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Monday Morning Ramble - Adams Farm
May 22, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Monday Morning Rambles
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
May 29 – Hillside Trail – Birds will be a special target for our search today.
June 5 – Channels Marsh & Boundary Trail
June 12 – Labrador Hollow – We will be leaving Rogers at 9 AM
June 19 – Nelson Swamp – We will be leaving Rogers at 9 AM
June 26 – Possibly Ferd’s Bog to look for orchids – stay tuned for update.
Mid-Morning Bird Walk
Saturday, June 3, 10:00-11:30 AM
Early morning is the best time for bird watching, but for those of us who are not morning people, a mid-morning bird walk is almost as good! Join us as we take our binoculars for a gentle stroll in search of the birds of late spring/early 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 or607-674-4733.
Get Outdoors, Get Together
Saturday, June 10, 19:00 AM – 2:00 PM
DEC and State Parks, in partnership with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and the NYS Division of Veterans’ Services, is hosting free events to connect people to nature and provide increased access to the outdoors. Get Outdoors & Get Together Day brings together people of all abilities, ages, identities and backgrounds for fun, healthful activities as part of the Governor’s initiative to broaden the diversity of users and ensure inclusivity of access to state public lands.
For more information, call 607-674-4733.
Second Sunday Scribblers
Sunday, June 11, 1:00-3:00 PM
Sunday, July 9, 1:00-3:00 PM
Friends of Rogers’ new Nature Journaling Club in January meets on the second Sunday of each month from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. Open to anyone who is interested in spending time outside and recording their observations about the natural world in a journal. We’ll learn new skills for recording our discoveries, and share our observations. All you need is a blank notebook and a pencil or pen. Colored pencils or watercolors optional. Dress for the weather. For more information, or to sign up, contact Ellen at Ellen@friendsofrogers.org or 607-674-4733.
Three Things Thursday: Expert Tracking Tips with Linda Spielman
Thursday, June 15, 7:00 PM
Your day isn’t complete until you’ve learned at least one new thing. We’d like to expand that to THREE new things!
June’s program is “ Expert Tracking Tips with Tracker and tracking author Linda Spielman.” Linda is a seasoned tracker who will share her tips for finding even the sneakiest critters when there is no snow on the ground. She’ll also have copies of her book for sale.
Program Fee: $5 for members; $7 for not-yet-members.
Space is limited. Call or email to reserve your spot: 607-674-4733 or ellen@friendsofrogers.org
Solstice Fire Pit Nature Trivia Night
Wednesday, June 21, 7:00 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.
Paddle Beaver Creek
Saturday, June 24, 8:45 AM
Join us for a leisurely summer paddle on Beaver Creek. Bring your own boat or borrow one of ours.
Fee varies:
- Bring your own boat, member – $15
- Bring your own boat, general public – $20
- Use one of our kayaks, members – $25
- Use one of our kayaks, general public – $30
- Use one of our canoes, member – $30
- Use one of our canoes, general public – $35
Anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
PFDs must be worn by all participants.
We depart from the Rogers Center Parking Lot at 8:45 AM.
Call or email to reserve your spot: 607-674-4733 or ellen@friendsofrogers.org.
Payment due upon registration. Full refunds given until June 18. Cancellations after June 18 will not be refunded.
Monday Morning Rambles
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
July 3 – Destination TBD
July 10 – Destination TBD
July 17 – Destination TBD
July 24 – Destination TBD
July 31 – Destination TBD
iNat That!
Saturday, July 8, 10:00-11:30 AM
Are you familiar with iNaturalist? It’s a great app for your phone (or computer) that allows you to collect data (photos) of the plants and animals you encounter and submit them for your own checklist, but also for scientists worldwide to use. Bring your phone or tablet, and we will teach you how to use iNaturalist for posterity and pleasure. 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.
Three Things Thursday: Nature, Art & the Imagination
Thursday, July 20, 7:00 PM
Join local illustrator and award-winning author, Bernie Freytag, for insight into how nature and art coexist in the landscape of imagination. Bernie’s books, coloring books, and prints available for purchase.
Program Fee: $5 for members; $7 general public.
To register, call 607-674-4733 or email ellen@friendsofrogers.org.
Oneida Stories & Hike
Saturday, July 29
Session 1: 10:30 -11:15 AM
Session 2: 12:00-12:45 PM
Jessica Farmer, of the Oneida Nation, shares with us the stories and culture of her people 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.