Rogers Center programs run all year long.
Every year, Friends of Rogers staff and board provide programming for free or reduced cost to the public. Supported by a number of Central New York’s local foundations, these programs run on a monthly basis, bringing in expert speakers and leading guided excursions, all with an educational agenda.
Friends of Rogers also host four seasonal events for the community: Winter Living Celebration; Earth Day; Get Outdoors, Get Together Day, and Animals of Halloween.
Storytime and Hike
Every Wednesday at 10:30 am, join Jenni Larchar as she leads stories, songs, and a hike along the trails of Rogers Center.
This program is free, and requires no registration.
Storytime and Hike
Every Wednesday at 10:30 am, join Jenni Larchar as she leads young children in stories, songs, & a hike along the trails of Rogers Center.
This program is free, and requires no registration.
Maple Magic
Join us for a look at the history of maple sugaring! We begin in our sugarbush where we introduce you to the legends and tools of the people who discovered this liquid gold, and we wrap up at our “new” sugarshack, where you’ll see sap cooking away and learn what it takes to turn the sweet essence of maple trees into a variety of maple treats, from syrup to jackwax! Space is limited, so call or email to register. Dress for the weather - we will be outside for this program.
Quarterly Book Club: Q1, Mtg 2 - Our History is the Future
Meetings the third Wednesday of every month. Virtual, 7PM.
Storytime & Hike
Every Wednesday at 10:30 am, join Jenni Larchar as she leads stories, songs, and a hike along the trails of Rogers Center.
This program is free, and requires no registration.
Storytime & Hike
Every Wednesday at 10:30 am, join Jenni Larchar as she leads stories, songs, and a hike along the trails of Rogers Center.
This program is free, and requires no registration.
Quarterly Book Club: Q1, Mtg 3 - Our History is the Future
Meetings the third Wednesday of every month. Virtual, 7PM.
Winter Living Celebration
It’s that time of year once more! Will we have snow or won’t we? Whatever the weather throws at us, we will have fun and games waiting for you here at Rogers Center! Children’s activities at the Bird Cabin; hot food in the Outdoor Classroom; baked goods, fly-tying, and community groups in the Visitor Center; music and wagon rides…it’s all waiting for you here! Stop on by to join the fun!
Quarterly Book Club: Q1, Mtg 1 - Our History is the Future
Meetings the third Wednesday of every month. Virtual, 7PM.
Tapping the Trees - Maple Program
Set the taps in our sugar bush with David Carson, Executive Director of Rogers Center. Learn to determine how many taps to use, how deep to drill the hole, and how to hook up the sap lines. Dress for the weather - we will be outside in the snow.
The cost of this program is $10 per person. Free for members.
First Day Hikes
Welcome the new year with a hike along the trails at Rogers Center. Meet at our main parking lot and choose your hiking adventure: Easy - Channels Marsh Trail; Moderate - Adams Farm Trail; Challenging - Farm Tower. Friends of Rogers Staff, and members of the Bullthistle Hiking Club lead the hikes. Registration not required.
Monday Morning Ramble - Channels & Boundary Trails
Every Monday morning we take a leisurely stroll to see what Nature has to offer us. This week we’ll be exploring the Channels and Boundary Trails at Rogers Center. Meet at the main parking area at 10:00 AM. Call or email to register.
Storytime & Hike
Families are invited to join Jenni Larchar for an hour of stories, music and outdoor exploration. No registration required.
Monday Morning Ramble - Hillside Trail
Every Monday morning we go for a leisurely stroll to see what nature has to offer. Today we are back up on Cush Hill to explore the Hillside Trail. Meet at the Rogers Center main parking lot at 10:00 to carpool up the hill. Dress for the weather! Call or email to register.
Quarterly Book Club Destination Day - Shako:wi Cultural Center
Our 4th quarter ends with a trip to the Shako:wi Cultural Center in Oneida.
Storytime & Hike
Families are invited to join Jenni Larchar for an hour of stories, music and outdoor exploration. No registration required.
Monday Morning Ramble - Connector Trail & Conifer Loop
Every Monday morning we explore what nature has to offer us. This week we will be up on Cush Hill, checking out the newly cleared Connector Trail and the Conifer Loop. Meet at the Rogers Center main parking lot at 10:00 AM to carpool up the hill. Call or email to register.
Storytime & Hike
Families are invited to join Jenni Larchar for an hour of stories, music and outdoor exploration. No registration required.
Monday Morning Ramble - Nelson Swamp
Every Monday morning we head out to explore what nature has to offer. This week we head to Nelson Swamp Unique area. Carpool departs from Rogers Center main parking lot at 9:00 AM; or you can meet us at the Nelson Swamp parking lot at 10:00 AM. Call or email to register.
Tracking Club
Tracking and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to join us on the first Sunday of each month at 10:00 AM for discussion and exploration to sharpen and share tracking skills. Call or email to register.
Black Friday Maple Syrup Sale!
It’s time to stock up on maple syrup at low, low prices!
Storytime & Hike
Young families are invited to join Jenni Larchar for songs, stories and gentle exploration of the woods and wetlands at Rogers Center.
Quarterly Book Club: Q4, Mtg 2 - Land of the Oneidas
Meeting 2 of the 4th quarter - chapters 4-6 of Land of the Oneidas.
Monday Morning Ramble - Farm Tower & Pine Loop
This week we Ramble close to home up to the Farm Tower and Pine Loop at Rogers Center.
Monday Morning Ramble - Sugar Bush
This week our Ramble takes a stroll through the Rogers Center sugar bush. Located just down the road from our main parking lot, we will meet at the parking lot at 10:00 AM and carpool over (parking is limited). It’s uphill going in, downhill coming out. We’ll talk about sugar bushes in general, and the sugaring operation, but also look at whatever else Mother Nature offers us. Call or email to register.
Storytime & Hike
Young families are invited to join Jenni Larchar for songs, stories and gentle exploration of the woods and wetlands at Rogers Center.
Storytime & Hike
Young families are invited to join Jenni Larchar for songs, stories and gentle exploration of the woods and wetlands at Rogers Center.
Monday Morning Ramble - Ludlow Creek State Forest
This week we are Rambling at Ludlow Creek State Forest.
Tracking Club
Tracking and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to join us on the first Sunday of each month at 10:00 AM for discussion and exploration to sharpen and share tracking skills. Call or email to register.
Storytime & Hike
Young families are invited to join Jenni Larchar for songs, stories and gentle exploration of the woods and wetlands at Rogers Center.
Quarterly Book Club: 4th Quarter, Meeting 1 - Land of the Oneidas
For our final quarter we are reading Land of the Oneidas, by Daniel Koch.
Monday Morning Ramble - Great Swamp Conservancy
Join us for an autumn exploration of the Great Swamp Conservancy .
Animals of Halloween
Join us for an evening of not-so-scary Halloween fun. Call to sign up for your time slot.
Storytime & Hike
Young families are invited to join Jenni Larchar for songs, stories and gentle exploration of the woods and wetlands at Rogers Center.
Storytime & Hike
Young families are invited to join Jenni Larchar for songs, stories and gentle exploration of the woods and wetlands at Rogers Center.
