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Recreation, Conservation, Education, Backpacking, Hiking,
Canoeing, Kayaking, Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing

Workshops and Programs, September – June
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Next Meeting – January 14, 2009

7:30 Program – Timothy McDonnell: Formation of the Adirondack Mountains & other Marvels of our u-NY-que Landscape

Timothy McDonnell will take us through a re-creation of the marvels of New York State geography, showing the forces that formed our u-NY-que landscape, the particular legacy left by the glaciers of the Ice Age, and how they enabled New York to become the Empire State. He will touch on some of the lesser known ways that these features impacted the social and economic development of the State.   Read more.

6:30 Workshop – Current conservation and environmental issues

Join us as Jim Townsend of our local chapter, presents major conservation and environmental issues, currently under review in the Adirondack State Park. Because of his knowledge and expertise, Jim was appointed to the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) by Gov. Pataki, during his administration. He will also brief us on conservation issues that are affecting the Monroe County area.

Articles of Association Revision  

The Articles of Association of the Genesee Valley Chapter have been revised. Members will vote on whether or not to approve the revisions at the January chapter meeting. Read them here (400 kb pdf).

Hiking on Cross-Country Ski Trails  

This reminder from our friends at Rochester Cross Country Ski Foundation:

In recent years, we have seen a DRAMATIC increase in the number of people that think nothing of walking right down the middle of groomed and designated ski trails at both the venues that we support (Spencer and Mendon Ponds Park). Walking on XC ski trails, especially without snowshoes, basically un-does the grooming that we work so hard to accomplish.

You and your group can help us by assuring that all the ADK hikers in your activity wear snowshoes, utilize the single-track trail network as much as possible, and if snowshoeing on a ski trail, walk single file on the far left side (opposite any classic tracks that we typically set on the rights sides of one-way ski trails.

Highlights and Announcements  

==>   Conservation Action alerts and updates and other issues from the Main Club
        => Update: Governor Signs Law to Protect State's Old Growth Forests (Sept. 12 , 2008)
        => Update: Plan Protects Catskills While Enhancing Recreational Opportunities (Sept. 4, 2008)
        => Update: Court Dumps Clean Air Rule (July 24, 2008)
        => Update: ADK, Other Groups to Join in Tax Payment Case (May 13, 2008)

Outings and events – More => Conservation | Away Hikes | Local Hikes | Paddles | Younger Members | All

January 2-25

Magic of Light Show - Image City Photography Gallery - Update
Several Genesee Valley Chapter members have photographs in the Magic of Light show at the Image City Photography Gallery.

January 10
Saturday
9:45 AM

Mendon Ponds Park - Update
Meet at the Visitors Center on Pond Road at 9:45 AM for a 10:00 start. We'll be hiking the Devil's Bathtub and West Esker areas of the park over moderately hilly terrain, and expect to return to the Visitor's Center about 12:00.
For more information contact Bob Crumrine at or 425-7448.

January 10
Saturday
9:00 AM

XC Ski at Durand Eastman Park
We will ski from 9AM till Noon. Meet at the Golf Clubhouse parking lot. This is a trip for all skill levels. For more information, contact Gary DeWitt, garydewitt@att.net.
For additional information and to register, contact Gary DeWitt, , 315-333-5012.

January 23-25

Tug Hill Winter Outing - Update
The Onondaga Chapter will host this year's outing. Come join them as they enjoy a weekend of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the Tughill region. Participants will be staying at the Mad River Club, located 5 miles east of I 81 via the Sandy Creek-Lacona exit. The exit off of I 81 is 40 miles north of Syracuse and 35 miles south of Watertown. RESERVATION FEES are as follows ($20 is non-refundable):
=> Full weekend: trips, meals and sleep in clubhouse $65
=> Full weekend: trips, meals and sleep elsewhere (see list) $65
=> Trips and Saturday banquet only, no other meals $22
Go to http://www.adktravel.org/winterouting.htm for more information on registration deadlines and the agenda.

January 24
- March 15

GPS Adventures – A new interactive exhibition - Update
(This is not an ADK-sponsored event.)
Coming soon to the Rochester Museum & Science Center, January 24 - March 15, 2009
- Find your way through a life-sized maze as you explore cutting-edge Global Positioning systems technology.
- Navigate around waterfalls, cliffs, and ravines as you solve puzzles, decipher secret codes, and discover your Treasure City.
- Experience the fun of Geocaching.
- Learn about GPS navigation
- See examples of current technology
- Preview and help design future applications
Geared toward ages six through adult. For more information, go to http://www.gpsmaze.com or contact RMSC at http://www.rmsc.org/

February 19-22

SAVE THE DATE!! Annual Loj Trip
The Genesee Valley Chapter Annual ADK Loj Trip Will Be Held February 19-22, 2009
Again next year our Chapter will have the entire 38 spaces at the Loj for a Winter Wonderland getaway. Great friends, great activities, great meals, the mountains, you won't want to miss out on this adventure. Forbes.com calls the ADK Loj one of the 10 best "Good for you Getaways" in the world! Signup is on a first come basis. More information here.

June 13

ADK Outdoor Expo 2009 at Mendon Ponds - Save the day!

Recent Trip Reports – More reports from the paddlers and hikers.

December 10

Looking back to the December 2008 Chapter Meeting
We started off the evening with a cookie social, serenaded by the Golden Link Folk sInging Society
Polar Bear Conservation – An In-Field Perspective
by Kim E. Goppert
Kara Masaschi, polar bear keeper and Rocky Coast supervisor at Seneca Park Zoo, shared with us her love for these wonderful "sea bears". We learned about polar bear biology, conservation, threats to these amazing predators and even the "expectant" status of Seneca Park's zoo resident polar bear, Aurora. Kara's photos and stories were from her own experiences up in Churchill, Manitoba where she has spent several weeks for the last 3 years as an in-field lecturer. I had the pleasure after Kara's presentation to witness her interaction with 3 young girls who not only were animal lovers but were in awe of her position as a keeper. They even asked for her autograph. Kara's wonderful presentation skills and personal stories interjected along the way made for a great program.
Learn more about polar bears at http://www.PolarBearsInternational.org/ and the Seneca Park Zoo Polar Bear Blog

   

November 25

Monroe County Parks Public Meeting – The Genesee Valley Chapter was well represented
The Master Plan under consideration: 2008-11-25_Ellison Park Updates.pdf
For more information, see the Conservation page.

   

October 10-13

West Canada Lake Wilderness Area Lean-To Repair

   

Trip leader - Dave Mundie

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Adirondack Mountain Club
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