On the last Thursday of the month, April through October (weather permitting), join CPF board members, staff, and other volunteers for Trail Work Thursdays. Spend an hour or two beautifying your community trails, then join the group for refreshments at one of the local establishments.

This week, we'll be: 

• Cleaning up some debris/trash at Mark Lane

• Refreshing the Burlingame & Fairchild Parking Areas (bring a stone rake, if you want to be on this crew)

• Conducting the Willow Patch Spring Clean-Up

• Arriving late? Meet us here: Freshening the Upper Fairchild Loop with gravel & garlic mustard (bring wheelbarrow and shovels)

• Walking & Trimming at Fairchild (bring loppers/pruners)

We will meet at the St. Peter's Church parking lot (10 Mill Street) at 4:30 pm, collect tools, divide into work crews and go! Afterwards, refreshments will be provided by CPF Board member David Gerber at Meier's Creek Brewing Company (33 Rippleton Rd.)

Your RSVP to jwong@cazpreservation.org will help us plan projects. We will post any weather-related cancellations at cazpreservation.org/events by 3:30 PM.

Mark Your Calendar for these Future Trail Work Thursdays:

May 30
June 27
July 25
August 29
September 26
October 24 (3rd Thursday of Oct., so we don’t conflict with Halloween)

Volunteer hours are available for high school students. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Did you know that instead of using bait, such as live worms, fly fishing relies on crafting a lure or “fly” using thread, fur, feathers, and other materials? It can be tricky to make a fly that is good enough to fool a fish!

Join CPF and members of the Madison County Chapter of Trout Unlimited to learn the basics of tying flies. Our instructors will provide the materials and step-by-step instructions. Beginners are welcome!

This activity is recommended for ages 12 to adult. Attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

A $5 donation to help offset the cost of the materials would be greatly appreciated.

Please RSVP by Saturday, April 6, using the button below, or by emailing us at admin@cazpreservation.org.

Mother Nature finally came through for the last Snowshoe Sunday of the season! Join us for snow, sunshine and blue skies. Meier's Creek Brewing Company will have the firepits going on patio so that we can enjoy our post-snowshoe BOGO draft beers.

Snowshoes available to borrow (adult, youth and kids' sizes) on a first-come, first-serve basis thanks to our partner at FROSTY (Friends of Stoney Pond). Plan to arrive a little early (by 11:45) if you want to borrow gear.

See you there!

Snowshoe Sundays are a free and family-friendly way to enjoy the natural beauty of winter. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced winter hiker/shoer, this is a great way to meet new people, get outside for some fresh air and exercise, and discover, or re-discover, the Fairchild/Burlingame Trails. (If there's not enough snow, we'll call it a winter hike instead!)

Location: This year, we will start and end Snowshoe Sundays at Meier’s Creek Brewing Company at 33 Rippleton Rd, Cazenovia, NY.

Special BOGO Bonus: After snowshoeing, you can relax, have a snack and enjoy Meier’s Creek Brewing Company's buy one, get one draft beer special for all Snowshoe Sunday participants. 

FAQs

How long do you hike?

We meet at 12:00 p.m. to get geared up and then hit the trails. You can follow along with a CPF guide for a group snowshoe walk or strike out on your own route. We typically finish up around 1:30 p.m., but you can head back earlier or stay out longer. It’s up to you!

Can anyone snowshoe?

All ages and experience levels are welcome—especially beginners! Come by yourself, bring a friend, or bring your family. We’ve had kids as young as four years old on hikes. Depending on the number of attendees, we can split into groups according to ability level.

What should I wear?

Dress for the weather (dress in layers and avoid cotton) and wear comfortable winter footwear/hiking boots.

What if I don’t own snowshoes?

That’s no problem! Thanks to FROSTY (Friends of Stoney Pond), there are shoes you can borrow in a range of adult, youth, and kids’ sizes.

Can I bring my dog?

Dogs on leash are allowed on CPF trails. For snowshoe events, it tends to work well if you and your dog(s) walk ahead of/behind the main group to ensure that other shoers aren't getting tripped up. It's possible that someone else may bring a dog, so if you know that your pet tends to prefer people over other dogs, perhaps it's best to leave Fido at home for this one.

What is there is no snow?

Even if there is not enough to snowshoe, we will still host a winter hike, unless the trails are too icy. Be sure to check the CPF website event page before heading out on the day of your event. We’ll post any cancellations due to weather or trail conditions by 10 AM.

An important PSA for all winter trail users:

When winter trails are groomed or there are well-established ski tracks, we appreciate it when snowshoers, walkers, and their leashed dogs (when possible) can refrain from walking in the ski tracks to preserve the quality of the skiing experience.  Thank you for sharing the trails.

UPDATE: Due to the forecast of wind for this Thursday, we’ve decided to postpone our bluebird house installation. Stay tuned for a new date!

Have some fun and join us in putting up our new bluebird houses, recently built by volunteers! We'll meet at St. Peter's Church parking lot at 10 Mill Street on Thursday, March 21 at 4 pm, then head out to install them on CPF property.

Please RSVP to admin@cazpreservation.org. (We want to be able to let you know in case we need to reschedule due to weather conditions.)

Well, the snow probably won’t get here in time for Snowshoe Sunday, but we’ll head out for a winter hike at noon today. Short loop (about 1 mile) or longer option (about 4 miles). Hope to see you there!

Snowshoe Sundays are a free and family-friendly way to enjoy the natural beauty of winter. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced winter hiker/shoer, this is a great way to meet new people, get outside for some fresh air and exercise, and discover, or re-discover, the Fairchild/Burlingame Trails. (If there's not enough snow, we'll call it a winter hike instead!)

Location: This year, we will start and end Snowshoe Sundays at Meier’s Creek Brewing Company at 33 Rippleton Rd, Cazenovia, NY.

Special BOGO Bonus: After snowshoeing, you can relax, have a snack and enjoy Meier’s Creek Brewing Company's buy one, get one draft beer special for all Snowshoe Sunday participants. 

FAQs

How long do you hike?

We meet at 12:00 p.m. to get geared up and then hit the trails. You can follow along with a CPF guide for a group snowshoe walk or strike out on your own route. We typically finish up around 1:30 p.m., but you can head back earlier or stay out longer. It’s up to you!

Can anyone snowshoe?

All ages and experience levels are welcome—especially beginners! Come by yourself, bring a friend, or bring your family. We’ve had kids as young as four years old on hikes. Depending on the number of attendees, we can split into groups according to ability level.

What should I wear?

Dress for the weather (dress in layers and avoid cotton) and wear comfortable winter footwear/hiking boots.

What if I don’t own snowshoes?

That’s no problem! Thanks to FROSTY (Friends of Stoney Pond), there are shoes you can borrow in a range of adult, youth, and kids’ sizes.

Can I bring my dog?

Dogs on leash are allowed on CPF trails. For snowshoe events, it tends to work well if you and your dog(s) walk ahead of/behind the main group to ensure that other shoers aren't getting tripped up. It's possible that someone else may bring a dog, so if you know that your pet tends to prefer people over other dogs, perhaps it's best to leave Fido at home for this one.

What is there is no snow?

Even if there is not enough to snowshoe, we will still host a winter hike, unless the trails are too icy. Be sure to check the CPF website event page before heading out on the day of your event. We’ll post any cancellations due to weather or trail conditions by 10 AM.

An important PSA for all winter trail users:

When winter trails are groomed or there are well-established ski tracks, we appreciate it when snowshoers, walkers, and their leashed dogs (when possible) can refrain from walking in the ski tracks to preserve the quality of the skiing experience.  Thank you for sharing the trails.

There’s no snow out there, but there’s plenty of blue sky and sunshine! Join us at noon today.

Snowshoe Sundays are a free and family-friendly way to enjoy the natural beauty of winter. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced winter hiker/shoer, this is a great way to meet new people, get outside for some fresh air and exercise, and discover, or re-discover, the Fairchild/Burlingame Trails. (If there's not enough snow, we'll call it a winter hike instead!)

Location: This year, we will start and end Snowshoe Sundays at Meier’s Creek Brewing Company at 33 Rippleton Rd, Cazenovia, NY.

Special BOGO Bonus: After snowshoeing, you can relax, have a snack and enjoy Meier’s Creek Brewing Company's buy one, get one draft beer special for all Snowshoe Sunday participants. 

FAQs

How long do you hike?

We meet at 12:00 p.m. to get geared up and then hit the trails. You can follow along with a CPF guide for a group snowshoe walk or strike out on your own route. We typically finish up around 1:30 p.m., but you can head back earlier or stay out longer. It’s up to you!

Can anyone snowshoe?

All ages and experience levels are welcome—especially beginners! Come by yourself, bring a friend, or bring your family. We’ve had kids as young as four years old on hikes. Depending on the number of attendees, we can split into groups according to ability level.

What should I wear?

Dress for the weather (dress in layers and avoid cotton) and wear comfortable winter footwear/hiking boots.

What if I don’t own snowshoes?

That’s no problem! Thanks to FROSTY (Friends of Stoney Pond), there are shoes you can borrow in a range of adult, youth, and kids’ sizes.

Can I bring my dog?

Dogs on leash are allowed on CPF trails. For snowshoe events, it tends to work well if you and your dog(s) walk ahead of/behind the main group to ensure that other shoers aren't getting tripped up. It's possible that someone else may bring a dog, so if you know that your pet tends to prefer people over other dogs, perhaps it's best to leave Fido at home for this one.

What is there is no snow?

Even if there is not enough to snowshoe, we will still host a winter hike, unless the trails are too icy. Be sure to check the CPF website event page before heading out on the day of your event. We’ll post any cancellations due to weather or trail conditions by 10 AM.

An important PSA for all winter trail users:

When winter trails are groomed or there are well-established ski tracks, we appreciate it when snowshoers, walkers, and their leashed dogs (when possible) can refrain from walking in the ski tracks to preserve the quality of the skiing experience.  Thank you for sharing the trails.

We're on for today! The trails have dried out quite a bit in recent days, so grab your hiking boots and join us for a walk. We'll be sure to have you back in plenty of time for pre-game festivities!

Snowshoe Sundays with CPF are a free and family-friendly way to get outside and enjoy the natural beauty of winter. This low-impact outdoor exercise will get you out on our trails, no matter how wintery the weather. (If there's not enough snow, we'll call it a winter hike instead!)

Location: This year, we will start and end Snowshoe Sundays at Meier’s Creek Brewing Company at 33 Rippleton Rd, Cazenovia, NY.

Special BOGO Bonus: After snowshoeing, you can relax, have a snack and enjoy Meier’s Creek Brewing Company's buy one, get one draft beer special for all Snowshoe Sunday participants. 

FAQs

How long do you hike?

We meet at 12:00 p.m. to get geared up and then hit the trails. You can follow along with a CPF guide for a group snowshoe walk or strike out on your own route. We typically finish up around 1:30 p.m., but you can head back earlier or stay out longer. It’s up to you!

Can anyone snowshoe?

All ages and experience levels are welcome—especially beginners! Come by yourself, bring a friend, or bring your family. We’ve had kids as young as four years old on hikes. Depending on the number of attendees, we can split into groups according to ability level.

What should I wear?

Dress for the weather (dress in layers and avoid cotton) and wear comfortable winter footwear/hiking boots.

What if I don’t own snowshoes?

That’s no problem! Thanks to FROSTY (Friends of Stoney Pond), there are shoes you can borrow in a range of adult, youth, and kids’ sizes.

Can I bring my dog?

Dogs on leash are allowed on CPF trails. For snowshoe events, it tends to work well if you and your dog(s) walk ahead of/behind the main group to ensure that other shoers aren't getting tripped up. It's possible that someone else may bring a dog, so if you know that your pet tends to prefer people over other dogs, perhaps it's best to leave Fido at home for this one.

What is there is no snow?

Even if there is not enough to snowshoe, we will still host a winter hike, unless the trails are too icy. Be sure to check the CPF website event page before heading out on the day of your event. We’ll post any cancellations due to weather or trail conditions by 10 AM.

An important PSA for all winter trail users:

When winter trails are groomed or there are well-established ski tracks, we appreciate it when snowshoers, walkers, and their leashed dogs (when possible) can refrain from walking in the ski tracks to preserve the quality of the skiing experience.  Thank you for sharing the trails.

Location: This year, we will start and end Snowshoe Sundays at Meier’s Creek Brewing Company at 33 Rippleton Rd, Cazenovia, NY.

Special BOGO Bonus: After snowshoeing, you can relax, have a snack and enjoy Meier’s Creek Brewing Company's buy one, get one draft beer special for all Snowshoe Sunday participants. 

FAQs

How long do you hike?

We meet at 12:00 p.m. to get geared up and then hit the trails. You can follow along with a CPF guide for a group snowshoe walk or strike out on your own route. We typically finish up around 1:30 p.m., but you can head back earlier or stay out longer. It’s up to you!

Can anyone snowshoe?

All ages and experience levels are welcome—especially beginners! Come by yourself, bring a friend, or bring your family. We’ve had kids as young as four years old on hikes. Depending on the number of attendees, we can split into groups according to ability level.

What should I wear?

Dress for the weather (dress in layers and avoid cotton) and wear comfortable winter footwear/hiking boots.

What if I don’t own snowshoes?

That’s no problem! Thanks to FROSTY (Friends of Stoney Pond), there are shoes you can borrow in a range of adult, youth, and kids’ sizes.

Can I bring my dog?

Dogs on leash are allowed on CPF trails. For snowshoe events, it tends to work well if you and your dog(s) walk ahead of/behind the main group to ensure that other shoers aren't getting tripped up. It's possible that someone else may bring a dog, so if you know that your pet tends to prefer people over other dogs, perhaps it's best to leave Fido at home for this one.

What is there is no snow?

Even if there is not enough to snowshoe, we will still host a winter hike, unless the trails are too icy. Be sure to check the CPF website event page before heading out on the day of your event. We’ll post any cancellations due to weather or trail conditions by 10 AM.

An important PSA for all winter trail users:

When winter trails are groomed or there are well-established ski tracks, we appreciate it when snowshoers, walkers, and their leashed dogs (when possible) can refrain from walking in the ski tracks to preserve the quality of the skiing experience.  Thank you for sharing the trails.

We're on for today! No showshoes needed, but we'll plan for a winter hike. After this band of snow squalls passes, it should be pretty in the woods with a little fresh dusting.

Snowshoe Sundays with CPF are a free and family-friendly way to get outside and enjoy the natural beauty of winter. This low-impact outdoor exercise will get you out on our trails, no matter how wintery the weather. (If there's not enough snow, we'll call it a winter hike instead!)

Location: This year, we will start and end Snowshoe Sundays at Meier’s Creek Brewing Company at 33 Rippleton Rd, Cazenovia, NY.

Special BOGO Bonus: After snowshoeing, you can relax, have a snack and enjoy Meier’s Creek Brewing Company's buy one, get one draft beer special for all Snowshoe Sunday participants. 

FAQs

How long do you hike?

We meet at 12:00 p.m. to get geared up and then hit the trails. You can follow along with a CPF guide for a group snowshoe walk or strike out on your own route. We typically finish up around 1:30 p.m., but you can head back earlier or stay out longer. It’s up to you!

Can anyone snowshoe?

All ages and experience levels are welcome—especially beginners! Come by yourself, bring a friend, or bring your family. We’ve had kids as young as four years old on hikes. Depending on the number of attendees, we can split into groups according to ability level.

What should I wear?

Dress for the weather (dress in layers and avoid cotton) and wear comfortable winter footwear/hiking boots.

What if I don’t own snowshoes?

That’s no problem! Thanks to FROSTY (Friends of Stoney Pond), there are shoes you can borrow in a range of adult, youth, and kids’ sizes.

Can I bring my dog?

Dogs on leash are allowed on CPF trails. For snowshoe events, it tends to work well if you and your dog(s) walk ahead of/behind the main group to ensure that other shoers aren't getting tripped up. It's possible that someone else may bring a dog, so if you know that your pet tends to prefer people over other dogs, perhaps it's best to leave Fido at home for this one.

What is there is no snow?

Even if there is not enough to snowshoe, we will still host a winter hike, unless the trails are too icy. Be sure to check the CPF website event page before heading out on the day of your event. We’ll post any cancellations due to weather or trail conditions by 10 AM.

An important PSA for all winter trail users:

When winter trails are groomed or there are well-established ski tracks, we appreciate it when snowshoers, walkers, and their leashed dogs (when possible) can refrain from walking in the ski tracks to preserve the quality of the skiing experience.  Thank you for sharing the trails.

2023 Turkey Trot Race Results

Join us for CPF's annual family-friendly Thanksgiving morning 5K on the Gorge Trail. The course is out-and-back on a gravel converted rail-trail. A one-mile fun-run course is also marked. Parking is at Burton Street Elementary School.

Details:

• Register online at RaceSignUp.com. (Highly recommended.)

• Day-of registration: Opens at 8:30 a.m. and closes at 9:00 a.m. 

• Race starts at 9:30 a.m.

• Please bring a non-perishable food donation for Caz Cares.

• Costumes are encouraged!

• Prizes will be award to the top three finishers in each category; men, women, and youth.

• Light refreshments served after the race.

PLEASE NOTE: No dogs or strollers will be permitted on the trail during the race. There are no bathroom facilities at the trailhead. The Clark Street bridge will be closed 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.