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The Helmer Nature Center, owned and operated by the West Irondequoit Central School District, is both an outdoor classroom and an environmental resource for the entire community. It encompasses approximately 45 acres of land with trails. The diverse terrain is inhabited by a variety of wildlife, from the white-tailed deer to tiny field mice. The area abounds with many species of trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. The Nature Center is a unique community asset, developed through generous contributions of time, materials, labor, and financial donations from groups and individuals. |
Helmer Nature Center 154 Pinegrove Avenue Rochester, NY 14617 585-336-3035 Karen Mazzola, Director
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| Learn About the New Composting Facility Opening Soon! | ||||
| View the Maple Sugaring Slide Show by Dave Pomeroy | ||||
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2nd Saturday of each month Dec. 12, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 10 |
Acorn
Adventurers Designed to encourage exploration of the natural world with pre-schoolers 3 and up. |
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Tuesdays Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14 May 12, June 9 |
Helmer Heroes For 8 - 12 year olds Have fun learning about animals, plants, the seasons and help to
protect HNC and keep it special! Become a HELMER HERO! |
| Thursday, January 28 |
FINS! Learn about the amazing world of sharks. Pre-registration by January 22 is required for participation in this program. |
| Saturday, January 30 |
Moonlight Snowshoe for Adults Take a leisurely walk on the trails in the snow covered forest by the light of the full moon. Pre-registration by January 25 is required for participation in this program. |
| Saturday, February 6 |
Team
Trivia An exciting evening where teams of 6 players compete by answering categories of trivia questions. |
| Tuesday, February 23 |
Winter Crafts - Reptiles are not Scary
Make a beaded crocodile charm bracelet as we meet and learn about our reptiles here at the nature center. Pre-registration by February 19 is required for participation in this program. |
| Saturday, March 20 |
Maple Sugar
Open House Discover the health and healing properties of maple! Make and sample a multitude of maple treats. |
| Sunday, March 28 |
Annual
Pancake Breakfast All the pancakes you can eat with real syrup made on site. |
For the latest information about our events and to pre-register, call 336-3035.