Join the #ROCYourNature 2024 Photo Adventure Now through August 31st!
Genesee Land Trust is running our first community-wide photo adventure to #ROCYourNature - and you’re invited!
Whether you’re new to local nature preserves or a seasoned ROC adventurer - this summer we invite you to make it YOURS!
There are so many beautiful places to visit close to home. So, this spring/summer we’re encouraging you to get out, explore, and share the simple pleasures of nature that surround us.
Every #ROCYourNature post you make helps inspire more people to head outside and visit your woods, meadows, wetlands, and waterways. Learning to love the land is the first step in saving it - and nature needs YOU to ROC it!
Instructions
Register for the free summer adventure, which includes email guides and activity ideas for all ages and abilities, using the below sign-up button.
Explore one of Genesee Land Trust’s 8 most popular preserves or the Genesee Riverway Trail. Scroll down to learn about each place and plan your visit.
Take at least one photo - a scenic selfie, group photo and/or something that catches your eye.
Post on social media with the hashtag #ROCYourNature and share something you enjoyed during your visit. Please also tag @GeneseeLandTrust.
Please use the sign-up form to let us know you plan to participate. That way we can stay in touch during the adventure and follow up with you afterwards. We also have some surprises planned for folks that register. Thank you!
Throughout the summer, we’ll be sharing ideas and inspiration to take your adventure to the next level!
Go fishing in Salmon Creek and explore a pond, large meadow and all the wildlife!
Address: 492 Bennett Road (County Rd 220), Town of Parma, Monroe County
Download the Trail Map | Learn more about this preserve
Beautiful murals line this flat, stone-dust trail through northeast Rochester to Seneca Park.
Waterfalls, an old railroad tunnel, and interesting geology make this a popular spot.
Escape into an old growth woodland or take a stroll around the Big Field.
Address: 674 Vosburg Rd, Town of Webster, Monroe County
Download the Trail Map | Learn more about this preserve
This wildflower meadow and cool woodland offer a great nature break in a busy suburb.
Address: 1651 Five Mile Line Rd, Town of Penfield, Monroe County
Download the Trail Map | Learn more about this preserve
Colorful wildflowers and butterflies delight in spring and summer, plus good fishing.
Address: 195 N. Hook Rd, Town of Macedon, Parma, Wayne County
Enjoy Lake Ontario’s natural shoreline, old woods, and meadows at this birding hot spot.
Address: 3975 Lake Rd, Town of Williamson, Wayne County
Download the Trail Map | Learn more about this preserve
Visit the Macy Tree, a 250+ year-old oak, and relax at an observation deck overlooking “Malt Marsh”
Address: 7474 Seaman St, Village of Sodus Point, Wayne County
Download the Trail Map | Learn more about this preserve
Explore some portion of the 26-mile trail along the mighty Genesee River that runs through the city. (There are 3 waterfalls!)
Address: Turning Point Park (pictured boardwalk) is at 398 Boxart St., Rochester
Use the GRA – Tour Blend app to explore | Learn more about efforts to preserve this trail.