Events

Celebrate the transition from summer to fall by helping us release butterflies at our new pollinator garden.

Meet Sherlock, our Eastern Screech Owl, and learn about the amazing adaptations that allow owls to hunt at night and how to identify our local species by sight or sound. Then join us on a moonlit walk through our woods where we will call to the owls and listen for owl activity.

Kick off the Fall with our annual Fall Harvest Celebration. Participate in fall-themed activities such as candle and cider making, demonstrations, and seasonal crafts. Kids will love pony rides and carnival style games!

Make pinecone bird feeders and popcorn garlands to trim our outdoor space with treats for the wildlife around the Nature Center. Take a pinecone feeder to hang at home! 

The Nature Center offers opportunities for snowshoeing during the winter months. Trails are open year round from dawn until dusk, allowing for independent hiking and snowshoeing. We offer snowshoe rentals on Saturdays in January and February when there is an adequate snow base (a minimum of 6-8 inches). Nature Center staff also host guided snowshoes sporadically throughout the season.

Local residents have been donating their Christmas trees to our Trees for Trails event since 1976. The Nature Center accepts trees from Christmas until mid-January, when Irondequoit Lawn & Landscape and High Falls Tree Service come to transform the trees into wood chips. Volunteers help unload trees and spread the chips, which will control erosion on our trails all year.

Team Trivia is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year. Teams of up to 6 adults can “purchase” a table to compete in a trivia competition like no other. Questions are sometimes wacky, sometimes challenging , and always entertaining! Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams. Raffles and door prizes add to the fun. Teams with the best theme are also recognized!

Come celebrate the Maple Sugaring Season with us! Walk our trails as we take you through the sugaring process. Help collect sap and stop at the evaporator to watch it cook into syrup. Enjoy a delicious meal including all you can eat pancakes and real, made on-site maple syrup. Our Pancake Brunch is a 30+ year Irondequoit tradition!

Our annual welcome to Spring, Bloomin' Baskets is fun for kids and adults alike. Drop in with a friend or family member and you'll leave with a basket of live flowers and a card suitable for gifting or keeping.