It’s the perfect time to enjoy a winter adventure, and Genesee Country Village & Museum is centrally located for a day out in nature.

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A snowy nature trail makes for a perfect winter adventure

It’s Time to Plan a Winter Adventure

Despite our tendencies toward hibernation, winter is the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors, and Genesee Country Village & Museum is centrally located for a day out in nature. With over 600 acres of woodlands, meadows, ponds, and car-less paths, there are opportunities for walking, skiing, and snowshoeing along the trails and paths of the Museum. Starting now and running through the spring, Nature Sundays are a weekly opportunity to hike the trails, embark on a themed “story walk,” or visit the Nature Center lodge to learn more about the native plants and animals of the Genesee Valley, all in an open, physically-distanced environment perfect for a winter adventure.

Tons of Ways to Play

A special feature of Nature Sundays is the opportunity to snowshoe and cross-country ski on not only the trails but right through the peaceful Historic Village as well. Guests can bring their own equipment or borrow snowshoes from the Nature Center (as available), where you’ll get fitted with a pair of snowshoes, take a quick lesson around the lawn, then head out to explore the snowy trails and village lanes. Visitors are asked to call ahead for walking conditions, and check in at the Nature Center building before heading into the village. On snowy days, Nature Sundays will include sledding down the hill in the Great Meadow. Visitors can bring their own sleds for races down the hill, paint the ground with snow paints, or build a snowman complete with wildlife-friendly decorations.

Snowshoeing through nature is always a winter adventure

February Fun

In February, kids ages 7 to 11 can spend Saturdays at GCV&M experiencing Wild Winter, an active play-based program that includes sledding on the Great Meadow hill, snowshoe walks, animal tracking, bird feeder crafts, survival games, and a lot of outdoor fun. Wild Winter runs February 6-20, and registration is now open at gcv.org. GCV&M has more winter fun in store with the family fun and mayhem of a Kiddie Cabbage Walk on February 20 and the very popular Owl Moon program on February 26 and 27. You’ll find the latest news on these programs and other seasonal happenings at the Museum’s website, gcv.org, and on social media at @gcvmuseum.

Plan Your Weekend Now

This winter, there’s no excuse not to get out and enjoy the outdoors, with fun and programs for all ages and interests at Genesee Country Village & Museum. Nature Sundays run every Sunday from 10 am – 4 pm. Suggested donation is $5. Call ahead for hill and trail conditions (585-294-8262), and check in at the Nature Center building before heading out. Bring a date, your best friends, or the whole family for an outdoor adventure at GCV&M! Looking for more ways to play? Check out 4 ways to beat the Winter Blues!

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