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Nature

Year-round nature and outdoor recreation Classes for kids in the Rochester, NY area.

Click here for a list of summer camps that focus on nature.



  • Genesee Country Nature Center
      1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY 14511, (585) 538-6822
      Linda Bender, lbender@gcv.org
      Tiny Twigs (ages 4 & 5): Three Thursdays in September, 1-3pm; Your child will discover the wonders of nature in autumn through stories, crafts, nature walks and more. Instructors: Linda Bender and Liz Thompson (Snake & Newt). Fee: $25/$20 GCV&M members. Reservations required. (Class size limited to 12 children.)
      Snow Buddies (ages 4 & 5): Three Thursdays in January, 1-3pm; Hands-on discovery of nature in winter through stories, crafts, nature walks and more. Instructors: Linda Bender and Liz Thompson (Snake & Newt). Fee: $25/$20 GCV&M members. Reservations required. (Class size limited to 12 children.)
      Spring Peepers (ages 4 & 5): Thursdays, April 14, 21 & 28, 1-3pm; Experience the wonders of spring through stories, crafts, nature walks and more. Instructors: Linda Bender and Liz Thompson (Snake & Newt). Fee: $25/$20 GCV&M members. Reservations required. (Class size limited to 12 children.)
      Junior Naturalists Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004 1-3 p.m. A more in-depth nature study for children ages 6-8. Additional upcoming classes on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005 and Saturday, April 16, 2005. Instructors: Linda Bender and Liz Thompson (Snake & Newt) Fee: $10/$8 GCV&M members. Reservations required. (Class size limited to 15 children.)
      Click here for the regular schedule of classes for Youth, Adults, and Family.

    Learn to Row
    At Genesee Waterways Center - for kids and adults! Many one-day classes on Saturdays as well!

    • Kayaking Classes: Learn to Kayak, Youth Summer Camp, Learn to Sea and Flat Water Kayak
    • Rowing and Sculling: Learn to Row, Learn to Scull for Youths and Adults, Recreational Rowing, Private Sculling Lessons
    • Outrigger Canoe: Recreational Outrigger Canoeing, Outrigger Canoe Fitness Training, Outrigger Canoe Racing, Instruction for Adult/Youth, Outrigger Canoe Trips