Join us as we wander the woods at sunset. As the daylight fades, we explore how our senses interpret the world around us. Best for ages 9+.
Date: Thursday, Sept 19th 7-8pm
Price: FREE for members/$5 non-members
~Meet at the outside benches~
Registration is required and spots are limited.
To register, contact us at HelmerNatureCenter@gmail.com or 585-336-3035.
Meet Sherlock, our Eastern Screech Owl, and learn about the amazing adaptations that allow owls to hunt at night and how to identify our local species by sight or sound.
Family Program 4-6pm (best for kids & families)
Join us in the classroom for an owl craft and story time before we head out for a late afternoon walk call to the owls, and listen for owl activity.
Owl Prowl 7-9pm (best for teens & adults)
Join us on a nearly full moon night as we walk through the woods, call to the owls, and listen for owl activity.
Date: Saturday, Sept 21st
Price: $5 members/$10 non-members
~Meet in the classroom for both programs~
Registration is required and spots are limited.
To register, contact us at HelmerNatureCenter@gmail.com or 585-336-3035.
We are getting ready for the annual Fall Harvest Festival!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 5th from 1-4pm for:
- Festival games and activities
- Fall crafts
- Pony rides
- Live music by Allen Hopkins
- Cider-making
- Blacksmith Demo with Jonathan Bernard
- Food Truck Verno on the Roll
- And more!
- An activity with Indigenous Peoples Day of Rochester
- Tractor Rides
- Inflatable obstacle course
Date:
Saturday, Oct 5th 1-4pm
Price:**
$20 pass includes EVERYTHING! - All games, crafts, prizes, & 1 pony ride
$15 activity pass -All games, crafts, & prizes
$2/adult walkaround pass- Enjoy music & demos with the kids!
Additional pony rides are $10 each
**Food not included in admission. There will be a food truck on site.
Interested in volunteering at the festival?
Email us at HelmerNatureCenter@gmail.com or call us at 585-336-3035
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