ROCHESTER
Join us for an all-ages and abilities guided birding walk with Loretta Morrell from Genesee Valley Audubon Society.
IONIA
Watch the sun set and enjoy s’mores around a bonfire to celebrate the Summer Solstice. On the longest day of the year we’ll tour Wild Hill Farm (an organic CSA) and learn about it from farmer Erin Bullock. Genesee Land Trust protected this land so it will always grow food, not houses.
ROCHESTER - Celebrate the Genesee River at this new community party. We’re closing Driving Park Bridge and taking it over with LIVE entertainment, food trucks, games, local vendors, info tables and more! You can also join a guided tour of Lower Falls to learn about its vibrant history, including its role in the Underground Railroad.
ROCHESTER
Join local biologist and wetlands expert Martha Zettel for an all-ages adventure. In addition to exploring the trail for signs of spring, Martha’s bringing interactive materials to introduce you to the wonders of life in wetlands. Please prepare for muddy conditions and dress for the weather.
BRIGHTON
Hours TBD. Purchase native plants to support Genesee Land Trust and local habitat conservation.
Williamson
Enjoy hands-on art activities for all ages as we celebrate the beauty of Lake Ontario. From apple stamps and photo classes to a poetry writing workshop and Plein Air painting demos - there’s something for everyone. Free arts and crafts supplies will be available.
WEBSTER
Come plant trees and enjoy magnificent old growth woods with us and Friends of Webster Trails. There’s something to do for all ages and abilities.
WILLIAMSON
A volunteer work event for all ages to help maintain the trails along the shore of Lake Ontario at Cornwall Preserve.
ROCHESTER
Join local biologist and wetlands expert Martha Zettel for an all-ages adventure. In addition to exploring the trail for signs of spring, Martha’s bringing interactive materials to introduce you to the wonders of life in wetlands. Please prepare for muddy conditions and dress for the weather.
ROCHESTER
All ages and abilities are welcome to come help clean up Maplewood Park Rose Garden. Gloves, trash nabbers and garbage bags will be provided (if you have your own equipment, you are welcome to bring it).
ONLINE
Meet the local artist that made “Bobolink” - the 2023 RoCo exhibit winner of the Genesee Land Trust award for art that celebrates nature. Julie Lambert will share her paper-making process and her inspiration for the piece, as well as how nature plays into her work overall. Advance registration appreciated.
ROCHESTER
Beat the winter blues with a 1-hour morning walk along the Genesee River. Join Kevin Farrell, Director of Conservation Programs, as we explore part of Genesee Valley Park.
ROCHESTER
Start off the year with a gentle walk along the flat, stone dust Genesee Greenway Trail. We’ll meet at Brookdale Preserve, and folks can go up to 4 miles round trip. Warm drinks and light snacks will be provided.
IONIA
Watch the sunrise on the shortest day of the year as we walk through Wild Hill Farm and learn about it from farmer Erin Bullock. Genesee Land Trust protected this land so it will always grow food, not houses.
WILLIAMSON
Spend Black Friday outside exploring the Storybook Trail at Cornwall Preserve. Enjoy a sweet story in a beautiful setting - great for all ages.
ROCHESTER
Trail Keepers get one last event in for the year picking up trash along El Camino.
PENFIELD
A bonus Trail Keepers event at Hipp Brook Preserve to pull invasive cattail.
WILLIAMSON
A weekend work party with a prize to the best Halloween costume…
GREECE
Trail Keepers visit Island Cottage Woods for some late-season trail mulching.
ROCHESTER
Due to overwhelming interest (800+ people!) this tour waitlist is now closed.
RUSH
Enjoy a fall dinner in a beautifully restored barn in Rush that’s ADA accessible and close to many protected lands. Connect with other people like you who care about connecting people to nature and protecting farmland, wildlife habitat, and water quality.
ROCHESTER
Enjoy music, storytelling, games, food, and beverages at this free community celebration for the newly renovated park right next to Genesee Brew House. You can also learn about the proposed state park and provide feedback. This is a Roc the Riverway Weekend event.
PENFIELD
Experience the full moon with all your senses during this quiet mindfulness walk and sky gazing session. This is a special opportunity for a nighttime visit.
PARMA
A morning of fall fishing at Salmon Creek Nature Preserve for new and experienced fishers alike— let’s find out what fish are in Salmon Creek!
PARMA
Trail Keepers visit the new Salmon Creek Nature Preserve to clean-up trails along wetlands.
ROCHESTER
Enjoy a free gentle yoga class at Maplewood Park, then spend some time exploring Lower Falls and Genesee River on your own. All abilities welcome.
ROCHESTER
Explore the mushrooms that fruit along the Genesee River with experts from the Rochester Mycological Association. This event is very family friendly and ADA accessible.
SODUS POINT
Last year we spotted a rare mushroom growing by the Macy tree. What will we find this year on this all-ages adventure? Join experts from the Rochester Mycological Association to discover the fungus among us.
CHILI
A weekend work party working on trail clearing and mulching.
ROCHESTER
Join hundreds of bike riders for a ride along the river in this annual fundraiser to support Genesee River Alliance.
CHILI
Trail Keepers visit Brookdale Preserve to clean-up trails and remove invasives.
WALWORTH
Come dance to live music and celebrate Genesee Land Trust permanently protecting 200 acres of land at G and S Orchards. Take a wagon ride, pick blueberries (as available), grab a drink and enjoy a summer evening with friends and neighbors.
SODUS POINT
Our annual “pick and pull'“ of invasive Wineberry at Macyville Woods. Yum!
