MAMAKATING – The Mamakating Environmental Education Center is full of fun activities for all ages in November:

Artist Residency: Sky Stitching by Audrey Bartow Sundays 10am-12pm

Naturalist and environmental artist Audrey Bartow holds weekly bird listening sessions, open to MEEC visitors, where they’ll document bird observations by knitting their colors into an ever-changing tapestry. Visitors are encouraged to sit with the artist while they work, help to observe birds, and check back in as the project progresses. The work will document bird visitation at MEEC over the course of one year, culminating in a reception to unveil the tapestry and discuss findings. Community members are asked to help donate yarn and knitted items to be recycled so that the piece has a low environmental footprint. Audrey tries to stay outside in order to experience what the birds are experiencing. Please dress accordingly. A campfire may be in order!

Monthly D&D Game - Last Sunday of Every month. Admission: $5, Call to register, Wed - Sun

Play as a forest protector in the magical Everwood, a forest that is much more than it seems. Thought a small patch of land between two towns, you're likely to get lost and end of in strange places if you're not careful. There are fae, poachers, and mysteries to discover for those willing to vow their service in protection to Everwood. Each session is designed to work as a one-shot so players can drop in and out as needed. Beginners welcome. Games can run anywhere from 2-4 hours. If you miss this session to make your character, please reach out to Charlotte. 10 players MAX per game so make sure to register.

Fall Festival November 7th. 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. This annual tradition of both indoor and outdoor activities will be enhanced with 3 food trucks and a select number of theme appropriate local vendors! Enjoy a beautiful autumn day at MEEC. Something for everyone!

Beeswax Candle Making Workshop: Sunday November 15th, 1-3pm Candle Kit: $20, Admission: $5. You must call to register for this workshop to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone. Natural Beeswax makes superior candles that are perfect for your holiday table! Starting with a slide show, discover how honeybees make wax, how they use it in their hive and how humans use beeswax today. Learn how to roll your own beeswax candles and how to decorate them! Each kit contains a total of 3 - 8.5" x 16" sheets of beeswax, some colored wax for decorating and natural cotton wick. You can choose from 5 colors of wax: Natural, Cranberry, Forest Green, Cornflower Blue, and Eggplant. Additional sheets of wax can be purchased for $5 ea including the wick. A nice addition to this year’s candle making is the opportunity to decorate a birch candle holder. Join Bill Romer as he prepares the birch logs for you. Decorative items and glue guns will be provided.

Raffle Tickets cost $20 each or 3 tickets for $50. Drawing is on December 5th. Your purchase helps support staff, animal care, trail upkeep, programing, and more. Friends of MEEC are upping their game this year. MEEC is in desperate need of staff, so we are starting a campaign to raise funds through grants, raffles, and higher end fundraising events. This campaign starts off with a beautifully framed close up of a red fox kit, valued at $150, donated by renowned wildlife photographer, Kevin Kreischer Photography. If you know his work, you know his photos are always crisp and intimate. Kevin will be present again at our artisan fair on December 5th, when the drawing for this gem will be held. In the meantime, it will be on display at MEEC, where you can purchase tickets. You can also go to our donate link on FriendsOfMEEC.org. Make sure you put Fox Kit Raffle in the memo, or it'll just be marked as a donation.

Holiday Artisan Market Saturday, December 5th 10AM - 3PM Support local artists in a relaxed and festive atmosphere.

Wood carving, wildlife photography, handmade cards, vintage clothing, jewelry, crochet, wine, candles, natural beauty, knitting, candy, baked goods, pet gifts, health items, and more!

Any questions reach out to the Game Master, Charlotte, at CharlotteLTracey@gmail.com. Call to register for any program: 845-644-5014. MEEC is located at 762 South Road, Wurtsboro.