| May 2008 |
Date(s) |
Event Name |
Description |
1
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Spring Peepers |
Thursday 1-3 p.m.— A special
three-session nature class for children ages 4 & 5. Each class will
introduce the children to the wonders of nature in spring through stories,
crafts, nature walks and more. Snack provided. Reservations required.
Fee: $25/$20 members. Call 585-538-6822, ext. 262 for more information.
NC |
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3
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Trail Work Day |
Saturday 9 a.m.-noon— Maintaining
the nature center trails takes a lot of hard work. Join us for a morning
of trail work and make new friends as we improve the trail system and
gather at noon for a group lunch. (Bring bag lunch and any clippers
or rakes you have to spare). Please call ahead to tell us you are coming.
Call 585-538-6822, ext. 262 for more information. NC |
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4
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Salamanders, Frogs and Polliwogs |
Sunday 2 p.m.— Join us on this
woodland hike as we search for local amphibians, including wood frogs,
spotted salamanders and more. NC |
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10
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Breakfast with the Birds: Warblers |
Saturday 8-10 a.m. — Enjoy a continental
breakfast followed by a walk to search for migrating spring warblers.
$6/$4 members. Reservations required. NC |
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10
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Opening Day |
Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.— The historic
village and John L. Wehle Art Gallery open for the season. |
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10-11
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Wildflower Sale |
Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
— Our annual wildflower sale will take place on the Nature Center
front porch featuring propagated wildflowers from Ellen Folts of Amanda’s
Garden. Choose from trillium, trout lily, hepatica, maidenhair fern
and more. NC |
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11
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Mother's Day/Salute
to Women |
Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
— Spend Mother’s Day among leaders of the women’s
rights movement in the 19th-century, including Susan B Anthony, Amelia
Bloomer, Sojourner Truth, Mary Jemison and others in their quest for
suffrage and equal rights. Mothers admitted free.
Special Mother's Day Brunch available 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Reservations
required.
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11
|
New Exhibit Opens |
Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.— The exhibition
Under Open Skies: Nature Past and Present offers
breathtaking vistas of nature captured by artists past and present.
Complimenting the 18th-, 19th- and 20th-century art will be 150 juried
paintings from the Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters, Inc., a locally
based artist association who continue the 19th-century passion for “plein
air” painting, or painting outdoors in the open air. Spectacular
views of earth, sky, water—and creatures great and small—unfold
before the visitor, along with the changing view of nature itself as
encountered by the artists. Subjects will include landscapes, buildings
and other historic places representing the Genesee Valley region. AG |
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11
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FAMILY FUN DAY: Wildflowers |
Sunday noon.-4 p.m.— During this
day of fun for the entire family we’ll explore the woods and fields
to learn all about wildflowers and make a special craft for Mom. Enjoy
a 2 p.m. walk through the spring woods to look for common wildflowers
including hepatica, trout lily, cut-leaf toothwort and others. |
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14
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History Talks— Feast or Famine: Preservation
is the Answer |
Wednesday 2:30 p.m. — Join the
museum's lead interpreter of Foodways Sylvia Fraser in an examination
of how pioneers survived long trips and harsh winters. Her talk will
encompass at least a dozen methods used in the 19th century. You'll
be amazed at their ingenuity. At Valley Manor Apartments, 1570 East
Ave., Rochester. Fee: $5. Reservations recommended. For more information,
call 770-1800 |
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17-18
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Birds of the Oatka Creek Property |
Saturday & Sunday 2 p.m. —
Join an expedition to investigate the many birds that make their homes
around swamps, ponds and creeks and that call our property home. |
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22
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Birthday Party for Tom & Mike |
Thursday 11 a.m.— Help us celebrate
our oxen team of Tom & Mike’s fifth birthday at their home
pasture at the Pioneer Farmstead. Dress in your favorite bovine attire,
bring the oxen a card and enjoy a birthday treat. . |
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24
|
Civil War Candlelight Tour |
Saturday 6-9 p.m.—
Witness on this one-hour walking tour, an evening of recreated events
that those who lived them would not soon forget. Reservations for this
guided tour required. Adults $12/$10. Not recommended for children under
10. |
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25
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Secrets in the Stones |
Sunday 2 p.m.— Search for evidence
of ancient seas, glaciers and old farms as you learn to read the stories
written in the stones. |
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26
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Memorial Day
Sacrifice and Valor Remembered |
Monday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Join us this Memorial Day as we salute our armed forces
with a special flag raising; formal ceremony with wreath-laying and
21-gun salute; patriotic concerts; exhibits of military vehicles,
equipment and uniforms, black powder demonstrations; and other special
tributes. There is free admission for military--both active and retired.
In conjunction with the release of its new CD Honor, Portraits
of America, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra performs selections
from the recording honoring veterans and celebrating America’s
heritage at 2 p.m. Highlights
include Jeff Tyzik’s 2003 Pleasant Valley Suite, written
in commemoration of GCVM’s 25th anniversary. The Veterans Outreach
Center in Rochester will receive $2 from each CD sale. Tyzik will
be on hand to sign CDs immediately following the concert.
There will also be performances by the Genesee Harmonic Society (1
p.m.) and the Webster Village Concert Band (4 p.m.).
The full schedule.
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30
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Oatka Creek Exploration: Bats, Bugs &
Beaver |
Friday 7:30 p.m. — On this evening
hike we’ll explore the habitats that are home to local bats, bugs,
and beaver. Reservations required. Reservations required. Adults $5/$3
members; youth (4-16) $3/$1 members; free to children three and younger. |
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