Rogers Center Program Schedule

Programs are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Please dress for the weather! Organized groups wishing to participate in these programs need to call to make special arrangements.

We welcome people with disabilities to all of our programs. If you call ahead to let us know your specific needs, we will be happy to learn how we can best serve you.

For further information or for pre-registration, call Rogers at 607-674-4017 Ext. 623. In the event of severe weather, modified programs will be held. Please call the center for more information.

March

Global Cooling by Local Shopping
Saturday, March 1
10:00 AM to Noon
We have a wealth of local products that are good for your health and the health of the environment. Join us to sample some local fare, from maple products and honey to yogurt and cheese, and learn why buying locally grown products is such a great idea. Have fun taking part in the Locally Grown Scavenger Hunt and get your own "Chenango County Guide to Locally Grown Products."

Active Seniors Series: Snowshoeing
Wednesday, March 5
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Have you ever wanted to try snowshoes? Join us as we explore the trails of Highland Forest - the oldest Onondaga County Park-also known as the "Adirondacks of Central New York." Please call to register and for trip details. Young folks are welcome too!

Bluebird Nest Boxes
Saturday, March 8
11:00 AM
Bluebirds are a delight to see and hear. Since nesting cavities are not always available in nature, you can build a nest box and encourage them to reside nearby. Bring a hammer and $8.00 for every box you wish to take home. Please call to register.

Signs of Spring
Saturday, March 15
11:00 AM
Is spring really in the air? Nature gives us many clues to let us know. Walk the trails with us to look for signs of seasonal change. Dress for the outdoors and possibly muddy conditions.

Children's Program: Egg Painting
Saturday, March 22
11:00 AM
Bird eggs come in a variety of sizes and patterns. Learn more about birds and create your very own colorful wooden egg to take home. Please call to register; supplies are limited. (Ages 4 to 12)

Animal Babies
Saturday, March 29
11:00 AM
Most animals give birth in spring. Some start out as eggs and others are live-born. Some are able to fend for themselves while others need to learn from their parents. Find out what you can expect to observe from local animals this spring.

April

Owl Prowl
Saturday, April 5
7:30 PM
Enjoy a nighttime walk in the woods hooting for owls. If we're lucky, we may hear a great horned owl, a screech owl or, maybe a barred owl. You are sure to have a delightful evening stroll.

Cazenovia Hike
Saturday, April 12
8:30 AM to Noon
Join us as we hike a section of the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation's trail system in Madison County. We will explore a wealth of beautiful landscape features. Please call to register and for trip details.

Active Seniors Series: Vernal Pools at Stony Pond
Thursday, April 17
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Come to Stony Pond to explore its vernal pools. Vernal pools are temporary small bodies of water that are home to some very interesting amphibians and invertebrates because predatory fish cannot live there. Please call to register. Young folks are welcome too!

Energy Day Activities for Families
Saturday, April 19
10:00 AM to Noon
Bring the family to focus on energy by making pinwheels, flying a kite and racing solar cars. Take home lots of ideas for saving energy and money, too!

Frogs of Spring
Saturday, April 26
7:30 PM
Peep, quack, snore! What's all that noise at night? Find out which local amphibians are serenading us through the night. Then we'll go out to look for our local residents along the trails. Wear boots and bring a flashlight!

May

Earth Fest
Saturday, May 3
Noon to 4:00 PM
Celebrate the Earth with a fun day of music, games, maypole dancing, exhibits and demonstrations. Take home a tree or shrub to landscape your yard.

Wildflowers at Cush Hill
Saturday, May 10
10:00 AM
Wander the forest hillside of Cush Hill admiring nature's beauties. Don't miss the short-lived display of wildflowers from squirrel-corn to blue cohosh.

Bear Creek Finger Lakes Trail Hike
Saturday, May 17
8:30 AM to Noon
Walk a beautiful section of the Finger Lakes Trail. This great system of trails runs across the state, providing short or longer hikes. Please call to register and for trip details.

Salamanders at Cush Hill
Saturday, May 24
10:00 AM to Noon
Explore the rocks, logs and crevices of Cush Hill while searching for salamanders. Discover the secrets of these shy creatures.

Active Seniors Series: Looking for Lady's Slippers
Tuesday, May 27
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
We will walk a flat trail for about a half hour through lovely forest to a site where the orchids called lady's slippers grow. Find out what makes them special and fun to find. Please call to register. Young folks are welcome too!

Canoe/Kayak Hunts Pond
Saturday, May 31
8:30 AM to Noon
Paddle leisurely along the wild edges of Hunts Pond while observing wildlife and plants. Registration is required. There is a $5.00 non-refundable fee per paddler. Meet in Rogers Center's main parking lot.