NYPA Press Release

New York Power Authority to Host Wildlife Festival at the

Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center on September 27

NORTH BLENHEIM, N.Y.—The New York Power Authority (NYPA) will host its annual Wildlife Festival, a community event featuring family-friendly activities, at the visitors center for the Blenheim-Gilboa Pumped Storage Power Project on Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The festival will feature a petting zoo, multiple bounce houses, a virtual reality experience, wildlife-themed crafts and a photo booth. Additionally, an entertainment tent on site will host a bubble show, dance performances, magic and a STEM presentation by the Dirtmeister. DJ Patrick M. DelRosario will provide live entertainment throughout the day. Food trucks and craft vendors will also be on-site.

The Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center is housed in a restored 19^th-century dairy barn and features interactive exhibits on electricity, energy use and the operation of the Blenheim-Gilboa Pumped Storage Power Project. The center is open daily for guided tours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The complex is located at 1378 State Route 30 in North Blenheim, 17 miles south of Middleburgh and five miles north of Grand Gorge, approximately one hour from Albany.

Admission to the visitor's center and all events is free. School groups, community organizations and coach operators are welcome. For more information and a full calendar of events, call (800) 724-0309 or visit www.nypa.gov.

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