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Press release:

Enjoy the tranquil beauty of the forest on a full moon night! Naturalists lead you on a peaceful Moonlight Hike and Winter Walk from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb, 24th.

Meet at Pavilion B. Hikes begin and conclude with refreshments by a warm fire in Pavilion B! For ages 18 and over. Snowshoes may be used, weather permitting, and are available for rent or you may bring your own. Snowshoeing lesson provided, no previous experience needed! Rental is included in the price, $5/person, $15 max/family. Preregistration is required, call 585-344-1122!

Make a memory this winter with your own Private Group Snowshoe Hike! A Naturalist guides your group through peaceful woodland trails and open meadows. Listen to winter’s quiet beauty and find signs of wildlife in this 431-acre park. Private hikes are available on Saturdays in February from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. by reservation only at the Interpretive Nature Center. No previous experience is needed; snowshoes provided or bring your own. Rental is included in the price, $5/person, minimum group fee is $75. Call 585-344-1122 to book your own adventure!

Snowshoe rentals are available at the Genesee County Park & Forest Interpretive Center 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, 12 – 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays December through March, weather permitting. Snowshoes must be used in the park. Fee is $5/pair and all proceeds go to ACORNS, the nonprofit organization that supports the parks!

Call (585) 344-1122 to register. For more information visit our website here, or contact Shannon Morley at Shannon.Morley@co.genesee.ny.us or (585) 344-1122.

]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/enjoy-moonlight-hikes-and-winter-walks-at-gc-park-forest/510768#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/enjoy-moonlight-hikes-and-winter-walks-at-gc-park-forest/510768 Feb 9, 2018, 5:08pm Hiking Enjoy moonlight hikes and winter walks at GC Park & Forest Billie Owens <div> <div> <div> <p><em>Press release:</em></p> <p>Enjoy the tranquil beauty of the forest on a full moon night! Naturalists lead you on a peaceful Moonlight Hike and Winter Walk from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb, 24th.</p> <p>Meet at Pavilion B. Hikes begin and conclude with refreshments by a warm fire in Pavilion</p></div></div></div> Enjoy wintertime hiking in snowshoes with naturalist at county Park & Forest https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/enjoy-wintertime-hiking-in-snowshoes-with-naturalist-at-county-park-forest/504129

Press release:

Discover secrets of the wild this winter and/or the serenity of hiking on moonlit snow with naturalist-guided hikes at Genesee County Park & Forest! 

Winter Wonderland Hikes are held on Saturdays from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Hikes begin at the Interpretive Nature Center and end with hot chocolate and snacks.

Topics:

  • Saturday, Jan. 13th: Animal Tracks
  • Saturday, Feb. 3rd: Whistle Pigs (and other squirrels)

Snowshoes may be used, weather permitting, and are available for rent or you may bring your own. Snowshoeing lesson provided, no previous experience needed! Rental is included in the price, $5/person, $15 max/family.

Moonlight Hike and Winter Walks -- for adults only -- guided by a naturalist are offered from 7 to 9 p.m. on the dates below. Meet at Pavilion B.

  • Saturday, Jan. 27th
  • Saturday, Feb. 24th

Enjoy the tranquil beauty of the forest on a full moon night! 

Moonlight Hikes begin and conclude with refreshments by a warm fire! For ages 18 and over. Snowshoes may be used, weather permitting, and are available for rent or you may bring your own. Snowshoeing lesson provided, no previous experience needed! Rental is included in the price, $5/person, $15 max/family.

Pre-registration is required for ALL naturalist-guided hikes; call 585-344-1122.

Make a memory this winter with your own Private Group Snowshoe Hike! A naturalist guides your group through peaceful woodland trails and open meadows. Listen to winter’s quiet beauty and find signs of wildlife in this 431-acre park. Private hikes are available on Saturdays in January and February from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. by reservation only at the Interpretive Nature Center. No previous experience is needed; snowshoes provided or bring your own. Rental is included in the price, $5/person, minimum group fee is $75. Call 585-344-1122 to book your own adventure!

Snowshoe rentals are available at the Genesee County Park and Forest Interpretive Center 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, 12 – 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays December through March, weather permitting. Rented snowshoes must be used in the park. Fee is $5/pair and all proceeds go to ACORNS, the nonprofit organization that supports the parks!

Call (585) 344-1122 to register. For more information visit our website at http://www.co.genesee.ny.us/departments/parks/, or contact Shannon Morley at Shannon.Morley@co.genesee.ny.us or (585) 344-1122.

Genesee County Park & Forest Interpretive Center is located at 11095 Bethany Center Road, East Bethany.

]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/enjoy-wintertime-hiking-in-snowshoes-with-naturalist-at-county-park-forest/504129#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/enjoy-wintertime-hiking-in-snowshoes-with-naturalist-at-county-park-forest/504129 Dec 27, 2017, 2:00pm Hiking Enjoy wintertime hiking in snowshoes with naturalist at county Park & Forest Billie Owens <div> <div> <p><em>Press release:</em></p> <p>Discover secrets of the wild this winter and/or the serenity of hiking on moonlit snow&nbsp;with naturalist-guided hikes at Genesee County Park &amp; Forest!&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Winter Wonderland Hikes are held on Saturdays from 1:30 to 3 p.m.&nbsp;</strong>Hikes begin at the Interpretive Nature Center and end with hot chocolate and</p></div></div> Off The Beaten Path: Still Life Photos https://www.thebatavian.com/blogs/jimnigro/beaten-path-still-life-photos/8509

Mirror image on Oak Orchard Creek

More photos after the jump:

Purple Loosestrife

Musk Mallow

Chickory

Woodland Sunflower

Timothy & Oxeye Daisies

Where Needled Giants Nod

Fur bearer's wake in a swampy backwater

On the way home - the calm before the storm

]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/blogs/jimnigro/beaten-path-still-life-photos/8509#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/blogs/jimnigro/beaten-path-still-life-photos/8509 Aug 11, 2009, 4:57pm Hiking Off The Beaten Path: Still Life Photos jimnigro <p></p> <p></p> <p>Mirror image on Oak Orchard Creek</p> <p></p> <p>More photos after the jump:</p> <p>Purple Loosestrife</p> <p></p> <p>Musk Mallow</p> <p></p> <p>Chickory</p> <p></p> <p>Woodland Sunflower</p> <p></p> <p>Timothy &amp; Oxeye Daisies</p> <p></p> <p>Where Needled Giants Nod</p> <p></p> <p>Fur bearer's wake in a swampy backwater</p> <p></p> <p>On the way home - the calm before the storm</p>