Forest Therapy Walk (CANCELED)

This program has been canceled.Experience nature in a unique way on a guided Forest Therapy Walk throughout Baltimore Woods! Forest Therapy, also known as “forest bathing,” stems from a Japanese practice known as Shinrin Yoku. Led by June Leo-Randazzo, a Certified ANFT ......More

This program has been canceled.Experience nature in a unique way on a guided Forest Therapy Walk throughout Baltimore Woods! Forest Therapy, also known as “forest bathing,” stems from a Japanese practice known as Shinrin Yoku. Led by June Leo-Randazzo, a Certified ANFT Forest Therapy Guide, this program invites participants to immerse themselves in nature and open their senses to the surroundings of the forest. More details: This walk is designed for adults. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. You will be notified ahead of the program on where to park and meet on the day of the walk. The walk will take place rain or shine. In case cancellation is necessary due to dangerous conditions, you will be notified by email the morning of the walk. Dress for the weather, this program will be entirely outdoors. Insect repellent and a hat is recommended.

September Stewardship Work Night (Wednesday)

Come be a part of our volunteer work teams at Baltimore Woods! Join a new community, learn new skills, spend time outside, and give back as a volunteer through stewarding the preserve for all to enjoy. Click to sign up for the September Stewardship Work Night!Participan......More

Come be a part of our volunteer work teams at Baltimore Woods! Join a new community, learn new skills, spend time outside, and give back as a volunteer through stewarding the preserve for all to enjoy. Click to sign up for the September Stewardship Work Night!Participants should wear long pants, close-toed shoes, work gloves, bring an appropriate amount of water, and be prepared to work. Work nights can be somewhat strenuous at times. Heavy rain will postpone the work night. These volunteer projects are for ages 14 and up. Participants 14-18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Participants should plan to meet the Land Steward in the main parking lot at the start of the work night.

September Stewardship Work Day (Saturday)

Come be a part of our volunteer work teams at Baltimore Woods! Join a new community, learn new skills, spend time outside, and give back as a volunteer through stewarding the preserve for all to enjoy. Click to sign up for the September Stewardship Work Day!Participants......More

Come be a part of our volunteer work teams at Baltimore Woods! Join a new community, learn new skills, spend time outside, and give back as a volunteer through stewarding the preserve for all to enjoy. Click to sign up for the September Stewardship Work Day!Participants should wear long pants, close-toed shoes, work gloves, bring an appropriate amount of water, and be prepared to work. Work days can be somewhat strenuous at times. Heavy rain will postpone the work day. These volunteer projects are for ages 14 and up. Participants 14-18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Participants should plan to meet the Land Steward in the main parking lot at the start of the work day.

Literature & Nature Book Group (September Meeting)

Calling all nature-loving bookworms! The Literature & Nature Book Group at Baltimore Woods welcomes you to nourish and enhance your appreciation of the natural world with ongoing friendly discussions of great writing on that theme. Open to all interested adult members o......More

Calling all nature-loving bookworms! The Literature & Nature Book Group at Baltimore Woods welcomes you to nourish and enhance your appreciation of the natural world with ongoing friendly discussions of great writing on that theme. Open to all interested adult members of the community, we will meet at the Interpretive Center (or outside if weather permits) one Saturday a month to delve into a reading of fiction or creative nonfiction chosen by participants. Our September meeting will take place on September 6 from 10:30 AM to Noon when we will be discussing Playground by Richard Powers. Registration for this program closes at 3pm on Wednesday, September 3. Click to register for the September Literature & Nature Book Group Meeting!Discussion leader Todd Stregiel is thrilled to have an opportunity to join with others in the community by bringing together two of his abiding passions— reading good books and appreciating nature’s wonders. He is a Skaneateles native with a dedication to lifelong learning having made a career as a teacher in  alternative and adult education settings. Todd’s wide range of interests include history, philosophy, nature photography, camping, and singing in a community choir.

Insect Journeys

Butterflies and dragonflies are on the move! Monarchs are just one of many insect species that embark on epic fall journeys. Let’s head out in search of migrating insects and learn how to attract butterflies and dragonflies to areas around your home. Come discover the c......More

Butterflies and dragonflies are on the move! Monarchs are just one of many insect species that embark on epic fall journeys. Let’s head out in search of migrating insects and learn how to attract butterflies and dragonflies to areas around your home. Come discover the challenges that they face along their travels and how we can support these winged wonders. Click to register for Insect Journeys!More details: This program is designed for adults. Space is limited. Online pre-registration is required. This program will take place around the Arboretum and Meadow Trail which are moderate and relatively flat areas with some grass and bare soil.

Star Party: Saturn and Farewell to Summer Skies

Lighter than water and nine times wider than Earth, Saturn is a gaseous wonder! September offers the best views of Saturn for the whole year. At least one of its 146 confirmed moons, Titan, should be visible with a telescope. Say farewell to summer skies with an evening......More

Lighter than water and nine times wider than Earth, Saturn is a gaseous wonder! September offers the best views of Saturn for the whole year. At least one of its 146 confirmed moons, Titan, should be visible with a telescope. Say farewell to summer skies with an evening of viewing Saturn, named for the Roman god of agriculture – fitting for harvest time! Cultures across the world and throughout time are united in a fascination with the night sky. Humans have used stars to mark the passage of time, tell stories, build mythologies, and navigate across vast dark oceans. With powerful telescopes and a wealth of knowledge, Bob Piekiel is your tour guide to the stars and planets, revealing the secrets of the far away, inspiring us to think about how special our little green and blue ball in space is. Registration for this program closes at 3pm on Wednesday, September 10. Click to register for the Star Party: Saturn and Farewell to Summer Skies!More details: This program is offered for free thanks to our Star Party Program Sponsor, Marcellus Smiles. This program is designed for ages 8 and up. Space is limited and online pre-registration is required. The backup date will be September 13.

Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, NY, 13108, United States

A Night at The Woods

While our trails close at dusk, some life in The Woods is just starting to stir when the sun goes down. Join us for a bona fide Baltimore Woods tradition as we explore the exciting and mysterious nocturnal forest at an event for all ages! Using flashlights, black lights......More

While our trails close at dusk, some life in The Woods is just starting to stir when the sun goes down. Join us for a bona fide Baltimore Woods tradition as we explore the exciting and mysterious nocturnal forest at an event for all ages! Using flashlights, black lights, and no lights at all, we’ll put our senses to the test as we listen for owls and look for glowing mushrooms. Don’t miss your chance to experience A Night at The Woods! Click to register for A Night at The Woods!More details: This program is designed for all ages. Space is limited. Online pre-registration is required. Bring a small flashlight. Half of this after-dark program will follow our most difficult trail with hills, roots, and steps. The other half will be on relatively flat trails with grass or stone dust.

Forest Therapy Walk

Experience nature in a unique way on a guided Forest Therapy Walk throughout Baltimore Woods! Forest Therapy, also known as “forest bathing,” stems from a Japanese practice known as Shinrin Yoku. Led by June Leo-Randazzo, a Certified ANFT Forest Therapy Guide, this prog......More

Experience nature in a unique way on a guided Forest Therapy Walk throughout Baltimore Woods! Forest Therapy, also known as “forest bathing,” stems from a Japanese practice known as Shinrin Yoku. Led by June Leo-Randazzo, a Certified ANFT Forest Therapy Guide, this program invites participants to immerse themselves in nature and open their senses to the surroundings of the forest. Registration for this program closes at 3pm on Wednesday, September 17. Click to register for the September Forest Therapy Walk!More details: This walk is designed for adults. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. You will be notified ahead of the program on where to park and meet on the day of the walk. The walk will take place rain or shine. In case cancellation is necessary due to dangerous conditions, you will be notified by email the morning of the walk. Dress for the weather, this program will be entirely outdoors. Insect repellent and a hat is recommended.

Forest Tour

The forests at Baltimore Woods are full of biodiversity. We will be going on a deep dive into this ecosytem, usimg hand lenses to look close at mossy logs and binoculars to investigate the treetops. Come discover the extraordinary life around The Woods!Click to register......More

The forests at Baltimore Woods are full of biodiversity. We will be going on a deep dive into this ecosytem, usimg hand lenses to look close at mossy logs and binoculars to investigate the treetops. Come discover the extraordinary life around The Woods!Click to register for the Forest Tour!More details: This program is designed for adults. Space is limited. Online pre-registration is required. This program will follow difficult trails with narrow sections, steps, roots, and loose soil. The surfaces may be muddy. Our total route will be about 1 mile.

All About Turtles

Turtles have some of the most fascinating adaptations on Earth. Turtles originated over 200 million years ago, surviving mass extinctions and growing to have over 300 species worldwide. We’ll gather in the John A. Weeks Interpretive Center to learn about turtles’ adapta......More

Turtles have some of the most fascinating adaptations on Earth. Turtles originated over 200 million years ago, surviving mass extinctions and growing to have over 300 species worldwide. We’ll gather in the John A. Weeks Interpretive Center to learn about turtles’ adaptations and to meet our live turtles! Click to register for All About Turtles!More details: This program is designed for all ages. Space is limited. Online pre-registration is required. This program will take place inside of the John A. Weeks Interpretive Center.

Discovering Tiny Worlds

Explore the miniature world of forests and meadows along the Harrison and Meadow Trails. Using microscopes, hand lenses, and other tools we will experience complex ecosystems that support larger communities from the ground up. Journey with us into worlds unknown and ove......More

Explore the miniature world of forests and meadows along the Harrison and Meadow Trails. Using microscopes, hand lenses, and other tools we will experience complex ecosystems that support larger communities from the ground up. Journey with us into worlds unknown and overlooked! Click to register for Discovering Tiny Worlds!More details: This program is designed for ages 18 and up. Space is limited. Online pre-registration is required. This program will follow the Harrison and Meadow Trails. These moderate flat trails are packed gravel, packed dirt, and grass. Resting benches are available. Our total route will be about 1 mile.