Friends of Rogers launches new monthly programs at Rogers Center
Friends of Rogers is launching two new recurring programs at Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne. Explore a specific topic with an experienced expert in a casual atmosphere during ‘Learning Lectures,’ to be held the first Wednesday of each month.
On the second Thursday of each month, get outside for a fun educational adventure with ‘EdVentures.’
For the month of September, both ‘Learning Lectures’ and ‘EdVentures’ explore the fine arts of nature.
On Sept. 5, “Paint By Nature” launches the first ‘Learning Lecture.’ Participants will paint ‘en pleine air,’ learning how to capture a beautiful Rogers Center vista on canvas. Jill Kraft, from ‘The Artists’ Palette,’ provides instruction in recreating this tranquil scene.
While the paint dries, Marissa Nolan, Senior Environmental Education, presents a short program about waterlilies and their role in the ecosystems they inhabit. Everyone will come away with a masterpiece of their own creation! Registration fee is $10 per member and $12 for not-yet-members, which includes a canvas panel and all painting supplies.
“Feathered Seranaders” is the topic for the first ‘EdVenture’ Sept. 13. Birds use song to communicate a variety of things. John Pumilio, Colgate University’s Director of Sustainability, explains the music of Rogers Center’s best vocalists. Enjoy light refreshments while learning how to recognize a bird by its unique melody and what it is trying to say.
Individual registration is $4 per member and $5 for not-yet-members and family registration is $10 for those who are Friends of Rogers members and $12 for those who are not-yet-members.
‘Learning Lectures’ and ‘EdVentures’ are recommended for ages 13 and up. Sessions begin at 6:30 pm and are held in the Visitor Center, just off state Route 80 in Sherburne. Paid pre-registration is required by noon the day prior; call (607) 674-4733, or email sr.educator@FriendsofRogers.org for more details.
Rogers Center is operated by Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization that offers educational programs for people of all ages. Seasonal hours are from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.