2011 Flower City Looking We are wellness. Living well is the goal. As individuals. And together. That’s why MVP Health Care is proud to support wellness in all its forms and help our whole community build a healthier future. www.mvphealthcare.com Get out, get healthy, get excited about Rochester!

Rochester possesses an astounding all around them. It’s easy to do this as a child, it can lead to a lifetime of variety of nature within the city in Rochester! appreciating and nurturing the world limits, from the and around us. Last Child in the Woods Our 2011 Flower City Looking Good Gorge that bisects the city to the illuminates the crucial role of the schedule abundance of native trees and flowers is inspired by a seminal natural world in a young person’s to a cornucopia of colorful birds, book, Richard Louv’s Last Child in sense of self-respect and confidence. It including Peregrine falcons downtown. the Woods: Saving our Children from may be easier to allow a child to watch Nature-Deficit Disorder. Luis Burgos, television or play a video game so you Stunning waterfalls – got it! Historic the City’s Commissioner of Recreation can get some work done, but take a parks – got it! Unparalleled lilac and Youth Services, recently ordered a break to find a worm under a rock collection – got it! Trails for biking and box of these books and handed them or the cricket singing in the garage. jogging – lots of them! Waterways for out to numerous staff members. He These actions connect a child (and you) canoeing and kayaking – we’ve got had discovered that Rochester’s nature to nature and create many valuable rivers, streams, lakes and canals! was not only in the parks, but in places lifetime benefits. like his backyard, just off North Clinton In 2011, the annual Flower City Avenue. As he learned to recognize The vast majority of Flower City Looking Good series of events and the specific calls of cardinals, blue jays, Looking Good activities are free activities will celebrate the unique chickadees and the great horned owl, and widely distributed around the city combination of natural assets right in he realized there was a vast diversity of Rochester. Join us to discover the our city. Challenge yourself to discover and quality of nature right outside his nature right around us! Bring your kids, areas you have never seen, from the door. There is something about seeing grandkids, neighbors and friends. Lower River Gorge to Washington Grove and naming a bird, tree or flower that We also love to have volunteers in Cobb’s Hill to the magnificent natural establishes a connection. and built environments in Turning Point to help with trails and to plant Park. While it is important for you to In our modern wired and wireless flowers/bulbs.Please contact the City discover these areas, it is even more world, kids must be encouraged and Recreation Office at (585) 428-6770 if crucial that you introduce the next even pulled outside to connect with you’d like to get involved. generation to the nature that’s nature. If that connection can be made

Bringing If you would like to share your There is also an Earth Explorer program interest and knowledge of nature at the Rec Centers, through which kids kids and with the next generation, please are learning about the natural world consider volunteering to help the around them, from raising monarch Flower City Kids program where butterflies to identifying trees. Volunteers elementary school children plant could read books, help students with naturetogether seeds in the class room and then projects and work in the gardens. Visit plant them outside in the spring. www.cityofrochester.gov/flowercitykids.

1 FREE Horticultural Workshops and Talks March through October, 2011

Spring Garden Talks March 26-May 21: Saturdays their roots established in the warm fall Many of these talks will be hosted by at the Libraries, 12:30-1:30 pm soil with months to develop before facing the heat of summer. Planting in the fall Master Gardeners of Cornell Coopera- March 26: Sully Branch will mean much less watering next tive Extension of Monroe County (www. 530 Webster Ave. summer and significantly larger plants. mycce.org/monroe). Subjects include April 2: Winton Branch gardening on a budget, growing plants 611 N. Winton Rd. Saturday Rose Workshops at Maple- from seed, planning a vegetable garden, April 9: Lincoln Branch wood Rose Garden, 10 am–12 pm. maximizing color with annuals and 851 Joseph Ave. Greater Rochester Rose Society members perennials, raising herbs and recognizing April 16: Charlotte Branch will provide expert advice on roses and poison ivy. Each week will offer a differ- 3615 Lake Ave. hands-on demonstrations. Meet by the ent presentation, learn from your fellow April 23: Monroe Branch fountain at the Maplewood Rose Garden, gardeners and bring plants for help in 809 Monroe Ave. corner of Lake Ave. and Driving Park Ave. identification. Talks will last an hour, with April 30: Lyell Branch Free admission and no prior registration, Q & A throughout. 956 Lyell Ave. rain or shine. March 21 - July 18: May 7: Arnett Branch May 7: Pruning Roses Monday Garden Talks, 6-7 pm 310 Arnett Blvd. June 18: Rose Tours May 14: Maplewood Branch March 21, July 18: Carter Street July 23: Insects and Fungal Diseases 1111 Dewey Ave. Community Center, 500 Carter St. in the Rose Garden May 21: Phillis Wheatley Branch March 28, May 16: Avenue D October 8: Winterizing Your Roses 33 Dr. Samuel McCree Way Community Center, 200 Ave. D See page 11 for additional gardening Fall Garden Talks April 4, May 23: Campbell Street and cooking classes at Cornell Coopera- Community Center, 524 Campbell St. Check www.cityofrochester.gov tive Extension of Monroe County, or visit April 11, June 6: Thomas P. Ryan for the fall dates, TBA. www.MYCCE.org/Monroe. Community Center, 530 Webster Ave. Subjects will include seeding grass, divid- Local Gardening Classes April 18, June 13: Edgerton Community ing perennials, pruning shrubs, planting Center, 41 Backus St. Rochester Civic Garden Center garlic, saving vegetable seeds, planting www.rcgg.org April 25, June 20: South Avenue spring bulbs and composting. Fall is Recreation Center, 999 South Ave. the best time to plant almost anything, Northeast Organic Farming Assoc. of May 2, June 27: David F. Gantt except tomatoes and peppers. It is an (NOFA-NY) www.nofany.org Community Center, 700 North St. excellent time to plant a late season crop Rochester Roots (summer classes for May 9, July 11: Flint Street Recreation of lettuce, peas and spinach. Perennials, teachers) www.rochesterroots.org Center, 271 Flint St. shrubs and trees will have time to get Special Events

Flower City Days at the Market Lilac Festival in Highland Park focuses on the beauty of more than 300 Sundays, May 8, 15 & 22, June 5, 8 am May 13-22. www.lilacfestival.com rose varieties. www.cityofrochester.gov/ maplewoodpark. – 2 pm; Memorial Day Weekend May 27, This legendary festival includes the 29 & 30. Rochester Public Market, 280 Master Gardener Plant Sale at Cornell Enjoy hands-on garden/landscape North Union St. (585) 428-6907, www. Cooperative Extension of Monroe activities for adults and kids from cityofrochester.gov/publicmarket. County’s offices at 249 Highland Ave. Rochester’s top-notch professionals in Visit these Sunday sales that attract Maplewood Rose Celebration the green industry, and jazz and wine in the garden on Saturday afternoon. Other 20,000 shoppers each week. Hundreds Horticulture, Historic Homes and Heritage activities: Party on the Driving Park Bridge of area growers bring plants directly of the Maplewood Neighborhood! (Friday, June 17) and a Father’s Day Picnic to gardeners. Join in Rochester’s green Saturday & Sunday, June 18 & 19 (Sunday, June 19). Sponsored by the revolution by recycling your old plant Maplewood Park and Rose Garden, Maplewood Neighborhood Association containers! Master Gardeners from corner of Lake Ave. and Driving Park Ave. Monroe County Cornell Cooperative (www.maplewood.org), MVP Health Care, Extension available to answer all your Bring family and friends for a photo op , and the City of Rochester. with over 5,000 roses. Held during the gardening questions. Vendor spaces still available, call (585) 428-6907. peak of the blooming season, the event

2 History and Nature Walks

Family Walks in Washington Grove Tuesday, Aug. 23, 8:30 pm: Night in Nestled behind the reservoir atop an Old Growth Forest (Adult). Enjoy the Cobb’s Hill is a beautiful grove of giant tranquility and mystery of this beauti- old oaks, named Washington Grove ful forest. Learn to recognize these after our First President. A dedicated giant trees and find out how the City coalition of people and neighborhood is working to protect it and remove groups is collaborating with Sierra Club invasive species. and the City of Rochester to restore Birding Presentations by the and protect the Grove. Meet at Nunda Genesee Valley Audubon Society: Blvd. by Cobb’s Hill Drive. For more The Genesee Valley Audubon Society information call (585) 234-1056. (www.gvaudubon.org) serves Monroe Wednesday, March 30, 5:30 pm: County and parts of Genesee, Livings- Mighty giants of the Washington ton and Ontario Counties. Visit the web Friends of Mount Hope Cemetery Grove. Spring night walk for adults site or email [email protected] In 1838 Mount Hope Cemetery was with Peter Debes of the Friends of for updated information. dedicated as the first municipal Vic- Washington Grove and the Rochester Falcons in the City torian cemetery in the United States. Regional Group of the Sierra Club. Thursday, April 7 at 6 pm: Sully Branch Volunteers conduct public and theme Saturday, May 14, 9 am: Birds in the Library, 530 Webster Ave. tours starting April 30 and concluding Washington Grove. Peter Debes will Saturday, April 30 at 11 am: on October 30, 2011. For schedules identify songsters, explain why they Phillis Wheatley Branch and more information call (585) come to the Grove and how secure 33 Dr. Samuel McCree Way 461-3494 or visit www.fomh.org. them for the next generation. Binocu- Thursday, May 12, 5:30-6:30 pm: Landmark Society of WNY: Formed in lars recommended. Rain Date: May 15. Highland Branch, 971 South Ave. 1937—a decade before the founding Saturday, June 11, 7:30 am: Bugs ‘n The Challenges of Invasive Species of the National Trust for Historic Pres- Critters in the Cobb’s Hill Forest of Birds and Plants ervation—LSWNY hosts walking tours (Family/Adult with child 3-9 yrs). Join a Tuesday, May 17 at 6 pm: of historic neighborhoods and Ghost naturalist of the Friends of Washington Monroe Branch, 809 Monroe Ave. Walk in October. For more information Grove. Learn how to recognize 8 differ- Saturday, May 21 at 11 am: and schedules call (585) 546-7029 or ent kinds of soil animals and discover Lyell Ave. Branch, 956 Lyell Ave. visit www.landmarksociety.org. just what they are doing in the forest.

Rochester River Romance: District. Explore by foot, bike or water, in the expanded, two-day Head of the Celebrating our Love Affair with the the beauty and historical importance Genesee Invitational Regatta. Genesee River: Friday, Saturday, and of locations along the Genesee A myriad of opportunities will be Sunday, October 7, 8 & 9 Riverway Trail. Pick up your River offered by the City in partnership Romance Passport for discounts at Join us as we focus the community with numerous collaborators. The local restaurants and businesses. Fish spotlight on the Genesee River. weekend includes over 40 separate for salmon below the Lower Falls An entire weekend is dedicated events: historic walking tours, bicycle and climb the tower of an 1822 to the beauty and majesty treks, boat rides and races, nature vintage lighthouse. of Rochester during walks, concerts and lakeside family Take a romantic peak autumn fun, plus horticultural workshops and cruise on the foliage season. festivities all along the river corridor. Mary Jemison or the In September the full River Romance Renew your vows paddle-wheeled Harbor schedule will be published and on the Pont de town Belle. Put a team information will be available at www. Rennes Bridge in together to take part cityofrochester.gov/riverromance2011. High Falls Historic

3 FREE MVP Health Care Tuesday Nature Health and Wellness Activities Nights

Again, Tuesday Nature Nights will lead neighborhoods and view the newly us to explore the city’s natural environ- opened Museum ment— to appreciate the land and waters site. This ride is also offered during the that existed long before the city and to River Romance Weekend October 8-9. revisit the natural and built environments May 31: Guided Bike Ride, Genesee of 1835 Rochester. Valley Park Neighborhood Trails. Meet On foot or bike, by canoe or kayak, at the pool park- explore nature and the city’s amazing ing lot, 131 Elmwood Ave. Bike along historic parks (established in 1888) as the Trail, Genesee Riverway Join us as we explore new well as Edwardian and Victorian neigh- Trail and the Genesee Valley Greenway. paths to new adventures! borhoods. Walks, jogs and rides are lei- Explore some of legendary landscape 6 pm, Tuesdays, surely with slight grade changes, mostly architect Frederick Law Olmsted’s most on paths or sidewalks. Helmets required remarkable landscape creations. Stop May 24 through August 23 for bike rides. Information at (585) 428- at the Genesee Waterways Center and 6770. Cancellations due to weather will hear about plans to make Rochester’s be made at start time on site. trail system a world-class commuting devoted citizens returned an indus- trial site back to a natural wonderland. May 24: Guided Bike Ride, High Falls alternative. Learn about how nature can reclaim and Neighborhood. June 7: Discovering Rochester’s Meet at the Pont de renourish even the starkest landscapes. Wilderness Walk, Turning Point Park. Rennes bridge, behind the Centers at Please be prepared for uneven terrain. High Falls. Travel along the Genesee River Meet at Boxart St. parking lot. Our jour- www.cityofrochester.gov/turningpoint. way Trail and by road into the commu- ney will lead us across the stunning June 14: Guided Bike Ride, Seneca Park nity. Ride through , Genesee River board walk and also and Turning Point Park. Genesee Valley Park and Brooks Landing. feature the Red Falls Trail and Bullock Meet at Seneca Visit the Corn Hill and Susan B. Anthony Woods. Hear the inspiring story of how Park Zoo parking lot. We cross over to

4 the west side of the Genesee River to ride on the Genesee Riverway Trail to the Port of Rochester. Learn about how improve- ments to Rochester’s sewer system were incorporated into a magnificent river crossing. Pass by Rochester’s oldest cemetery. See spectacular views of the river gorge; ride on the remarkable 4,000 foot boardwalk in Turning Point basin. June 21, 6 pm: Guided Bike Ride with the Genesee Regional Off-road Cyclists (GROC) in Bay Park West. For intermediate and expert off-road cyclists. www.mygroc.org. Call (585) 428-6770. June 28: Guided Bike Ride, Maplewood neighborhood. Meet at the Maplewood Rose Garden parking lot, Lake Ave. and Driving Park Ave. Explore the stately homes of Maplewood, hear stories of McCrackinville and Carthage, and the five bridges across the Genesee. Ride on the Genesee Riverway Trail through Seneca Park and visit the El Camino Trail and hear how citizens are determined to change a neighborhood through the reuse of an abandoned railroad right- of-way. Includes close up views of Lower the Civil War Camp Fitz-John Porter and cluding those of Frederick Douglass and Falls and Genesee River Gorge. the Erie-Lackawanna rail bridge which Susan B. Anthony. July 5: Guided Bike Ride, Marketview will become a pedestrian bridge. August 9: Guided Bike Ride, Corn Hill Heights and Neighborhood of the Arts. July 26: Guided Bike Ride, Ontario neighborhood. Meet at the Genesee Val- Begin at the Rochester Public Market, 280 Parkway Trail and Charlotte Neighbor- ley Park pool parking lot, 131 Elmwood N. Union St. See 1800s manufacturing hood. Meet at the boat launch parking Ave. Bike on the Genesee Riverway Trail buildings built that have been converted lot off Lake Ave. at the lakefront. Take and explore the Corn Hill neighborhood, to loft housing, eateries and a brewery. a spin around the Port of Rochester and and view its historic collection of homes. Ride along University Ave. to view side- hear about the ambitious plans for the August 16: Guided Canoe/Kayak walk art and enjoy the George Eastman area. Ride the new Parkway trail through Paddle, Genesee Valley Park. Meet at House gardens. wetlands to Island Cottage Road. Return the Genesee Waterways Center, 149 Elm- July 12: Guided Bike Ride, Eastside along Beach Ave. with great views of the wood Ave. This tour takes paddlers from Elegance Tour. Meet at Towner’s Bicycle Lake and historic beach-front homes. Genesee Valley Park south to the Gen- Shop, 1048 University Ave. Explore the Walk your bike along the “secret side- esee River’s convergence with the Erie City’s Neighborhood of the Arts and walk,” a remnant of the trolley days. Canal, and on to Red Creek. See historic ARTWalk. Ride along East Ave. and view August 2: Guided Bike Ride, Mount Olmsted landscape and bridges from the beautiful mansions. Enjoy Cobb’s Hill Hope Cemetery. Meet at the Genesee water. Fee: $15 per person. Preregister Reservoir and the bustling and eclectic Valley Park pool parking lot, 131 Elm- between June 6 and August 5 by calling Park Ave. neighborhood. wood Ave. Explore the oldest munici- (585) 428-6770. July 21: Guided Hike, Brooks Land- pally maintained Victorian cemetery in August 23: Guided Hike, Historic High ing to Corn Hill and the University of the United States, dedicated in 1838. A Falls District. Explore the vision of Gar- Rochester. Meet at the west side of the leisurely ride, in cooperation with the den Aerial and the Greentopia Festival in pedestrian bridge at Brooks Landing. See Friends of Mount Hope Cemetery (www. Sept. Meet at the west side of the Pont de stunning views of downtown, the site of fomh.org) will visit many grave sites, in- Rennes bridge. www.gardenaerial.org.

5 Paddling, canoes and kayaking opportunities

13th annual, 8-day, 400-mile bike outdoor experience. These recreation- tour across New York State along the al facilities and year-round classes are scenic and historic Erie Canal, named available to all ages and ability levels, a National Heritage Corridor. Enjoy from youth to adults, from novice to great scenery, interesting history, competitive. Call (585) 328-3960 or and unparalleled cycling. Enjoy canal visit www.geneseewaterways.org for historians’ stories about the people, more information. places and things that made life along October Canoe and Kayak rentals the Erie Canal so unique. For more provided by the Genesee Waterways information and registration, go to the Center: Available 9 am–4 pm during website for Parks & Trails New York River Romance Weekend (Oct. 8-9) at www.ptny.org/canaltour. the Turning Point Park landing. Turn Rochester Bicycling Club’s Slow & Activities at Genesee Waterways east on Boxart St. off Lake Ave., right Easy Ride Series: Weekly from May to Center: Headquartered in Genesee turn to parking lot, then walk down October, these rides, led by members Valley Park, the Genesee Waterways to Genesee River boardwalk. Fees: of the Rochester Bicycling Club, are Center (GWC) is the gateway to out- $15 per hour; $25/2 hours, $40/day. longer (9 to 23 miles), utilize rural door activities on or near the water in www.geneseewaterways.org. streets and trails, and are designed for . GWC is a not-for- The Turning Point access road will be riders who want to develop their riding profit organization that promotes open for canoe and kayak drop off on skills. Helmets required and riders paddling, rowing and sculling, and the 2nd Saturday of each month, under 18 must be accompanied by an related outdoor activities—there are May-October from 9 am to 4 pm. adult. www.rochesterbicyclingclub.org. programs for everyone! The Center of- www.cityofrochester.gov/turningpoint. July 10-17: “Cycling the Erie Canal” fers top-notch instructors and growing July 16 and 17: 7th Annual GWC bike tour from Buffalo to Albany. facilities, extensive rental equipment Lockapalooza at the Lock 32 White- Join about 500 people, of all ages and for canoeing and kayaking, and more water Course in Pittsford, (585) 328- from all over the country for the lucky for visitors to make the most of their 3960. www.lockapalooza.com.

6 July 26, July 28, August 30, Valley Park to the South Wedge neigh- AO’[email protected]. September 1: Guided Outrigger borhood and features a breathtaking Additional recreational outrigger Canoe Paddles. A great introduction view of the city. For information or canoe tours can be scheduled to meet for beginning paddlers at Genesee registration (beginning June 6 and you and your group’s needs, July Valley Park, Genesee Waterways Cen- closing a week before the paddle), call through October. ter, 149 Elmwood Ave. These Skyline Anita O’Brien, SportsNet Supervisor, July 30: America Rows First Annual Tours take paddlers from Genesee (585) 271-1894 ext. 742 or e-mail: Diversity Regatta. Hosted by Cross Currents Minority Rowing, featuring minority rowing teams from around the United States. America Rows is the diversity and inclusion initiative of US- Rowing. Location: Genesee Waterways Center. www.ccminorityrowing.com SportsNet: SportsNet is a program of the Rochester Rehabilitation Center located at 1000 Elmwood, Suite 600, Rochester, NY 14620. SportsNet offers adapted sports and inclusive recreation opportunities. For more information contact Anita O’Brien, SportsNet Supervisor, (585) 271-1894 ext. 742 or e-mail: AO’Brien@roches- terrehab.org. 7 Lower Gorge Explorer Series

Explore 200 Years of Lower Gorge Thursday, June 2: Maplewood North. History! Learn fascinating local history 6 pm. Meet at the Maplewood Rose Gar- while burning calories! Each walk is 1½ den Parking Lot, corner of Lake Ave. and to 2 hours. Participants must be able to Driving Park. Walk the west side of the walk four miles at a moderate pace. Ter- Genesee Gorge starting at St. Bernard’s rain is generally flat but a few walks have Park going through Maplewood Park and more difficult spots. No preregistration ending at the Rose Garden. is necessary. Participants will meet at the Thursday, June 9: Lower Falls. 6 pm. designated meeting place and car pool Meet at the Maplewood Rose Garden to the starting point. Restroom facilities Parking Lot. Hike includes Kelsey’s Land- are limited. Wear comfortable cloth- ing and McCrackenville as well as the ing and shoes. Bring drink and snacks Lower and Middle Falls. as preferred. Rain or shine. Visit: www. Saturday, June 18: Maplewood Rose lowerfalls.org and select Lower Genesee Festival. Gorge. Send questions to claymagee@ 9 am. Meet in the Maplewood frontiernet.net. Rose Garden Parking Lot, corner of Lake Ave. and Driving Park. Walk the west side

8 of the Genesee Gorge from St. Bernard’s Thursday, July 21: Charlotte. 6 pm. Park through Maplewood Park to the Meet at the Denzel Carousel in Ontario Saturday, October 8: River Romance Lower and Middle Falls.. Beach Park. Visit the Charlotte/Genesee Weekend. 9 am. Meet on Tamarack St., Sunday, June 19: Maplewood Rose Lighthouse, Charlotte Cemetery and the Tamarack runs south off Beach Ave. Bill Davis overlook. Festival. 9 am. Meet in the Seneca Park View the lakefront homes, “secret side- Zoo Parking Lot. Explore the Southern Thursday, July 28: Turning Point Park. walk,” Charlotte Cemetery, the Charlotte/ environs of Seneca Park and the 6 pm. Meet at the Petten St. parking lot Genesee Lighthouse, and the Bill surrounding riverfront neighborhood at the Genesee River. Petten St. runs Davis Overlook. including: Seth Green switchback trail east off of Lake Ave. just south of the Sunday, October 9: River Romance and the Rochester School for the Deaf. O’Rorke Bridge. Weekend. 9 am. Meet at Petten St. park- Thursday, July 14: Lakefront. 6 pm. Thursday, August 4: Cemeteries. ing lot. Petten St. runs east off of lake Meet on Tamarack St., just off Beach Ave. 6 pm. Meet at the entrance of Riverside Ave. just south of the O’Rorke Bridge. Walk begins at the Denzel Carousel in Cemetery. Visit historic Riverside and Hike features Riverside and Holy Ontario Beach Park and proceeds west. Holy Sepulchre Cemeteries, including Sepulchre cemeteries and the Genesee See the “secret sidewalk.” the grave of Rattlesnake Pete. Riverway Trail and its spectacular el- evated riverwalk over the Turning Basin.

9 City Parks & Neighborhoods Run the Roc, tri the Roc, du the Roc!

The Unity Health Systems Flower City Cobb’s Hill Park. Celebrate fitness with Saturday, June 18: 12th Annual Airport Challenge, presented by Fleet Feet your family and friends while supporting 5K Run/Walk to benefit Lifetime As- Sports: Check site for up-to-date details: city youth sports! 5K race begins at 9 am. sistance. Information: (585) 426-4120 www.FlowerCityChallenge.com. Youth race at 10 am. Meet at Cobb’s Hill x3116 or www.lifetimeassistance.org. Saturday, April 30: Unity Health Lake Riley Lodge, Norris Drive off Culver Saturday, June 4: AIDS Walk to benefit Road. New 5K and 50-yard run for ages Systems River Challenge, Run, Bike and AIDS Rochester. Genesee Valley Park. five and under, 100-yard run for ages Paddle, Duathlon or Triathlon, events for Information: (585) 442-2220 or 6-8, half-mile run for ages 9-10 and a all fitness levels. Check site for times: www.acrochester.org. one-mile run for older youth. On-line www.FlowerCityChallenge.com. Sunday, September 25: Kidney Walk to preregistration at www.yellowjacket- Sunday, May 1: Unity Health Systems benefit the National Kidney Founda- racing.com. (Select Run for City youth Flower City Half Marathon and Mayor’s tion serving Upstate New York. sports). Also visit: www.tjyouthsports- Seneca Family 5K. Be part of this fun family fit- foundation.org. Park Zoo. Information: (585) 697-0874 ness event. Check site for times: www. x30 or www.kidneynyup.org. Other charity runs/walks in Rochester: FlowerCityChallenge.com. October, 2011 (Date TBA): Walk to End Sunday, May 1: Walk MS to benefit the Friday, August 19: Waterfront 5K at Alzheimers to benefit the Alzheimers National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Durand Eastman Beach. Start time is Association. Corn Hill Neighborhood. Genesee Valley Park. Information: (585) 6:30 pm. On-site registration begins at Information: (585) 760-5406 or 271-0801 or www.msupstateny.org. 5:30 pm, or preregister online at www. www.alz.org/rochesterny/walk. yellowjacketracing.com. Sunday, May 8: Pink Ribbon Run & December (Date TBA): George Bailey Family Fitness Walk to benefit the Sunday, October 2: Rochester Autumn 5K to benefit Camp Day Dreams.Lib - Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester. Classic Duathlon and Trail Run. Start erty Pole. Information: (585) 461-2324 Ontario Beach Park. Information: (585) time is 8:30 am. Preregister online at or www.campdaydreams.org. 473-8177 or www.bccr.org. www.yellowjacketracing.com. Saturday, May 21: Great Strides Walk Saturday, October 29: Pumpkins in the to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Park 5K Race: a benefit for the Tony Genesee Valley Park. Information: 800- Jordan Youth Sports Foundation, at 344-4823, 800-Fight-CF or www.cff.org

Gardens and Trails Benefit from Volunteer Involvement

Saturday, April 23: Earth Day manages thousands of city-owned Celebration at Turning Point Park – trees and participates in an Arbor Day Nature’s Amazing Healing Powers. tree-planting events each year. Loca- 10-11 am. See photos of the massive tion: Highland Park near Lamberton coal exporting operation that used Conservatory. For more information: to occupy this park and hike through (585) 428-6770. the park. Learn about the benefits of Friday, June 3: Flower City Kids rain gardens, tree inventories and bird Picnic and Planting Day. Ontario counts. The transformation of Turning Beach Park. 10 am–2 pm. Thousands Point over a relatively short period of of Rochester students plant flowers time is extraordinary. Call (585) 428- started in their classrooms during a 6770 for details. picnic at Ontario Beach Park. Friday, April 29: Arbor Day. 11 am. Volunteers can call (585) 428-6770 A nationally-celebrated event recog- to sign-up by May 31. nizing the significance of trees to the health of communities. Named a “Tree City USA” for 29 consecutive years, the City of Rochester maintains and

10 Keeping Rochester clean and green! Volunteers Care for the Environment

Clean Sweep: Help get Rochester throughout city parks during Flower City Garden Contest. ready for spring! Join the thousands this effort. Register by May The efforts of hundreds of of volunteers that will work with City 7, but call earlier to discuss dedicated city gardeners crews to plant, clean and beautify our planting locations. Plants also have been recognized over community! This year’s schedule is: are distributed to neighbor- the past 18 years through hood groups for city open the Flower City Garden Saturday, April 30: Northwest Quad- spaces. Daffodil and tulip Contest! Any gardener rant, Edgerton Community Center, bulb planting: Oct. 1, register may nominate his/her own 41 Backus St. by Sept. 25. Call (585) 428- garden or a neighbor’s Saturday, May 7: Southwest Quadrant, 6770 for a registration form. garden. Recognition and Genesee Valley Park, 131 Elmwood Ave. Perennial Swaps: May 21 and prizes are awarded in the Saturday, May 14: Northeast Quadrant, October 1. Please bring following categories: N Northeast Neighborhood Service labeled divisions, (1) Best Use of Center, 500 Norton St. seeds, pots and Container Garden- gardening supplies ing; (2) Best Use of Saturday, May 21: Southeast Quadrant, that others could use. a Water Feature; (3) Cobb’s Hill Park, Norris Dr. & Culver Rd. Saturday, September 24: Most Improved Garden Call 311 for information. Outside the International Coastal Cleanup. Space; (4) Best Community city call 428-5990. Enhancement Garden; (5) Best Wildlife/ 9 am. On foot, boat, canoe or kayak, Butterfly Habitat Garden; and (6) Most April 30: Scout Sweep. Interested volunteers will clean up the area’s wa- Colorful Garden. Deadline for 2011: Scout troops may contact Otetiana terways. For locations such as Genesee June 30. Council at (585) 244-4210, or email Valley Park, Turning Point Park, Seth [email protected]. Green Drive and others call (585) 428- There’s also a Winter Garden Photo for date and registration information. 6770. Details at www.rochestercoast- Contest, with an entry deadline of Feb- Saturday, May 21 (and Saturday, alcleanup.org. ruary 26, 2012. Call (585) 428-6770 or go to www.cityofrochester.gov/gar- Oct. 1): Rochester Blossoms! and Adopt a Garden. Community gardens dencontest for more information or to Perennial Swaps. Meet between 7-9 provide a rewarding way for volunteers access the garden contest entry form. am at City Parks Office, 420 Dewey to pitch in and enjoy new friends. Call Ave. Thousands of flowers are planted (585) 428-8820 for locations.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County Cornell University Cooperative Extension Mondays, April 11, May 9, and June Support a healthy Monroe with garden- Monroe County ing, cooking classes and events held at 13: Scrumptious Springtime Cooking. the Cornell Cooperative Extension of- 6-8 pm. Saturday, October 1: Composting fices, 249 Highland Ave., unless noted. Friday, April 15: “Science of Eating” Seminar. 9 am-12 pm. Fee: $10, Visit www.mycce.org/monroe. Seminar. Featuring Dr. Brian Wansink children free with parent. Monday, March 21: “Healthy Monroe” (Cornell University Food & Brand Lab) Also look for Cooperative Exten- Cooking Class. 6–8 pm, additional and Dr. Stephen Cook (University of sion of Monroe County at Garden- classes Jul-Dec. Rochester Medical Center). 8 am–12 pm. Scape (March 17-20) and at the Home Fridays, March 25, April 15, May 27, at Locust Hill Country Club, 2000 Jef- & Garden Show (March 26-27), at the ferson Rd, Pittsford, NY. $95 per person, June 24: 4-H meetings. 6 pm. 4-H is Rochester Riverside Convention Center. reservations required. (585) 461-1000. a community of young people across Questions about your garden? Con- Saturday, September 3: Localvore Fair, America learning leadership, citizenship, tact the Garden Helpline at Cooperative and life skills. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Extension, 473-5335, staffed by Master Saturday, April 9: Vegetable Monday, September 26: “Taste of Gardeners: April to October, Mon.–Fri., Gardening Seminar. 9 am–12 pm. Localvore.” 5-8 pm. Reservations 9 am to 12 pm and November to March, Fee: $10, children free with parent. required. (585) 461-1000. Mon.-Wed.-Fri. 9 am to 12 pm.

11 Major gardening symposiums held in the Rochester area

Saturday, March 5: The 20th Annual Saturday, September 10: 17th Annual ing around the globe. The two-day, Spring Garden Symposium. Gathering of Gardeners. Rochester interactive festival in historic High Falls www.rcgc.org. Museum and Science Center’s Eisenhart will reveal what the Western New York March 17-20: GardenScape at the Auditorium. Tovah Martin and Barry region is doing to help the environment Rochester Riverside Convention Yinger will be the featured speakers. – and envision a greener Rochester of www.gatheringofgardeners.com. the future. www.GreenTopiaFest.com. Center. www.rochesterflowershow.com. September 17-18: Greentopia March 26-27: Home & Garden Show Festival. at the Rochester Riverside Convention Rochester’s First Green Fes- tival, Historic High Falls District. The Center. www.rochesterhomebuilders.com. Greentopia Festival is Rochester New July 13-17: Monroe County Fair. York’s and the celebra- Monroe County Fairgrounds, 2695 E. tion of the green movement sweep- Henrietta Road. www.mcfair.com.

Annual Flower Shows in the Rochester area March 17-20: “Rock the Garden,” April 8-10: 36th Genesee Region GardenScape 2011: At the Dome Center Orchid Society Spring Show and Sale. in Henrietta for its 20th anniversary. Rec- Eisenhart Auditorium, Rochester Museum ognized as one of the best indoor flower and Science Center. www.GeneseeOrchid.org. shows in the country by the New York May 21-22: 38th Upstate New York Times, This show has acres of flowers, all Bonsai Exhibition at Monroe Community inside! www.RochesterFlowerShow.com. Hospital. www.bonsaisocietyofupstateny.org.

A bouquet of thanks to our sponsors

Major corporate sponsorship of the Extension of Monroe County, Fleet Feet Volunteers, Maplewood Neighborhood Flower City Looking Good Program for Sports, Food Link, Friends of Mount Hope Association, Ontario Beach Park Program gardeners and environmentalists is Cemetery, Frontier Telephone Pioneers, Committee, Parks and Trails New York, provided by MVP Health Care and We- Genesee WaterWays Center, Genesee Rochester AmeriCorps, Rochester Bicy- gmans. Thanks also go to the following Valley Recreation and Parks Society, cling Club, Rochester Civic Garden Cen- supporters and partners: Genesee Corridor Business Assoc., Harris ter, Rochester Landscape Technicians, Seeds, High Falls Business Association, Rochester Public Market, SportsNet. American Littoral Society, Commu- High Falls Brewery, Lower Gorge Explorer nity Water Watch, Cornell Cooperative

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