The District’s next Electronic Recycling Event will be on Wednesday October 4th and Thursday October 5th for Wayne County Residents. Registration is required. Click here to read more and to register!
Great Lakes Action Agenda Public Meeting
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is holding a series of regional workgroup meetings to engage with the public about New York’s Great Lakes Action Agenda 2023 (GLAA) (PDF). The workgroups will assist in the implementation of the action plan to guide restoration and conservation and foster sustainable, resilient communities across New York’s Great Lakes region.
Announced in July 2023, the Action Agenda is a strategic ecosystem-based action plan to guide restoration and conservation and help communities in New York’s Great Lakes Basin better prepare for flooding and severe weather events driven by climate change. Building on the foundation of the first GLAA released in 2014, the updated plan provides a shared vision and blueprint for achieving healthy Great Lakes lands and waters through coordinated, collective action by the many federal, state, and local partner organizations working throughout the watershed.
The upcoming southeastern workgroup meeting will be held:
Southeast Lake Ontario:
Nov. 29, 1 – 4 p.m. – McCrobie Civic Center, 21 Lake St., Oswego
Montezuma Winter Solstice Guided Hike Thursday, December 21 @ 10:00 AM
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Happy first day of Winter! Spend the shortest amount of daylight hours with the Montezuma Audubon Center staff during a guided leisure 2-mile hike at the Center. Registration is required. They will be covering topics such as the history of the winter solstice and take a guided hike to see what wildlife we can find. After our hike, you will enjoy warm refreshments of hot cocoa, coffee, and winter treats. Click here to register.
Please meet at Montezuma Audubon Center (2295 State Route 89 Savannah, NY 13146). Please email montezuma@audubon.org or call (315) 365-3588 with any questions.
Fee: $15/person
Photo credit:Northern Cardinal. Photo: Steve Jessmore/Audubon Photography Awards
We’re Hiring!
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Mechanically harvesting aquatic plants on the Wayne County’s bays to Lake Ontario. Position provides opportunities to learn about local water quality issues and invasive species. The hours of operation occur Monday thru Thursday. Duties will include assisting in routine maintenance and periodic cleaning of the workspace and equipment. Hourly wage starts at $17.00 and has increased incentives with CDL endorsement. The District offers paid holidays to part-time employees and also offers opportunities to join or contribute to NYSLR pension program.
Whooooo is coming to Happy Owl-ween this Saturday from 6 pm – 8 pm
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Whooooo is coming to Happy Owl-ween this Saturday from 6 pm – 8 pm at the Montezuma Audubon Center? If YOOOOU join us, you’ll see 5 owls during the indoor presentation and then enjoy a 1-mile hike with our staff to experience the nighttime sights, sounds and smells of Montezuma. Great-horned owls have been hooting it up in our forests so bring the entire family and join us! Cider and donuts will be provided. Fee: $6/child, $8/adult, $25/family. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 315-365-3588 or email montezuma@audubon.org.
NYSDAM Farmland Protection Implementation Grant Information Sessions
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NYSDAM Farmland Protection Implementation Grant
2019 Genesee Land Trust Information Sessions
For Farmers and Farmland Owners
Wednesday, September 11: Williamson Town Hall, 6380 State Route 21, Williamson
Tuesday, September 17: Palmyra Town Hall, 1180 Canandaigua Rd, Palmyra
Monday, September 23: Chili Town Hall, 3333 Chili Avenue, Rochester
Tuesday, October 1: Town of Parma VFW Post 6105, 550 Peck Road, Hilton
All sessions start at 6:30 PM. Attendance at one of the informational sessions is highly recommended for applicants interested in participating in this grant round.
New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets Farmland Protection Implementation Grant Round is anticipated in Spring 2020. The Farmland Protection Program protects agricultural land through Conservation Easements with the Purchase of Development Rights (PDR). Conservation Easements allow landowners to prevent productive farmland from being lost to development, receive payment for their land’s development value, while still maintaining ownership of their land.
For information contact Liz Sheehan: lsheehan@geneseelandtrust.org
585-256-2130
First Day Hike at Montezuma Audubon Center
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Join the NYS DEC and the folks at the Montezuma Audubon Center for a first day of the new year hike.
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at 10 AM – 12 PM
Montezuma Audubon Center
2295 State Route 89, Savannah, New York 13146
Montezuma Audubon Free birding walks, Registration Required
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Montezuma Audubon Center is partnering again with NYS Canal Corporation and leading FREE birding walks every Saturday from October 15 – December 17. Join them for a 1-mile walk to experience the autumn bird migration and learn how Montezuma’s habitats are managed.
Register for the hikes at https://ny.audubon.org/montezuma-programs-and-events.
Sandhill Crane. Photo: Ed Mattis/Audubon Photography Awards
Project Feeder Watch
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The 2021 season of Project Feeder Watch has begun. Turn your love of feeding birds into scientific discoveries. FeederWatch is a survey of birds that visit backyards, nature centers, community areas, and other locales in North America. You don’t even need a feeder! Visit https://feederwatch.org/ to learn more and register.
You can also visit them on Facebook at
Buy a Grown and Certifed Christmas Tree this season
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Tree Farmers are proud members of the New York State Grown & Certified program, which highlights New York’s agricultural producers and growers who adhere to the best practices in safe food handling and environmental stewardship.
The program is currently available to produce growers who are certified for Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and are participating in Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) plans.
Did you know that there are over 47 Christmas tree farms across New York State that are now NYS Grown & Certified!
Shop local, find a New York-grown Christmas tree vendor nearest to you https://on.ny.gov/3DGoRzV
To learn more about the Grown and Certifed program contact Ian@waynenyswcd.org
