Love to Walk?
The CNY Folksmarch is a recreational walking club. A folksmarch is a non-competitive walking event conducted monthly for people of all ages and abilities in Central New York. Folksmarching began in 1981 under the leadership of the YMCA of Greater Syracuse and has been conducted every month since then. In January 2017, the CNY Folksmarch became an independent non-profit organization.
Check out our 2026 monthly walk schedule
How Can You Participate?
There are three ways to participate in the Folksmarch walking program.
Annual Membership
**HALF YEAR – HALF PRICE**
Purchase an Annual Membership for $40 – An annual membership for 12 pre-paid monthly walks costs $40; 12 walks for the cost of 10. Annual Membership holders are members of CNY Folksmarch, they receive a FREE Yearly Passport Card, they have the right to vote at the annual meeting, and they are eligible to participate in any CNY Folksmarch trips.
You can even purchase online and pay by credit card.
Yearly Passport Card
**HALF YEAR – HALF PRICE**
Purchase a Yearly Passport Card for $10 – Yearly Passport Card holders are members of CNY Folksmarch and have the same benefits as Annual Memberships as listed except they will pay $4 per walk to participate.
Purchase online and pay by credit card.
Monthly Walk
Pay for Walks Separately – Anyone is welcome to participate in the monthly walks. They are not members of CNY Folksmarch, do not receive a Yearly Passport Card, do not have a vote at the annual meeting and are not eligible to participate in CNY Folksmarch trips. If anyone not a member of CNY Folksmarch wants to participate in a trip, they may purchase a Yearly Passport at that time.
Military Discount: Show your military ID for a 50% discount on our Annual Pass or monthly walk fees.
Our Walks – Present and Past
- July Folksmarch at the Oneida Fish Cultural StationSATURDAY, JULY 11, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM AND SUNDAY, JULY 12, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – 3 Hatchery Road, Constantia, NY. Walk at your own pace • Non-competitive • All ages & abilities welcome Join us the second weekend of every month for a walk across Central New York! Join CNY Folksmarch this JulyContinue reading “July Folksmarch at the Oneida Fish Cultural Station”
- June Folksmarch at Montezuma Audubon CenterSATURDAY, JUNE 13, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM – 2295 State Route 89 North, Savannah, NY. Walk at your own pace • Non-competitive • All ages & abilities welcome Join us the second weekend of every month for a walk across Central New York! ⚠️ Please Note: This month’s walk will be held on Saturday only. To accommodate bothContinue reading “June Folksmarch at Montezuma Audubon Center”
- May Folksmarch at Chittenango Falls State ParkSATURDAY, MAY 16, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM AND SUNDAY, MAY 17, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Chittenango Falls State Park, 5241 Gorge Road, State Route 13, Chittenango, NY. Walk at your own pace • Non-competitive • All ages & abilities welcome Join us the second weekend of every month for a walk acrossContinue reading “May Folksmarch at Chittenango Falls State Park”
In Memoriam
In honor of long time Folksmarcher, Bob Hopkins, and thanks to his son, Scott Hopkins, a donation was made towards our monthly Folksmarch pins and stamps.
2026 Folksmarch Schedule*
- January 10 & 11 – Destiny USA, Syracuse
- February 14 & 15 – Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville
- March 14 & 15 – Onondaga Lake – West Shore
- April 11 & 12 – Burnet Park, Syracuse
- May 9 & 10 – Chittenango Falls, Chittenango
- June 13 – Montezuma Audubon Center, Seneca Falls (Saturday only)
- July 11 & 12 – Oneida Fish Cultural Station , Constantia
- August 8 & 9 – Marcellus Park & Village
- September 12 & 13 – Great Swamp Conservancy
- October 10 & 11 – DeWitt & Erie Canal
- November 14 & 15 – Rice Creek Field Station, Oswego
- December 12 & 13 – Onondaga Lake Park
*Dates and locations subject to change. Updates will appear on website, www.cnyfolksmarch.org
Footnotes – Newsletter
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About Us
In January 2017, the CNY Folksmarch became an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization run by volunteers. We thank the following 2026 Board of Directors.
President – Adria Ripka
Treasurer – Brian Noll
Secretary – Barbara Crane
Other Board Members: Eileen Arnold, Dawn Bennett, Erin Cunia, Lori Newcomb
Founders – Walt & Peg Price
We have several committees that you can volunteer with including monthly walk site coordinators, walk check-in helpers, communications, and membership recruiting.
Contact us at info@cnyfolksmarch.org
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