Mark your calendars!

Local residents have been donating their Christmas trees to our Trees for Trails event since 1976. The Nature Center accepts trees from Christmas until January 18th, when High Falls Tree Service and Irondequoit Lawn & Landscape come to transform the trees into wood chips. Volunteers help unload trees and spread the chips, which will control erosion on our trails all year.

Consider dropping off your used Christmas tree here when you are done with it!

Just remember...

• Whole trees only (no clippings)
• Remove bags, ornaments, wire, etc.
• No wreaths
• No yard waste or debris
• Volunteers are available to unload cars on Jan. 18 ONLY (10am-1pm)
• No trees accepted after 1pm on Jan. 18

Anyone interested in volunteering for this program can email us at HelmerNatureCenter@gmail.com

Join us on a guided snowshoe hike through the HNC’s snow-covered trails. Enjoy the winter silence under the moon. Follow wildlife tracks and maybe hear an owl or coyote!

Afterward, warm up inside with a tasty treat and hot beverages.

Mon., January 13, 6:30-8pm- Teens and Adults Night (Full Moon)

Thu., January 16, 6-7pm- Family Night

$5 HNC Members

$7 Non-Members

Registration is Required 3 Days prior to event

Call 336-3035 or Email HelmerNatureCenter@gmail.com

Remember...

This event is weather dependent and requires a 6 to 8 inch snow base on the trails.

We recommend that your refer to our Facebook page for updates.

HNC offers snowshoe rentals

Saturdays in January & February, 1-3pm

$5 Non-Members

$3 HNC Members & Children 12 and under

$20 Family Max

HNC Members- your first snowshoe is FREE!

6-8 inch snow base required.

Check our Facebook page for more details and trail conditions.

1. What arboreal marsupial is known for sleeping the vast majority of the day?
2. What do the following words have in common: isosceles, equilateral, and scalene?
3. Who did Elton John and Bernie Taupin initially write "Candle in the Wind" for in 1973?
4. How many Great Lakes are there?
5. Which planet in our solar system has the longest day?
6. What is the national animal of Scotland?

(Answers at the bottom of the page)

Helmer Nature Center is an outdoor classroom and trail system conserved and preserved by the West Irondequoit School District since 1973. Our trails are open dawn to dusk 7 days a week; please note that dogs are not allowed on our sports fields or trails.

Email: HelmerNatureCenter@gmail.com
Website: https://www.westirondequoit.org/parents_community/helmer_nature_center
Location: 154 Pinegrove Avenue, Rochester, NY, USA
Phone: 585-336-3035
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelmerNatureCenter

1. Koala
2. They are all types of triangles
3. Marilyn Monroe
4. Five
5. Jupiter
6. The unicorn

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