First Day Hikes

Across the nation, people celebrate the New Year by heading outdoors and taking a hike.

Rogers Center invites you to join us on January 1st to take a hike - either as part of our guided First Day Hikes program, or on your own.

We have hikes for those who prefer a more robust outing, and hikes for those who prefer a more leisurely pace.

Pre-registration is not required for this event. Just stop on by and join a group.

When: January 1, 2026

Stay tuned for more details!

47th Annual Winter Living Celebration

February 2025

When the snow flies, what else is one to do but celebrate the season! Join us for a day of wintery activities and demonstrations.

Stay tuned for more details!

Past event activities have included:

Booths and displays from

  • Chenango Bird Club

  • Otselic Fishing and Heritage Society

  • Bullthistle Hiking Club

  • Trout Unlimited

  • John Knapp Wooden Toys

  • Chenango Greenway

  • Chenango County Historical Society

  • Live Music in the Gallery

Activities on the Grounds:

  • Ice Carving

  • DEC Ice Rescue Demonstration

  • Ice Fishing

  • Cross-cut sawing

  • Horse-drawn Wagon Rides

  • Try snowshoes or cross-country skis

Food

  • Sherburne Rotary Club

  • Chenango Bird Club - Bake Sale

Earth Day

The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970 to draw attention to the plight of our planet, specifically focusing on air and water pollution. Decades later, we celebrate successes (Clean Air Act of 1970, Clean Water Act of 1972, the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970, the rise of alternative energy sources, the creation of wildlife sanctuaries both on land and in our oceans), but we also recognize there is still work to do.

Join us at Rogers Center for a day of celebration and education. Learn about the nature of Central New York, how you can participate in community science to make a difference, and what initiatives are being promoted in our community to help lighten our carbon footprint and restore our local ecosystems.

This year, we will be expanding the pollinator habitats at Rogers Center with a wildflower seed planting. Come learn how to make seed bombs with native wildflower seeds, and help us plant new pollinator habitats!

Saturday, April 26, 2025

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

The annual Fall Festival is the primary fundraiser for the Friends of Rogers. As a private, non-profit, Friends of Rogers depends on the generosity of donors like you to provide our community with quality outdoor education programs. From school and scout troops to trivia nights and evening lecture series, we continue a generations-long tradition of recreational and educational experiences for New Yorkers.

Fall Festival

September 2025

Animals of Halloween

A staple at Rogers Center for decades, Animals of Halloween features not-so-scary Halloween fun for families and individuals.

Guided walks depart from the Visitor Center every 20 minutes. You’ll head down the lit path and stop at several locations for a fun skit about some of the plants and/or animals that call Rogers home.

Cider and donuts await your return. Enjoy music and good company around the campfire.

Registration is strongly encouraged as each walk is limited to 20 participants. Those registered get preference. Walk-ins are accommodated as space allows.

October 2025

Stay tuned for details!