Groundhog Day Walk 31 Jan 2026 It’s Groundhog Day – again! Legend has it that if a woodchuck sees his shadow on Groundhog Day, we’ll have six more weeks of winter. Join Genesee County Parks for a short walk through field and forest, we’ll learn about Groundhog Day and other ways to predict the weather. This walk will begin with a short story time inside at the Interpretive Center. Genesee County Park & Forest, 11095 Bethany Center Rd, East Bethany NY 14569, Bethany, NY 14569 Tagged as: , Community events, Park events, Youth events
Great Backyard Bird Count 14 Feb 2026 Join the Genesee County Parks for the Great Backyard Bird Count! The GBBC is an annual community science event sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Birders around the world will be counting birds throughout the weekend. Our observations will help scientists understand bird populations in the wintertime. Genesee County Park & Forest, 11095 Bethany Center Rd, East Bethany NY 14569, Bethany, NY 14569 Tagged as: , Community events, Park events
Winter Break Adventures 18 Feb 2026 Beat the cabin fever and join us for a series of outdoor adventures at the Genesee County Park & Forest during Winter Break! Each session will focus on a different nature topic and will include an outdoor adventure and indoor take-home craft. Programs are best suited for students in grades 1 – 8. Genesee County Park & Forest, 11095 Bethany Center Rd, East Bethany NY 14569, Bethany, NY 14569 2 more dates Tagged as: , Park events, Youth events
Moonlight Snowshoe Hike 21 Feb 2026 Join Genesee County Parks for a winter walk underneath the (almost) full moon! Enjoy the tranquil beauty of the forest by moonlight on a journey through meadows, along creeks, and into woodlands. Snowshoes may be used, weather permitting, and are provided or you may bring your own. No previous experience needed, snowshoeing lesson included! Genesee County Park & Forest, 11095 Bethany Center Rd, East Bethany NY 14569, Bethany, NY 14569 Tagged as: , Community events, Park events, Youth events
Junior ACORNS Orientation and Trail Ranger Training 14 Mar 2026 Calling all park lovers and future naturalists! The ACORNS are the volunteer friends group at the Genesee County Parks! Together, we connect people with nature through outdoor learning, exploration and fun. You can join our mission by becoming a Junior ACORN! Registration for Junior ACORNS will open in January 2026. Genesee County Park & Forest, 11095 Bethany Center Rd, East Bethany NY 14569, Bethany, NY 14569 Tagged as: , Park events, Youth events
Early Spring Woods Walk at DeWitt Recreation Area 21 Mar 2026 Join us for an easy paced springtime walk at DeWitt Recreation Area! Meet at Pavilion 2. Cost for attendance is $5/person, $10/family. DeWitt Recreation Area, 115 Cedar Street, Batavia, NY 14020 Tagged as: , Park events
Amphibian Adventure 28 Mar 2026 Hear the chorus of spring and learn about amphibians and how to help them. We will head into the wetlands and woodlands on a night hike to visit frogs and salamanders in their habitat! Dress for the weather...we’ll walk rain or shine! Genesee County Park & Forest, 11095 Bethany Center Rd, East Bethany NY 14569, Bethany, NY 14569 Tagged as: , Park events