HENRIETTA’S TINKER NATURE PARK AND HANSEN NATURE CENTER OFFER REFUGE FOR ALL YEAR-ROUND

BY SUZIE WELLS

If you’re a birdwatcher, hiker, or parent with younger children, chances are you’ve experienced the 68-acre natural oasis that is Tinker Nature Park. As I drive down Calkins Rd., I o en see people enjoying the 1.2-mile self-guided walking/exercise trail. What better way to get out and walk than to enjoy the natural beauty of a nearby park.

School groups from the area enjoy annual excursions to its natural beauty with multiple habitats with rich wildlife across each. I learned a lot when each of my girls’ classes headed to Tinker Park for a nature hike with the knowledgeable docent and toured the Hansen Nature Center with its displays of native birds and animals in their natural habitats (including a working beehive, so cool!) At the Nature Center, you can also nd illustrated guides and checklists for the plants and animals you’ll likely nd on the property – so cool for the treasure hunting sorts.

You may have seen the park, you’ve perhaps even checked out the nature center and its amazing public programming, but have you ever checked out the cobblestone building out front?

During Tinker’s annual events, my family and I like to stop in to the Tinker Homestead and nd it a fascinating glimpse into 1830s America. We mostly see such homes only at the Genesee Country Village in Mumford, so it’s incredible to see one in our own backyard. Caretakers and volunteers do a great job maintaining the building for the public to experience. I’ve been inside in all seasons, and we especially appreciate modern comforts when the cold Rochester winds blow. But stepping into the federal style home is like stepping into history, so house has been restored to the turn of the 20th century. Visitors will appreciate the practical yet elegant Victorian lifestyle of this rural family.” e Farm Museum in the barn next door “charts the growth of agriculture in Western New York from subsistence to commercial farming. Visitors will understand how the Erie Canal forever changed the face of farming in New York state. e farm is composed of several structures that were important to the success of the Tinker Farm. e museum has an extensive collection of farm implements which chart the modernization of farming through the years.”

Public tours of the homestead and farm museum are available ursdays and Saturdays, and by appointment Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. It’s de nitely a worthwhile site to check out.

My family and I enjoy the programming at Tinker Park, including its Ice Cream Social, Harvest Festival, and celebration for the winter holidays. Check out their summer concert series at the Henry Hansen Amphitheater on Fridays, Yoga at the park on Saturdays, or check out their Wild Tinker activities, Fall Foliage events, or perhaps rent cross country skis or snowshoes in winter. Perhaps join the Tinker Trekkers (55+) group that convenes to enjoy a hike with other nature enthusiasts. On the east side of the park is a pavilion and playground as well, rounding out the treasures on the Tinker Nature Park property. Whatever you choose, get out and enjoy the beauty around us in this public treasure. We have such beautiful natural resources around us.

According to Henrietta historians, “ e Tinker Family occupied this homestead for six generations. ey witnessed the transformation of Western New York from a wooded frontier to a thriving community. As a result of the Erie Canal giving farmers access to new markets, the Tinkers could a ord to build a new home. ey chose to build a cobblestone house, a unique architectural style to Western New York. Construction started in 1828 and the house was completed in 1830. e interior of the

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Batavia

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Canandaigua

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Dansville

OvereatersAnonymousMeetings - OvereatersAnonymous(OA) isacommunityofpeoplewho supporteachotherinorderto recoverfromcompulsiveeatingand foodbehaviors.Wewelcomeeveryonewhofeelstheyhaveaproblem withfood.JoinusattheDansville PublicLibraryonThursdaysat6:30 pm.

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ConesusLakeRidersMotorcycle Club -AllYouCanEatBreakfast: Helduntilfurthernoticethe2nd and4thSundayofeverymonthat theConesusLakeRidersMotorcycleClub,6199LibertyPoleRd.in Dansvillefrom9am-12noon.We supportCampGoodDays,Teresa House,WoundedWarriors, Christmasmealsandmanymore. AnyquestionscallJohnHynesat 585-314-1244.

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Geneseo

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Livonia

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Middlesex

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Mount Morris

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TourofMountMorrisDam: Walking Toursoffereddaily:(May1 -October25).Reserveticketsat www.Recreation.gov.MondayThursday:2pm.Friday-Saturday: 11amAND2pm.Limitedspace; walk-upticketsnotguaranteed. ValidphotoIDrequiredforparticipation.Reservewww.Recreation. govor877-444-6777.MountMorrisDamandRecreationAreaVisitor Centerisopen10am-4:30pm daily.Location:6103VisitorCenter Rd.,MountMorris,NY.Fordetails call:(585)658-4790.

Naples

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S. DANSVILLE

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SPRINGWATER

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WAYLAND

WaylandHistoricalSociety: The Wayland HistoricalSocietywillbe holdingitsANNUALGARAGESALE -August24th9-4,August25th 9-4,August26th9-2andAugust 27th12-5duringouroutsideconcertat2:00withTrevorDonlon.

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Baptist

Cornerstone Baptist Church

4232 Reservoir Rd., Geneseo • 243-4514 www.baptistchurchgeneseo.com

Pastor John Zatkiewicz

Worship 11am • Sunday School 9:45am

Wednesday Prayer, 6:30pm

Pleasant Valley Baptist Church

4631 Lakeville Rd., Geneseo • 243-0130

Pastor Don Ray • E-mail: pvbc@frontier.com pleasantvalleybaptist.com • Sunday School 10:00am

Worship Services Sunday, 11:00am • Bible Study Wed., 6:30pm

Children’s Church • Youth Activities

Grace Baptist Church

Pastor David eobald

9316 Main Street, Dansville, NY 14437 585-335-6190

Sunday School 9:15 AM; Worship Service 10:30 AM

Wednesday Prayer Meeting/Kids Block/Youth Group 7:00 PM www.gracebcdansville.org

Catholic

St. Luke the Evangelist Parish

Sat. 4:00 pm at St. Lucy, Retsof • Sun. 8:00 am at St. Mary, Geneseo

Sun. 8:15 am at Holy Angels, Nunda • Sun. 10 am at St. Patrick, Mt.

Morris • Sun. 10:15 am at St. Mary, Geneseo

Daily Masses: Mon. 8:00 am at St. Mary, Tues. at St. Patrick, Wed. & Fri. at St. omas Aquinas

Sts. Mary & Matthew Faith Community

St. Mary’s, Honeoye • St. Matthew, Livonia www.stsmaryandmatthew.com - Rev. William Laird

9am Daily Masses: Mon. & Wed. at St. Matthew • Tues. & urs. at St. Mary’s

Weekend Schedule: Sat. - 3:30pm Reconciliation, 4:30pm Mass at St. Matthew • Sun. - 8:30am Mass at St. Mary’s, 10:30am Mass at St. Matthew

Holy Family Catholic Community

O ce: 206 Fremont St., Wayland, NY 14572 • 728-2228

Hours: Mon- urs. 9:00am-4:00pm, Fri 9:00am-12:00noon

Mass Schedule: Sat. 4pm @ St. Mary’s, 40 Elizabeth St., Dansville

Sun. 7:30am @ St. Joseph’s, 206 Fremont St., Wayland

Sun. 9:15am @ Sacred Heart, 11119 Chapel St., Perkinsville

Sun. 11am @ St. Pius, 35 Maple Ave., Cohocton

Christian Science

Christian Science Church

3350 Middle Cheshire Rd., Canandaigua, NY 14424

Sun. Service & Sunday School: 10:30AM

Wed. Testimonial Meeting: Noon at Church

Reading rm. @ Church Tues. 11AM - 2:30PM & before & a er services christiansciencechurch@frontier.com • christianscience.com

Find us on Facebook at Christian Science Canandaigua • 585-393-9935 for info.

Church Of The Nazarene

e Center Church

Meeting at the Lakeville Fire Training Grounds

5604 Stone Hill Rd., Lakeville, NY 14480

Service: Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

Bible Study: Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. Phone: 585-376-0749

Community Church

Livonia Community Church

A non-denominational Evangelical church

41 Spring St., 346-5290; Pastor Benjamin Nickels

Bible Study – all ages 9:45am; Worship Service 10:30am Livoniacommunitychurch.org

Episcopal

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

25 Clara Barton Street • Box 127

Dansville, NY 14437 • 585-335-5434 stpetesdansville.org • Handicap accessible

Sunday Service @ 10:30am

Zion Episcopal Church

10 Park Place (on the Circle), Avon • (585) 226-3722 zionepiscopalchurchavon.org

Sunday Worship and Holy Communion 10:00am

Online Facebook: facebook.com/Zionchurchavon

Sunday School (Pre-K-12) 9:00am

Lutheran

St. Timothy Lutheran Church - ELCA

A Sanctuary and Reconciling in Christ Church

5015 Lakeville Rd, Geneseo, NY 14454 • 585-243-4490

Vicar Lisa Frauens • vicarlisaf@gmail.com • sttimothylutherangeneseo.org

Sunday worship 9:30AM, & Live Streamed: www.facebook.com/sttimothygeneseo

Intergenerational Sunday School, 10:30am 1st Sunday of the month Oct-May. Accessible building with hearing loop available.

Methodist

Geneseo United Methodist Church

Rev. Beth Malone • Rt. 63 & Court Street, Geneseo • 243-3160

8:30am Non-Traditional, 10:30am Traditional, 9:30am co ee hour

Sunday School classes for all ages • Nursery care provided

Now “Looped” for the Hearing Impaired

Worship services available via Zoom - more info at www.geneseomethodist.com

“Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors” • Handicapped accessible

United Methodist Church of Livonia

Pastor: Sung Ho Lee • 21 Summers St., Livonia • (585) 346-3511

E-mail: UMCLivonia@gmail.com • Website: UMCL.us

Sunday School 9:45AM • Worship service Sundays at 9AM, in-person in the sanctuary or online. Online access is available via the church website: UMCL.us or on our Facebook page (Livonia United Methodist Church). Nursery Care available for infant to preschool-aged children.

Dansville United Methodist Church

5 Chestnut Ave., Dansville

Church phone: 585-335-5354

Sunday Worship: 11am

Pastor Michael Whitcomb-Tavey

Springwater United Methodist Church

8001 South Main St., Springwater, NY 14560

O ce: 585-669-2131, Pastor Dawn Merritt

Sunday Service: 11am

Children’s Church/Sunday School

Handicap accessible.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Faith Fellowship Church

5630 Pebble Beach Rd., Lakeville • 703-1340 www. cny.org

Pastor Stephen Sweeting • Pastor Steven LaMar, Discipleship

Pastor Cli Baker, Youth

Sunday Worship Prayer 10am

Holy Ground Ministries Church

2637 Genesee St. (Rte. 63), Retsof, Across from York School bus garage. 585-245-3334 • Sunday at 10am. All are welcome.

Bible Study - Every Saturday at 9:30am

See what the Lord can do in your life. www.holygroundministries.org

Genesee Valley Church Of Christ

Calvin Watson, Minister • 7351 Rt. 256, Scottsburg • 281-4733 (Sparta Community Center)

Sunday Bible Study 9-9:45am • Sunday Worship 10:00-11:00am

Non-denominational New Testament Teachings.

Orthodox

Protection of the Mother of God Russian Orthodox Church ХРАМ ПОКРОВА ПРЕСВЯТОЙ БОГОРОДИЦЫ

100 Stanford Dr., Rochester, NY 14610 • 585-224-0554

Archpriest Gregory Naumenko, Rector • A ROCOR Parish

Serving all English and Russian Speaking Orthodox Christians

Full schedule of services and live service streaming at www.pomog.org

Presbyterian

First Presbyterian Church of Livonia Center

3836 Richmond Mills Road

Rt. 20A, Livonia Center

346-5075

Sunday Worship 9:30 am • Handicap Accessible

Leicester Evangelical Presbyterian Church

161 Main St., Leicester • 382-3311

Pastor David Missel www.seekinggodtogether.com

Adult Sunday School: 10am • Worship Service: 10:30am

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York United Presbyterian Church

2662 Main St., York, NY • 243-1266

Sunday Worship Service in person at 10:00 am

Available on the YouTube channel: “York United Presbyterian Church”.

Pastor: Rev. Michelle Sumption • All are welcome!

Central Presbyterian Church of Geneseo

Corner 2nd & Center St. • 243-0669

Pastor Rev. Dr. Nancy E. Lowmaster

Sunday Worship at 10am @www.cpcgeneseo.org

Sunday School and Nursery provided.

United Church Of Christ

Lakeville United Church of Christ

5687 Big Tree Rd., Lakeville • 346-5235 www.facebook.com/Lakevilleucc

Sunday Worship at 10:30am

All are welcome/Open and A rming Church.

South Livonia United Church of Christ

5087 South Livonia Rd., Livonia • Pastor Susan Smith 585-346-0420 • slucc2021@charter.net

Worship 10:00am

Children Sunday School 10:20am

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