Feb. 11th Birds n Bagels 9-11am Fred Zufelt will ID winter birds at the GSC feeders, answer birding questions, give bird feeding tips, enjoy coffee, hot cocoa, and bagels. Informal drop in, donations welcome.

Feb. 25th Winter Hibernation Festival 11-4pm Bonfire (roast marshmallows), X-Country skiing, snowshoeing, ski lessons & rentals, outdoor winter games and more. Find out the wonders of winter wildlife. Boy Scout Troop 43 building their famous ice igloo/shelter. Suggested donation: $3/adult, $2/child

March 3rd Explore the Great Blue Heron Rookery by X-Country skiing,walk of snowshoe at 1pm. Call for reservations. Weather permitting

March 24th Bluebirds and More by co-founder of the NYS Bluebird Society John Rogers, 1-2:30, power point presentation on aspects of a bluebirds life, how to attract bluebirds and actually build a bluebird nest box if desired after the program (optional). Open to all ages, pre-registration required. Suggested donation to build box $10. John Rogers is a bluebird expert for central New York.

April 6th Easter Egg Adventure 11 am sharp! Come early to enjoy games and live bunnies. Four age catagories, 1 grand prize for each age group for finding the Golden Egg. Suggested donation $1 per child

April 21st Woodcock Watch at Dusk:Observe the American Woodcock in its courtship ritual which is an aerial, acrobatic action by a male to attract a female. Please pre-register.

April 22nd Earth Day Tree Planting Celebration 1 pm

April 27 Arbor Day tree planting at Canastota Schools 2-3pm

May 5th & 6th Spring Migration Festival 10-4pm: Our 13th annual festival with acclaimed wildlife artists, crafters, "Talons" Birds of Prey, environmental displays, music, children's activities, guided bird walks, food and more. This is a nature, family oriented event. Help the GSC celebrate the return of migratory birds. Suggested donation $3/adult and $1/child under 12

June 2 National Trails Day  9-3 pm Explore the GSC Trails

June 23 Professor Don Leopold 2 pm: a guided wetland plant walk

More to come, keep posted!!!!

And — Don't forget!!!!!

First Saturday of each month at 1 pm— “Swamp Snappers” Camera Club
meets at the GSC Visitors Center

workshops, speakers, field trips, everyone is welcome

Events are constantly being added, so continue to monitor our website
and otherwise be sure to stay in touch!!



Want to Volunteer?
 
Call the GSC at (315) 697-2950, e-mail us at gscincny@centralny.twcbc.com, or send a letter to:
 
  Great Swamp Conservancy, Inc.
         8375 North Main St
       Canastota, NY 13032