Nature/Outdoors | Beyond the Nest (Rochester)

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

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

Stokoe Farms

There is a reason readers continually vote Stokoe Farms as their favorite area farm. Summer Events, their ever-popular Harvest Fest in the fall, and the magic of their Christmas Tree Season means there is something for the whole family! Hours vary, see StokoeFarms.com for a detailed calendar.
656 South Road
Scottsville , NY , 14546
Phone: (585) 889-0770
42° 59' 35.466" N, 77° 46' 20.7624" W

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
Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY 14511, USA

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
RMSC (Rochester Museum & Science Center), 657 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607, USA

Seneca Park Zoo

Seneca Park Zoo inspires our community to connect, care for, and conserve wildlife and wild places. Situated on 15.5 acres along the Genesee River, the Zoo is a gem among Greater Rochester’s family attractions.
2222 St. Paul Street
Rochester , NY , 14621
Phone: 585-336-7200
43° 11' 48.7356" N, 77° 37' 2.8704" W

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
Hidden Valley Animal Adventure, 2887 Royce Rd, Varysburg, NY 14167, United States

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

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

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

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

Day Trips Around Rochester, New York

Day Trips Around Rochester, New York—a digital resource for local travel inspiration and a book—focuses on exploring communities and places of interest within two hours of Rochester. Debi Bower is the founder and creative director for daytrippingroc.com. She also authored an award-winning paperback and ebook travel guide, Day Trips Around Rochester, New York: Your Guide to Exploring Within Two Hours of Rochester and the Finger Lakes region.
PO Box 213
Rush , NY , 14543-9998 42° 59' 14.028" N, 77° 40' 27.588" W

Aquarium of Niagara

With our community and our partners, we celebrate our natural wonders and inspire people to make a difference for aquatic life. We are a destination of choice where all are welcome and motivated to join as a driving force for aquatic life.
701 Whirlpool Street
Niagara Falls , NY , 14301
Phone: (716) 285-3575
43° 5' 39.516" N, 79° 3' 36.4968" W
Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301, USA

Louis S. Wolk Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester

The JCC is a vibrant community center with a two-floor fitness facility, family pool, lap pool, and outdoor splash pool, 300-seat theater, and an array of programs and services for all ages. The JCC is the place for total wellness and provides sports and fitness programs, wellness services, early childhood education, before & after school care, summer camps, Jewish life, and adult learning programs. The JCC is open and welcoming to ALL in the community.
1200 Edgewood Avenue
Rochester , NY , 14618
Phone: 585-461-2000
43° 5' 46.2768" N, 77° 33' 57.0852" W

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
3760 Quaker Road, Gasport, NY 14067, United States

Learning Across Continents

A family centered, AI influenced camp inspired by Dew to help our kids navigate the future with resilience, fun creativity, critical thinking skill’s & experiential learning. Wisdom in the wild ; where the Parent/child experience meets for two days unforgettable memories , building bridges of understanding, where physical challenges meet mental growth and refining AI prompts to serve our needs without twisting our minds/hearts. For daily schedules pls contact us through our website or Meerees@gmail.com
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Arvada , CO , 80005
Phone: 9723523783
39° 50' 35.8944" N, 105° 7' 8.256" W
Arvada, CO 80005, USA

West Wind Farm at Blue Barn

Family-owned & operated farm specializing in pick-your-own fruit. Open July - October. Fruit grown includes Raspberries, Blueberries, Apricots, Nectarines, Peaches, Plums, Prune Plums, Apples, Pumpkins, Gooseberries, and Currants. We strongly recommend calling our u-pick hotline before coming out to pick. Our hotline gives details regarding pricing, availability, and unexpected weather closures.
928 Manitou Road
Hilton , NY , 14468
Phone: (585) 234-0252
43° 17' 23.2332" N, 77° 47' 43.728" W
West Wind Farm at Blue Barn Cidery, 928 Manitou Road, Hilton, NY 14468, USA

220 Idlewood Road, Rochester, NY, USA

Crossen Christmas Tree Farm, 1198 Judge Road, Basom, NY 14013, United States

Location:

1198 Judge Road
Basom, NY, 14013
United States

Phone:

585-813-8701

Christmas Tree Time!

Dates: 
11/28/2025
11/29/2025
11/30/2025
Time: 
Wed-Fri 1:00-5:00 p.m. Weekends 9:00-5:00 p.m.