Events & Highlights

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Boost Your Energy, Naturally

Thursday, January 26th, 2012 (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
Does it feel like your get up and go has got up and gone? Learn how the right foods, exercise, and other key factors can bring the zip back with Gold’s Gym’s Director of Sports & Personal Training, Kulaa Bacheyie, M.S., CSCS at the Seneca Meadows Education Center in Seneca Falls! To register, call 315-539-5624.
1-26-12, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, For adults, Free, at Education Center
Snowshoe Hike

Saturday, January 28th, 2012 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Bring the family for a snowshoeing adventure with Audubon Instructor, Frank Morehouse, at the Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve in Seneca Falls! Snowshoeing is a great way to explore the wonders of winter, and it’s fun too! (Snowshoes provided.) To register, call 315-539-5624.
1-28-12, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, For everyone, Free, at Wetlands Preserve
Animal Detectives (with live animals)

Thursday, February 9th, 2012 (6:30 PM - 8:00 PM)
Location: Seneca Meadows Education Center
Have you ever found an animal bone or skeleton and wondered what kind of animal it was? Learn how to uncover the mysteries, then meet the live versions of these amazing animals with Wowee Wildlife at the Seneca Meadows Education Center in Seneca Falls! To register, call 315-539-5624.
2-9-12, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, For families, $5 pp, at Education Center
Cross Country Ski Fun

Saturday, February 25th, 2012 (1:00 PM - 2:30 PM)
Location: Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve
Bring your skis for some outdoor fun with our Audubon Instructor, Frank Morehouse, at the Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve in Seneca Falls! (Please bring your own cross country skis. Trails are groomed.) To register, call 315-539-5624.
2-25-12, 1:00 - 2:30 pm, For everyone, Free, at Wetlands Preserve
Dessert Making & Wine Pairing

Thursday, March 1st, 2012 (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
Location: Seneca Meadows Education Center
Try your hand at Chef John McNabb’s latest confectionary creation, then pair with delicious wines straight from the vineyards of Knapp Winery at the Seneca Meadows Education Center in Seneca Falls! To register, call 315-539-5624.
3-1-12, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, For adults, $8 pp, at Education Center
St. Patty’s Day Nature Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, March 17th, 2012 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Location: Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve
Put your family’s investigative skills to the test on this fun and exciting outdoor adventure with Audubon Instructor, Frank Morehouse at the Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve in Seneca Falls! To register, call 315-539-5624.
3-17-12, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, For families, Free, at Wetlands Preserve
Herb Garden Workshop

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012 (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
Location: Seneca Meadows Education Center
Start your own herb garden with Audubon Naturalist, Frank Morehouse at the Seneca Meadows Education Center in Seneca Falls! This hands-on workshop provides you with a great variety of culinary herbs, and gives you a taste of some delicious herbed dishes! To register, call 315-539-5624.
4-4-12, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, For adults, Free, at Education Center
Mulch Day

Saturday, May 12th, 2012 (7:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Location: Seneca Meadows
Don’t let weeds get the best of you! Show ‘em who’s boss with some free mulch from Seneca Meadows! We’ve got loads of red and brown hardwood mulch just waiting for a good home. It’s all happening Saturday, May 12th, 7:00 – 11:00 am. Supplies are limited. (Seneca County residents only. Mulch is limited to two scoops per household, and will be loaded into your pick-up truck, trailer or containers.)
Catching Frogs & Other Slimy Creatures

Saturday, May 12th, 2012 (2:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
Location: Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve
Give a kid a net and a pond, and you’ve got yourself a guaranteed good time! Come join the fun as we meet the spineless creatures of the Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve in Seneca Falls with Audubon Instructor, Frank Morehouse! To register, call 315-539-5624.
5-12-12, 2:00 - 3:30 pm, For families, Free, at Wetlands Preserve
Planet Blast

Thursday, May 24th, 2012 (8:00 PM - 9:30 PM)
Location: Seneca Meadows Education Center
Bring the family for a night of out-of-this-world fun with Astronomer and Art Teacher, Joe Altieri at the Seneca Meadows Education Center in Seneca Falls! Get fun facts about the planets, make a cool craft, and check out the nighttime sky with some awesome
telescopes! To register, call 315-539-5624.
5-24-12, 8:00 - 9:30 pm, For families, Free, at Education Center
Self Defense for Women

Monday, June 4th, 2012 (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
Master Instructor Shihan, Paul Poresky of Dynamic Karate brings his basic self defense course to the beautiful setting at the Seneca Meadows Education Center for this three week outdoor series! This course is perfect for women of all ages, and will give you the tools you need to protect yourself in potentially dangerous situations. (Mondays & Thursdays. Classes will be held indoors in inclement weather.)
6:30 - 7:30 pm, $8 per class, Adults & Teens
Call to register: 315-539-5624
Wild Things Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, June 30th, 2012 (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Get in on the fun as your family races to find a list of natural treasures in the wild, wild world of the Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve! And don’t be surprised if you need a net to catch one of your treasures! (Nets will be provided. Snacks too!)
11:00 am - 12:30 pm, FREE, For families
Call to register: 315-539-5624
Ales along the Trail

Thursday, July 12th, 2012 (6:30 PM - 8:00 PM)
What could be better than a sunset stroll through a beautiful nature preserve? How about if we add a few beer tasting stations along the trail? Come join the fun on this guided nature walk & beer tasting tour at the Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve!
$8 per person, Adults only
Call to register: 315-539-5624
Macroinvertebrate Mayhem

Saturday, July 28th, 2012 (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Being spineless is not always a bad thing. In fact, some spineless creatures are pretty awesome! Join the fun and games as we scour the brooks and ponds of the Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve to find some of the coolest creatures in nature! (Snacks will be provided.)
For ages 6 and up, Free
Call to register: 315-539-5624
5K Race for Hunger

Saturday, August 4th, 2012 (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Help us run down hunger in this fun benefit for the House of Concern! We get athletes from across the U.S. for this amazing morning race on our beautiful wetland trails. It’s a great run for a great cause. Join us!
9:00 am Start Time; Fill out a Registration Form or Call 315-539-5624
Night Hike & Campfire

Saturday, August 25th, 2012 (8:00 PM - 9:30 PM)
Take a walk on the wild side as we discover nature’s nighttime secrets with Audubon Instructor, Frank Morehouse, at the Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve! Frank’s got all new games for this crazy trek, so be sure to get in on the fun! (Please bring a seat for s’mores by the campfire.) Free
Call to register: 315-539-5624
Deer Hunting Seminar

Wednesday, September 19th, 2012 (6:30 PM - 8:00 PM)
Location: Seneca Meadows Education Center
White tail deer expert and television host, Charlie Alsheimer is bringing this season's tips to the Seneca Meadows Education Center! Charlie is the senior contributing editor for Deer and Deer Hunting magazine and host of their national television show Deer and Deer Hunting TV, which airs on NBC Sports. Come discover how Charlie's research can make your hunting experience even better!

Location: Seneca Meadows Education Center, 1977 State Route 414, Seneca Falls

Wednesday, September 19th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Cost is $8 per person

Call 315-539-5625 or Register Online at http://www.senecameadows.com/registration.php
The Great Pumpkin Geocache

Saturday, October 6th, 2012 (2:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
Location: Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve
Geocaching is fun, but the Great Pumpkin Geocache is AWESOME! Grab a friend or bring the family to be your teammates as you race through the Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve to find pumpkin treasures! Prizes will be awarded to the first adult team and the first family team to make it to the finish. (For complete game details and rules, check out the Seneca Meadows Education Center Facebook page!)
Location: Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve, Black Brook Road, Seneca Falls
Saturday, October 6th, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
FREE
Call or click to register: 315-539-5625, http://www.senecameadows.com/registration.php
Wildlife On Track (with live animals!)

Saturday, October 20th, 2012 (2:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
Location: Seneca Meadows Education Center
How do you tell where a bobcat's been all day? Look for his footprints! Come meet an adventurous bobcat and a few of his friends. Then make a plaster animal track of your own to take home! (If the weather's good, we'll look for tracks outdoors too!)
Location: Seneca Meadows Education Center, 1977 State Route 414, Seneca Falls
Date: Saturday, October 20th, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Dessert Making & Wine Pairing with Chef John

Thursday, November 1st, 2012 (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
Location: Seneca Meadows Education Center
He’s baaaaaack! With a sumptuous, new creation just for you! Make some confectionary magic with Chef John McNabb in this hands-on dessert class. Then match your
delectable creation with Knapp Vineyard’s incredible wines!
Location: Seneca Meadows Education Center, 1977 State Route 414, Seneca Falls
Date: Thursday, November 1st, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Cost: $8.00 per person
Live Raptor Show & Raptor Hike

Saturday, November 10th, 2012 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Location: Seneca Meadows Education Center
Who? Who? Who is going to be the star of our raptor show? We’ll give you a hint:
he’s known for his wisdom, and is partial to tootsie roll pops.
Did you guess? Come see if you guessed right and meet our mystery star and all his feathered friends. Then take a walk with us to spy raptors in the wild!
Location: Seneca Meadows Education Center, 1977 State Route 414, Seneca Falls
Date: Saturday, November 10th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Easy Holiday Crafting

Wednesday, December 5th, 2012 (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
Make beautiful wreaths, centerpieces, sconces and more in this popular class with art teacher, Nan Fourgeot! Every year, we see charming holiday creations, in this class, from people just like you. Come see what your creativity can do!
Location: Seneca Meadows Education Center, 1977 State Route 414, Seneca Falls
Wednesday, December 5th, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Cost: $6
Call or click to register: 315-539-5625, http://www.senecameadows.com/registration.php
Holiday Nature Craft Extravaganza

Saturday, December 8th, 2012 (2:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
Location: Seneca Meadows Education Center
This is not the same old, same old nature craft extravaganza. Oh no. This year, we’ve got something new. So, in addition to building bluebird houses, this year, we will be building… (drum roll please)
Wood Duck Boxes! Yeah! So come build with us! It’s lots of fun, and we’ll eat holiday munchies and make nature Christmas tree ornaments too. What could be better?
Location: Seneca Meadows Education Center, 1977 State Route 414, Seneca Falls
Saturday, December 8th, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Cost: $5.00 per wood duck box or blue bird house
Call or click to register: 315-539-5625, http://www.senecameadows.com/registration.php
Christmas Tree Recycling

Wednesday, December 26th, 2012 (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Location: Waterloo Walmart
It's easy to do something good for the planet: Just ask all the families who recycle their Christmas trees with us each year! All you have to do is drop off your tree at the Waterloo Walmart. No fuss. No muss. And you're doing something good for the Earth! Join us!

Drop-off Dates: December 26th - January 9th
Wolf Show & Snowshoe Hike (with live animals!)

Saturday, January 26th, 2013 (2:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
Location: Seneca Meadows Education Center
Meet the beautiful and mysterious, arctic and timber wolves of WOWEE Wildlife, and learn about their lives in the northern wilderness. Then discover a northern adventure of your own on snowshoes! (snowshoes provided)
Location: Seneca Meadows Education Center, 1977 State Route 414, Seneca Falls
Date: Saturday, January 26th, 2:00—3:30 pm
Cost: $5.00 per person
Program Type: Family

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. (If you didn't get in, don't worry, we'll be bringing these furry friends back again!)
Owl Pellet Pandemonium

Saturday, February 9th, 2013 (3:00 PM - 4:30 PM)
Location: Seneca Meadows Education Center
Okay Mom, it may sound a little gross, but kids love dissecting owl pellets! What is an owl pellet, you ask? It’s a small packet of things that the owl cannot digest, and he, um, well, regurgitates. The things you find in there are pretty awesome, and they tell us a lot about an owl’s life. So, can the kids come? Please??? We promise we won’t make you look at anything yucky!
Location: Seneca Meadows Education Center, 1977 State Route 414, Seneca Falls
Date: Saturday, February 9th, 3:00—4:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Program Type: Family

THIS PROGRAM IS FULL. Hope we see you next time!
Snowshoe Hike

Saturday, March 16th, 2013 (2:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
Location: Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve
Strap on your sense of adventure and join us for an amazing snowshoe hike through the wintery wonderland of the Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve. It’s a great way to enjoy the season, and it’s fun too! (snowshoes provided)
Location: Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve, Black Brook Road, Seneca Falls
Date: Saturday, March 16th, 2:00—3:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Program Type: Family
Flower Arranging

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
Location: Seneca Meadows Education Center
Wow your family and friends with stunning flower arrangements by learning tips from the pros! Come join the fun in this hands-on class with Sinicropi Florist! (flowers and other materials provided)
Location: Seneca Meadows Education Center, 1977 State Route 414, Seneca Falls
Date: Wednesday, March 20th, 6:30—7:30 pm
Cost: $8.oo per person
Program Type: Family

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. (Don't worry if you didn't get in, we'll have it again!)
Herb Garden Workshop

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013 (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
Location: Seneca Meadows Education Center
This class is a huge favorite, and for good reason! Not only do you get a great selection of culinary herbs in your very own planter, you also get to taste them in our sample dishes! Get in on the fun and start your herb garden with us this year!
Location: Seneca Meadows Education Center, 1977 State Route 414, Seneca Falls
Date: Wednesday, April 3rd, 6:30—7:30 pm
Cost: $5.00 per person
Program Type: Adult

THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT. If you didn't get in this year, I hope we'll see you next April!
Nature Photo Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, May 11th, 2013 (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Location: Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve
Learn the basics of photography, then set out on a race against the clock as you capture every item on your shot list! It’s fun for the whole family! (Don’t forget to bring your camera!)
Location: Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve, Black Brook Road, Seneca Falls
Date: Saturday, May 11th, 11:00 am—12:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Program Type: Family
Mulch Day

Saturday, May 18th, 2013 (7:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Location: Seneca Meadows Landfill
Home landscaping costs can really add up. So, when you find a great product at an even better price, you want to take advantage of it. That’s why so many homeowners come out for the one-day Mulch Give-away at the Seneca Meadows Landfill. You get two scoops of hardwood mulch. We load it for you. And it’s free! So, boost your landscaping budget at the Seneca Meadows Landfill’s one-day Mulch Give-away. Saturday, May 18th, 7 to 11 am.

(Seneca County residents only. Must bring i.d. Mulch is limited to two scoops per homeowner, and will be loaded into your pick-up truck, trailer or containers.)
Wine Hike for Grown-ups

Thursday, June 20th, 2013 (6:30 PM - 8:00 PM)
Location: Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve
Okay, so it's not really a hike, more like a leisurely stroll with a nature guide and wine tasting stations along the path. Whatever you want to call it, it's really fun! Come join us at the Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve in Seneca Falls!
Thursday, June 20th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
$8 per person, Adults only
To register, call 315-539-5624.