clifton Park’s Open Spaces through a nature education program geared for young children. This “Parent & Me” Hike is at Garnsey Park\, located off of NYS Route 146 in western Clifton Park.  This is the third of five hikes at different locations\, are planned for each consecutive\, Wednesday morning in March 2017. \nMeet-up on Wed.\, March 15\, at 9:20 a.m. for the hike start at 9:30 a.m. and will incorporate a nature education theme. The hike will last approximately one hour. \nProgram facilitator Kelsi Clark will lead this morning nature outing for young children and their parents/grandparents/caregivers. \nWalks are designed to be “jogging stroller friendly” but a child backpack or front carrier is recommended\, depending on the age of the child participants. \nPlease dress appropriately for weather\, and trail conditions. \nThis is a free program.  Pre-registration is required through the Parks & Recreation Department\, https://recs.egov.basgov.com/cliftonpark/User/Login.  For more information\, please call (518) 371-6667.
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/parent-me-hike-at-garnsey-park-2/
LOCATION:Garnsey Park\, 1461 NY 146\, Rexford\, NY\, 12148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Garnsey,Parent & Me Hike
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170310T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170306T192245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T200328Z
UID:4468-1489172400-1489176000@cliftonparkopenspaces.org
SUMMARY:Crossroads & Canals: History Talk on March 10
DESCRIPTION:Clifton Park Town Historian John Scherer will present a PowerPoint program about Clifton Park’s history on Friday\, March 10 at 7 p.m. at Historic Grooms Tavern. \nCome and “visit” the tree-lined streets of Jonesville\, and the resort town of Vischer Ferry from more than a century ago. \nHIstoric Grooms Tavern is located at the corner of Grooms Road and Sugar Hill Road.  Parking is off of Grooms Road just west of the buidling.  Please enter the building from the rear entrance. \nSponsored by the Town of Clifton Park.  For more info\, please call the Office of Parks\, Recreation and Community Affairs at 371-6667.
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/crossroads-canals-history-talk-on-march-10/
LOCATION:Historic Grooms Tavern\, 290 Sugar Hill Road\, Rexford\, NY\, 12148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Erie Canal,Historic Grooms Tavern,History,Local History,Town Historian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170308T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170308T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170201T170602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T200846Z
UID:4419-1488965400-1488969000@cliftonparkopenspaces.org
SUMMARY:Parent & Me Hike at North Woods Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Come explore Clifton Park’s Open Spaces through a nature education program geared for young children. This “Parent & Me” Hike is at North Woods Nature Preserve\, located between 38 and 40 Shadow Wood Way in the heart of the Country Knolls neighborhood.  This is the second of five hikes at different locations\, are planned for each consecutive\, Wednesday morning in March 2017. \nMeet-up on Wed.\, March 8\, at 9:20 a.m. for the hike start at 9:30 a.m. and will incorporate a nature education theme. The hike will last approximately one hour. \nProgram facilitator Kelsi Clark will lead this morning nature outing for young children and their parents/grandparents/caregivers. \nWalks are designed to be “jogging stroller friendly” but a child backpack or front carrier is recommended\, depending on the age of the child participants. \nPlease dress appropriately for weather\, and trail conditions. \nThis is a free program.  Pre-registration is required through the Parks & Recreation Department\, https://recs.egov.basgov.com/cliftonpark/User/Login.  For more information\, please call (518) 371-6667.
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/parent-me-hike-at-north-woods-nature-preserve-2/
LOCATION:North Woods Nature Preserve
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Guided,Nature Education,North Woods,Parent & Me Hike
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170303T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170109T160228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170109T160228Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Hike at Veterans Memorial Park on March 3
DESCRIPTION:Participants will help evaluate conditions / needs at Veterans Memorial Park with the Open Space Coordinator. The walk will focus on the northern area of the property and its intersection with the future parkland of Rolling Meadows. \nThis Stewardship Hike will be led by Town Staff. Please RSVP at (518) 371-6054.
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/stewardship-hike-at-veterans-memorial-park-on-march-3/
LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Park & Mooney Carrese Forest\, Elks Trail\, off of MacElroy Road\, Clifton Park
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Hike,Veterans Memorial
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170301T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170301T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170201T165004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170201T170009Z
UID:4414-1488360600-1488364200@cliftonparkopenspaces.org
SUMMARY:Parent & Me Hike at Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve (Ferry Dr Entrance)
DESCRIPTION:Come explore Clifton Park’s Open Spaces through a nature education program geared for young children. This “Parent & Me” Hike is at Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve\, at the Ferry Drive Entrance (end of Ferry Drive) overlooking the Mohawk River.  This is the first of five hikes at different locations\, are planned for each consecutive\, Wednesday morning in March 2017. \nMeet-up at 9:20 a.m. for the hike start at 9:30 a.m. and will incorporate a nature education theme. The hike will last approximately one hour. \nProgram facilitator Kelsi Clark will lead this morning nature outing for young children and their parents/grandparents/caregivers. \nWalks are designed to be “jogging stroller friendly” but a child backpack or front carrier is recommended\, depending on the age of the child participants. \nPlease dress appropriately for weather\, and trail conditions. \nThis is a free program.  Pre-registration is required through the Parks & Recreation Department\, https://recs.egov.basgov.com/cliftonpark/User/Login.  For more information\, please call (518) 371-6667.
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/parent-me-hike-at-vischer-ferry-nature-preserve-ferry-dr-entrance/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Ferry Drive Entrance to Vischer Ferry Preserve,Guided,Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway,Nature Education,Parent & Me Hike,Vischer Ferry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170221
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170109T140727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170109T140727Z
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SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count - Feb. 17 through Feb. 20\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Calling all novice to experienced birders!  The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a free\, fun\, and easy event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of bird populations. Participants are asked to count birds for as little as 15 minutes (or as long as they wish) on one or more days of the four-day event and report their sightings online at birdcount.org. Anyone can take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count\, from beginning bird watchers to experts\, and you can participate from your backyard\, or anywhere in the world. \nThe 20th annual GBBC will be held Friday\, February 17\, through Monday\, February 20\, 2017. Please visit the official website at birdcount.org for more information and be sure to check out the latest educational and promotional resources.
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count-feb-17-through-feb-20-2017/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Great Backyard Bird Count
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170212
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170109T135532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170109T135532Z
UID:4346-1486771200-1486857599@cliftonparkopenspaces.org
SUMMARY:Clifton Park WINTERFEST
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/clifton-park-winterfest/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Winter Fest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170208T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170201T152727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170201T152727Z
UID:4389-1486577700-1486582200@cliftonparkopenspaces.org
SUMMARY:Open Space\, Trails & Riverfront Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/open-space-trails-riverfront-committee-meeting-11/
LOCATION:Town of Clifton Park Public Safety Building\, Maxwell Drive Extension & NYS Route 146\, Clifton Park\, NY\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170203T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T134133
CREATED:20170106T145732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170106T145805Z
UID:4339-1486126800-1486134000@cliftonparkopenspaces.org
SUMMARY:Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve Stewardship Hike on Feb. 3
DESCRIPTION:Please meet up at the end of Ferry Drive for a winter Stewardship Hike.
URL:https://cliftonparkopenspaces.org/event/vischer-ferry-nature-historic-preserve-stewardship-hike-on-feb-3/
LOCATION:Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Hike,Vischer Ferry
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