Helmer Nature Center (Monroe)- Maps:
- New York State Atlas & Gazetteer (Delorme Mapping Company) page(s): 72
- Other Maps: town/Irondequoit highway map
- How to get there:
- Located in Irondeguoit on Pine Grove Ave. off St. Paul Blvb (approximately 2 miles north of the Seneca Zoo entrance).
- Description:
- The Helmer Nature Center, owned and operated by the West
Irondequoit Central School District, is both an outdoor classroom and an
environmental resource for the entire community. It encompasses
approximately 45 acres of land. The diverse terrain is inhabited by a
variety of wildlife, from the white tailed deer to tiny field mice. The
area abounds with many species of trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. The
following facilities and resources are available at the Helmer Nature
Center: approximately 2 miles of trails, pond boardwalk and observation
area, snowshoes, maple sugaring pavilion, photographic blind and
specialty gardens. The object of the Helmer Nature Center is to utilize
the natural world as a classroom in order to provide practical,
integrated learning opportunities, foster environmental awareness, and
promote the concept of global stewardship for all students.
- Area Literature:
- Available at the Nature Center
- Nature Center at Site:
- Yes
- Area Administrator Information:
- 154 Pine Grove Ave., Rochester, NY 14617-2627 (716) 336-3035
- Limits to Access:
- No (Handicapped accessible)
- Type of Path:
- Dirt, and edged woodchipped
- Types of Nature Study Activity:
- Birding, animal observation, wildflower and plant study and some geology
- Natural Features:
- Swamp, forest, pond, fileds, river/streams and ravine
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