Activities

Walks and Hikes

with Genesee Valley Audubon Society are family friendly opportunities to explore nature first-hand with other environmental enthusiasts.

Our group activities and programs are ready.  Registration is required and we will be following NYS guidelines for gathering.
Our Covid-19 disclaimer is located below our list of Walks and Hikes. Please review this prior to attending any walk or hike listed. Please check here or our Facebook page for updates on upcoming GVAS activities and programs. 

Chickadee Walk Mendon Ponds Park
27 Pond Rd, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 10:00 am-11:00am

Everyone is welcome to participate. We will meet at the Nature Center/Wild Wings parking lot at 27 Pond Rd., Honeoye Falls, NY 14472. This is the southernmost of the three park entrances off Clover. Dress for the weather (we suggest boots since the ground can be cold even if there is no snow). The trail is compacted earth, but there may be slick spots due to wet leaves or ice. Trip leaders may use their discretion and shorten the group walk if trail conditions are not safe. On the hike you may have the possibility of coaxing chickadees, tufted titmice and nuthatches to drop onto your hand for a food offering of black oiled sunflowers and peanuts. Sunflower seeds and peanuts will be available at the event. Register no later than Sunday, December 10. https://tinyurl.com/yme9tezd 

Field Trip Birding by car: Short-Eared Owl Nations Road in Avon
Tops parking lot at 270 E Main Street in Avon (Rte 5&20)
Saturday, January 27, 3:00pm until dark

Everyone is welcome. Participants will caravan looking for target species of Short-eared owls, Northern Harriers and other birds of interest encountered along the route from the warmth of our vehicles, with short stops along roadsides. Be sure to dress for the weather. Binoculars will enhance your enjoyment. We will meet in the Tops parking lot at 270 E Main Street in Avon (Rte 5&20). Park in the lot near the road. For questions or concerns contact June Summers at 585-355-1824. Register no later than Wednesday, January 24. https://tinyurl.com/yjfmpvbv 

Nature Walk Birdsong Trail at Mendon Ponds Park
27 Pond Rd, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
Saturday, February 10, 10:00am – 12:00pm

Everyone is welcome to participate. We will meet at the Nature Center/Wild Wings parking lot at 27 Pond Rd., Honeoye Falls, NY 14472. This is the southernmost of the three park entrances off Clover. Dress for the weather (we suggest boots since the ground can be cold even if there is no snow). The trail is compacted earth, but there may be slick spots due to wet leaves or ice. Trip leaders may use their discretion and shorten the group walk if trail conditions are not safe. On the hike you may have the possibility of coaxing chickadees, tufted titmice and nuthatches to drop onto your hand for a food offering of black oiled sunflowers and peanuts. Sunflower seeds and peanuts will be available at the event. Register no later than Thursday, February 8. https://tinyurl.com/mrymx5s2

Winter Bird Walk at Durand Eastman Park along Log Cabin Road
Lakeshore Blvd Lot# D directly across from Log Cabin Road
Wednesday, March 13, 10:00am – 12:00pm

Genesee Valley Audubon Society (GVAS) invites you to join us to take a walk in nature on hopefully a pretty winter day. We will be walking on a paved road which is maintained throughout the winter. We will be listening and watching for our resident birds that overwinter in our area: woodpeckers, bluejays, cardinals, etc. Binoculars may enhance your enjoyment. Dress for the weather and possible slippery conditions. We will meet on Lakeshore Blvd Lot# D directly across from Log Cabin Road. Access to the parking lots along Log Cabin road are not available during the winter months. Pre-registration is required no later than Sunday, March 10. https://tinyurl.com/3dpchwdv

Nature Walk at Ontario Beach Park and Seabreeze
50 Beach Avenue
Wednesday, April 10, 10:00am

All are welcome to join Genesee Valley Audubon Society in search of overwintering ducks and other waterfowl. We will begin our day at the Genesee River harbor. We will meet in the parking area north of the Port Authority building just south of the Charlotte Pier. Next we will caravan down to the Irondequoit Outlet bridge at Seabreeze and pop over the bridge to the new Sandbar Park in Webster to see what birds we may find there. It’s important that you dress for the weather, and wear proper footwear for probable icy conditions. Binoculars may enhance your enjoyment. Register no later than Sunday, April 7. https://tinyurl.com/mzbmz49z

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Programs, Presentations & Events

are a great way to learn about a variety of environmental topics and get involved with nature.

Topic TBD
Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 7:30 pm, By Zoom

Save the date. Details pending so watch the GVAS Facebook page and website for more details.
Register with June Summers, summers@frontiernet.net by March 24.

To participate as a volunteer with any of these activities, please visit our Get Involved page.

Genesee Valley Audubon Society
P.O. Box 15512
Rochester, NY 14615

Email: summers@frontiernet.net