Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center, Inc.

09/14/2026

One night only: Hellbenders are coming to Rogers Center in Sherburne, NY. The public is invited to learn from scientists Dr. Peter J. Petokas and Michelle R. Herman about these huge amphibians...and see a real one! The program is Thursday, September 24th from 6-7 PM. Registration is required: email [email protected] to register.

09/12/2026

Making autumn plans? All of our upcoming events: friendsofrogers.org/calendar

09/12/2026

The nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands will be celebrated at Rogers Environmental Education Center on Saturday, September 26 from 1:00-5:00 PM. The event will feature Haudenosaunee smoke dancing, tree identification with NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Forester Paul Romanenko, and traditional crafts with Doris Wilkins-Wilt of the Oneida Indian Nation 's Shako:wi Cultural Center. The Friends of Rogers invite the greater community to join the ranks of volunteers that steward our public land.

09/10/2026

SAVE THE DATE! The beloved annual Animals of Halloween will be on Saturday, October 17th from 2-5 PM. Family friendly, not-so-scary actors performing fun skits which pay tribute to NY wildlife.

09/10/2026

Learn more about our Great Pollinator Project from Cat Stevens, Colgate University Upstate Institute Intern.

The Carol Kinne Memorial Center in Columbus, NY is offering the third speaker in its annual presentation series on Sunday, September 20th at 1pm.
They are excited to welcome Cat Stevens of Colgate University & Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center, Inc. to discuss the bees and other pollinators. Cat will be speaking on the “Great Pollinator Project ”, which is being carried out at our own Roger's Environmental Center.

The Kinne Memorial speaker series features local people with interesting things to share. They plan to feature Finger Lakes wines in a vertical tasting, and maybe some fun blind tasting... and they have snacks. Feel free to bring snacks to share if you wish and thanks to those of you who brought some last time.

So, gear up and join in for some stimulating conversation and tasty offerings.

The Carol Kinne Memorial Columbus Center is located at 108 Columbus Hill Road, Columbus, NY. It is next to the Columbus Public House (built in 1795.)

RSVPs appreciated by phoning 607-316-4182, but NOT required. Feel free to just show up on the day of, which is encouraged. Any questions please don't hesitate to ask. Hope to see you Sunday, September 20th at 1pm!

09/05/2026

Hello Hellbenders! Meet the largest salamander in North America at Rogers Center. Join scientists Dr. Peter J. Petokas and Michelle R. Herman on Thursday, September 24th from 6-7 PM to learn about these huge amphibians...and see a real one!

09/04/2026

Congratulations to Vanessa for completing her NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Junior Naturalist Journal! We have these journals available at the Visitors Center, and any adventurous youth who complete their journal can get their Junior Naturalist Patch from us, too.

To complete her journal, Vanessa and her family explored Rogers Center & the Adams Farm property, Chittenango Falls, the trails at Green Lakes, Bowman Lake, Niagara Falls, Limekiln, Raquette Lake, Fourth Lake, Town of Webb public lands and trails, and more.

Youth five through twelve years old can request a Junior Naturalist Journal from Rogers Center or other participating DEC facilities. The colorful activity book gives children the opportunity to test their environmental knowledge while teaching them more about New York State's environment. We have booklets for this program every year.

Well done Vanessa!

09/03/2026

Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Rogers Center by volunteering, enjoying a social dance exhibition led by Chris Thomas, creating crafts with Doris Wilkins-Wilt of the Oneida Indian Nation's Shako:wi Cultural Center and learning about tree ID with Paul Romanenko from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.

Saturday, September 26th from 1-5 PM

09/02/2026

Open Homeschool Group at Rogers Center: Upcoming class!
Buzz & Bloom Pollinator Adventure - Tuesday, September 15, 1:30 - 3 PM
Homeschool students from throughout the region are welcomed to experience the newest school program at Rogers Center, engaging in pollination exploration!
$8 per student, email [email protected] to register.
Check out our website calendar for all upcoming Open Homeschool Group dates. https://www.friendsofrogers.org/calendar