Join us for a virtual celebration of the 2024 Water into Words Poetry Contest. This special event on Tuesday, November 12, at 7 p.m. EST will showcase original poems inspired by the beauty, strength, and mystery of water—whether rivers, tides, rain, or waterways. Winners, honorable mentions, and esteemed judges will come together to share their water-themed creations in an inspiring evening of spoken word. Event Details:Date: Tuesday, November 12Time: 7 p.m. EST

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Join like-minded neighbors to help clean-up our local green spaces. You’ll be amazed at the impact a focused group can make in just a couple hours. Help us make Rochester a cleaner, greener city! Please dress for the weather and bring water to stay hydrated. Tools, bags, and gloves will be provided and all ages are welcome to attend.
When: Saturday, October 12th, 2024
Time: 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Conkey Corner Park
(92 Conkey Ave, Rochester NY, 14621)
Register here
CONDITIONS FOR CANCELLATION
Thunder or lightning
AQI of over 200
Average temperature of
Under 0 degrees F
Over 80 degrees F
Heavy rainfall (flood warnings)
Over 2” of snow on the ground
Wind conditions over 40 mph.
Wind chill is below -18 degrees F
Community CleanUps supported by

Join like-minded neighbors to help clean-up our local green spaces. You’ll be amazed at the impact a focused group can make in just a couple hours. Help us make Rochester a cleaner, greener city! Please dress for the weather and bring water to stay hydrated. Tools, bags, and gloves will be provided and all ages are welcome to attend.
To get out on the water for this clean up, check out the Genesee Waterways website to reserve a spot in a kayak 
When: Saturday, October 5th, 2024Time: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Where: Genesee Gateway Center(149 Elmwood Ave, Rochester NY, 14611)
Register here
CONDITIONS FOR CANCELLATIONThunder or lightning AQI of over 200 Average temperature of  Under 0 degrees F Over 80 degrees F Heavy rainfall (flood warnings) Over 2” of snow on the ground Wind conditions over 40 mph. Wind chill is below -18 degrees F 
Community CleanUps supported by

Join like-minded neighbors to help clean-up our local green spaces. You’ll be amazed at the impact a focused group can make in just a couple hours. Help us make Rochester a cleaner, greener city! Please dress for the weather and bring water to stay hydrated. Tools, bags, and gloves will be provided and all ages are welcome to attend.
When: Saturday, October 5th, 2024
Time: 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Seth Green Park
(First Left Turn when you turn onto Seth Green Dr)
Register here
CONDITIONS FOR CANCELLATION
Thunder or lightning
AQI of over 200
Average temperature of
Under 0 degrees F
Over 80 degrees F
Heavy rainfall (flood warnings)
Over 2” of snow on the ground
Wind conditions over 40 mph.
Wind chill is below -18 degrees F
Community CleanUps supported by

We have partnered with Farmhouse Table Foods for a new Sustainable Table Dinner on September 25th at 5:30 p.m. here at Seneca Park Zoo!
Celebrate harvest with an evening of seasonal food and an exploration of the way seasons and the effects of climate change impact how humans and animals eat. We’ll begin the evening with informative chats about the way Zoo animals are affected by the seasons when in their natural range, how Seneca Park Zoo provides for these daily needs, and then hear about how seasonality alters how we eat locally.
Farmhouse Table Food will provide a locally sourced four course family style menu with selections for a variety of palates and diets. Your ticket includes your after-hours access to the Zoo, a delicious menu, and a donation to the Zoo Society. Dinner begins at 6pm. Guests must be 21+, cash bar available (omnivore, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available)
For 85$ per person, you’ll be able to enjoy a welcome drink along with the following:
Farmers Market Boards of local cheeses fresh seasonable vegetables, house made hummus and dips and other locally sourced charcuterie.
Appetizers include corn fritters with lime crema, local concord grape and brie tartlet, and watermelon caprese skewers.
Family Style Dinner features salad with roasted vegetables and bread to pass, sides of roasted squash with house ricotta, pomegranate and tahini, pappardelle pasta with roasted tomatoes and corn crema, and confit garlic and herb smashed potatoes.
Protein entrees are shareable and include apple roasted chicken with house chimichurri or brined pork loin over peperonata sauce.
Dessert of assorted cobbler bars, mini whoopie pie and mousse cups.
Do good while eating well!

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Join us Sunday, September 22nd as we celebrate Deaf Culture Awareness Day at the Zoo! This year we will be partnering with the Rochester School for the Deaf and RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf to provide accessible programming opportunities to the deaf community right here in our local community.
 Zoo grounds close at 5 p.m. with last entry at 4 p.m.

Enjoy afterhours admission to the Zoo for the whole family from 5:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. while three musical pieces about animals are performed as you stroll the paths and come face-to-face with the animals living in conservation care. 5:15pm – Gates open to guests5:30pm – 10,000 Birds by John Luther Adams on the Genesee Trail6:25pm – Five Frogs by Jenni Brandon at the Crater Canteen7:00pm – Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saens at the Eagle’s Landing Pavilion8:30pm – Gates closed to guests Site-specific dance by BIODANCE will also surprise visitors in various locations.  

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Join like-minded neighbors to help clean-up our local green spaces. You’ll be amazed at the impact a focused group can make in just a couple hours. Help us make Rochester a cleaner, greener city! Please dress for the weather and bring water to stay hydrated. Tools, bags, and gloves will be provided and all ages are welcome to attend.
When: Saturday, August 24, 2024
Time: 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Thomas P. Ryan R-Center
(530 Webster Ave, Rochester NY, 14609)
Register here
CONDITIONS FOR CANCELLATION
Thunder or lightning
AQI of over 200
Average temperature of
Under 0 degrees F
Over 80 degrees F
Heavy rainfall (flood warnings)
Over 2” of snow on the ground
Wind conditions over 40 mph.
Wind chill is below -18 degrees F
Community CleanUps supported by

Join like-minded neighbors to help clean-up our local green spaces. You’ll be amazed at the impact a focused group can make in just a couple hours. Help us make Rochester a cleaner, greener city! Please dress for the weather and bring water to stay hydrated. Tools, bags, and gloves will be provided and all ages are welcome to attend.
When: Saturday, August 10, 2024Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Where: Lower Maplewood Park(210 Bridge View Dr, Rochester NY, 14613)
Register here
CONDITIONS FOR CANCELLATIONThunder or lightning AQI of over 200 Average temperature of  Under 0 degrees F Over 80 degrees F Heavy rainfall (flood warnings) Over 2” of snow on the ground Wind conditions over 40 mph. Wind chill is below -18 degrees F 
Community CleanUps supported by

Join like-minded neighbors to help clean-up our local green spaces. You’ll be amazed at the impact a focused group can make in just a couple hours. Help us make Rochester a cleaner, greener city! Please dress for the weather and bring water to stay hydrated. Tools, bags, and gloves will be provided and all ages are welcome to attend.
When: Saturday, July 31, 2024
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Where: Edgerton R-Center
(41 Backus St, Rochester NY, 14608)
Register here
CONDITIONS FOR CANCELLATION
Thunder or lightning
AQI of over 200
Average temperature of
Under 0 degrees F
Over 80 degrees F
Heavy rainfall (flood warnings)
Over 2” of snow on the ground
Wind conditions over 40 mph.
Wind chill is below -18 degrees F
Community CleanUps supported by