CHILI

Start the New Year with a cocoa toast to celebrate the return of the fisher to Brookdale Preserve and Genesee Valley Greenway State Park. Learn cool critter facts in this all ages and abilities event.

HENRIETTA

If you or a farmer you know is interested in learning more about transition planning, please join us for a free light dinner, Q&A, and resource information session.

PENFIELD
Soak in nature’s sights and sounds as you enjoy a moonlit night in the woods and meadow. This special after-hours event includes quiet mindfulness practices to improve overall wellbeing.

ONTARIO

Join us for the opening of Deer Creek Woods Preserve, the 19th public nature preserve created thanks to Genesee Land Trust donors, partners and volunteers.

ROCHESTER - Celebrate the Genesee River at this new community party. We’re closing Driving Park Bridge and taking it over with LIVE entertainment, free food, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ONLINE

Join our new Executive Director and our Board President to talk about the future of Genesee Land Trust.

ROCHESTER

Join other conservationists to march in Rochester’s Pride Parade to celebrate our LGBTQIA2S+ community.

HILTON
Learn how Braddock Bay Bird Observatory studies migratory birds, what they’ve learned so far, and why it’s important. Genesee Land Trust protects the land the observatory uses to catch and release birds.

BRIGHTON
Purchase native plants to support Genesee Land Trust and local habitat conservation.

HILTON
Celebrate the opening of our newest nature preserve with a free community party! Join us for birding, plein air painting, games, and light refreshments. Tent and ADA porta potty on site.

FAIRPORT
Enjoy live music, a delicious meal, and an open wine and beer bar at our 2nd annual farm to picnic dinner. Purchase your tickets by August 10 to support our farmland protection program.

HILTON
Join us for a family-friendly tour of the bird research station, and ice cream!

BRIGHTON
Purchase native plants to support Genesee Land Trust and local habitat conservation.