The snow may be melting, but the adventure continues! Join us for the final Snowshoe Sunday of 2025.

With the warm weather, we’re swapping snowshoes for a scenic spring hike instead. We’ll be on the lookout for spring ephemerals—the beautiful wild flowers that only bloom for a few weeks as the winter turns into spring.

Location: We will start and end at Meier’s Creek Brewing Company at 33 Rippleton Rd, Cazenovia, NY.

Special BOGO Bonus: After your hike, unwind at Meier’s Creek Brewing Company with a snack and their buy one, get one free draft beer special—exclusively for Snowshoe Sunday participants.

NEW! Registration Required

If you plan to attend, please register in advance. All adults must complete this form for themselves and their minor children before participating.

We will have hard copies available at the event, but filling out the form online helps speed up check-in so you can hit the trails faster!

CPF thanks our amazing event partners Meier's Creek Brewing Company, Friends of Stoney Pond, and CazArts for making this season a resounding success!

FAQs

Thanks for a great 2025 Snowshoe Season!

Snowshoe Sundays with CPF are a free and family-friendly way to get outside and enjoy the natural beauty of winter. This low-impact outdoor exercise will get you out on our trails, no matter the weather. (If there's not enough snow, we'll call it a winter hike instead!)

Location: We will start and end at Meier’s Creek Brewing Company at 33 Rippleton Rd, Cazenovia, NY.

Special BOGO Bonus: After your snowshoe adventure, unwind at Meier’s Creek Brewing Company with a snack and their buy one, get one free draft beer special—exclusively for Snowshoe Sunday participants.

NEW! Registration Required

If you plan to attend, please register in advance using our online Snowshoe Sunday Sign-Up Form. All adults must complete this form for themselves and their minor children before participating—this applies whether you bring your own snowshoes or borrow a pair from us. If you need to reserve snowshoes, follow the instructions below.

We will have hard copies available at the event if needed, but filling out the form online helps speed up check-in so you can hit the trails faster!

NEW! Snowshoe Reservation Instructions

Due to the increased popularity of our events, we ask that those who need to borrow snowshoes reserve them online in advance—see below. A limited number of adult and kid-size snowshoes are available to borrow, courtesy of the Friends of Stony Pond (FROSTY).

If you reserve a pair, please arrive early to get outfitted. CPF staff will be on-site by 11:30 a.m. to assist with check-in and gear. If you have your own snowshoes, we encourage you to bring them along.

Please Note: To complete your snowshoe reservation, you must click on the Shopping Cart icon in the bottom right of your screen and follow the checkout process.

Check your email for a confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation email, your reservation was not completed. Please return to the site and finish the checkout process to secure your snowshoes.

FAQs

Upcoming Snowshoe Sunday Dates

March 23 * Last Snowshoe Sunday of 2025!

Snowshoe Sundays with CPF are a free and family-friendly way to get outside and enjoy the natural beauty of winter. This low-impact outdoor exercise will get you out on our trails, no matter the weather. (If there's not enough snow, we'll call it a winter hike instead!)

Location: We will start and end at Meier’s Creek Brewing Company at 33 Rippleton Rd, Cazenovia, NY.

Special BOGO Bonus: After your snowshoe adventure, unwind at Meier’s Creek Brewing Company with a snack and their buy one, get one free draft beer special—exclusively for Snowshoe Sunday participants.

NEW! Registration Required

If you plan to attend, please register in advance using our online Snowshoe Sunday Sign-Up Form. All adults must complete this form for themselves and their minor children before participating—this applies whether you bring your own snowshoes or borrow a pair from us.

We will have hard copies available at the event if needed, but filling out the form online helps speed up check-in so you can hit the trails faster!

NEW! Snowshoe Reservation Instructions

Due to the increased popularity of our events, we ask that those who need to borrow snowshoes reserve them online in advance—see below. A limited number of adult and kid-size snowshoes are available to borrow, courtesy of the Friends of Stony Pond (FROSTY).

If you reserve a pair, please arrive early to get outfitted. CPF staff will be on-site by 11:30 a.m. to assist with check-in and gear. If you have your own snowshoes, we encourage you to bring them along.

Please Note: To complete your snowshoe reservation, you must click on the Shopping Cart icon in the bottom right of your screen and follow the checkout process.

Check your email for a confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation email, your reservation was not completed. Please return to the site and finish the checkout process to secure your snowshoes.

FAQs

Upcoming Snowshoe Sunday Dates

March 9

March 23

CPF thanks 20 | East for sponsoring our February 9th Snowshoe Sunday!

Snowshoe Sundays with CPF are a free and family-friendly way to get outside and enjoy the natural beauty of winter. This low-impact outdoor exercise will get you out on our trails, no matter how wintery the weather. (If there's not enough snow, we'll call it a winter hike instead!)

Location: We will start and end Snowshoe Sundays at Meier’s Creek Brewing Company at 33 Rippleton Rd, Cazenovia, NY.

Special BOGO Bonus: After snowshoeing, you can relax, have a snack and enjoy Meier’s Creek Brewing Company's buy one, get one draft beer special for all Snowshoe Sunday participants. 

Snowshoes: We encourage you to bring your own snowshoes, if you have them. A limited number of adult and kid-size snowshoes are available to borrow, courtesy of the Friends of Stony Pond (FROSTY). Due to increased demand, we’re asking those who need to borrow snowshoes to reserve them online in advance, below. If you plan to borrow shoes, we advise you to arrive a little early to get outfitted. CPF staff will be there by 11:30 a.m. to help folks get signed in and geared up.

If you plan to attend, please fill out our Snowshoe Sunday Sign Up Form. All adults must fill out this form for themselves and their minor children, prior to participating in the event.

Upcoming Snowshoe Sunday Dates

February 23

March 9

March 23

FAQs

How long do you hike?

We meet at 12:00 p.m. to get geared up and then hit the trails. You can follow along with a CPF guide for a group snowshoe walk or strike out on your own route. We typically finish up around 1:30 p.m., but you can head back earlier or stay out longer. It’s up to you!

Can anyone snowshoe?

All ages and experience levels are welcome—especially beginners! Come by yourself, bring a friend, or bring your family. We’ve had kids as young as four years old on hikes. Depending on the number of attendees, we can split into groups according to ability level.

What should I wear?

Dress for the weather (dress in layers and avoid cotton) and wear comfortable winter footwear/hiking boots.

What if I don’t own snowshoes?

That’s no problem! Thanks to FROSTY (Friends of Stoney Pond), there are shoes you can borrow in a range of adult, youth, and kids’ sizes available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are planning to borrow shoes, we advise you to arrive a little early to get outfitted. CPF staff will be there by 11:30 a.m. to help folks get signed in and geared up.

Can I bring my dog?

Dogs on leash are allowed on CPF trails. For snowshoe events, it tends to work well if you and your dog(s) walk ahead of/behind the main group to ensure that other shoers aren't getting tripped up. It's possible that someone else may bring a dog, so if you know that your pet tends to prefer people over other dogs, perhaps it's best to leave Fido at home for this one.

What is there is no snow?

Even if there is not enough to snowshoe, we will still host a winter hike, unless the trails are too icy. Be sure to check the CPF website event page before heading out on the day of your event. We’ll post any cancellations due to weather or trail conditions by 10 AM.

An important PSA for all winter trail users:

When winter trails are groomed or there are well-established ski tracks, we appreciate it when snowshoers, walkers, and their leashed dogs (when possible) can refrain from walking in the ski tracks to preserve the quality of the skiing experience.  Thank you for sharing the trails.

Join the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation (CPF) for a magical evening as we light up the night with a lantern-lit snowshoe hike on Saturday, February 8 at 4:30 p.m., as part of Cazenovia’s Winter Fest Celebration!

We’ll hike approximately one mile on the Fairchild Hill Trail, depending on the group’s interest, and return to Meier’s Creek Brewing Company where participants can purchase hot cider or other refreshments to enjoy by the fire pits. 

We’ll wear snowshoes, if conditions permit, otherwise, we’ll go for a winter hike. We encourage you to bring your own snowshoes, if you have them. A limited number of adult and kid-size snowshoes are available to borrow, courtesy of the Friends of Stony Pond (FROSTY). Please reserve your snowshoes, below.

If you plan to attend, please fill out our Lantern-Lit Snowshoe Hike Registration Form. All adults must fill out this form for themselves and their minor children, prior to participating in the event.

More info about this and other CPF Snowshoe events, including Snowshoeing FAQs, can be found on our events page.

To make a lantern: 

1. WORKSHOP REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Visit CazArts to sign up for a Lantern Making Workshop with Krista Brown on February 1-2. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot soon! 

2. DIY Lantern Kits are available! CazArts has prepared do-it-yourself lantern kits (complete with instructions) so that you can make a lantern on your own schedule. Kits are available to purchase for $5 each from CPF’s office.

   Contact info@cazpreservation.org to arrange a pick-up time. All kits must be picked up by Friday, February 7. Please note: The lanterns require some drying time, so make sure to make them a few days before the hike.

While you’re not required to make or bring a lantern to join the hike, it’s definitely a fun way to enhance the experience. Please note, for safety reasons, no glass or flames are allowed on the trails, so be sure your lantern is safe for outdoor use. Add a small bell or chime to your lantern for a festive touch!

Snowshoe Sundays with CPF are a free and family-friendly way to get outside and enjoy the natural beauty of winter. This low-impact outdoor exercise will get you out on our trails, no matter how wintery the weather. (If there's not enough snow, we'll call it a winter hike instead!)

Location: We will start and end Snowshoe Sundays at Meier’s Creek Brewing Company at 33 Rippleton Rd, Cazenovia, NY.

Special BOGO Bonus: After snowshoeing, you can relax, have a snack and enjoy Meier’s Creek Brewing Company's buy one, get one draft beer special for all Snowshoe Sunday participants. 

Snowshoes are available to borrow on a first-come first-served basis, courtesy of the Friends of Stoney Pond (FROSTY). If you plan to borrow shoes, we advise you to arrive a little early to get outfitted. CPF staff will be there by 11:30 a.m. to help folks get signed in and geared up.

Upcoming Snowshoe Sunday Dates

January 26

February 9 (Sponsored by 20 | East)

February 23

March 9

March 23

FAQs

How long do you hike?

We meet at 12:00 p.m. to get geared up and then hit the trails. You can follow along with a CPF guide for a group snowshoe walk or strike out on your own route. We typically finish up around 1:30 p.m., but you can head back earlier or stay out longer. It’s up to you!

Can anyone snowshoe?

All ages and experience levels are welcome—especially beginners! Come by yourself, bring a friend, or bring your family. We’ve had kids as young as four years old on hikes. Depending on the number of attendees, we can split into groups according to ability level.

What should I wear?

Dress for the weather (dress in layers and avoid cotton) and wear comfortable winter footwear/hiking boots.

What if I don’t own snowshoes?

That’s no problem! Thanks to FROSTY (Friends of Stoney Pond), there are shoes you can borrow in a range of adult, youth, and kids’ sizes available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are planning to borrow shoes, we advise you to arrive a little early to get outfitted. CPF staff will be there by 11:30 a.m. to help folks get signed in and geared up.

Can I bring my dog?

Dogs on leash are allowed on CPF trails. For snowshoe events, it tends to work well if you and your dog(s) walk ahead of/behind the main group to ensure that other shoers aren't getting tripped up. It's possible that someone else may bring a dog, so if you know that your pet tends to prefer people over other dogs, perhaps it's best to leave Fido at home for this one.

What is there is no snow?

Even if there is not enough to snowshoe, we will still host a winter hike, unless the trails are too icy. Be sure to check the CPF website event page before heading out on the day of your event. We’ll post any cancellations due to weather or trail conditions by 10 AM.

An important PSA for all winter trail users:

When winter trails are groomed or there are well-established ski tracks, we appreciate it when snowshoers, walkers, and their leashed dogs (when possible) can refrain from walking in the ski tracks to preserve the quality of the skiing experience.  Thank you for sharing the trails.

Snowshoe Sundays with CPF are a free and family-friendly way to get outside and enjoy the natural beauty of winter. This low-impact outdoor exercise will get you out on our trails, no matter how wintery the weather. (If there's not enough snow, we'll call it a winter hike instead!)

Location: We will start and end Snowshoe Sundays at Meier’s Creek Brewing Company at 33 Rippleton Rd, Cazenovia, NY.

Special BOGO Bonus: After snowshoeing, you can relax, have a snack and enjoy Meier’s Creek Brewing Company's buy one, get one draft beer special for all Snowshoe Sunday participants. 

Snowshoes are available to borrow on a first-come first-served basis, courtesy of the Friends of Stoney Pond (FROSTY). If you plan to borrow shoes, we advise you to arrive a little early to get outfitted. CPF staff will be there by 11:30 a.m. to help folks get signed in and geared up.

Upcoming Snowshoe Sunday Dates

January 26

February 9 (Sponsored by 20 | East)

February 23

March 9

March 23

FAQs

How long do you hike?

We meet at 12:00 p.m. to get geared up and then hit the trails. You can follow along with a CPF guide for a group snowshoe walk or strike out on your own route. We typically finish up around 1:30 p.m., but you can head back earlier or stay out longer. It’s up to you!

Can anyone snowshoe?

All ages and experience levels are welcome—especially beginners! Come by yourself, bring a friend, or bring your family. We’ve had kids as young as four years old on hikes. Depending on the number of attendees, we can split into groups according to ability level.

What should I wear?

Dress for the weather (dress in layers and avoid cotton) and wear comfortable winter footwear/hiking boots.

What if I don’t own snowshoes?

That’s no problem! Thanks to FROSTY (Friends of Stoney Pond), there are shoes you can borrow in a range of adult, youth, and kids’ sizes available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are planning to borrow shoes, we advise you to arrive a little early to get outfitted. CPF staff will be there by 11:30 a.m. to help folks get signed in and geared up.

Can I bring my dog?

Dogs on leash are allowed on CPF trails. For snowshoe events, it tends to work well if you and your dog(s) walk ahead of/behind the main group to ensure that other shoers aren't getting tripped up. It's possible that someone else may bring a dog, so if you know that your pet tends to prefer people over other dogs, perhaps it's best to leave Fido at home for this one.

What is there is no snow?

Even if there is not enough to snowshoe, we will still host a winter hike, unless the trails are too icy. Be sure to check the CPF website event page before heading out on the day of your event. We’ll post any cancellations due to weather or trail conditions by 10 AM.

An important PSA for all winter trail users:

When winter trails are groomed or there are well-established ski tracks, we appreciate it when snowshoers, walkers, and their leashed dogs (when possible) can refrain from walking in the ski tracks to preserve the quality of the skiing experience.  Thank you for sharing the trails.

Thank you to everyone who came out to run, walk, support family and friends, and support CPF at this year’s Turkey Trot event!

Congratulations to the 2024 Top Finishers:

Top 3 - Men

1. Caleb Krueger

2. Steven Lafever

3. Ryan Britschge

Top 3 - Female

1. Meggie Hart

2. Anna McGrew

3. Nora Berg

Top 3 - 12 & Under

1. Parker Pace

2. Campbell Franz

3. Ethan Davis

Race Information

Join us on Thanksgiving morning for a family-friendly 5K and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk on the Gorge Trail in Cazenovia, NY. Courses are out-and-back on a gravel converted rail-trail. 

RACE-DAY REGISTRATION: If you didn’t pre-register online, you can still register in person at the check-in table from 8-9 a.m. on Thursday, November 28. Race-day registration is $30 (ages 13+). Kids age 12 and under are FREE.

 NEW THIS YEAR!

• Professional Chip Timing.

• Separate courses and staggered start times for 5K and 1-mile Fun Run. (Start location is the same for both.)

Race Fees:

• Pre-registration: $20 for CPF Members

• Pre-registration: $25 for Non Members (become a CPF member)

• Day-of-race registrations: $30 for all runners/walkers ages 13 and up.

• Kids aged 12 and under are FREE. 

Race Day Details:

• 8:00-9:00 am: Pick up Race Bibs at check-in table.

• 9:30 am: 5K Race Start (north-bound on the Gorge Trail).

• 9:40 am: 1-mile Fun Run/Walk Start (south-bound on the Gorge Trail).

• 10:15 am: Prizes awarded to the top 3 finishers in each category (Men, Women, and Youth).

• Light refreshments will be served after the race.

• Costumes are encouraged! Wear your favorite Turkey Trot garb.

• We will be collecting non-perishable food for Caz Cares. Please bring a donation.

• There are no bathroom facilities at the trail head. Please take care of business before you arrive.

• NO DOGS OR STROLLERS PERMITTED ON THE TRAIL DURING THE RACE. 

Directions and Parking

• Please use Burton Street to access parking at Burton Street Elementary School, 37 Burton Street, Cazenovia, NY.

• The Clark Street bridge will be closed from 8 - 11 a.m.

• Google Map Link to Gorge Trail, Clark Street entrance.

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Turkey Sponsors

• Jim and Patty Dungey

Stuffing Sponsors

• Curtin Law Firm, P.C.

• Dunkin’

• Wegmans

Pie Sponsors

• Baird and Muffy Hansen

• Cazenovia Auto—Bob Cowherd, Owner

SATURDAY, Oct 26—SOLD OUT

Tickets for tonight’s Walk Among the Spirits are sold out. We will be back again next year with a new Walk Among the Spirits. Sign up for our email newsletter for information about this and all CPF events.

Ticket Holder Reminders:

1) Dress warm! Coats, hats, gloves, comfy shoes, etc. It will be chilly tonight, and the tour is approximately 1-hour long.

2) Plan to arrive ten minutes prior to your scheduled time slot, to allow time for parking and check in. Simply give your name and ticket time at the check-in table. You do not need to bring a print out of your order confirmation. 

3) Please note: If you are late, we'll do our best to accommodate you in a later session, but we cannot guarantee availability. And, please note that no refunds will be issued for late arrivals. Parking Location: 22 Burton Street, Cazenovia, NY.

3) Have fun! We have a wonderful line up of spirits this year, plus a retrospective of our past 10 years of Walk Among the Spirits.

Tenth Anniversary Challenge!

To celebrate the final year that Walk Among the Spirits will be at Historic Evergreen Cemetery, we're launching a special contest!

Can you solve the mystery? The background art for our poster features an actual headstone from Evergreen Cemetery. If you can correctly name the individual on the gravestone, you'll be entered into a raffle for a CPF tote bag, T-shirt, and other locally-made goodies!

How to enter:

1. Locate the headstone. We recommend you look for it during the daylight between now and when you attend the WATS event.

2. Write the name from the gravestone on your raffle entry form, available at the check-in table from October 24-26.

To help in your search, here are three clues!

• Clue #1: Your search will benefit from a little luck of the Irish and a glance to the west.

• Clue #2: Lace up your hiking shoes. Your search will lead you off the beaten path.

• Clue #3: It's a beautiful day for a picnic in Evergreen Cemetery.

Will you be the one to uncover the name? Good luck!

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Apparition Sponsors

The Amos Family Foundation

The Cazenovia Preservation Foundation (CPF) is delighted to present the 2024 Walk Among the Spirits event, now in its tenth year!

Join us in historic Evergreen Cemetery where guides will lead you by lantern light to meet spirits from Cazenovia’s past who will share their tales of adventure and intrigue. No jump scares, just good fun.

Don’t miss this popular event! This is the final year it will be held at Evergreen Cemetery. Next year, we will be moving it to a new location.

Dates: Thursday, Oct. 24, Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct 26. (Rain date: Sunday, Oct. 27.)

Time: One-hour tours depart every 10 minutes from 7-8 pm.

Location: Evergreen Cemetery, 22 Burton Street, Cazenovia, NY.

Ticket Prices: $13 Adults; $6 Seniors (age 62+) and Students.

Choose your day and time in advance! Pre-purchase tickets online. Same-day tickets will be available on a first come, first-served basis. Check the website before coming, to make sure we are not sold out for the night.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR TICKET HOLDERS: Please arrive on time for your scheduled time slot. If you're late, we'll do our best to accommodate you in a later session that night, but we cannot guarantee availability. No refunds will be given for late arrivals.

Tenth Anniversary Challenge!

To celebrate the final year that Walk Among the Spirits will be at Historic Evergreen Cemetery, we're launching a special contest!

Can you solve the mystery? The background art for our poster features an actual headstone from Evergreen Cemetery. If you can correctly name the individual on the gravestone, you'll be entered into a raffle for a CPF tote bag, T-shirt, and other locally-made goodies!

How to enter:

1. Locate the headstone. We recommend you look for it during the daylight between now and when you attend the WATS event.

2. Write the name from the gravestone on your raffle entry form, available at the check-in table from October 24-26.

To help in your search, here are three clues!

• Clue #1: Your search will benefit from a little luck of the Irish and a glance to the west.

• Clue #2: Lace up your hiking shoes. Your search will lead you off the beaten path.

• Clue #3: It's a beautiful day for a picnic in Evergreen Cemetery.Will you be the one to uncover the name? Good luck!

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Apparition Sponsors

The Amos Family Foundation

The Cazenovia Preservation Foundation (CPF) is delighted to present the 2024 Walk Among the Spirits event, now in its tenth year!

Join us in historic Evergreen Cemetery where guides will lead you by lantern light to meet spirits from Cazenovia’s past who will share their tales of adventure and intrigue. No jump scares, just good fun.

Don’t miss this popular event! This is the final year it will be held at Evergreen Cemetery. Next year, we will be moving it to a new location.

Dates: Thursday, Oct. 24, Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct 26. (Rain date: Sunday, Oct. 27.)

Time: One-hour tours depart every 10 minutes from 7-8 pm.

Location: Evergreen Cemetery, 22 Burton Street, Cazenovia, NY.

Ticket Prices: $13 Adults; $6 Seniors (age 62+) and Students.

Online ticket sales will close at 12 noon the day of each event.

Online ticket sales for Thursday, Oct 24 are now closed. The following tickets will be available for purchase at our check-in table on a first come, first served basis.

• 7:30 pm (5 tickets)

• 7:40 pm (16 tickets)

• 7:50 pm (12 tickets)

• 8:00 pm (16 tickets)

We accept cash (preferred), local check, or credit card. You can still purchase tickets online for Friday and Saturday nights.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR TICKET HOLDERS: Please arrive on time for your scheduled time slot. If you're late, we'll do our best to accommodate you in a later session that night, but we cannot guarantee availability. No refunds will be given for late arrivals.

Tenth Anniversary Challenge!

To celebrate the final year that Walk Among the Spirits will be at Historic Evergreen Cemetery, we're launching a special contest!

Can you solve the mystery? The background art for our poster features an actual headstone from Evergreen Cemetery. If you can correctly name the individual on the gravestone, you'll be entered into a raffle for a CPF tote bag, T-shirt, and other locally-made goodies!

How to enter:

1. Locate the headstone. We recommend you look for it during the daylight between now and when you attend the WATS event.

2. Write the name from the gravestone on your raffle entry form, available at the check-in table from October 24-26.

To help in your search, here are three clues!

• Clue #1: Your search will benefit from a little luck of the Irish and a glance to the west.

• Clue #2: Lace up your hiking shoes. Your search will lead you off the beaten path.

• Clue #3: It's a beautiful day for a picnic in Evergreen Cemetery.

Will you be the one to uncover the name? Good luck!

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Apparition Sponsors

The Amos Family Foundation

Join CPF board members, staff, and fellow volunteers on the last Thursday of every month from April through October for Trail Work Thursday, where we come together to spend time maintaining and improving our community trails.

This month, we’ll be spreading wood chips and stone—so if you have a wheelbarrow, rake, or shovel, bring them along! We’ll meet up, gather tools, divide into work crews, and get to work. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and bring work gloves.

While we won’t have refreshments afterward, you're welcome to head over and enjoy the first night of our Walk Among the Spirits event.

Note: This Trail Work Thursday will be on October 24th, so we don’t conflict with Halloween.

Join CPF for a fall foliage hike along the South Trail, with beautiful views from the former route of the Lehigh Valley Railroad.

We'll enjoy an approximately 2.5 mile out-and-back hike on the flat gravel trail. Walking south from Ballina Road, the trail crosses Chittenango Creek on an historic trestle bridge.

On the way back, we'll make a brief stop at Critz Farms to enjoy their Fall Festival attractions.

Directions: We’ll meet at the Ballina Road trailhead. Take Route 13 south from Cazenovia toward New Woodstock. Turn left onto Ballina Road and proceed for 0.4 miles. Look for the CPF trail sign on the right-hand side of the road.

Limited parking is along the north and south side of Ballina Road; car-pooling is encouraged. Wear comfortable footwear and dress for the weather.

Every last Thursday of the month, April through October, you can join CPF board-members, staff, and other volunteers for an hour or two of beautifying your community trails, then maybe grab some refreshments at one of the local establishments. We meet up, collect tools, divide into work crews, and go! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and bring work gloves.

This month we’ll be:

• Weeding at the Willow Patch (bring a short-handled digging/weeding tool)

• Spreading stone at Fairchild (bring wheelbarrow, rakes, shovels)

Last Trail Work Thursday is Next Month:

October 24
(the 3rd Thursday of Oct., so we don’t conflict with Halloween)

Join us for a day of celebration and adventure as we unveil Nature on Main Street at the new Gorge Trail Gateway! This exciting new entrance connects the heart of Cazenovia to miles of scenic trails, offering easy access to the beauty of nature right from the village. This event is free and open to the public.

Special Bonus! The first 50 attendees will get a Meier's Creek Brewing Company buy-one/get-one draft beer coupon. You can even head over to their Oktoberfest later in the day.

Event Schedule:

• 10 am: Stream Invertebrate workshop—Join experts from the Izaak Walton League to discover the fascinating world of stream invertebrates, what they tell us about our environment, and why fly fisherman design their flies the way they do.

• 10:30-noon: Lehigh Valley Depot & Caboose Open House—Step back in time with a guided tour of Cazenovia’s historic train depot and caboose.

• 11 am: Fly Tying and Fly Fishing Demos—Learn tips and tricks from seasoned anglers from the Madison County Chapter of Trout Unlimited, and ask the pros your fly tying and fly fishing questions.

• 11 am: Food and Beverages—Savor delicious eats from Funk ‘n Waffles, with both sweet and savory options, and Dad’s Ice Cream, a local classic that offers something for everyone. Plus, H. Grey Supply Co. will be selling coffee, tea, and a signature beverage celebrating the new trail gateway!

• 11:30 am: Live Music—Enjoy a performance from Flamingo Hotel featuring Jonah Ladd.

• 12:30 pm: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony—Be there to witness the official opening of the Gateway.

• 1-2 pm: History Hike —Explore the trails with Madison County Historian Matt Urtz who will share the history of original industries along Chittenango Creek.

• 1-2:30 pm: Lehigh Valley Depot & Caboose Open House—Another chance to step back in time and explore Cazenovia’s historic train depot and caboose.

• 2-3 pm: Poetry on the Trail—Come for a guided walk along the Gorge Trail and read local poets’ original compositions on “exploration.” These poems will be on exhibition through Thanksgiving.

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to celebrate this exciting new addition to our community’s landscape. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a history buff, a beginning angler, or just looking for a fun day out, there's something for everyone at the Gorge Trail Gateway Grand Opening!

Thank you to our Event Partners!

Can’t make it to a Trail Work Thursday? Come on a Saturday instead!

On Saturday, September 14, join staff, board members, and fellow volunteers in working on the Gorge Trail Gateway project. Meet us at 131 Albany Street in Cazenovia (Buyea’s True Value parking area). We’ll be:

• watering new plantings,

• trimming bushes, and

• doing some clean up.

Volunteers will be treated to coffee and donuts (and a sneak peek before the grand opening).

Please wear comfortable work clothes, gloves, and sturdy shoes. If you have them, bring loppers, pruners, and rakes.

Every last Thursday of the month, April through October, you can join CPF board-members, staff, and other volunteers for an hour or two of beautifying your community trails. We meet up in the parking lot of St. Peter’s church (10 Mill Street, Cazenovia), collect tools, divide into work crews, and go!

Wear sturdy footwear and bring work gloves.

This week, please bring shovels and/or rakes as, among other activities, we will be spreading stone. If you arrive late, you can join the crew working at Burlingame Trail parking area.

Afterwards, refreshments will be provided by a CPF Board member at Meier's Creek Brewing Company .

Next Trail Work Thursday Dates:

September 26
October 24 (3rd Thursday of Oct., so we don’t conflict with Halloween)

Volunteer hours are available for high school students. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Music at The Meadows is tonight!

On Saturday, August 24th, CPF will host the third annual Music in the Meadow. The weather forecast looks perfect and we invite you to bring your picnic blankets, family, and friends for an evening of great music in a beautiful setting!

Online ticket sales closed on Saturday, August 24th at 12 noon. But, don’t worry! You can still purchase tickets at the check-in table at the event. We accept cash, cards, and local checks.

Event Info

Come enjoy a sunset picnic supper and listen to the Syracuse Orchestra String Quartet with the stunning back-drop of the historical estate known as The Meadows, located at 6 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia, NY. Google Map Link.

• The picnic area will open at 5:30 p.m. and the music starts promptly at 7:00 p.m.

• We invite you to bring lawn chairs or blankets and mingle with friends and neighbors.

• Event volunteers will be available to help attendees carry their picnic gear.

• Transportation will also be available to help those with mobility issues get from the parking area to the picnic and seating area.

• Portable restrooms, including an accessible unit, and a handwash station will be provided.

We're delighted to announce that The Brewster Inn will again be offering a selection of á la carte picnic items including cheeseboards, sandwiches, snackables, and desserts, plus a fantastic selection of wine. You are also welcome to BYO picnic. PLEASE PLACE YOUR ORDER BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 23rd AT 5 PM. You can pick up your order at The Brewster starting at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday.

Adults are $20 and kids 12 and under are free. Please note: No paper tickets will be issued. Please stop by the check-in table when you arrive. Ticket sales will support CPF’s local conservation projects.

If you had purchased tickets for the original date of August 17th, please consult the FAQs, below, and if you have additional questions, please email us at admin@cazpreservation.org.

FAQs for those who purchased tickets for the original August 17th event date

What if I bought tickets but I can’t attend next weekend?

• You can gift your ticket(s) to a friend. Your friend can tell us your name when they check-in at the event.

• You can turn your ticket purchase into a donation to support CPF’s local conservation efforts. We greatly appreciate your support!

• You can request a refund, which will appear in your account in 5 to 10 business days. Please email us at admin@cazpreservation.org with your refund request.

What do I do if I ordered picnic items from The Brewster Inn?

• If you are able to attend on Saturday, August 24th, and have no changes to your order, no action on your part is needed. Simply pick up your order at The Brewster Inn starting at 5:15 p.m.

• If you need to change or cancel your order, please contact The Brewster Inn directly.

Can I still buy additional tickets or place an order from The Brewster Inn?

• Yes! Online ticket sales will be open until 12 noon on the day of the event. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the event check-in table. Orders from The Brewster must be placed by Friday, August 23rd at 5 p.m.

Thank you to our gracious hosts!

Russ and Lisa Brownback, current owners of “The Meadows”

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

The Amos Family Foundation

Craig and Carol Buckhout

Suzanne Follan Cook

Carlos and Jennifer Gavilondo

Dave and Sharon Gerber

Andy and Jane Mistur

Sharye Skinner

Thank you to our generous partners!

Music in the Meadow 2024 is also made possible with funds from the National Endowment for the Arts through the Grants for Arts Subgrant Program administered by CNY Arts.

TONIGHT! The weather looks like it will be perfect for our evening outing with our crepuscular friends. Can’t wait to see you!

Join nature educator Amy Kochem to learn about the creatures that come out at dusk at Burlingame Trails. Don’t miss this magical evening of discovering the habits of animals like flying squirrels, beavers, and fireflies.

This event is perfect for kids of all ages!

Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring bug spray (if you use it), a flashlight, and a sense of adventure.

Directions: Take Route 13 south from Cazenovia toward New Woodstock. Turn right onto Burlingame Road and proceed for 0.7 miles. Look for the CPF trail sign, and park in the small gravel parking lot on the right-hand side of the road.

Google Map Location Link

Can’t make it to a Trail Work Thursday? Come to a Saturday Volunteer Workday instead! Join staff, board members, and fellow volunteers and help improve and maintain CPF trails and public spaces.

This Saturday we'll be spreading stone on the Rod's Pond Trail. Please wear sturdy footwear and bring work gloves and bring stone rakes and shovels.

We’ll meet at the Burlingame Road trail parking area.

Directions:

Take Route 13 south from Cazenovia toward New Woodstock. Turn right onto Burlingame Road and proceed for 0.7 miles. Look for the CPF trail sign, and park in the small gravel parking lot on the right-hand side of the road.

Google Map Link

Volunteer hours are available for high school students. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

This month’s Trail Work Thursday will be on July 18th. Join CPF board-members, staff, and other volunteers for an hour or two of beautifying your community trails, then come for refreshments at one of Cazenovia’s local establishments.

We meet up, collect tools, divide into work crews, and go! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and bring work gloves.

This Thursday we'll be:

• Weeding in the Willow Patch (bring short-handled digging tool/weeder)

• Trail Blazing & Lopping - Sherman's Gulch (bring a small backpack and pruners/loppers to tidy up along the trail; we'll supply the blazing materials)

• Re-set puncheons/boardwalks at the Gorge Trail (bring a shovel and dirt rake)

• Upper Fairchild Loop gravel & Lop & Trim (bring a shovel, stone rake, wheelbarrow and loppers)

Meet up details:

Thursday, July 18 at 4:30 p.m.

St. Peter's Episcopal Church Parking Lot

10 Mill Street, Cazenovia

Afterwards, refreshments will be provided by a CPF Board member at Meier's Creek Brewing Company (33 Rippleton Rd., Cazenovia)

RSVPs to jwong@cazpreservation.org are appreciated.

Next Trail Work Thursday Dates:

August 29
September 26
October 24 (3rd Thursday of Oct., so we don’t conflict with Halloween)

Volunteer hours are available for high school students. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Get outside with CPF! Every last Thursday of the month, April through October, you can join CPF board-members, staff, and other volunteers for an hour or two of improving and maintaining our public trails.

We meet up, collect tools, divide into work crews, and go! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and bring work gloves.

This Thursday we'll be:

• repainting trail blazes and staining benches (wear your old clothes),

• removing invasive plants (bring weeding/digging tools), and

• spreading stone (bring shovels or stone rakes).

Meet up details:

Thursday, June 27 at 4:30 p.m.

St. Peter's Episcopal Church Parking Lot

10 Mill Street, Cazenovia

Afterwards, refreshments will be provided by a CPF Board member at Meier's Creek Brewing Company (33 Rippleton Rd., Cazenovia)

RSVPs to jwong@cazpreservation.org are appreciated.

Next Trail Work Thursday Dates:

July 25
August 29
September 26
October 24 (3rd Thursday of Oct., so we don’t conflict with Halloween)

CPF has teamed up with Madison County Trout Unlimited and the Shane Pinard Future Fisherman’s Foundation to host a free family-friendly fishing event at Fenner Conservation Pond.

Instructors will teach you basic fishing or fly fishing techniques, depending on your interest. You can bring your own rods and lures, or use the ones that we will have available. All ages and ability levels are welcome. Come any time between 9 am and 1 pm.

The weather forecast predicts it will be a beautiful day. We invite you to pack some comfy chairs, a blanket, and picnic lunch and relax on the lawn. Remember to bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and bug spray.

Please note: There are no restroom facilities available.

To help us better plan, please RSVP if you think you might join us. We don’t want to run out of worms.

Wondering where the bobolinks and meadowlarks are nesting this year? Join avid birder and former CPF board president, Jim Steinberg, for a guided bird walk to identify nesting site locations in the Burlingame meadow. We'll try to determine how many nesting pairs are back this year, identify general locations of nesting sites, and also see who else is singing in the hedgerow and forest edge.

Just bring your enthusiasm, comfortable footwear that you don't mind getting muddy, and a pair of binoculars. All levels and abilities are welcome.

Directions: Take Route 13 south from Cazenovia toward New Woodstock. Turn right onto Burlingame Road and proceed for 0.7 miles. Look for the CPF trail sign, and park in the small Burlingame trail gravel parking lot on the right-hand side of the road.

On Saturday, June 1, CPF will celebrate National Trails Day with the dedication of several of our new kiosks. We invite you to join us for guided hikes on our trails throughout the day. At 4 p.m., we’ll gather at Meier’s Creek Brewing Company to swap trail stories and enjoy a buy-one-get-one draft special for participants.

Schedule of Events

Hike 1 - Gorge Trail

Start time: 9:00 a.m.

Description: Join CPF Executive Director, Jen Wong for an out-and-back hike on the CPF Gorge Trail, formerly the Lehigh Valley Railroad bed, which runs north from Cazenovia along Chittenango Creek.

Distance: 4 miles; Easy; Flat Gravel Trail

Location: Gorge Trail Clark Street Entrance

Parking: Clark Street Parking Area

Hike 2- Fairchild Hill – Main

Start time: 1:00 p.m.

Description: Join us for the dedication of the Fairchild Hill Kiosk sponsored by Knowles Precision Devices in memory of Kirk Wardell followed by a 1.25 mile hike up Fairchild Hill to enjoy the views.

Distance: 1.25 miles; Moderate; Grass/Gravel Path

Location: Fairchild Hill Trail Parking area at the intersection of Rt. 20 & Rt. 92

Parking: Please park ONLY in the dedicated Fairchild Hill Trail Parking Area. If that lot is full, parking is available at Lorenzo State Historic Site or Meier’s Creek Brewing Company; the trail system connects through Lorenzo State Historic Site.

Hike 3 - Fairchild Connector

Start time: 2:00 p.m.

Description: Join us for the dedication of the Fairchild Connector Kiosk sponsored by Chuck and Gyata Stormon in memory of John C. Stormon followed by a 1-mile hike up Fairchild Hill to enjoy the views. We’ll plan a brief side detour to the waterfall on the Upper Fairchild Loop and talk about an ongoing trail connectivity project.  

Distance: 1 mile; Moderate; Grass/Gravel Path, some off-trail

Location: Base of Fairchild Hill at the Lorenzo Connector Trail

Parking: Please park ONLY in the dedicated Fairchild Hill Trail Parking Area. If that lot is full, parking is available at Lorenzo State Historic Site or Meier’s Creek Brewing Company; the trail system connects through Lorenzo State Historic Site.

Hike 4 – Burlingame Trails

Start time: 3:00 p.m.

Description: Join us for the dedication of the Burlingame Kiosk sponsored by Rockbridge Investment Management, LLC followed by a hike along the Burlingame Gateway Trail to Meier’s Creek Brewing Company to enjoy some refreshments. Participants can partner up with a friend to stage one car at Meier’s Creek for the return trip, or join us for an early evening walk back to the Burlingame parking area.

Distance: 2 miles (one-way); Moderate; Gravel/Dirt Trails; Woodlands)

Location: Burlingame Road Trail Parking Area

Parking: Trail parking lot on right-hand side of Burlingame Road, approximately 0.75 mile west of the intersection with Rt. 13 (Rippleton Road).

Happy Hour at Meier’s Creek

Start time: 4 p.m.

Location: Meier’ Creek Brewing Co., 33 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia, NY

Gather with fellow hikers and trail enthusiasts at Meier’s Creek Brewing Company to swap stories and thank the CPF kiosk sponsors for supporting our local Cazenovia area trails! Wear your wristband (you’ll get one on your hike) to get your buy-one-get-one draft special for participants.

Every last Thursday of the month, April through October, you can join CPF board-members, staff, and other volunteers for an hour or two of beautifying your community trails, then maybe grab some refreshments at one of the local establishments. We meet up, collect tools, divide into work crews, and go! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and bring work gloves.

This week, we'll be: 

• Sanding and staining benches (bring sanding blocks/oil brushes)

• Arriving late? Meet us here: Freshening the Upper Fairchild Loop with gravel and eradicating garlic mustard (bring wheelbarrow and shovels)

• Walking & trimming at Fairchild Hill, Burlingame, and the Gorge Trail in preparation for National Trails Day (bring loppers/pruners)

We will meet at the St. Peter's Church parking lot (10 Mill Street) at 4:30 pm, collect tools, divide into work crews and go! Afterwards, refreshments will be provided by CPF Board member Leslie Bowser at Meier's Creek Brewing Company (33 Rippleton Rd.).

Your RSVP to jwong@cazpreservation.org will help us plan projects. We will post any weather-related cancellations at cazpreservation.org/events by 3:30 PM.

Next Trail Work Thursday Dates:

June 27
July 25
August 29
September 26
October 24 (3rd Thursday of Oct., so we don’t conflict with Halloween)

Join natural scientist, Mat Webber, for this second event in our 2024 Fishing Series, to learn about the stream invertebrates in our local waters that every angler should know. This session will help you improve your fly tying and give some tips about choosing which flies to use.

While this session will have some specific info for the fly fishing crowd, the event is appropriate for anyone interested in learning more about the insect larvae, crayfish, worms and other critters that live in Chittenango Creek and what their presence (or absence) can tell us about stream water quality.

Open to all ages and ability levels.

Be sure to wear waders or water shoes!

Please join us to recognize this year's service and restoration award recipients, celebrate CPF's 2023 conservation successes, elect officers and board nominees for the coming year, and learn more about exciting projects and upcoming events. Light refreshments will be served.

Open to all members of the community.

Let’s celebrate Global Big Day—an annual celebration of the birds around you! Join John Pumilio, Director of Sustainability at Colgate University and former director of ornithology workshops at the National Audubon Society, for an early morning walk through the Fairchild Hill property. We will be on the lookout for chickadees, juncos, sparrows, tanagers, orioles, hummingbirds, bluebirds, warblers, hawks, woodpeckers, and other species who also make Cazenovia their home.

Just bring your enthusiasm, comfortable footwear that you don't mind getting muddy, and a pair of binoculars. All levels and abilities are welcome.

We will meet in the dedicated trail parking lot, behind the brown building across from the south end of Cazenovia Lake and the intersection of Routes 20 and 92.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Parking is limited for this popular event. Please carpool, if possible, and ONLY park in the designated parking area for the Fairchild Hill trail.

On the last Thursday of the month, April through October (weather permitting), join CPF board members, staff, and other volunteers for Trail Work Thursdays. Spend an hour or two beautifying your community trails, then join the group for refreshments at one of the local establishments.

This week, we'll be: 

• Cleaning up some debris/trash at Mark Lane

• Refreshing the Burlingame & Fairchild Parking Areas (bring a stone rake, if you want to be on this crew)

• Conducting the Willow Patch Spring Clean-Up

• Arriving late? Meet us here: Freshening the Upper Fairchild Loop with gravel & garlic mustard (bring wheelbarrow and shovels)

• Walking & Trimming at Fairchild (bring loppers/pruners)

We will meet at the St. Peter's Church parking lot (10 Mill Street) at 4:30 pm, collect tools, divide into work crews and go! Afterwards, refreshments will be provided by CPF Board member David Gerber at Meier's Creek Brewing Company (33 Rippleton Rd.)

Your RSVP to jwong@cazpreservation.org will help us plan projects. We will post any weather-related cancellations at cazpreservation.org/events by 3:30 PM.

Mark Your Calendar for these Future Trail Work Thursdays:

May 30
June 27
July 25
August 29
September 26
October 24 (3rd Thursday of Oct., so we don’t conflict with Halloween)

Volunteer hours are available for high school students. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.