Nature/Outdoors | Beyond the Nest (Rochester)

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Cracker Box Palace at Historic Alasa Farms

A unique destination for nature lovers, history enthusiasts and especially kids who love our farm animals. We are the county's only shelter for farm animals in need of sanctuary but have a lot more to offer: historic buildings dating back to the Shakers, trails for hiking and riding and events for the community.
6450 Shaker Road
Alton , NY , 14413
Phone: (315) 483-2493
43° 13' 58.0548" N, 76° 58' 21.0036" W
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Huckleberry Swamp

Nature preserve located off Route 104: For the preservation of bird and wildlife integrity and conservation of the land they depend on.
Catchpole Road
North Rose , NY
Phone: 585-249-9232
43° 10' 22.5336" N, 76° 55' 36.3072" W
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Porter Farms

4th-generation, family-operated organic vegetable farm in Elba, NY (Genesee County). Certified organic by NOFA-NY since 1990. Large and small CSA shares available for pickup in Rochester & Buffalo.
4911 Edgerton Rd. PO Box 416
Elba , NY , 14058
Phone: (585) 757-6823
43° 3' 46.044" N, 78° 9' 16.9416" W
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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Only 25 minutes from downtown Rochester, spark your curiosity at Genesee Country Village & Museum - New York State's largest living history museum! Explore our 19th-century Historic Village, our John L. Wehle Gallery, and our Nature Center with 5+ miles of nature trails. Explore special events, daily historic happenings, kids camps, workshops, and more at www.gcv.org.
1410 Flint Hill Road PO Box 310
Mumford , NY , 14511
Phone: (585) 538-6822
42° 59' 33.594" N, 77° 52' 48.4284" W
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Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC)

Immerse yourself in the incredible world of science, history, space, and nature. Follow your curiosity from the depths of our lakes to the edge of the universe. Participate in classes, camps and events for all ages. All at the RMSC Museum & Science Center, the RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, and the RMSC Cumming Nature Center.
657 East Avenue
Rochester , NY , 14607
Phone: 585.271.4320
43° 8' 59.5068" N, 77° 35' 22.632" W
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Wickham Farms

Wickham Farms is an amazing destination to spend a day in summer and fall! Enjoy 30+ fun farm attractions, delicious farm food, and endless photo opportunities on this beautiful farm. Summer events include Summer Fun, Lavender Days and the Sunflower Spectacular. The popular Fall Harvest Festival runs Labor Day - Halloween.
1315 Sweets Corners Road
Penfield , NY , 14526
Phone: (585) 377-FARM (3276)
43° 9' 8.2152" N, 77° 25' 44.0652" W
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Hidden Valley Animal Adventure

Escape to the wild for an adventure you won't soon forget. Take an open-air safari bus tour or self-drive through our 63 acre park for an up close and personal experience to view and feed exotic animals such as camels, zebra, llama, emu, bison, and many more.
2887 Royce Rd.
Varysburg , NY , 14167
Phone: 585-535-4100.
42° 44' 33" N, 78° 17' 59.2764" W
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Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures

Experience thrilling adventures at Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures! Located in the heart of Finger Lakes, our outdoor adventure park offers an array of exhilarating activities including ziplining, aerial challenges, and a dedicated Kids Adventure Park. Plan your visit today and create unforgettable memories.
5589 South Hill Road
Canandaigua , NY , 14424
Phone: 585-374-1180
42° 44' 36.6936" N, 77° 25' 12.6876" W
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Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards

Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards is a family owned 340 acre working fruit and vegetable farm. Pick your own apples, pumpkins, strawberries, cherries, blueberries, raspberries, & plums. Also has a Community Supported Agriculture Program (CSA)! Pumpkin Fiesta weekends in September and October.
3760 Quaker Road
Gasport , NY , 14067
Phone: 716-772-2211
43° 13' 23.3292" N, 78° 33' 48.9564" W
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G and S Orchards

G and S Orchards is a 150-acre real working, full-time family-owned fruit and vegetable farm that specializes in growing high-quality fruit and vegetables with exceptional flavor. Fruits and vegetables grown on the farm are available through the Retail Farm Stand, You Pick, and CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) shares. G and S Orchards offers farm fresh produce spring through fall available at the farm stand. G and S Orchards' mission is to operate a diverse, self-sufficient and profitable farm by growing and marketing the highest quality produce. Gary and Stephanie strive to maintain fair and reasonable pricing as well as provide a positive and educational experience for their customers.
825 Atlantic Avenue (Route 286)
Walworth , NY , 14568
Phone: (315) 524-3823
43° 9' 55.5876" N, 77° 20' 18.5928" W
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DICK'S House of Sport at Eastview Mall

DICK'S House of Sport is a leading omni-channel sporting goods retailer offering an extensive assortment of authentic, high-quality sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories. Eastview Mall location in Victor, NY.
200 Eastview Mall
Victor , NY , 14564
Phone: (585) 282-0000
43° 1' 50.6064" N, 77° 26' 37.8348" W
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Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester

FREE to visit and many opportunities for learning! Pet adoption, farmyard, humane education, outreach programs, and services.
99 Victor Road
Fairport , NY , 14450
Phone: 585-223-1330
43° 3' 39.582" N, 77° 23' 55.3056" W
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Burroughs Audubon Nature Club

Burroughs Audubon Nature Club is a local nature club with 30 acres of trails on the border of Pittsford and Victor.
301 Railroad Mills We are located in Victor but we have a Pittsford zip code
Pittsford , NY , 14534
Phone: 585 204 0812
43° 1' 45.6348" N, 77° 28' 46.074" W
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EquiCenter, Inc.

EquiCenter is a non-profit organization that sits on a beautiful 200-acre property in Honeoye Falls. We offer therapeutic horseback riding, therapeutic horticulture on our organic practice farm, and many other equine and nature-based educational programs. Through the therapeutic power of horses and nature, we create a safe space for people of all ages and abilities to experience healing, find purpose, and feel connected.
3247 Rush Mendon Road
Honeoye Falls , NY , 14472
Phone: 585-624-7777
42° 59' 26.3436" N, 77° 33' 40.9572" W
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Organization:

Location:

1849 C St NW
Washington, DC, 20240
United States
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Phone:

202-208-6843

2025 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Dates: 
04/19/2025
06/19/2025
08/04/2025
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The Riedman Fish Hatchery at Powder Mills Park

Location:

115 Park Road
Pittsford, NY, 14534
United States
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Phone:

585-232-2600 x131

2025 Riedman Foundation Trout Derby

Dates: 
04/01/2025
Time: 
7:00 am - Noon

Adirondack Mountain Club - Genesee Valley Chapter

Organization:

Webster Public Library

Location:

980 Ridge Road
Webster, NY, 14580
United States
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Phone:

585-872-7075

Adventures of the Appalachian Trail

Dates: 
04/22/2025
Time: 
6:00 - 8:00 pm

Organization:

Alpengirl Camp

Location:

214 E Mendenhall St
Bozeman, MT, 59715
United States
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Phone:

406-570-6312

Alpengirl Adult Women's Adventures

Dates: 
08/20/2025
08/21/2025
08/22/2025
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Time: 
8:00AM

American Association of Naturopathic Physicians

Organization:

Location:

174 Lape Road P.O. BOX 186
Esperance, NY, 12066
United States
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Phone:

518-875-6935

Amphibian and Reptile Herp Hike

Dates: 
08/17/2025
Time: 
2pm

Andover Wetlands Kids Fishing Contest

AppleUmpkin Festival - Village of Wyoming, NY

Aquarium of Niagara

Backyard Barnyard

Location:

Webster CountryMax
695 Ridge Road
Webster, NY, 14580
United States
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Phone:

585-924-4850

Backyard Birding and Butterfly Gardening Seminar Presented by Author Randi Minetor

Dates: 
05/10/2025
Time: 
3:00PM to 4:00PM

Location:

Brockport CountryMax
4875 Lake Road
Brockport, NY, 14420
United States
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Phone:

585-924-4850

Backyard Birding and Butterfly Gardening Seminar Presented by Author Randi Minetor

Dates: 
03/22/2025
Time: 
3:00PM to 4:00PM

Location:

Henrietta CountryMax
4575 W. Henrietta Road
Henrietta, NY, 14467
United States
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Phone:

585-924-4850

Backyard Birding and Butterfly Gardening Seminar Presented by Author Randi Minetor

Dates: 
04/24/2025
Time: 
5:30PM to 6:30PM

Barefoot Edible Landscape and Permaculture-

Bay Creek Paddling Center

Beautiful White Haven Memorial Park

Beaver Camp

Bee Girl

Organization:

Location:

174 Lape Road P.O. BOX 186
Esperance, NY, 12066
United States
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Phone:

518-875-6935

Bird Feeder Making Workshop

Dates: 
09/28/2025
Time: 
2pm

Black Girls Run!

Bowen Family Farm

Braddock Bay Bird Observatory

Braddock Bay Raptor Research

Braddock Bay Raptor Research (BBRR)- Rochester, NY

Location:

Baldwinsville CountryMax
2964 State Route 31
Lysander, NY, 13027
United States
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Phone:

585-924-4850

Braddock Bay Raptor Research Presentation

Dates: 
03/30/2025
Time: 
3:00PM to 4:00PM

Location:

Fairport CountryMax
897 Turk Hill Road
Fairport , NY, 14450
United States
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Phone:

585-934-4850

Braddock Bay Raptor Research Presentation

Dates: 
04/05/2025
Time: 
1:00PM to 2:00PM

Location:

Brockport CountryMax
4875 Lake Road
Brockport, NY, 14420
United States
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Phone:

585-924-4850

Bridges for Brain Injury Wildlife Rockstars Program Animal Meet and Greet

Dates: 
04/18/2025
Time: 
1:00PM to 3:00PM

Location:

Baldwinsville CountryMax
2964 State Route 31
Lysander, NY, 13027
United States
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Phone:

585 - 924 - 4850

Bridges for Brain Injury Wildlife Rockstars Program Animal Meet and Greet

Dates: 
05/17/2025
Time: 
1:00PM to 3:00PM

Location:

Fairport CountryMax
897 Turk Hill Road
Fairport , NY, 14450
United States
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Phone:

585-924-4850

Bridges for Brain Injury Wildlife Rockstars Program Meet and Greet

Dates: 
03/15/2025
Time: 
2:00PM to 5:00PM

Brighton Recreation Department

Burnap's Farm Market

Camp Eastman

Camp Fowler

Organization:

Location:

152 Pelcher Rd
Lake Pleasant, NY, 12108
United States
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Phone:

518-631-6789

Camp Fowler Maple Days Retreat

Dates: 
03/21/2025
03/22/2025
03/23/2025
Time: 
Friday 4pm - Sunday 11am

Camp Get-A-Way of Western NY

Camp Hickory Hill

Camp Vick

Canandaigua Community Sailing

Castel Grisch Winery

Cayuga Nature Center

City of Rochester Public Market

Climate Solutions Accelerator of the Genesee-Finger Lakes Region

CluedUpp Games - International

Colonial Belle

Organization:

Brighton Memorial Library

Location:

2300 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14618
United States
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Phone:

585-784-5300

Color Brighton Green Presents: Climate and Diet

Dates: 
03/31/2025
Time: 
6:30PM-7:30PM

Compeer Rochester

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wayne Cty

Country Gardeners of Webster

CountryMax Stores

Organization:

Location:

174 Lape Road P.O. BOX 186
Esperance, NY, 12066
United States
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Phone:

518-875-6935

Decorating with Native Greenery

Dates: 
11/29/2025
Time: 
9am - 12pm

Deer Haven Park

Deer Run Winery-Conesus Lake

Location:

Durand Eastman Beach
1342 Lakeshore Blvd
Rochester, NY, 14622
United States
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Phone:

585-336-7200

Earth Day Clean Up

Dates: 
04/19/2025
Time: 
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

ECHO: Eco-Conscious Home Outfitters

Endless Highway, Inc.

Enka:ri Farm

Erth Visual & Physical Inc.

Organization:

Camp Li-Lo-Li

Location:

8811 Sunfish Run Rd
Randolph, NY, 14772
United States
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Phone:

716-945-4900

Family Camp Week

Dates: 
06/28/2025
06/29/2025
06/30/2025
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Time: 
4pm on Saturday, June 29

Organization:

Camp Li-Lo-Li

Location:

8811 Sunfish Run Rd
Randolph, NY, 14772
United States
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Phone:

716-945-4900

Family Camp Weekend

Dates: 
08/29/2025
08/30/2025
08/31/2025
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Time: 
7pm on Friday

Family Science Adventures

Finger Lakes Boating Museum

Finger Lakes Forest Therapy

Fisher's Fruit & Christmas Tree Farm

Foxhall Farm Training & Sales LLC

Friends of Montezuma Wildlife Refuge

Friends of Mt. Hope Cemetery

Organization:

Location:

174 Lape Road P.O. BOX 186
Esperance, NY, 12066
United States
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Phone:

518-875-6935

Full Moon Night Walk

Dates: 
08/08/2025
Time: 
8:30pm

Ganondagan State Historic Site

Gates Recreation & Parks Department

Genesee County Parks, Recreation & Forestry

Genesee Land Trust

Genesee Valley Audubon Society

Genesee Valley Hunt Races

Genesee Waterways Center

Girl Scouts of WNY - Webster

Green Acre Farm & Nursery

Greg's U-Pick Farm

Gro-Moore Farms

Growing Family Farms

Organization:

Rochester Public Library - Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County

Location:

115 South Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14604
United States
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Phone:

(585) 428-8110

Growing Orchids in Rochester

Dates: 
03/14/2025
Time: 
2PM

Head for the Cure

Helmer Nature Center

Heritage Christian Services

Higbie Farm Supply

Highland Park Neighborhood Association

Hikyoga

Historic Flight of Five Locks

Historic Palmyra, 5 Museums-1 Destination

Holiday Light Show at Victor Hills Golf Club

Holistic Moms Network of Rochester

Honey Locust Farm

IGNITE, Cayuga County's Young Professionals

Impact Earth

Organization:

Brighton Memorial Library

Location:

2300 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14618
United States
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Phone:

585-784-5300

Invasive Species on the Brickyard Trail

Dates: 
03/29/2025
Time: 
1:00PM-2:00PM

Irondequoit Garden Walks

Jardin Terrariums llc

Joe's Farm

Kaizen Ridge Farm

Kelly's Fruit Farm

Kettle Ridge Farm

Organization:

Falling Creek Camp

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States
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Phone:

828-692-0262

Kickoff May Father/Son Weekend at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
05/09/2025
05/10/2025
05/11/2025
Time: 
5:00PM

Kirby's Farm Market

Kissing Bridge Snow Sports: Skiing, Snowboarding, Ski Racing, Snowshoeing

L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools at Eastview Mall

Organization:

Location:

174 Lape Road P.O. BOX 186
Esperance, NY, 12066
United States
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Phone:

518-875-6935

Landis 2025 Signature Fall Plant, Book, and Bake Sale

Dates: 
09/06/2025
09/07/2025
Time: 
10am - 4pm

Landis Arboretum

Organization:

Location:

174 Lape Road P.O. BOX 186
Esperance, NY, 12066
United States
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Phone:

518-875-6935

Landis. Perennial 5K Forest Run

Dates: 
08/09/2025
Time: 
8 am

Lazy Acre Alpacas

Letchworth State Park

Little Science Wizards

Live! On Air Fallsview Balloon Ride

LOGOS First Presbyterian Church

Louis S. Wolk Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester

LynOaken Farms

Lyons Community Center

Organization:

Location:

154 Pinegrove Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14617
United States
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Phone:

585-336-3035

Maple Weekend

Dates: 
03/22/2025
03/23/2025
Time: 
10am-1pm

Organization:

Falling Creek Camp

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

828-692-0262

May Father/Son Weekend 1 at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
05/16/2025
05/17/2025
05/18/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Organization:

Falling Creek Camp

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States
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Phone:

828-692-0262

May Father/Son Weekend 2 at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
05/23/2025
05/24/2025
05/25/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Mendon Ponds Park

Morgan's Farm Market

Mount Hope Cemetery

Mud Creek Farm

Mud Factor

Museum of the Earth

National Park Service

Native Made

New York Power Authority - Niagara Power Vista

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

New York State Parks

New York State Pollution Prevention Institute

North Ponds Park

Northampton Park

Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York (NOFA-NY)

NYS Pollution Prevention Institute

Oaks Manor Events

Organization:

Oatka Festival

Location:

Trigon Park
LeRoy, NY, 14482
United States
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Oatka Festival 2025

Dates: 
07/12/2025
07/13/2025
Time: 
10 am - 5 pm

OBF

Organization:

Location:

174 Lape Road P.O. BOX 186
Esperance, NY, 12066
United States
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Phone:

518-875-6935

Old Growth Forest Exploration

Dates: 
07/19/2025
Time: 
2pm

Ontario ARC

Ontario Bible Camp

Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension

Orvis Rochester Retail Store

Packard Valley Farms

PARI Summer STEM and Space Exploration Camps

PAWS of Rochester

Penfield Recreation

Perinton Recreation & Parks Department

Pick Up the Parks Event

Powder Mills Park

Organization:

Camp Li-Lo-Li

Location:

8811 Sunfish Run Rd
Randolph, NY, 14772
United States
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Phone:

716-945-4900

Pre-Teen Camps

Dates: 
07/06/2025
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
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Time: 
1pm on Sunday to 10am on Saturday

Prehistoric World

Pride and Joy Childcare

Primitive Pursuits

Pully's Farm Market

Questo Global

Raceplace

REPCO Wildlife Encounters

Robb Farms

Roc Holiday Village

Rochester Academy of Science Mineral Section

Rochester Academy of Science, Astronomy Section

Rochester Birding Association

Rochester Brainery

Rochester Democratic Socialists of America

Rochester Ecology Partners

Rochester Folk Art Guild

Rochester Hope for Pets

Rochester Permaculture Center

Rochester Yacht Club

Roseland Wake Park

Sam Patch Tour Boat

Sanctuary at Crowfield Farm - Connecting People to the Natural World

Save our Sodus

Organization:

Location:

701 Whirlpool Street
Niagara Falls, NY, 14301
United States
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Phone:

716-285-3575

Savor del Mar

Dates: 
05/01/2025
Time: 
6pm - 9pm

Scenic Excursions - Greater Rochester

Schoff's Sugar Shack

Organization:

Location:

174 Lape Road P.O. BOX 186
Esperance, NY, 12066
United States
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Phone:

518-875-6935

Second Annual Landis Big Sit Bird Watch

Dates: 
10/12/2025
Time: 
6am - 6pm

Seneca Park Zoo

Seneca Sailing Academy

Organization:

Balcony Point at Springdale Farm

Location:

700 COLBY ST.
SPENCERPORT, NY, 14559
United States
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Phone:

(585)643-1650

Sheep Shearing Festival

Dates: 
04/26/2025
Time: 
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Shortsville Reindeer Farm

Six Flags Darien Lake

Snow Tubing at Greystone

Spencerport Community Education

Spencerport Nature Center

Spooky Acres

Organization:

Camp Li-Lo-Li

Location:

8811 Sunfish Run Rd
Randolph, NY, 14772
United States
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Phone:

716-945-4900

Spring Family Retreat

Dates: 
05/23/2025
05/24/2025
05/25/2025
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Time: 
7pm on Friday

Springwater Trails, Inc

St. Mark's and St. John's Episcopal Church

Sterling Nature Center

Stokoe Farms

Stoney Ridge Farms

Organization:

Camp Li-Lo-Li

Location:

8811 Sunfish Run Rd
Randolph, NY, 14772
United States
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Phone:

716-945-4900

Summer Round-up

Dates: 
08/10/2025
08/11/2025
08/12/2025
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Time: 
1pm on Sunday to 10am on Saturday

Organization:

Location:

174 Lape Road P.O. BOX 186
Esperance, NY, 12066
United States
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Phone:

518-875-6935

Sunrise Celebration Nature Walk

Dates: 
09/14/2025
Time: 
6:30am

Sunscape Farms Greece

Survival of the Fitness

Sweet Dream Maple Farm

Sylvan Beach

Organization:

Camp Li-Lo-Li

Location:

8811 Sunfish Run Rd
Randolph, NY, 14772
United States
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Phone:

716-945-4900

Teen Camps

Dates: 
07/20/2025
07/21/2025
07/22/2025
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Time: 
1pm on Sunday to 10am on Saturday

The Animal Teachers

The Friends of Mount Hope Cemetery

The Garden Factory

The Greece Gauntlet

The Orchard of Victor

The Reiki Healing Center & Lemuria Gift Shop

The Webster Arboretum at Kent Park

Tinker Nature Park / Hansen Nature Center

Trail Works, Inc.

Trout Brook Sugarhouse

Trout Run Camp Resort

True North Equestrian

Location:

Turning Point Park
285 Boxart St.
Rochester, NY, 14612
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

585-336-7200

Turning Point Park Clean Up

Dates: 
03/22/2025
Time: 
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Van Putte Gardens

Victor Hiking Trails

Visit LivCo

Waste Management

Water to Wine Glamping

Wayne County Fair

Wayne County Gem & Mineral Club

Webster Parks and Recreation

Wedge Waddle- Rochester, NY

Westside Family Nature Club

Whitewater Challengers

Organization:

Constellations

Location:

30 Cold Spring Rd.
Rock Hill, CT, 06067
United States
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Wild Child Society: A Luxury Family Summer Camp at Glacier National Park

Dates: 
08/03/2025
08/08/2025
Time: 
7:00 PM

Wild Hill Farm CSA

Wildlife Rockstars

Willow Running

Woods and Wildlife Outdoor Show

Woody Acres

Wren's Nest Nursery Day Care

YellowJacket Racing

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