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SUMMARY:Breakfast with Santa
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/breakfast-with-santa-2/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Breakfast with Santa
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SUMMARY:KinderZoo Rambunctious Rats 12/16
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/kinderzoo-rambunctious-rats-12-16/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Education Events
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DTSTAMP:20260516T063735
CREATED:20251124T160528Z
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SUMMARY:KinderZoo Animal Movements 12/16
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/kinderzoo-animal-movements-12-16/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Education Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260516T063735
CREATED:20251008T210002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T153821Z
UID:10000689-1765969200-1765971000@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Book & Beast
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/book-beast-6/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Book & Beast
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T110000
DTSTAMP:20260516T063735
CREATED:20251124T160047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T160112Z
UID:10000818-1766139300-1766142000@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:KinderZoo Rambunctious Rats 12/19
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/kinderzoo-rambunctious-rats-12-19/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Education Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T121500
DTSTAMP:20260516T063735
CREATED:20251124T160724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T160724Z
UID:10000820-1766143800-1766146500@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:KinderZoo Animal Movements 12/19
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/kinderzoo-animal-movements-12-19/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Education Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T100000
DTSTAMP:20260516T063735
CREATED:20251105T192535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T192535Z
UID:10000791-1766392200-1766397600@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:2025 Holiday Magic Tour
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/2025-holiday-magic-tour-2/2025-12-22/1/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Cart Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T163000
DTSTAMP:20260516T063735
CREATED:20251105T192535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T192535Z
UID:10000792-1766415600-1766421000@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:2025 Holiday Magic Tour
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/2025-holiday-magic-tour-2/2025-12-22/2/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Cart Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T100000
DTSTAMP:20260516T063735
CREATED:20251105T192535Z
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UID:10000793-1766478600-1766484000@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:2025 Holiday Magic Tour
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/2025-holiday-magic-tour-2/2025-12-23/1/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Cart Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T163000
DTSTAMP:20260516T063735
CREATED:20251105T192535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T192535Z
UID:10000794-1766502000-1766507400@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:2025 Holiday Magic Tour
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/2025-holiday-magic-tour-2/2025-12-23/2/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Cart Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SPZ-Holiday-Magic-Tour-2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T100000
DTSTAMP:20260516T063735
CREATED:20251105T192535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T192535Z
UID:10000795-1766824200-1766829600@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:2025 Holiday Magic Tour
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/2025-holiday-magic-tour-2/2025-12-27/1/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Cart Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SPZ-Holiday-Magic-Tour-2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T163000
DTSTAMP:20260516T063735
CREATED:20251105T192535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T192535Z
UID:10000796-1766847600-1766853000@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:2025 Holiday Magic Tour
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/2025-holiday-magic-tour-2/2025-12-27/2/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Cart Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T100000
DTSTAMP:20260516T063735
CREATED:20251105T192535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T192535Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Holiday Magic Tour
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/2025-holiday-magic-tour-2/2025-12-28/1/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Cart Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T163000
DTSTAMP:20260516T063735
CREATED:20251105T192535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T192535Z
UID:10000798-1766934000-1766939400@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:2025 Holiday Magic Tour
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/2025-holiday-magic-tour-2/2025-12-28/2/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Cart Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SPZ-Holiday-Magic-Tour-2.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251229T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251229T100000
DTSTAMP:20260516T063735
CREATED:20251105T192535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T192535Z
UID:10000799-1766997000-1767002400@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:2025 Holiday Magic Tour
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/2025-holiday-magic-tour-2/2025-12-29/1/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Cart Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SPZ-Holiday-Magic-Tour-2.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251229T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251229T163000
DTSTAMP:20260516T063735
CREATED:20251105T192535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T192535Z
UID:10000800-1767020400-1767025800@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:2025 Holiday Magic Tour
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/2025-holiday-magic-tour-2/2025-12-29/2/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Cart Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251230T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251230T100000
DTSTAMP:20260516T063735
CREATED:20251105T192535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T192535Z
UID:10000801-1767083400-1767088800@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:2025 Holiday Magic Tour
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/2025-holiday-magic-tour-2/2025-12-30/1/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Cart Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251230T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251230T163000
DTSTAMP:20260516T063735
CREATED:20251105T192535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T192535Z
UID:10000802-1767106800-1767112200@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:2025 Holiday Magic Tour
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/2025-holiday-magic-tour-2/2025-12-30/2/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Cart Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T160000
DTSTAMP:20260516T063735
CREATED:20231208T194054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T184218Z
UID:10000352-1767175200-1767196800@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Noon Year's Eve 2025
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/nye/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T113000
DTSTAMP:20260516T063735
CREATED:20251008T210128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T153738Z
UID:10000690-1767178800-1767180600@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Book & Beast
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/book-beast-7/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Book & Beast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T100000
DTSTAMP:20260516T063735
CREATED:20251105T192535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T192535Z
UID:10000803-1767342600-1767348000@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:2025 Holiday Magic Tour
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/2025-holiday-magic-tour-2/2026-01-02/1/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Cart Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T163000
DTSTAMP:20260516T063735
CREATED:20251105T192535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T192535Z
UID:10000804-1767366000-1767371400@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:2025 Holiday Magic Tour
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/2025-holiday-magic-tour-2/2026-01-02/2/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Cart Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SPZ-Holiday-Magic-Tour-2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T100000
DTSTAMP:20260516T063735
CREATED:20251105T192535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T192535Z
UID:10000805-1767429000-1767434400@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:2025 Holiday Magic Tour
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/2025-holiday-magic-tour-2/2026-01-03/1/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Cart Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SPZ-Holiday-Magic-Tour-2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T163000
DTSTAMP:20260516T063735
CREATED:20251105T192535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T192535Z
UID:10000806-1767452400-1767457800@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:2025 Holiday Magic Tour
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/2025-holiday-magic-tour-2/2026-01-03/2/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Cart Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T063735
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Action Crew: Tarantulas & Human Conflict
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/wildlife-action-crew-tarantulas-human-conflict/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:Education Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T063735
CREATED:20251105T141103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T202319Z
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SUMMARY:The History of Orangutans at Seneca Park 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/the-history-of-orangutans-at-seneca-park-zoo/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260516T063735
CREATED:20251208T154306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T191838Z
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SUMMARY:KinderZoo Likeable Lizards 1/13
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/kinderzoo-likeable-lizards-1-13/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Education Events
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T191757Z
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SUMMARY:KinderZoo Tons of Tails 1/13
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/kinderzoo-tons-of-tails-1-13/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Education Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260516T063735
CREATED:20251208T160733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T161124Z
UID:10000838-1768388400-1768390200@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Book & Beast
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/book-beast-8/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Book & Beast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260516T063735
CREATED:20251208T155507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T191715Z
UID:10000834-1768558500-1768561200@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:KinderZoo Likeable Lizards 1/16
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/kinderzoo-likeable-lizards-1-16/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Education Events
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