November

November 3: Election Day
Parks office and Nature Center closed.
Park grounds open.

November 8: The Fields of Fall
Spring Valley Park, Line Road Parking Lot, 2–3:30 p.m.
The final beauty of summer’s flowers can be seen in pods and seeds atop stalks. Join Parks Naturalist Amber Carothers to learn identification and the ecology of fall and winter fields. NF, please call 428-1961 to register.

November 11: Veterans Day
Parks office and Nature Center closed.
Park grounds open.

November 12: Volunteer Nature Christmas Ornament Workshop
Nixon Park, 9:30 a.m.–12 noon
Led by Parks volunteer Sandy Fetrow, volunteers are invited to attend this workshop to build “natural” ornaments for the Nature Center and Christmas Magic holiday decorations. All ornaments will be constructed of natural items, so put on your thinking cap, be creative and design some “cool” stuff. NF, please call 428-1961 to register.

November 14: Public Star Watch and New Telescope Clinic
Rudy Park, 7:30–9:30 p.m.
 Badges—Brownies: Space Explorer (Partial);
                Juniors: Sky Search (Partial), “Doing”
                Hobbies (Partial); Cadettes & Seniors: Space Exploration (Partial)
Here’s a great chance to view the heavens through telescopes and binoculars. Also learn how to use your new telescope or get hints on what to purchase. Please bring a blanket or chair to sit upon if you desire. If you need help with your telescope, bring it along and our experts will help you out. Event held if skies are partly cloudy to clear. Call YCAS at 578-9109 after 5 p.m. for the status of the Star Watch. More information can be found at www.ycas.org. Groups with ten or more people should place a courtesy call to 578-9109. NF, NPR.

November 15: Native American Stories
Nixon Park, 1 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
Seneca Indian Jerry Dietz will arrive in authentic dress to delight you with his age-old animal tales. These traditional tales are told only after the leaves fall from the trees, and have a meaning for all ages. This program is inside the  Nature Center. For ages 5 and up. NF, NPR.

November 17 & 18: Project FeederWatch
Nixon Park, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Cooperative FeederWatch with Cornell University.
NF, NPR.

November 21: Girl Scout Brownie Day
Nixon Park, 9:15 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Calling all Brownies, come for a day of fun and badges. The try-its earned will be Animal, Watching Wildlife, Outdoor Adventurer, & Senses. Bring a lunch and water. $5 per scout, please pre-register at 428-1961.

November 24 & 25: Project FeederWatch
Nixon Park, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Cooperative FeederWatch with Cornell University. NF, NPR.

November 24: Parks Board Meeting
Pleasant Acres Annex, 7 p.m.

November 26 & 27: Thanksgiving Holiday
Parks office and Nature Center closed.
Park grounds open.

November 27 - December 31: Christmas Magic—A Festival of Lights
Rocky Ridge Park, Monday–Friday 6–9 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 5–9 p.m.

November 28: Bird of Prey Day
Nixon Park, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Meet live hawks, owls and falcons during this indoor program presented by local raptor rehabilatators. See these magnificent flying hunters up close. Learn how these birds are adapted to hunting on the wing. Cameras welcome. NF, pre-register at 428-1961.