SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM AND SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – 193 Thompson Road, Oswego, 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 November as we return to Rice Creek Field Station in Oswego for a weekend of nature walking and a special celebration of 45 years of walking together in Central New York!
📅 Saturday, November 7 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📅 Sunday, November 8 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
⚠️ Please note: This month’s walk is ONE WEEK EARLIER than usual!
Walkers may arrive anytime during event hours to register and walk at their own pace.
📍 Location & Registration
Rice Creek Field Station – SUNY Oswego
193 Thompson Road
Oswego, NY 13126
Rice Creek Field Station is located approximately one mile south of the SUNY Oswego main campus.
Getting There:
From Route 104 (Bridge Street) in Oswego, travel toward the SUNY Oswego campus. Less than a quarter mile past the college entrance, turn left onto Thompson Road.
The Rice Creek Field Station entrance will be on your right. Continue past the small upper parking lot and follow the driveway down to the main building.
🚶 About the Walk
November brings a different kind of beauty to Central New York’s natural areas. With the leaves falling and the landscape preparing for winter, it’s a wonderful time to get outside and enjoy the quieter side of nature.
Rice Creek Field Station features a 350-acre nature preserve with five trails ranging from 0.75 miles to 2.05 miles.
Whether you prefer a shorter stroll or want to explore several trails, you’ll find opportunities to enjoy the natural surroundings at your own pace.
Trail conditions may vary depending on recent weather. We’ll provide guidance on which trails are best suited for walking during our November weekend.
🌿 About Rice Creek Field Station
Operated by SUNY Oswego, Rice Creek Field Station supports academic instruction, scientific research, environmental education, and stewardship of the natural world.
The property serves as a living laboratory for students, researchers, and the community.
In addition to its extensive nature preserve and walking trails, the Field Station features:
- A 7,640-square-foot main building
- An astronomical observatory
- Educational and research facilities
- Opportunities to explore and appreciate Central New York’s natural environment
It’s a wonderful destination for walkers who enjoy discovering the diverse natural spaces throughout our region.
🎉 Celebrating 45 Years of CNY Folksmarch!
This year marks an exciting milestone—45 years of monthly walks in Central New York!
Since 1981, Folksmarch has encouraged people of all ages and abilities to get outside, explore new places, and enjoy the benefits of walking.
For the past 10 years, CNY Folksmarch has continued that tradition as an independent nonprofit organization, thanks to the dedication of volunteers and board members.
We’re celebrating this milestone during our 2026 Annual Meeting on Saturday, November 7, with light refreshments and an opportunity to reflect on our history and plan for the future.
2026 Annual Meeting
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
🕧 12:30 PM – Approximately 1:30 PM
📍 Rice Creek Field Station
The Annual Meeting is open to everyone interested in CNY Folksmarch. Annual Pass Holders and Yearly Passport holders are especially encouraged to attend, as they are eligible to vote on organizational business.
Topics include:
- Board member nominations and officer elections
- Planning our 2027 walking locations
- Recognition of walkers earning 10-walk pins
- Feedback on our 2026 walks
- Planning for the continued success of CNY Folksmarch
Our organization needs your participation!
We are seeking new board members and volunteers to help keep our monthly walks going. Whether you can assist at registration, help organize walks, or serve on the board, your involvement makes a difference.
Come celebrate 45 years of walking—and help us keep the tradition going!
🍂 Come Prepared for November Walking
Late fall weather can be unpredictable in Central New York, so we recommend:
- Dressing in layers
- Wearing comfortable walking shoes appropriate for potentially wet or slippery trails
- Bringing water
- Checking the weather before heading out
💲 Participation
- First-time walkers: FREE
- Adults: $4
- Youth ages 6–18: $1
- Children 5 and under: FREE
- Family maximum: $9
👟 Join Us!
Whether you’re a longtime Folksmarch participant or joining us for the first time, we invite you to explore the trails at Rice Creek Field Station and celebrate this special milestone.
45 years of walking, exploring, and building community—and we’re not finished yet!
We hope to see you November 7–8!
