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Monday Morning Ramble - Cancelled
September 11, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Storytime & Hike
September 13, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Beaver Creek Paddle
September 16, 2023 @ 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Monday Morning Rambles - Sept.
Start off your week with a walk through the woods with us. For most of our walks, we will meet at the main parking lot at Rogers Center at 10:00 AM. Some days will will carpool to a new destination, or will meet at a different location. For longer journeys, we will start earlier in the day. These will be noted. For more information or to register, contact Ellen at Ellen@friendsofrogers.org
Sept. 4 – Gateway Reserve, Hamilton. Meet there at 9:00 AM.
Sept. 11 – Cancelled this week.
Sept. 18 – Harry Lang S-Country & Fitness Trail at Colgate – Meet at Rogers 9 AM to carpool over
Sept. 25 – Rexford Falls – Meet at Rogers at 9:30 AM to carpool over
Storytime & Hike - Sept.
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Every Wednesday families are invited to join Jenni Larchar for songs, stories and a hike to learn about nature here in Central New York.
No registration is required for this free family program.
Sept. 6
Sept. 13
Sept. 20
Sept. 25
Late Summer Wildflower Walkabout
Saturday, Sept. 9, 10:00-11:30 AM
It’s time for another inventory of what is blooming at Rogers. Join us for a leisurely stroll as we look for the wildflowers of late summer. This free program is brought to you by the Otis Thompson Foundation. Space is limited. Please call or email to reserve your place: ellen@friendsofrogers.org or 607-674-4733.
Second Sunday Scribblers
Sunday, Sept. 10, 1:00-3:00 PM
Summer is drawing to a close, so we’ll spend this meeting of our Nature Journal Club trying to capture the essence of summer’s end. Will your entries reflect this essence in poetry, prose or illustration?
To register, call or email Ellen (ellen@friendsofrogers.org) or 607-674-4733
Paddle Beaver Creek
Saturday, Sept. 16, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Join us for a leisurely paddle up and then downstream along the calm waters of Beaver Creek in Brookfield.
Meet at the Rogers Center main parking lot at 8:30 to complete paperwork. We depart at 8:45 to carpool to Brookfield. We expect to be back to Rogers Center by 1:00, if not sooner.
Registration deadline Sept. 14, 4 PM. Bring your own boat ($15 members/$20 not-yet-members) or use one of ours ($25 members/$30 not-yet-members per kayak and $30 members/$35 not-yet-members per canoe).Meet at parking lot 8:45 AM. Under 18 must be accompanied by adult.
Call to make your reservation (required): 607-674-4733.14
Three Things Thursday - Oh Deer! The impacts of overabundant deer
Thursday, Sept. 21, 7:00-8:30 PM
No day is complete if you haven’t learned at least one new thing. We’d like to raise that to three new things! $5 for members, $7 for not-yet-members. Registration required, space is limited. Payment due upon registration. Call or email: 607-674-4733, ellen@friendsofrogers.org.
Oh Deer! The myriad impacts of overabundant deer.
Deer are native to our region, however they have become overabundant due to the extirpation of the wolf and effective hunting laws that brought them back from the brink of extinction. Dr. Cardelús, Professor of Biology & Environmental Studies at Colgate and Director of the Upstate Institute, will discuss her research on deer overabundance and its impacts, from forest loss to tick-borne diseases, as well as potential mitigation strategies.
Equinox Fire Pit Nature Trivia Night
Friday, Sept. 22, 7:00-8:30 PM
Do you know bird trivia? How about ethnobotany? Are you an expert on weevils? Who was Anna Comstock? Stretch your mind and celebrate your inner nature nerd at our quarterly Fire Pit Trivia Night. Come as an individual or form a team. All questions will be based on nature – could be natural history or could be human history regarding nature. Registration is not required, but we’d like to know if you are planning to come. Call or email: 607-674-4733 or ellen@friendsofrogers.org.
Mushroom Walk at Adams Farm
Saturday, Sept. 23, 10:00 AM
Mushroom aficionados and others are invited to join us on a walk to meet the mushrooms at Adams Farm. Collecting is photographic only – it is not legal to collect physical specimens from state land. Meet at the Adams Farm Trailhead on Williams Road, just off Route 80 about a mile north of Rogers Center. Call or email to register.
To register, contact Ellen: 607-674-4733 or ellen@friendsofrogers.org
Forest Bathing with Linda Lombardo
Saturday, Sept. 30, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
Join certified forest therapy guide, Linda Lombardo of Wild Heart Nature Connection to reconnect with the natural world around us. We’ll slow down, wander and notice what most of the world simply walks past; the beauty of nature in any season. We’ll do some grounding, connect with all the life around us: trees, plants, wildlife (and water, where applicable), and even create some nature art together. These walks are always slow and easy-going, not a hike; not a tour of plants or collections. Every walk ends with a tea ceremony, using herbs and plants that are native to the area or featured at the location.
Please wear comfortable, sturdy shoes and clothing for walking outdoors. Limited to 20 participants. Ages 18 and up.
Members $5; Not-yet-Members $10.
Registration required. Contact Ellen: ellen@friendsofrogers.org, or 607-674-4733 Registration deadline Sept. 28, 4 PM.
Monday Morning Rambles - Oct.
Mondays, 10:00 AM unless otherwise noted
Get your week off to a great start by spending time outside.
The Monday Morning Ramble invites you to join us for a leisurely walk as we explore the nature of Central NY. We will often meet at Rogers and walk the trails here, but on occasion we may head somewhere else, expanding our horizons.
We anticipate these walks to typically last upwards of two hours, but if we travel off-site, you can expect it to last longer – possibly even a full day!
Bring your binoculars, your hand lenses, and a water bottle. Dress for the weather.
Oct. 2 – Nelson Swamp. Meet at Rogers Center at 9 AM to carpool over.
Oct. 9 – No Ramble due to the holiday
Oct. 16 – Great Swamp Conservancy. Meet at Rogers at 9 AM to carpool.
Oct. 23 – Round Pond – meet at Rogers Center’s main parking lot 9 AM to carpool.
Oct. 30 – Montezuma Wetlands – Meet at Rogers Center Main parking lot 8 AM to carpool. Bring your lunch. Expect to be out most of the day.
Storytime & Hike - Oct.
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Every Wednesday families are invited to join Jenni Larchar for songs, stories and a hike to learn about nature here in Central New York.
No registration is required for this free family program.
Oct. 4
Oct. 11
Oct. 18
Oct. 25
Oneida Nation Stories & Walk
Saturday, Oct. 7
Session 1: 10:30-11:30 AM
Session 2: 12:00-1:00 PM
Jessica Farmer joins us from Shako:wi Cultural Center to share the stories and culture of the Oneidas as she leads a short hike along our trails.
This special program is ideal for anyone of any age who is interested in learning more about the history and culture of the original peoples of what is now Central New York.
There are two sessions, each limited to 15 people. Pre-registration is required. Call 607-674-4733 or email ellen@friendsofrogers.org.
Fall Foliage Photo Foray
Saturday, Oct. 14, 10:00-11:30 AM
Whether you use a cell phone or a DSLR camera, bring it with you to join us for a photographic expedition around the trails at Rogers. We’ll have “prizes” for the best fall foliage photos taken during the program! This free program is brought to you by the Otis Thompson Foundation. Space is limited. Please call or email to reserve your place: ellen@friendsofrogers.org or607-674-4733.
Fall Festival
Saturday, Oct. 14, 6:00-10:00 PM
Join us October 14th for a first of its kind Fall Festival fundraiser!
Showcasing two of the most iconic institutions in Chenango County, the Friends of Rogers and the Sherburne Inn are partnering to host the season’s most exciting event. All proceeds go toward the continued improvement and long term sustainability of Rogers.
With musical performances by Big Band Sounds and special guest Jenni Larchar, you’ll want to bring your dancing shoes for a true night out on the town. We’ll be highlighting the ten year anniversary of Storytime & Hike, making maple mojitos with syrup from the Rogers Center sugarbush, and providing top notch food throughout the evening. Tickets are set to go on sale in September and will be capped at 150 attendees. Don’t wait to secure your spot at Sherburne’s most exciting seasonal spectacle. Tickets can be purchased here.
Call for more information: 607-674-4733.6:00
Animals of Halloween
Saturday, Oct. 28, 5:00-8:00 PM
A guided stroll along the wooded trail at twilight brings you to meet several costumed animal characters who will delight you with tales of the wild life.
Tours depart every 20 minutes, starting at 5:00 PM. The last group heads out at 7:40 PM.
Call to sign up for your slot! There is a limit of 20 patrons each. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space allows.
Enjoy music, stories & cider by the fire while you wait or after your stroll.
Monday Morning Rambles - Nov.
Mondays, 10:00 AM (unless otherwise noted)
Get your week off to a great start by spending time outside.
The Monday Morning Ramble invites you to join us for a leisurely walk as we explore the nature of Central NY. We will often meet at Rogers and walk the trails here, but on occasion we may head somewhere else, expanding our horizons.
We anticipate these walks to typically last upwards of two hours, but if we travel off-site, you can expect it to last longer – possibly even a full day!
Bring your binoculars, your hand lenses, and a water bottle. Dress for the weather.
Nov. 6 –
Nov. 13 – Location TBD
Nov. 20 – Location TBD
Nov. 27 – Location TBD
Story Time & Hike - Nov.
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Every Wednesday families are invited to join Jenni Larchar for songs, stories and a hike to learn about nature here in Central New York.
No registration is required for this free family program.
Nov. 1
Nov. 8
Nov. 15
Nov. 22 – No Program – Happy Thanksgiving
Nov. 29
Family Fort-building
Saturday, Nov. 11, 10:00-11:30 AM
November is a great time to go out in the woods and build a fort! Join us for a morning of manual labor, learning the ins and outs of creating a debris shelter that can protect you in an emergency. Plus, it’s fun! This free program is brought to you by the Otis Thompson Foundation. Space is limited. Please call or email to reserve your place: 607-674-4733 or ellen@friendsofrogers.org.
Second Sunday Scribblers
Sunday, Nov. 12, 1:00-3:00 PM
Friends of Rogers’ monthly Nature Journaling Club. If you enjoy being outside and recording your discoveries, then this might be the group for you! You do not have to be an artist or a poet to join us. All you need is a notebook, a pencil, and your curiosity.
Turkey season is upon us, so our journals this month will reflect a turkey theme. We’ll use turkey feathers and any other turkey artifacts we can find to fill our journals with some turkey trivia.
Contact Ellen for more information or to register: ellen@friendsofrogers.org or 607-674-4733.
Black Friday Maple Syrup Sale
Friday, Nov. 24, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
It’s our annual maple syrup sale! Shop the Friends of Rogers store for real Maple Syrup (tapped from the trees at Rogers Center) at 25% off this day only!
You can also get a headstart on your holiday shopping in our gift shop. We have lots of stocking stuffers, books, toys and outdoor items to fill the nature lover’s wish list.