Summer Night Hike 22 Aug 2025 Explore the forest at night and enjoy the darkness and stars that accompany the New Moon. We’ll watch for fireflies, listen for owls, and hear katydids chirping. A short, easy paced walk along the trails will be followed by the chance to view stars through a telescope! Participants are welcome to bring camp chairs for the stargazing portion of the program. $5/person, $10/family. Meet at Interpreti 11095 Bethany Center Rd, Bethany, NY 14569 Tagged as: , Community events, Park events, Youth events
Kayaking at DeWitt Recreation Area 23 Aug 2025 Seize the day with a guided kayak tour of DeWitt Recreation Area! Explore the lake by water and discover a new world. Meet at the boat launch. No experience needed, kayaking skills and safety lesson will be provided. Kayak, paddle, and PFD are available to borrow or bring your own. Ages 12 and up. Program fee is $15/person without kayak rental or $25/person with rental. DeWitt Recreation Area, 115 Cedar Street, Batavia, NY 14020 1 more date Tagged as: , Park events, Youth events
Guided Dog Walk at DeWitt Recreation Area 06 Sep 2025 Bring your best friend and join us for a guided dog walk at the park! This guided walk is great for socialization and healthy exercise! Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Current license or proof of rabies vaccination required. Aggressive dogs will not be allowed to participate. $5/dog. Proceeds benefit Volunteers for Animals. Meet at Interpretive Center. DeWitt Recreation Area, 115 Cedar Street, Batavia, NY 14020 Tagged as: , Community events, Park events
Watching Monarchs 13 Sep 2025 Capture the last few days of summer with a visit to a butterfly meadow and a journey into their world! See how butterflies are tagged and released as part of a nation-wide Monarch Butterfly conservation project. Kids can explore the meadow with nets and bug catchers! Recommended for ages 4 and up! $5/person, $10/family. Meet at Interpretive Center. Genesee County Park & Forest Interpretive Nature Center, 11095 Bethany Center Rd, Bethany, NY 14569 Tagged as: , Community events, Park events, Talks & workshops, Youth events
Fall Wildflower Walk 20 Sep 2025 Fall colors come from more than just the changing leaves! Join us for a walk to explore the beautiful wildflowers that give us purples, yellows, oranges and more each year. From goldenrods to asters we’ll identify the flowers that we find and discuss why they are important for our pollinators and ecosystems at the Genesee County Park! Meet at the Interpretive Nature Center. $5/person, $10/family. Genesee County Park & Forest Interpretive Nature Center, 11095 Bethany Center Rd, Bethany, NY 14569 Tagged as: , Community events, Park events, Talks & workshops, Youth events
Eco-Book Club 27 Sep 2025 We are creating a monthly eco-book club where we will be reading & discussing both fiction & nonfiction nature centered books. We will meet at the Interpretive Center starting at 10:00 am and will wrap up with a gentle hike through the park. Our first read is, Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Books can be purchased at your local bookstore or borrowed from your local library. Come and Genesee County Park & Forest Interpretive Nature Center, 11095 Bethany Center Rd, Bethany, NY 14569 Tagged as: , Community events, Older adult event, Park events, Talks & workshops