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SUMMARY:Water Chestnut Pull at Braddock's Bay State Park (7/14) - Kayaks/Canoes Needed!
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day at the Zoo - April 20th\, 2024 				\n				\n				\n				\n									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.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Sign Up for Earth Day Cleanup!\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									The 2024 City Nature ChallengeHelp 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								\n				\n				\n				\n									Earth Day Animal ExperiencesAt 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. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Environmental Stations to Investigate!				\n				\n				\n				\n									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 BeltwayTBDJoin 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 & Behavior9:30am-2:00pmLollypop & 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 Friends10:00am-3:00pmWhether 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 Habitats10:00am-3:00pmRMSC 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 impact9:30am-11:30am & 3:00pm-4:30pmWe 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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									 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 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:    
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/water-chestnut-pull-7-14/
LOCATION:Braddock Bay
CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education
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SUMMARY:River Otter Awareness Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day at the Zoo - April 20th\, 2024 				\n				\n				\n				\n									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.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Sign Up for Earth Day Cleanup!\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									The 2024 City Nature ChallengeHelp 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								\n				\n				\n				\n									Earth Day Animal ExperiencesAt 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. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Environmental Stations to Investigate!				\n				\n				\n				\n									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 BeltwayTBDJoin 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 & Behavior9:30am-2:00pmLollypop & 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 Friends10:00am-3:00pmWhether 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 Habitats10:00am-3:00pmRMSC 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 impact9:30am-11:30am & 3:00pm-4:30pmWe 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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									 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 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:    
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/river-otter-awareness-weekend/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Conservation Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T180000
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SUMMARY:Invasive Species Early Detection Hike - Brickyard Trail
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day at the Zoo - April 20th\, 2024 				\n				\n				\n				\n									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.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Sign Up for Earth Day Cleanup!\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									The 2024 City Nature ChallengeHelp 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								\n				\n				\n				\n									Earth Day Animal ExperiencesAt 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. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Environmental Stations to Investigate!				\n				\n				\n				\n									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 BeltwayTBDJoin 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 & Behavior9:30am-2:00pmLollypop & 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 Friends10:00am-3:00pmWhether 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 Habitats10:00am-3:00pmRMSC 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 impact9:30am-11:30am & 3:00pm-4:30pmWe 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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									 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 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:    
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/invasive-species-early-detection-hike-brickyard-trail/
LOCATION:Brickyard Trail
CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154640
CREATED:20220928T203928Z
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SUMMARY:Giraffe Awareness Weekend 2022
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day at the Zoo - April 20th\, 2024 				\n				\n				\n				\n									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.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Sign Up for Earth Day Cleanup!\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									The 2024 City Nature ChallengeHelp 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								\n				\n				\n				\n									Earth Day Animal ExperiencesAt 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. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Environmental Stations to Investigate!				\n				\n				\n				\n									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 BeltwayTBDJoin 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 & Behavior9:30am-2:00pmLollypop & 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 Friends10:00am-3:00pmWhether 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 Habitats10:00am-3:00pmRMSC 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 impact9:30am-11:30am & 3:00pm-4:30pmWe 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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									 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 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:    
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/giraffe-awareness-weekend-2022/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Conservation Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T210000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154640
CREATED:20220928T205303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T205303Z
UID:10000256-1655487000-1655499600@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:ZooBrew June 2022
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day at the Zoo - April 20th\, 2024 				\n				\n				\n				\n									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.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Sign Up for Earth Day Cleanup!\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									The 2024 City Nature ChallengeHelp 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								\n				\n				\n				\n									Earth Day Animal ExperiencesAt 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. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Environmental Stations to Investigate!				\n				\n				\n				\n									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 BeltwayTBDJoin 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 & Behavior9:30am-2:00pmLollypop & 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 Friends10:00am-3:00pmWhether 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 Habitats10:00am-3:00pmRMSC 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 impact9:30am-11:30am & 3:00pm-4:30pmWe 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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									 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 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:    
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/zoobrew-june-2022/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T190000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154640
CREATED:20220928T205001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T205001Z
UID:10000255-1655402400-1655406000@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Species Early Detection Hike - Four Mile Creek Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day at the Zoo - April 20th\, 2024 				\n				\n				\n				\n									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.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Sign Up for Earth Day Cleanup!\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									The 2024 City Nature ChallengeHelp 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								\n				\n				\n				\n									Earth Day Animal ExperiencesAt 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. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Environmental Stations to Investigate!				\n				\n				\n				\n									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 BeltwayTBDJoin 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 & Behavior9:30am-2:00pmLollypop & 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 Friends10:00am-3:00pmWhether 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 Habitats10:00am-3:00pmRMSC 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 impact9:30am-11:30am & 3:00pm-4:30pmWe 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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									 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 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:    
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/invasive-species-early-detection-hike-four-mile-creek-preserve/
LOCATION:Four Mile Creek Preserve
CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154640
CREATED:20220929T135150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T174501Z
UID:10000259-1654952400-1654959600@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Pop-Up Pride Day at the Zoo!
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day at the Zoo - April 20th\, 2024 				\n				\n				\n				\n									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.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Sign Up for Earth Day Cleanup!\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									The 2024 City Nature ChallengeHelp 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								\n				\n				\n				\n									Earth Day Animal ExperiencesAt 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. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Environmental Stations to Investigate!				\n				\n				\n				\n									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 BeltwayTBDJoin 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 & Behavior9:30am-2:00pmLollypop & 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 Friends10:00am-3:00pmWhether 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 Habitats10:00am-3:00pmRMSC 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 impact9:30am-11:30am & 3:00pm-4:30pmWe 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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									 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 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:    
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/pop-up-pride-day-at-the-zoo/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154640
CREATED:20220929T174322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T174322Z
UID:10000260-1654941600-1655053200@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Sea Lion Awareness Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day at the Zoo - April 20th\, 2024 				\n				\n				\n				\n									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.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Sign Up for Earth Day Cleanup!\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									The 2024 City Nature ChallengeHelp 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								\n				\n				\n				\n									Earth Day Animal ExperiencesAt 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. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Environmental Stations to Investigate!				\n				\n				\n				\n									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 BeltwayTBDJoin 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 & Behavior9:30am-2:00pmLollypop & 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 Friends10:00am-3:00pmWhether 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 Habitats10:00am-3:00pmRMSC 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 impact9:30am-11:30am & 3:00pm-4:30pmWe 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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									 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 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:    
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/sea-lion-awareness-weekend/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Conservation Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T220000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154640
CREATED:20220929T133139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T134902Z
UID:10000257-1654365600-1654380000@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:2022 Zoobilation Gala
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day at the Zoo - April 20th\, 2024 				\n				\n				\n				\n									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.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Sign Up for Earth Day Cleanup!\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									The 2024 City Nature ChallengeHelp 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								\n				\n				\n				\n									Earth Day Animal ExperiencesAt 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. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Environmental Stations to Investigate!				\n				\n				\n				\n									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 BeltwayTBDJoin 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 & Behavior9:30am-2:00pmLollypop & 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 Friends10:00am-3:00pmWhether 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 Habitats10:00am-3:00pmRMSC 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 impact9:30am-11:30am & 3:00pm-4:30pmWe 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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									 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 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:    
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/2022-zoobilation-gala/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:Zoobilation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T190000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154640
CREATED:20220928T182113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T182113Z
UID:10000229-1653588000-1653591600@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Species Early Detection Hike - Seneca Park
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day at the Zoo - April 20th\, 2024 				\n				\n				\n				\n									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.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Sign Up for Earth Day Cleanup!\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									The 2024 City Nature ChallengeHelp 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								\n				\n				\n				\n									Earth Day Animal ExperiencesAt 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. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Environmental Stations to Investigate!				\n				\n				\n				\n									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 BeltwayTBDJoin 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 & Behavior9:30am-2:00pmLollypop & 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 Friends10:00am-3:00pmWhether 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 Habitats10:00am-3:00pmRMSC 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 impact9:30am-11:30am & 3:00pm-4:30pmWe 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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									 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 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:    
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/invasive-species-early-detection-hike-seneca-park/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Nature Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154640
CREATED:20220928T200101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T131249Z
UID:10000241-1653123600-1653134400@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Community Cleanup - Seth Green Park
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day at the Zoo - April 20th\, 2024 				\n				\n				\n				\n									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.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Sign Up for Earth Day Cleanup!\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									The 2024 City Nature ChallengeHelp 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								\n				\n				\n				\n									Earth Day Animal ExperiencesAt 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. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Environmental Stations to Investigate!				\n				\n				\n				\n									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 BeltwayTBDJoin 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 & Behavior9:30am-2:00pmLollypop & 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 Friends10:00am-3:00pmWhether 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 Habitats10:00am-3:00pmRMSC 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 impact9:30am-11:30am & 3:00pm-4:30pmWe 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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									 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 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:    
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/community-cleanup-seth-green-park/
LOCATION:Seth Green Park\, 93 Seth Green Dr\, Rochester\, NY\, 14621\, United States
CATEGORIES:Park Clean Up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T190000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154640
CREATED:20220928T170942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T131034Z
UID:10000202-1651856400-1651863600@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Clean-UPs 2022 - Maplewood Rose Garden
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day at the Zoo - April 20th\, 2024 				\n				\n				\n				\n									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.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Sign Up for Earth Day Cleanup!\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									The 2024 City Nature ChallengeHelp 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								\n				\n				\n				\n									Earth Day Animal ExperiencesAt 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. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Environmental Stations to Investigate!				\n				\n				\n				\n									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 BeltwayTBDJoin 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 & Behavior9:30am-2:00pmLollypop & 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 Friends10:00am-3:00pmWhether 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 Habitats10:00am-3:00pmRMSC 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 impact9:30am-11:30am & 3:00pm-4:30pmWe 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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									 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 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:    
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/great-lakes-clean-ups-mrg22/
LOCATION:Maplewood Rose Garden\, 250 Maplewood Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Park Clean Up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T233000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154640
CREATED:20220928T171749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T130912Z
UID:10000206-1651312800-1651361400@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Nature Hike for the City Nature Challenge 2022
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day at the Zoo - April 20th\, 2024 				\n				\n				\n				\n									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.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Sign Up for Earth Day Cleanup!\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									The 2024 City Nature ChallengeHelp 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								\n				\n				\n				\n									Earth Day Animal ExperiencesAt 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. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Environmental Stations to Investigate!				\n				\n				\n				\n									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 BeltwayTBDJoin 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 & Behavior9:30am-2:00pmLollypop & 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 Friends10:00am-3:00pmWhether 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 Habitats10:00am-3:00pmRMSC 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 impact9:30am-11:30am & 3:00pm-4:30pmWe 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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									 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 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:    
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/nature-hike-for-the-city-nature-challenge-2022/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Nature Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154640
CREATED:20220928T172241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T130808Z
UID:10000209-1650708000-1650729600@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day at the Zoo 2022
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day at the Zoo - April 20th\, 2024 				\n				\n				\n				\n									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.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Sign Up for Earth Day Cleanup!\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									The 2024 City Nature ChallengeHelp 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								\n				\n				\n				\n									Earth Day Animal ExperiencesAt 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. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Environmental Stations to Investigate!				\n				\n				\n				\n									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 BeltwayTBDJoin 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 & Behavior9:30am-2:00pmLollypop & 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 Friends10:00am-3:00pmWhether 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 Habitats10:00am-3:00pmRMSC 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 impact9:30am-11:30am & 3:00pm-4:30pmWe 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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									 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 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:    
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/earth-day-at-the-zoo-2022/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Conservation Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154640
CREATED:20220928T173439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T125514Z
UID:10000214-1650272400-1650643200@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Spring Break ZooCamp
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day at the Zoo - April 20th\, 2024 				\n				\n				\n				\n									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.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Sign Up for Earth Day Cleanup!\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									The 2024 City Nature ChallengeHelp 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								\n				\n				\n				\n									Earth Day Animal ExperiencesAt 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. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Environmental Stations to Investigate!				\n				\n				\n				\n									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 BeltwayTBDJoin 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 & Behavior9:30am-2:00pmLollypop & 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 Friends10:00am-3:00pmWhether 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 Habitats10:00am-3:00pmRMSC 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 impact9:30am-11:30am & 3:00pm-4:30pmWe 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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									 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 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:    
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/spring-zoocamp22/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Break ZooCamp,Education Events,Spring Break ZooCamp,ZooCamp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154640
CREATED:20220928T174249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T130434Z
UID:10000218-1650103200-1650816000@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Spring Break Programs
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day at the Zoo - April 20th\, 2024 				\n				\n				\n				\n									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.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Sign Up for Earth Day Cleanup!\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									The 2024 City Nature ChallengeHelp 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								\n				\n				\n				\n									Earth Day Animal ExperiencesAt 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. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Environmental Stations to Investigate!				\n				\n				\n				\n									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 BeltwayTBDJoin 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 & Behavior9:30am-2:00pmLollypop & 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 Friends10:00am-3:00pmWhether 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 Habitats10:00am-3:00pmRMSC 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 impact9:30am-11:30am & 3:00pm-4:30pmWe 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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									 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 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:    
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/spring-break22/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Spring Break Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154640
CREATED:20220928T174553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T130158Z
UID:10000219-1647781200-1647792000@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Scouts BSA - Merit Badge Workshop: Bird Study
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day at the Zoo - April 20th\, 2024 				\n				\n				\n				\n									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.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Sign Up for Earth Day Cleanup!\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									The 2024 City Nature ChallengeHelp 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								\n				\n				\n				\n									Earth Day Animal ExperiencesAt 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. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Environmental Stations to Investigate!				\n				\n				\n				\n									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 BeltwayTBDJoin 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 & Behavior9:30am-2:00pmLollypop & 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 Friends10:00am-3:00pmWhether 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 Habitats10:00am-3:00pmRMSC 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 impact9:30am-11:30am & 3:00pm-4:30pmWe 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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									 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 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:    
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/scouts-bsa-march22/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Boy Scout Workshops,Education Events,Scout Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154640
CREATED:20220928T174839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T164937Z
UID:10000220-1647684000-1647691200@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Workshop hosted by the Zoo's Urban Ecologists
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day at the Zoo - April 20th\, 2024 				\n				\n				\n				\n									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.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Sign Up for Earth Day Cleanup!\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									The 2024 City Nature ChallengeHelp 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								\n				\n				\n				\n									Earth Day Animal ExperiencesAt 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. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Environmental Stations to Investigate!				\n				\n				\n				\n									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 BeltwayTBDJoin 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 & Behavior9:30am-2:00pmLollypop & 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 Friends10:00am-3:00pmWhether 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 Habitats10:00am-3:00pmRMSC 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 impact9:30am-11:30am & 3:00pm-4:30pmWe 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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									 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 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:    
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/hemlock-wooly-adelgid-workshop/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Nature Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T143500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154640
CREATED:20220928T175101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T164809Z
UID:10000221-1645886100-1645894800@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Defend the Ice Night 2022
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day at the Zoo - April 20th\, 2024 				\n				\n				\n				\n									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.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Sign Up for Earth Day Cleanup!\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									The 2024 City Nature ChallengeHelp 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								\n				\n				\n				\n									Earth Day Animal ExperiencesAt 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. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Environmental Stations to Investigate!				\n				\n				\n				\n									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 BeltwayTBDJoin 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 & Behavior9:30am-2:00pmLollypop & 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 Friends10:00am-3:00pmWhether 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 Habitats10:00am-3:00pmRMSC 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 impact9:30am-11:30am & 3:00pm-4:30pmWe 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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									 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 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:    
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/defend-the-ice-night-2022/
LOCATION:New York
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154640
CREATED:20220928T180626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T125812Z
UID:10000225-1645869600-1645977600@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Polar Bear Weekend 2022
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day at the Zoo - April 20th\, 2024 				\n				\n				\n				\n									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.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Sign Up for Earth Day Cleanup!\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									The 2024 City Nature ChallengeHelp 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								\n				\n				\n				\n									Earth Day Animal ExperiencesAt 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. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Environmental Stations to Investigate!				\n				\n				\n				\n									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 BeltwayTBDJoin 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 & Behavior9:30am-2:00pmLollypop & 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 Friends10:00am-3:00pmWhether 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 Habitats10:00am-3:00pmRMSC 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 impact9:30am-11:30am & 3:00pm-4:30pmWe 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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									 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 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:    
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/polar-bear-weekend22/
LOCATION:New York
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154640
CREATED:20220928T181028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T181028Z
UID:10000226-1645434000-1645804800@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Winter Break ZooCamp
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day at the Zoo - April 20th\, 2024 				\n				\n				\n				\n									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.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Sign Up for Earth Day Cleanup!\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									The 2024 City Nature ChallengeHelp 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								\n				\n				\n				\n									Earth Day Animal ExperiencesAt 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. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Environmental Stations to Investigate!				\n				\n				\n				\n									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 BeltwayTBDJoin 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 & Behavior9:30am-2:00pmLollypop & 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 Friends10:00am-3:00pmWhether 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 Habitats10:00am-3:00pmRMSC 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 impact9:30am-11:30am & 3:00pm-4:30pmWe 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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									 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 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:    
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/winter-zoocamp22/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Break ZooCamp,Education Events,Winter Break ZooCamp,ZooCamp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154640
CREATED:20220928T181508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T164506Z
UID:10000227-1645124400-1645129800@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Pages with Purpose: Virtual Book Group (February)
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day at the Zoo - April 20th\, 2024 				\n				\n				\n				\n									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.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Sign Up for Earth Day Cleanup!\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									The 2024 City Nature ChallengeHelp 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								\n				\n				\n				\n									Earth Day Animal ExperiencesAt 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. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Environmental Stations to Investigate!				\n				\n				\n				\n									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 BeltwayTBDJoin 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 & Behavior9:30am-2:00pmLollypop & 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 Friends10:00am-3:00pmWhether 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 Habitats10:00am-3:00pmRMSC 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 impact9:30am-11:30am & 3:00pm-4:30pmWe 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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									 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 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:    
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/pages-with-purpose-virtual-book-group-february/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:Pages with Purpose Virtual Book Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154640
CREATED:20220928T181746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T174756Z
UID:10000228-1642410000-1642435200@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Day Off ZooCamp
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day at the Zoo - April 20th\, 2024 				\n				\n				\n				\n									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.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Sign Up for Earth Day Cleanup!\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									The 2024 City Nature ChallengeHelp 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								\n				\n				\n				\n									Earth Day Animal ExperiencesAt 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. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Environmental Stations to Investigate!				\n				\n				\n				\n									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 BeltwayTBDJoin 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 & Behavior9:30am-2:00pmLollypop & 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 Friends10:00am-3:00pmWhether 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 Habitats10:00am-3:00pmRMSC 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 impact9:30am-11:30am & 3:00pm-4:30pmWe 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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									 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 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:    
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/day-off-zoocamp-mlk21/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Day Off ZooCamp,Education Events,ZooCamp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154640
CREATED:20221011T172654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T172654Z
UID:10000265-1632591000-1632601800@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Apples\, Ales & Tails 2021
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day at the Zoo - April 20th\, 2024 				\n				\n				\n				\n									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.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Sign Up for Earth Day Cleanup!\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									The 2024 City Nature ChallengeHelp 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								\n				\n				\n				\n									Earth Day Animal ExperiencesAt 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. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Environmental Stations to Investigate!				\n				\n				\n				\n									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 BeltwayTBDJoin 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 & Behavior9:30am-2:00pmLollypop & 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 Friends10:00am-3:00pmWhether 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 Habitats10:00am-3:00pmRMSC 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 impact9:30am-11:30am & 3:00pm-4:30pmWe 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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									 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 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:    
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/apples-ales-tails-2021/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Special Events,ZooBrew
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T080000
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UID:10000264-1572422400-1572427800@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Innovation Awards & Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day at the Zoo - April 20th\, 2024 				\n				\n				\n				\n									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.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Sign Up for Earth Day Cleanup!\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									The 2024 City Nature ChallengeHelp 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								\n				\n				\n				\n									Earth Day Animal ExperiencesAt 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. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Environmental Stations to Investigate!				\n				\n				\n				\n									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 BeltwayTBDJoin 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 & Behavior9:30am-2:00pmLollypop & 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 Friends10:00am-3:00pmWhether 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 Habitats10:00am-3:00pmRMSC 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 impact9:30am-11:30am & 3:00pm-4:30pmWe 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  								\n				\n				\n				\n									 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 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:    
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/test-event/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Environmental Innovation Awards & Summit
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