The Jordan-Elbridge Community Center (a/k/a Jordan Elbridge Gathering Enclosure) will be our sign-in location for this month’s Folksmarch. Weather permitting, we may set up in the outdoor pavilion located right behind the center and just adjacent to the trail. From the center, you will head west along a portion of the old Erie Canal. YouContinue reading “Folksmarch along the Canal Trail in Jordan”
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Folks-MARCH-2023
MARCH 11, 9:00 AM-NOON AND MARCH 12, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM – We chose a late winter Folksmarch in the Village of Manlius partly so our walkers could duck into a shop or café along the route to warm up from the cold March weather. But who knows this year. Instead, we might want to stopContinue reading “Folks-MARCH-2023”
Winter Walk Around Beaver Lake
FEBRUARY 11, 9:00 AM-NOON AND FEBRUARY 12, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM – Beaver Lake Nature Center. Join us as we explore the many trails available at Beaver Lake Nature Center. Unless we get totally bombarded with snow, BLNC boasts at least 3 of their trails are likely to be open – even in February. The tree coverageContinue reading “Winter Walk Around Beaver Lake”
Walking into Destiny
JANUARY 14, 9:00 AM-NOON AND JANUARY 15, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM – Destiny USA provides some of the best options for mid-winter walking in CNY. For those who like to stay warm, traveling the perimeter of the 4 retail floors of the mall is about a 5K walk. Others, who prefer to brave the winter elements,Continue reading “Walking into Destiny”
Wrapping Up the Year in a Holiday Village
DECEMBER 10, 9:00 AM-NOON AND DECEMBER 11, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM – Join us as we wrap up 2022 in a walk through a charming Holiday Village. Skaneateles is always a fun place to visit but can be especially magical at holiday time. Our Folksmarch will be taking place during the Village’s 29th presentation of DickensContinue reading “Wrapping Up the Year in a Holiday Village”
Autumn on the Rail Trail
NOVEMBER 12, 9:00 AM-NOON AND NOVEMBER 13, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM November is a beautiful time of year in CNY. Our walk this month is in the beautiful City of Oneida. The City of Oneida is in the process of developing a trail system that circles the city that combines old railroad beds and city streets.Continue reading “Autumn on the Rail Trail”
October Walk in Williamstown
OCTOBER 8, 9:00 AM-NOON AND OCTOBER 9, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM October is a beautiful time of year in CNY. If we have a sunny Autumn weekend (fingers crossed) we will be surrounded by beautiful foliage on all 3 trails at the Amboy Environmental Center (Yes, there is another Amboy – in Onondaga County, but thisContinue reading “October Walk in Williamstown”
A Walk Along Onondaga Lake
SEPTEMBER 10, 9:00 AM-NOON AND SEPTEMBER 11, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Our walk will begin at the Honeywell Onondaga Lake Visitor’s Center adjacent to the Onondaga Lake Boat Launch. There is ample parking and restroom facilities are located within the center. From the deck of the center there are good views of Syracuse, Destiny and Liverpool. Years ago,Continue reading “A Walk Along Onondaga Lake”
Folksmarch & Summer Picnic in Sherburne
AUGUST 13th 10:00 AM-NOON followed by picnic. NOTE CHANGE IN TIME – Park does not open until 10:00 There are a few different ways to arrive at Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne. All of them could be considered “the scenic route.” The trails are well-groomed and well-marked with lovely views and a variety ofContinue reading “Folksmarch & Summer Picnic in Sherburne”
Just Walk in July
July 9th 9:00 AM-NOON & July 10th 1:00-3:00 PM- Fair Haven in July has a nice ring to it and it’s just down the road from Sterling Nature Center where we had originally planned to walk. Due to the nature center’s construction of a new visitor’s facility, we have postponed Sterling until next year. OurContinue reading “Just Walk in July”
CNY FOLKSMARCH 