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. This program has been re-scheduled from Sunday, July 20 to Sunday, July 27.Registration for this program closes at 3pm on Wednesday, July 23. Click to register for the 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.

Telescope Workshop

Yes, it’s back! We don’t do these very often, so come join us for this program! Do you have a telescope and are just not sure how to use it, or want to buy one but don’t know where to begin? Bring a scope if you have one, your questions if you don’t, and we will do the ......More

Yes, it’s back! We don’t do these very often, so come join us for this program! Do you have a telescope and are just not sure how to use it, or want to buy one but don’t know where to begin? Bring a scope if you have one, your questions if you don’t, and we will do the rest! This two-hour workshop will go over all aspects of telescope set-up and use. Topics will include mounts, alignment, eyepieces and magnification, use of finder scopes, and even how to take pictures through a telescope. We should have a good view of the 1st-quarter moon, an easy target for beginners. We will start indoors, in the nature center, rain or shine, with a hands-on course of using your scopes, and if the sky is clear, we will end up outside doing some actual observing under the stars. Registration for this program closes at 3pm on Wednesday, July 23. Click to register for the Telescope Workshop!More details:This program is designed for ages 10 and up. Adult supervision is required for anyone under 18-years old. Space is limited. This program will be outdoors on gravel or grass surfaces. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held indoors. Online pre-registration is required. The back-up date for this program is July 31.

August 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 August Stewardship Work Day!Participants sh......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 August 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 (August 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 August meeting will take place on August 2 from 10:30 AM to Noon when we will be discussing The Outermost House by Henry Beston. Registration for this program closes at 3pm on Wednesday, July 30. Click to register for the August 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.

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

Night Buggin' at The Woods

When the summer sun sets, a whole community of nighttime invertebrates emerges and brings the night to life. We’ll attract a variety of insects using special lights and white sheets to get a close-up view of their patterns, colors, and adaptations. A short walk through ......More

When the summer sun sets, a whole community of nighttime invertebrates emerges and brings the night to life. We’ll attract a variety of insects using special lights and white sheets to get a close-up view of their patterns, colors, and adaptations. A short walk through the woods will reveal even more wonders. Come experience the wild diversity of insect life on a summer evening with us as we search for critters like moths, dobsonflies, and beetles!Click to register for Night Buggin’ at The Woods!More details: This program is designed for all ages. Space is limited. Online pre-registration is required. This program will include a walk on the Backyard Wildlife Trail, Harrison Loop, and Faust Garden, which are moderate trails with packed crushed stone and less than 8% slope. Please bring a small flashlight.

August 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 August Stewardship Work Night!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 August 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 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.

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. Registrations for this program closes at 3pm on Wednesday, August 13. Click to register for the 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.