GENESEO — The Oak Tree Half marathon hosted over 200 runners as they battled hot temperatures at the 14th annual Oak Tree Half Marathon to benefit the Genesee Valley Conservancy. Mount Morris native and Olympic Marathon Trial Qualifier, Tim Chichester, 30, won the event in a time of 1:10:53 as temperatures soared into the upper 80's by the end of the race. Melissa Johnson-White, 37, was the women's champion with a time of 1:24:41 Tim … [Read more...]
Genesee Valley Conservancy Seeks Volunteers for Removal of Seedy Parsnips
GENESEO — The Genesee Valley Conservancy is planning a volunteer day to remove the invasive parsnip plants from the John W. Chanler Island Preserve. The Volunteer day will take place Thursday July 12, from 6:30 a.m. until 9 a.m. "The plants are forming seeds so it is critical that we kill them this week," said the Gensee Valley Conservancy in an email to the Genesee Sun. The Conservancy recommends that volunteers wear long sleeves and … [Read more...]
Genesee Valley Conservancy to Present Landowner Workshop
MOUNT MORRIS — Landowners are invited to attend a workshop hosted by the Genesee Valley Conservancy to discuss hunting and agricultural land leases, forest management, black bears, hedgerows, wild game cuisine, and invasive species. The event will take place on April 11th as the Conservancy teams up with the Livingston County Cornell Cooperative Extension to assist landowners in the Genesee Valley with a variety of land management topics they … [Read more...]
Oak Tree’s First ‘Sun Cup’ to Award Fast, Healthy First Responders
GENESEO — The 12th annual Oak Tree Half Marathon and 5K will be on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend and this year the GeneseeSun.com is sponsoring the 'Sun Cup' to promote First Responder wellness. The 'Sun Cup' takes the net time of the 5K and Half Marathon of any two contestants from the same first responder or public safety department. "This cup gives the first responders a goal to run off some of their stress and train with a co-worker … [Read more...]
12th Annual Oak Tree Half Marathon Grows with Genesee Valley Conservancy
GENESEO — The 12th annual Oak Tree Half Marathon and 5K is fast approaching the Village. The 12th annual Oak Tree Race is an event that raising money to support the conservation work of the not-for-profit Genesee Valley Conservancy. The race consists of a Half Marathon, 5K, and free kids fun runs. "The race is great public show of support," race director Ben Gajewski. "Along with that we see local business support through our many sponsors, … [Read more...]
Genesee Valley Conservancy to Host Landowner Workshops
GENESEO — The Genesee Valley Conservancy is planning landowner workshops to teach land management strategies and practices. The event will feature a total of 9 workshops one the course of an evening, with a break for dinner where sandwiches, pasta salad, fruit, and other refreshments will be served. The workshops will be scheduled in three time-slots: a 5 - 6 PM slot, a 7 - 8 PM slot, and an 8:15 - 9:15 PM slot. For the 5 - 6 PM time … [Read more...]
Genesee Valley Conservancy Again Gains National Accreditation
GENESEO — The Genesee Valley Conservancy renewed its Land Trust Accreditation, a distinction signifying the organization's dedication to protecting nature in the Genesee Valley region. According to a press release from the Genesee Valley Nature Conservancy, accreditation requires conservation groups to provide extensive documentation and undergo a comprehensive review in order to to renew their status every five years. "It is exciting to … [Read more...]
12th Annual Oak Tree Run Keeps Its Roots, Locals Look to Win
GENESEO — The annual Oak Tree Half Marathon and 5K Run and Walk is fast-approaching, and local runners are looking forward to vying for the famous oak leaf laurel and oak sapling. Returning half marathoner Kenny Goodfellow will aim for the title this year, following a few runner-up finishes in years past. For the women, an intensely competitive field is lined up thus far. Laura Anderson, a former winner of the Half Marathon is making a return, … [Read more...]
GeneseeSun.com to Broadcast Oak Tree Races Live
GENESEO – Sunday's Oak Tree Half-Marathon and 5K run and walk, which has already flown to the lead group of the region's running events, is geared to be the best yet, and the GeneseeSun.com will be broadcasting the races live on our Sun TV Live Stream page. Ben Gajewski, Executive Director of the Genesee Valley Nature Conservancy, announced in July that the Oak Tree was designated the featured distance event in the Rochester Runner of the Year … [Read more...]
GMA Summer Wine and Brew Stroll Toasts Geneseo and the Valley
GENESEO – This year's summer wine and brew stroll by the Geneseo Merchants Association (GMA) drew the community into Main Street Geneseo's shops to raise a glass to Main Street's businesses and the scenic Genesee Valley on Friday. As part of an unprecedented partnership with the Genesee Valley Conservancy, the wine stroll not only coincided with the Finger Lakes Opera's performance of the Elixir of Love, but with a silent art auction from 4 to … [Read more...]