Calendar

Hikes led by Springwater Trails are generally held on Sunday afternoons and appear in this calendar in green.

May
18
Wed
2016
Tourism Boom in the finger Lakes – Are We Part of It? @ United Church of Christ
May 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Western Finger Lakes chapter of the NY Forest Owners Association is holding their Spring General Meeting on May 18.

A panel of leaders from local business, non-profit and government will talk about the tourism industry in the area and how forest landowners can participate in the economic benefits of attracting people to the area.  

May
22
Sun
2016
WE’RE IN THE MOVIES! @ New York Museum of Transportation
May 22 all-day

 

The 1948 Greyhound bus at the museum appeared in “Race”, the recent film depicting Jesse Owens’ fight to compete in the Olympics where he won four gold medals.  The bus will be open for visitors, and tales from the restoration and filming of the bus will be told.

 

The New York Museum of Transportation is open year ’round, Sundays only, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Group visits on weekdays can be made by appointment. Train rides are offered on the only electric trolley operation in New York State. In the museum a variety of trolleys, a steam locomotive, and road vehicles on display provide a unique hands-on learning experience for all ages. A large model railroad, gallery, and gift shop are also featured. The museum is located at 6393 East River Road, W. Henrietta, NY. For details: (585) 533-1113 or info@nymtmuseum.org.

Jun
4
Sat
2016
Game of Logging chainsaw training @ Genesee County Park and Forest
Jun 4 – Jun 6 all-day

The Game of Logging is the premier chainsaw training course and is highly recommended for anybody who uses a chainsaw. Level 1 is open to all, regardless of their experience, and will be offered on Saturday, 04 June, and Monday, 06 June. Level 2 is open to people who have taken level 1 and will be offered on Sunday, 05 June. You may register for both level 1 on Saturday and level 2 on Sunday. These classes are hosted by the Genesee County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry and the WFL chapter of NYFOA. The cost of the program is subsidized in part by the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH). Registration is required and is done through NYCAMH at (800) 343 7527 x2204. Further information is available at www.gameoflogging.com and www.nycamh.org.

Jun
25
Sat
2016
ROCHESTER SUBWAY 60TH ANNIVERSARY @ New York Museum of Transportation
Jun 25 all-day

The Rochester Subway stopped passenger service on June 30, 1956 and the museum commemorates the anniversary with a weekend of talks and slide presentations, demonstrations of the Subway’s fully restored “Casey Jones” speeder, food, and vendors.  Unlimited  rides on the museum railroad bring back memories of travel aboard electric trolley cars of the Subway era.  No reservations required.  Special event prices prevail.

The New York Museum of Transportation is open year ’round, Sundays only, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Group visits on weekdays can be made by appointment. Train rides are offered on the only electric trolley operation in New York State. In the museum a variety of trolleys, a steam locomotive, and road vehicles on display provide a unique hands-on learning experience for all ages. A large model railroad, gallery, and gift shop are also featured. The museum is located at 6393 East River Road, W. Henrietta, NY. For details: (585) 533-1113 or info@nymtmuseum.org.

Jun
26
Sun
2016
ROCHESTER SUBWAY 60TH ANNIVERSARY @ New York Museum of Transportation
Jun 26 all-day

The Rochester Subway stopped passenger service on June 30, 1956 and the museum commemorates the anniversary with a weekend of talks and slide presentations, demonstrations of the Subway’s fully restored “Casey Jones” speeder, food, and vendors.  Unlimited  rides on the museum railroad bring back memories of travel aboard electric trolley cars of the Subway era.  No reservations required.  Special event prices prevail.

The New York Museum of Transportation is open year ’round, Sundays only, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Group visits on weekdays can be made by appointment. Train rides are offered on the only electric trolley operation in New York State. In the museum a variety of trolleys, a steam locomotive, and road vehicles on display provide a unique hands-on learning experience for all ages. A large model railroad, gallery, and gift shop are also featured. The museum is located at 6393 East River Road, W. Henrietta, NY. For details: (585) 533-1113 or info@nymtmuseum.org.

Jul
17
Sun
2016
THE STREETS OF ROCHESTER @ New York Museum of Transportation
Jul 17 all-day

 

The museum’s archives are opened with this presentation of a selection of vintage street scenes in the Flower City.  Antique autos, trolleys, buses and trucks will be seen, along with the neighborhoods and downtown of long ago.  Showings at 12:30 and 2:30.

The New York Museum of Transportation is open year ’round, Sundays only, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Group visits on weekdays can be made by appointment. Train rides are offered on the only electric trolley operation in New York State. In the museum a variety of trolleys, a steam locomotive, and road vehicles on display provide a unique hands-on learning experience for all ages. A large model railroad, gallery, and gift shop are also featured. The museum is located at 6393 East River Road, W. Henrietta, NY. For details: (585) 533-1113 or info@nymtmuseum.org.

Aug
13
Sat
2016
TROLLEYS AT TWILIGHT @ New York Museum of Transportation
Aug 13 @ 4:00 pm – 8:45 pm

Many trolley companies across the country once created popular amusement parks and picnic grounds. The New York Museum of Transportation recreates an evening at an old-time “trolley park” with the happy sound of the calliope providing the background for authentic trolley rides through the rolling hills. SPECIAL HOURS 4:00 p.m. – dusk

 

The New York Museum of Transportation is open year ’round, Sundays only, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Group visits on weekdays can be made by appointment. Train rides are offered on the only electric trolley operation in New York State. In the museum a variety of trolleys, a steam locomotive, and road vehicles on display provide a unique hands-on learning experience for all ages. A large model railroad, gallery, and gift shop are also featured. The museum is located at 6393 East River Road, W. Henrietta, NY. For details: (585) 533-1113 or info@nymtmuseum.org.

Sep
18
Sun
2016
ANTIQUE FIRE TRUCKS @ New York Museum of Transportation
Sep 18 all-day

Pumpers, hook-and-ladders, fire engines…they’ll all be there to kick off the museum’s annual Fall Foliage ride season.  These beautifully restored fire trucks are proudly displayed by the Genesee Valley Antique Fire Apparatus Association. Find out why firemen wear red suspenders!  Trolley rides throughout the day.

The New York Museum of Transportation is open year ’round, Sundays only, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Group visits on weekdays can be made by appointment. Train rides are offered on the only electric trolley operation in New York State. In the museum a variety of trolleys, a steam locomotive, and road vehicles on display provide a unique hands-on learning experience for all ages. A large model railroad, gallery, and gift shop are also featured. The museum is located at 6393 East River Road, W. Henrietta, NY. For details: (585) 533-1113 or info@nymtmuseum.org.

FALL FOLIAGE BY TROLLEY @ New York Museum of Transportation
Sep 18 all-day

Enjoy the beauty of autumn in western New York State from the window of an authentic 89-year-old electric trolley car.   Trolleys depart every half hour starting at 11:30 a.m., and no reservations are required.

The New York Museum of Transportation is open year ’round, Sundays only, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Group visits on weekdays can be made by appointment. Train rides are offered on the only electric trolley operation in New York State. In the museum a variety of trolleys, a steam locomotive, and road vehicles on display provide a unique hands-on learning experience for all ages. A large model railroad, gallery, and gift shop are also featured. The museum is located at 6393 East River Road, W. Henrietta, NY. For details: (585) 533-1113 or info@nymtmuseum.org.

Sep
24
Sat
2016
Rob’s Trail Hemlock Lake Dedication @ Rob's Trail
Sep 24 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Please join us for the historic opening of Rob’s Trail—Hemlock Lake

Rob’s Trail links Hemlock and Canadice Lakes, the last two undeveloped Finger Lakes

9:30 AM Refreshments available
10:00 AM—Dedication & Ribbon Cutting
10:30 AM—Inaugural Hikes

Parking available at intersection of South Old Bald Hill Road and Rt-15A

Please RSVP or call 585-546-8030 ext. 7927

PLEASE DONATE! Your donation will support trail development work! Visit nature.org/cwny

The Nature Conservancy, Central & Western NY Chapter: 1048 University Avenue, Rochester NY 14607.

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