{"id":65151,"date":"2015-12-28T14:00:02","date_gmt":"2015-12-28T19:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=65151"},"modified":"2015-12-27T08:11:16","modified_gmt":"2015-12-27T13:11:16","slug":"rogers-plans-38th-annual-winter-living-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=65151","title":{"rendered":"Rogers Plans 38th annual Winter Living Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_65152\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65152\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/12-23-Cross-Cut-Saw.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65152\" src=\"http:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/12-23-Cross-Cut-Saw.jpg\" alt=\": Interactive activities, such as the cross-cut saw demonstration pictured above, encourage Winter Living Celebration visitors to be part of the action. (Photo courtesy Friends of Rogers).\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/12-23-Cross-Cut-Saw.jpg 500w, https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/12-23-Cross-Cut-Saw-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/12-23-Cross-Cut-Saw-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/12-23-Cross-Cut-Saw-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65152\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a0Interactive activities, such as the cross-cut saw demonstration pictured above, encourage Winter Living Celebration visitors to be part of the action. (Photo courtesy Friends of Rogers).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>(Sherburne, NY \u2013 Dec. 2015) Experience the magic of winter during the 38th annual Winter Living Celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Jan. 16 at the Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne. Hosted by Friends of Rogers, this fun-filled day will be packed with outdoor activities and demonstrations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re excited to once again host the celebration, which we know our community looks forward to with great anticipation every year,\u201d said Simon Solomon, Friends of Rogers executive director. \u201cOur goal is to enhance the winter living experience by supplementing traditional event demonstrations with new guest vendors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In keeping with Winter Living Celebration tradition, visitors have the opportunity to be a \u201chuman bird-feeder,\u201d make crafts in the Bird Cabin, view an Environmental Conservation Officer K-9 demonstration, hear a special dramatic reading of \u201cOwl Moon,\u201d take a horse-drawn sleigh ride, and roast marshmallows over a campfire to make s\u2019mores. Weather permitting, free cross-country skiing and snowshoeing will also be available.<\/p>\n<p>Trout Unlimited is providing lessons in fly-tying, area Boys Scouts will share their onsite winter camping experience, and perennial favorite the Susquehanna String Band returns to provide musical entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to the Chenango Bird Club and the Rotary Club of Sherburne, refreshments will be available for purchase, with all proceeds to benefit Friends of Rogers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur Winter Living Celebration is the perfect opportunity to experience new outdoor adventures,\u201d said Sarah Freedman, Friends of Rogers environmental educator. \u201cMany visitors have shared they have a renewed sense of appreciation for winter by trying something during the festivities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While there is no charge, Friends of Rogers encourages contributions to support future operations.<\/p>\n<p>Rogers Center is operated by Friends of Rogers\u00a0Environmental\u00a0Education 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Sherburne, NY \u2013 Dec. 2015) Experience the magic of winter during the 38th annual Winter Living Celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Jan. 16 at the Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne. 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