Seneca Park Zoo

Community Cleanup - Lower Maplewood Park 12/2
2023-12-02 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Lower Maplewood Park, Maplewood Park, Rochester, 14615
Join like-minded neighbors to help clean-up our local green spaces. You’ll be amazed at the impact a focused group can make in just a couple hours. Help us make Rochester a cleaner, greener city! Please dress for the weather and bring water to stay hydrated. Tools, bags, and gloves will be provided and all ages are welcome to attend.
When: Saturday, December 2, 2023 @ 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Lower Maplewood Park – we will meet at the parking lot here:
https://goo.gl/maps/omsSWSeLZBfTAZy86
Register here
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor for Community Cleanups:

Freeze Fest
2023-12-22 19:05 - 21:00 | Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Mem Sq, Rochester, 14614, United States
Freeze Fest with the Rochester Amerks!

Seneca Park Zoo is partnering once again with the Rochester Americans to help create awareness for polar bears and the sea ice they depend with a new spin this year as Freeze Fest!
Freeze Fest, will be held on on Friday, Dec. 22 when the Amerks host the Providence Bruins at 7:05 p.m. at The Blue Cross Arena. The Amerks will also wear special winter-themed jerseys in support of polar bear awareness that will be auctioned off online. Winners will be contacted directly. Proceeds from the jersey auction will be donated to Seneca Park Zoo Society and Polar Bears International.
Plus, $2 from each ticket purchase will go to support conservation efforts by the Zoo!
Any interested members, employee, or individual can secure a ticket here.
Jersey Auction: The Amerks will also wear special winter-themed jerseys in support of polar bear awareness that will be auctioned off online. Proceeds from the jersey auction will be donated to Seneca Park Zoo Society and Polar Bears International. Bidding will open Monday the 18th here.

Community Cleanup - Turning Point Park 12/23
2023-12-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Turning Point Park, 260 Boxart Street, Rochester, NY, 14612, United States
Join like-minded neighbors to help clean-up our local green spaces. You’ll be amazed at the impact a focused group can make in just a couple hours. Help us make Rochester a cleaner, greener city! Please dress for the weather and bring water to stay hydrated. Tools, bags, and gloves will be provided and all ages are welcome to attend.
When: Saturday, December 23, 2023 @ 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Turning Point Park – we will meet at the parking lot here:
https://goo.gl/maps/X7BYvLR6RNKLTj968
Register here
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor for Community Cleanups:

Holiday Break ZooCamp 2023
2023-12-27 09:00 - 2023-12-29 16:00 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
Feeding Frenzy

December 27th through December 29th

When school is out, send your child to the Zoo where we will spend the week learning about the favorite foods of your favorite animals, as we explore Seneca Park Zoo in the winter!

For ages 5 through 9

Full-day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Half-day: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

COST
Members: $95 for half-day; $155 for full-day
Non-members: $105 for half-day; $170 for full-day

Participants must register for the full week of camp; no single day options are available. Registration is non-refundable.

Register

Day Off ZooCamp - Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024
2024-01-15 09:00 - 16:00 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
At the Zoo – January 15 / 9:00 am
Martin Luther King Jr. Day

School is out, so come to the Zoo instead! We’ll spend the day exploring what animals do in the wintertime and learning which ones prefer the cold!
It’s like Summer ZooCamp in a single day!

For ages 5 through 9

Full-day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There is no half-day option available for this camp.

COST
Members: $45 for full-day
Non-members: $55 for full-day

Registration Closed – Check out our other upcoming education programs!

Please check your individual school calendar to confirm the day off.
Registration for this program is non-refundable.

Community Cleanup - Turning Point Park 1/21
2024-01-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Turning Point Park, 260 Boxart Street, Rochester, NY, 14612, United States
Join like-minded neighbors to help clean-up our local green spaces. You’ll be amazed at the impact a focused group can make in just a couple hours. Help us make Rochester a cleaner, greener city! Please dress for the weather and bring water to stay hydrated. Tools, bags, and gloves will be provided and all ages are welcome to attend.
When: Sunday, January 21, 2024 @ 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Turning Point Park – we will meet at the parking lot here:
https://goo.gl/maps/X7BYvLR6RNKLTj968
Register here
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor for Community Cleanups:

UUU Art Collective x SPZ - Submissions Close!
2024-02-04 23:59

Environmental Innovation Awards & Symposium - Nominations Deadline!
2024-02-09 12:00 | Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 East Main St, Rochester, NY, 14604, United States

Defend the Ice Month: Rochester Amerks Vs. Syracuse Crunch (February 9th)
2024-02-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Mem Sq, Rochester, 14614, United States
February is our annual Defend the Ice Month with the Rochester Amerks!
Seneca Park Zoo is partnering once again with the Rochester Americans to help create awareness for polar bears and the sea ice they depend on. As part of this exclusive discounted offer, $2 per ticket purchased at the link below will be donated directly to the Seneca Park Zoo on behalf of the Amerks. Fans can also redeem ticket stubs from any home Amerks game in February for $1 off an admission ticket at the Zoo!

Discounted Defend the Ice Tickets Here!

Defend the Ice Month Home Game Schedule:

Friday, Feb. 9 @ 7:05 p.m. VS. Syracuse Crunch (Pride Night & $2 Pregame Happy Hour)
Friday, Feb. 16 @ 7:05 p.m. VS. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (Military Salute & $2 Pregame Happy Hour)
Sunday, Feb. 18 @ 3:05 p.m. VS. Utica Comets (Kids Day & 321 Weekend)
Wednesday, Feb. 21 @7:05 p.m. VS. Belleville Senators
Friday, Feb. 23 @ 7:05 p.m. VS. Belleville Senators
Wednesday, Feb. 28 @ 7:05 p.m. VS. Syracuse Crunch

Seneca Park Zoo partners with groups like Polar Bears International (PBI), the only organization dedicated solely to polar bear conservation. PBI exists to protect polar bears and the ice they depend on, helping to secure a future for polar bears across the Arctic. Seneca Park Zoo’s Defend the Ice initiative has contributed more than $30,000 to polar bear conservation through Polar Bears International. Learn more here.

Defend the Ice Month: Rochester Amerks Vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (February 16th)
2024-02-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Mem Sq, Rochester, 14614, United States

Cold Climate Awareness Weekend
2024-02-17 10:00 - 2024-02-18 16:00 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
Join us Saturday, February 17 and Sunday, February 18 for Cold Climate Awareness Weekend! This event is free with Zoo admission. Learn about how different animals adapt to cold weather and get a chance to see some of them in their element, right here in our care.
The Zoo will be collecting money to support our friends and conservation partners at Tiger Conservation Campaign throughout this weekend. For every $5 donated you will be entered in a drawing to win a special Zoo bundle including tiger and wolf plushies, reusable water bottle, and packet of Bee’s Wrap sustainable food storage!
Schedule for Live Enrichment Demos:
Saturday & Sunday:
10:30 a.m. – Canada lynx Enrichment & Keeper Chat
11:00 a.m. – Snowy Owl Conservation Chat
2:00 p.m. – Wolf Enrichment & Keeper Chat
Tiger Enrichment – will happen throughout the days, but with no set time due to the unpredictable timing of Katya’s daily schedule
* Live enrichment is always subject to change/cancellation without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances that may arise

Donate to Support Tiger Conservation

Fundraiser Drawing Bundle! Every $5 = one chance to win

Defend the Ice Month: Rochester Amerks Vs. Utica Comets (February 18th)
2024-02-18 15:00 - 18:00 | Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Mem Sq, Rochester, 14614, United States

Winter Break ZooCamp 2024
2024-02-19 09:00 - 2024-02-23 16:00 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
Big Cat Habitat

Monday, February 19 through Friday, February 23

Big cats live in habitats all around the world. Learn about the habitats of these awesome cats and explore the Zoo to observe the big cats that call Seneca Park Zoo home!
Our Frequently Asked Questions page is a great resource for many of the questions you may have.

For ages 5 through 9

Full-day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Half-day: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

COST
Members: $155 for half-day; $260 for full-day
Non-members: $175 for half-day; $285 for full-day

REGISTER HERE

Participants must register for the full week of camp; no single day options are available. Registration is non-refundable.

Defend the Ice Month: Rochester Amerks Vs. Belleville Senators (February 21st)
2024-02-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Mem Sq, Rochester, 14614, United States

Defend the Ice Month: Rochester Amerks Vs. Belleville Senators (February 23rd)
2024-02-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Mem Sq, Rochester, 14614, United States

Polar Bear Weekend 2024
2024-02-24 10:00 - 2024-02-25 16:00 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
Join us for Polar Bear Weekend 2024 as we will be celebrating these amazing animals and raise awareness of the shrinking habitat they live in on Saturday, February 24 and Sunday, February 25 in honor of International Polar Bear Day (Tuesday, February 27). This event is free with Zoo admission. Meet us inside Rocky Coasts Gallery to learn about Anoki’s daily care and the Zoo’s partnership with Polar Bears International (PBI) and find out what you can do to help save polar bears and the Arctic sea ice they depend on. There will be games/activities, informative materials, and Anoki’s family tree gallery!
The Zoo is also partnering once again with the Rochester Americans to help create awareness for polar bears and the sea ice they depend on as part of Defend the Ice Month!
Schedule for Live Enrichment Demos:
Make plans to come to the Zoo to watch as Anoki’s keepers provide her with enrichment food/exercises to stimulate her physically and mentally (and of course treats!).
When: Saturday & Sunday at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
* Live enrichment is always subject to change/cancellation without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances that may arise

Support polar bear conservation and raise awareness of the shrinking habitat they live by donating to our fundraiser that will go to our partners who do great work in the field, Polar Bears International. They are the the only conservation organization dedicated solely wild polar bears in nature. We are proud of the work we do and are able to help through our support of PBI. We even have three Arctic Climate Ambassadors on our staff (Assistant Curator Kellee, Zoo Keepers Heidi & Randi! Learn about the recent trip Heidi went on to Churchill, Canada last year to work with PBI in the field here.
For every $5 donated you will also be automatically entered to win a polar bear prize bundle, which includes some PBI swag (polar bear plush, water bottle, and reusable bag).

Support Polar Bear Conservation

Virtual Content:
Welcome to Polar Bear Weekend! Check out these awesome and informative graphics from our friends at Polar Bears International!
See Polar Bears Roam! You can watch polar bears as they travel across the sea ice to hunt seals with this Polar Bear Tracker from PBI.
Q&A with PBI’s Director of Field Operations, BJ Kirschhoffer, on the Svalbard Maternal Den Study
The Quest for New Den-Detection Technology – Learn about PBI’s fieldwork with artificial dens. Being able to find and map polar bear dens hidden under the snow will help ensure moms and cubs aren’t disturbed.

On the Blog:
Check out this blog on our site by Dr. Karyn Rode, Research Wildlife Biologist with U.S. Geological Survey – Alaska Science Center for a summary of one study we are currently taking part in with Anoki on estimating the importance of land-based, human-provisioned foods in polar bears affected by sea ice loss. This is a great example of how animals in conservation care can have a direct impact on research and projects being done to help their counterparts in nature.
Zoos Support Polar Bear Conservation Research in the Wild – This guest essay contributed by Dr. Thea Bechshoft, Conservation Programs Associate and Staff Scientist Polar Bears International, first appeared in our January 2023 edition of ZooNooz.

Defend the Ice Month: Rochester Amerks Vs. Syracuse Crunch (February 28th)
2024-02-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Mem Sq, Rochester, 14614, United States
February is our annual Defend the Ice Month with the Rochester Amerks!
Seneca Park Zoo is partnering once again with the Rochester Americans to help create awareness for polar bears and the sea ice they depend on. As part of this exclusive discounted offer, $2 per ticket purchased at the link below will be donated directly to the Seneca Park Zoo on behalf of the Amerks. Fans can also redeem ticket stubs from any home Amerks game in February for $1 off one admission ticket at the Zoo!

Discounted Defend the Ice Tickets Here!

Defend the Ice Month Home Game Schedule:

Friday, Feb. 9 @ 7:05 p.m. VS. Syracuse Crunch (Pride Night & $2 Pregame Happy Hour)
Friday, Feb. 16 @ 7:05 p.m. VS. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (Military Salute & $2 Pregame Happy Hour)
Sunday, Feb. 18 @ 3:05 p.m. VS. Utica Comets (Kids Day & 321 Weekend)
Wednesday, Feb. 21 @7:05 p.m. VS. Belleville Senators
Friday, Feb. 23 @ 7:05 p.m. VS. Belleville Senators
Wednesday, Feb. 28 @ 7:05 p.m. VS. Syracuse Crunch

Seneca Park Zoo partners with groups like Polar Bears International (PBI), the only organization dedicated solely to polar bear conservation. PBI exists to protect polar bears and the ice they depend on, helping to secure a future for polar bears across the Arctic. Seneca Park Zoo’s Defend the Ice initiative has contributed more than $30,000 to polar bear conservation through Polar Bears International. Learn more here.

UUU Art Collective x SPZ - Conservation Art Show at UUU Gallery
2024-03-01 18:00 - 21:00

Sustainable Table Dinner Series: Dinner with The Owl House
2024-03-07 17:30 - 20:00 | Owl House Restaurant, 75 Marshall St., Rochester, NY, 14607
Sustainable Table Dinner Series: Dinner with The Owl House
The Sustainable Table series features local kitchens who share the Seneca Park Zoo Society’s commitment to sustainability, showing how vibrant and delicious sustainable living can be. At every Sustainable Table event, you can expect to learn and experience new things about our region’s ecology and agriculture, enjoy an amazing meal that incorporates plenty of local and sustainably produced food, and support the critical conservation education that the Zoo Society provides all year round at our Zoo and throughout the community.
We have partnered with The Owl House for our next Sustainable Table fundraising dinner on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
You’ll enjoy a three-course dinner with optional wine/signature cocktail pairing, all while supporting education and conservation programming at the Zoo and in our community. Chef Leigh Ann Kaminek will provide a short cooking lesson while informing guests about utilizing every aspect of winter ingredients and composting opportunities.
This incredibly creative menu focuses on sustainable, farm-to-table dining using fresh ingredients.
Dine-in: $70 per person
Optional: $20 wine pairing/signature cocktail add-on

Check Back for Our Next Table!

The Owl House Sustainable Table Menu
Appetizer
Carrot, ginger & fennel bisque
Entrée
Roasted bone-in chicken (meat) or crispy oyster mushroom (non-meat) with cumin spiced carrots, fennel frond salad, lemon curd, toasted almonds
Choice of DessertPear and ginger panna cotta with candied ginger and anise glaze

Seneca Park Zoo Job Fair 3/8
2024-03-08 10:00 - 14:00 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
Interested in working at the Zoo? The opportunity presents itself! Stop by March 8th or 9th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM for our Annual Job Fair! Hiring for all seasonal positions in our Guest Experience, Retail and Food & Beverage departments. Upon arrival, our associates at the admissions gate will guide those interested to the designated open interview area at our Trailside Pavilion, for free! If you intend on spending time exploring the Zoo, you will be required to purchase a ticket. Apply in advance using link here. Must be 15 or older

Seneca Park Zoo Job Fair 3/9
2024-03-09 10:00 - 14:00 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621

Community Cleanup - Turning Point Park 3/16
2024-03-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Turning Point Park, 260 Boxart Street, Rochester, NY, 14612, United States
Join like-minded neighbors to help clean-up our local green spaces. You’ll be amazed at the impact a focused group can make in just a couple hours. Help us make Rochester a cleaner, greener city! Please dress for the weather and bring water to stay hydrated. Tools, bags, and gloves will be provided and all ages are welcome to attend.
When: Saturday, March 16, 2024 @ 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Turning Point Park – we will meet at the parking lot here:
https://goo.gl/maps/X7BYvLR6RNKLTj968
Register here
Conditions for Cancellation:
Thunder or lightning AQI of over 200 Average temperature of – Under 0 degrees F – Over 80 degrees F Heavy rainfall (flood warnings) Over 2” of snow on the ground Wind conditions over 40 mph. Windchill is below -18 degrees F
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor for Community Cleanups:

Environmental Innovation Awards & Symposium
2024-03-28 08:00 - 11:00 | Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 East Main St, Rochester, NY, 14604, United States

Spring Break Experiences
2024-03-29 10:00 - 2024-04-07 17:00 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
It’s one of our favorite times of year – Spring Break! Not only is the weather getting warmer and days getting longer, but we also get to see so many of our friends come out and visit us on their time off from school. Special programming will be held during Spring Break Week, as a preview to our summer programming, which include opportunities to see and learn more about your favorite animals at the Zoo from zoo keepers, naturalists, and docents. View and download/print the schedule below or here.
All spring break programming is free with Zoo admission.

Spring Break ZooCamp 2024
2024-04-01 09:00 - 2024-04-05 16:00 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
Up in the Trees – SOLD OUT!

Monday, April 1 – Friday, April 5, 2024

Trees are home to some of the neatest animals around. See how your favorite animals depend on trees as we explore how different types of animals use trees from roots to shoots! Featuring a look up to the sky as we prepare for the eclipse.Our Frequently Asked Questions page is a great resource for many of the questions you may have.

For ages 5 through 9

Full-day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Half-day: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

COST
Members: $155 for half-day; $260 for full-day
Non-members: $175 for half-day; $285 for full-day
SOLD OUT!
Participants must register for the full week of camp; no single day options are available. Registration is non-refundable.

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Seneca Park Zoo Eclipse Weekend
2024-04-06 10:00 - 2024-04-08 17:00

Wildlife Insights Training Session
2024-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Join a Zoo Naturalist to learn how to take part in wildlife conservation from your own home! Since 2018, the Seneca Park Zoo has been using wildlife cameras to find what animals live where in our city and how they are able to survive in our city.
This virtual workshop will train volunteers on how to access our images from home and identify what animals we are finding in them! This is a great way to take part in local conservation and learn about the animals of our area.
When: Tuesday, April 16 from 6 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Zoom Link Coming Soon!
If you are interested in attending this educational workshop, please register here.

Earth Day Community Cleanup - Durand Eastman Beach
2024-04-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Durand Eastman Beach, 1342 Lake Shore Blvd, Rochester, NY, 14614, United States
Join like-minded neighbors to help clean-up our local green spaces. You’ll be amazed at the impact a focused group can make in just a couple hours. Help us make Rochester a cleaner, greener city! Please dress for the weather and bring water to stay hydrated. Tools, bags, and gloves will be provided and all ages are welcome to attend.
When: Saturday, April 20, 2024 @ 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Durand Eastman Beach – we will meet at the parking lot here:
https://goo.gl/maps/sant8uLcUyY7yA238
Register here
Check out all the onsite fun we have planned for Earth Day at the Zoo here:

Earth Day Onsite Fun

Conditions for Cancellation:
Thunder or lightning AQI of over 200 Average temperature of – Under 0 degrees F – Over 80 degrees F Heavy rainfall (flood warnings) Over 2” of snow on the ground Wind conditions over 40 mph. Windchill is below -18 degrees F
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor for Community Cleanups:

Earth Day at the Zoo 2024
2024-04-20 10:00 - 17:00 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
Earth Day at the Zoo – April 20th, 2024
Join us to celebrate the 54th anniversary of Earth Day at the Seneca Park Zoo! Come and learn about the environment and the individual actions you can take to make a difference.
The Zoo will be hosting Earth Day activities onsite and offsite. Onsite, join a naturalist at our animal experiences to learn about conservation, come talk to our various community and conservation partners to learn about the earth and participate in some fun activities, or stop by the Trailside Café and check out one of our Earth Day special sustainable food options (view menu here). Alternatively, join us offsite between 9am-12pm at Durand Eastman Beach to participate in a park cleanup to help keep our planet healthy.
Earth Day Cleanup!
Join the Seneca Park Zoo for our annual Earth Day clean up at Durand Eastman Beach! Last year with the help of 260 volunteers we removed over 600lbs of trash from the beach.
Sign up here

Location: Durand Eastman Beach
Date: April 20th, 2024
Time: 9am-12pm
Address: 1342 Lakeshore Boulevard Rochester NY, 14617
Meeting location: Parking lot B

https://goo.gl/maps/sant8uLcUyY7yA238

Sign Up for Earth Day Cleanup!

The 2024 City Nature Challenge
Help Rochester compete with cities all around the world to make the most observations of nature, find the most species, and engage the most people over a three-day period!
Learn More
Earth Day Animal Experiences
At our animal experiences come and learn about the threats animals at the zoo would face out in nature and find ways you can get involved to help!
10:30 a.m. – Polar Bear & Climate Change
12:00 p.m. – Elephants & Poaching
1:30 p.m. – Burmese Python Keeper Chat On Habitat Loss & Invasive Species
2:30 p.m. – River Otters, Pollution & Hunting
3:30 p.m. – Baboons & Impact of Predator Loss
* Animal demos/enrichment are always subject to change/cancellation without notice due to to the care and comfort of the animal.
Environmental Stations to Investigate!
Diamond Packaging Sapling & Pollinator Seed Station
Full Day Attendance
Join the team from Diamond Packaging to plant saplings and pollinator seeds for you to bring home and plant right in your backyard. Create a greener space and help your local ecosystem!
USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)- Invasive Species
Full Day Attendance
Join the USDA to learn about plant protection from invasive species that pose a threat to natural resources. The USDA’s role is the continued safeguarding U.S. agriculture and natural resources against the entry, establishment, and spread of environmentally significant pests. They will have temporary stick-on tattoos, informational flyers, biological samples of some of the invasive pests that USDA-APHIS monitors for, and insect traps to show visitors how they monitor for invasive pests.
Learn more about the USDA by visiting their website at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/planthealth
Department of Environmental Services- Solid Waste
Full Day Attendance
Join Meagan Evans-Saurini, the Environmental Educator for Monroe County’s Department of Environmental Services, to learn more about the County’s recycling programs, how to Recycle Right and information regarding the Monroe County / WM ecopark. Bring your questions and receive a free recycling magnet and bag (while supplies last)!
Genesee Land Trust- Nature is for Everyone!
9:30am-3:00pm
The Genesee Land Trust will have a table of ‘cool stuff’ found in nature, along with information about a fun-for-all #ROCYourNature Photo Adventure they are running this year and upcoming free events people can enjoy. Genesee Land Trust, in partnership with communities and people like you, permanently protects local lands to help wildlife, support farming, keep our waters clean, slow the impacts of climate change, and provide people with access to nature. Since 1989 they have saved 8,000+ acres, including 22 families farms and 19 public nature preserves.
Visit the Genesee Land Trust website to find places to explore and free events for all ages and abilities at www.geneseelandtrust.org
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)- Butterfly Beltway
TBD
Join the RIT capstone students and learn about pollinators and wildflowers! Hands on seed ball making for wildflower plantings, coloring, and information for all ages.
Lollypop Farms & Rochester Animal Services (RAS)- Pet Body Language & Behavior
9:30am-2:00pm
Lollypop & RAS will be talking about different community resources like their pet food pantry, low-cost vet services, TNVR, etc. Learn about animal body language through a red light/green light game with prizes! Make DIY pet enrichment items that you can take home or leave with Lollypop for the shelter pets to use.
Braddock Bay Bird Observatory- Helping Our Feathered Friends
10:00am-3:00pm
Whether you live on a large farm in the country or in a tiny apartment in the city, there are lots of things you can do to help our native birds! Braddock Bay Bird Observatory will be sharing ways you can help our feathered friends, as they share stories of some of our most amazing birds.
Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC)- Habitat Loss & Animal’s Adaptations to Their Habitats
10:00am-3:00pm
RMSC is planning to showcase the Enviro-scape demonstration, which educates on run-off and its environmental impacts, a touch table with different kinds of animal furs, as well as activity that involves examining various slides under a microscope.
Seneca Parks Zoo’s Docents- Our Collective impact
9:30am-11:30am & 3:00pm-4:30pm
We may each be one person in a big world, but together we can make a big difference. At this station, guests will share conservation actions they’re taking or will take to help the planet, which will demonstrate our collective impact.
Other Organizations Attending:
Department of Recreation and Human Services
Monroe County Library System
Cornell Co-op
Impact Earth
Other Great Earth Day Resources:
The Canopy Project – For every $1 donated 1 tree is planted!
Snailing at Chittenango Falls (blog)
Water and Where it Goes (blog)
Recycling
Otter Recycling (video)
Learn to How to Compost! (video)
Recycling Guides (Downloadable PDFs):
Mixed Recycling Guide 1
Mixed Recycling Guide 2
Climate Focused
Heat Trapping Metaphor (video)
Responsible Consumerism
Check out these programs and apps they have created to download and use to make sure you are making sustainable choices when you shop!
Seafood Watch
Sustainable Palm Oil
Upcycling
Paper Bag-Basket Project
Planters Project
Steps Toward Personal Sustainability
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:

Nature Poetry Contest 2024: Water Into Words
2024-04-22 08:00 - 2024-08-16 17:00
