LIVONIA – The first ever arts and crafts event for the Chip Holt Nature Center at Vitale Park will breathe new life into old recycling. Up to 30 participants can create their Halloween or fall crafts with recycled or repurposed materials gathered at the Nature Center. Many locals are pitching in to gather the materials for the crafting on Oct. 27 from 7 to 8 p.m. "Some of the wood came from Smith Lumber in Lakeville, I personally had some … [Read more...]
Chip Holt Nature Center’s ‘Anything Floats’ Regatta Cruises Into Third Year
LIVONIA – Looks like the Chip Holt Nature Center was really onto something when they invited people to strap together watercraft from recycled materials and race at Vitale Park. The third annual 'Anything Floats' Regatta hits the water July 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are only three hard and fast rules: no motors, no commercial boats and no boats over 20 feet long. A full list of race rules is available here. The Conesus Lake Association … [Read more...]
Live Owls Coming to Chip Holt Nature Center
LAKEVILLE — Curious folks can meet live owls at the Chip Holt Nature Center on Friday, getting close enough to feel the power in the presence of the mysterious night birds. Wild Wings, Inc. of Honeoye Falls will be bringing their owls for a guided hike and interactive demonstration on the birds, their habits and habitats at The Chip Holt Nature Center. The event is Feb. 19 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Handlers will bring their live birds of prey … [Read more...]
Winners Announced for Vitale Park’s ‘Anything Floats’ Regatta
LIVONIA – Locals from on and around Conesus Lake flocked Vitale Park for the 'Anything Floats' Regatta on Saturday to support the Chip Holt Nature Center and its programs protecting the lake. Eight boats, built of recycled materials by local residents, raced in two heats of four boats each. The winners of the several awards are: First Place: 'S.S. Gabrick,' entered from Livonia by Fred Glaser, Dennis Glaser, and Emma Glaser. Second … [Read more...]
Chip Holt Nature Center Throws a Reel Party, Free Fishing on Conesus Lake
CONESUS— The Chip Holt Nature Center invites community members out to Vitale Park on Conesus Lake for a free day of fishing. There is no fishing license required for the event and rods, bait and tackle will be provided by Ted's Tackle. This family fun event is suitable for people of all ages. Community members are also encouraged to bring their own gear if they have it. This is a Department of Environmental Conservation sanctioned free … [Read more...]
Chip Holt Nature Center Reintroduces You to the Night Sky
LAKEVILLE – Come join the Chip Holt Nature Center on Saturday March 7, from 7p.m. to 8p.m. for a fun evening of star and planet gazing. A member from the Astronomy Section of the Rochester Academy of Science will reintroduce you our night sky and explain it's tantalizing mysteries and eternal beauty. Weather dependent of course, you will likely be able to view our night sky by eye or through the use of a telescope, which will be provided and … [Read more...]
Raptors Coming to Chip Holt Nature Center
LAKEVILLE – Raptor handlers and specialists with Wild Wings wildlife center will be at the Chip Holt Nature Center in Vitale Park to show and talk about their wild birds of prey. On Tuesday Feb. 17th, from 7 to 8 p.m., live birds of prey will be presented, as well as information about their habits, and habitats. Seating for the presentation is limited to 50 participants. The Chip Holt Nature Center's mission is to provide interactive … [Read more...]
Hear the Tales of Hiking and Travel Guru Rick French
CONESUS – Join the Chip Holt Nature Center for true stories of ice cold raging rapids, minimal clothes and food, carrying five pound rafts, a snarling wolf in camp, and nothing but the Arctic ahead of you. On Tuesday, September 16, 7p.m. to 8p.m. at the Chip Holt Nature Center in Vitale Park at the north end of Conesus, join Rick French and his tales of trekking and rafting in the Brooks Range in Alaska with his organization Pack, Paddle, … [Read more...]
Chip Holt Nature Center programs continue into fall
LIVINGSTON COUNTY -- The “Nature of Things” series will continue throughout the fall with the Flyways and Byways program. The Chip Holt Nature Center, located in Vitale Park, Lakeville, will kick off their free series on September 12, with the Flyways and Byways program at 7p.m. According to a press release, Ranger for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and wildlife expert, Tom Wenzel will share his favorite birding routes and nearby … [Read more...]