Walks ‘n Talks
Come join in our birding, fishing, and kids’ discovery events. We have something for everyone! All ages and ability levels are welcome.
Global Big Day Birding Walk—Fairchild Hill, Saturday, May 11 at 8:30 a.m.
Kick off your springtime birding season with an early morning walk led by John Pumilio, Director of Sustainability at Colgate University. We will be on the lookout for chickadees, juncos, sparrows, tanagers, bluebirds, warblers, hawks, woodpeckers, and other species who also make Cazenovia their home. Wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars.
Stream Invertebrates for Anglers—Creekside Park (behind Cazenovia Public Library), Saturday, May 18 at 1 p.m.
Join natural scientist Mat Webber to learn about stream invertebrates in our local waters. This session will help you improve your fly tying and give you tips about which flies to use during different times of the year. Remember to wear your waders or water shoes. All ages welcome.
Bobolinks and Meadowlarks—Burlingame Meadow, Saturday, June 8 at 8:30 a.m.
Since CPF began managing the Burlingame Meadow for field-nesting bird species in 2021, the bobolinks have returned in increasing numbers. Avid birder and former CPF Board President, Jim Steinberg, will lead a guided walk to identify nesting sites of bobolinks and meadowlarks. Bring your binoculars.
Learn to Fish/Fly Fish—Fenner Conservation Pond, Saturday, June 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
CPF has teamed up with Madison County Trout Unlimited and the Shane Pinard Future Fisherman’s Foundation to host a fishing event open to anyone of any age and ability. Depending on your interest and experience, instructors will show you basic fishing or fly fishing techniques. You can bring your own rod and lures or use the ones we’ll have available.
Crepuscular Creatures at Burlingame Trails, Wednesday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Nature educator Amy Kochem will guide you and your kids through a discovery of the critters that come out at dusk at the Burlingame Trails. We’ll be on the lookout for fireflies, beavers, and flying squirrels.