CLWA

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Workshop
2023-03-05 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Road, Naples, NY, 14512, United States
Sunday, March 5th, 1-3 PM
Location: Cumming Nature Center
Learn about the invasive species that is affecting our Hemlock Trees, and about treatment options that are available for property owners. We will discuss how to identify HWA out in the field and how to report it to the IMapInvasives app.
Join us for a winter walk through the hemlock stands at Cumming Nature Center to field survey for HWA. After our hike, stay and hang out by the fire for a chat and a cup of hot cocoa!
Please wear winter attire to go out on the hike.
Register at the link below:
https://forms.gle/q91EG3ndCK3F312T8

Soil Health Workshop
2023-03-01 08:00 - 15:00 | Ontario Produce Auction, 4860 Yautzy Road, Stanley, NY, 14561
This event is in partnership with Ontario and Yates County Soil and Water Conservation Districts, CLWA, and many others.

Follow up on CCA credits:
2- Nutrient Management
1-Soil Management
1-Pest Management
0.5-Crop Management
Pesticide Credits:
2 for Categories 1a, 10, 21, 23
Soil Health Workshop Registration Form:
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Every Family Outside: Winter Walk & Nature Exploration
2023-02-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Road, Naples, NY, 14512, United States
Every Family Outside: Winter Walk & Nature Exploration
Join us at Cumming Nature Center on Saturday, February 25th starting at 1 PM for a day of fun-filled winter learning and exploration.
Winter is a great time to get the family outside in nature! Join us at CNC for a winter hike to learn about “Animal Senses and Signs” to explore the wildlife found in this beautiful region. If we have snow for this event, we will have the opportunity to identify animal tracks!
*Event sponsored by the Finger Lakes Land Trust*
https://www.fllt.org/

Register at the link below:
https://forms.gle/nMeagxV2fcBj66gB7

De-Icing Dilemma: A Presentation about De-Icing Agents by Dr. Bruce Gilman
2023-02-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Wood Library, 134 N Main St, Canandaigua, NY, 14424, United States
Join CLWA and Dr. Bruce Gilman for a talk on de-icing agents!

Thursday, February 16th at 7:00 PM
Wood Library, Hamlin Room Side A
Presented by: Dr. Bruce Gilman
Registration is required: https://forms.gle/EgA554CAkT82iZos6
First introduced to improve winter road safety, the use of de-icing agents has grown so immensely that unforeseen environmental problems have emerged today. This presentation will examine the history of their use, review the scientific literature for their environmental impacts, and describe the ongoing local tributary sampling program established by the presenter and his student volunteers at Finger Lakes Community College. Data for Canandaigua Lake tributary streams will be highlighted, including a stressed stream segment analysis for Cook’s Point stream.
After Bruce’s talk, Kevin Olvany, Watershed Program Manager for the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Council, will discuss the best management practices that several area municipalities will be implementing to help minimize the impacts of de-icing agents on our local waterways.
Presented by: Dr. Bruce Gilman
Dr. Bruce Gilman has recently retired from the Department of Environmental Conservation and Horticulture at Finger Lakes Community College where he taught for 42 years. His teaching expertise included aquatic ecology, field botany, glacial geology, agronomy and environmental science. During his tenure at the college, Bruce was the Director of the Environmental Studies Program as well as Director of the college’s Muller Field Station located in the southern Honeoye Valley. Dr. Gilman received his PhD in Ecology from the College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse NY.

Lake Dog Book Signing with Maggie Benham
2022-11-26 11:00 - 15:00 | 144 Mill Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Come visit Maggie Benham, author of the new children’s book “LAKE DOG”, and the star and inspiration of her book, Tipper, for a book reading, signing, and sale at CLWA’s new office space at 144 Mill Street in Canandaigua on Small Business Saturday. The book reading will begin around 11.
This fabulous children’s book, but a read that can be enjoyed by all ages, is about Tipper the dog that loves the lake and inspires all people to take joy in and love the water as much as she does. The end of the book also provides tips and ways everyone can care for the land and water as well as gentle reminders of how we can reconnect with nature! 🙂
CLWA will also have Merchandise and our 2023 Calendars available for sale. Folks who ordered calendars in advance, and those we have for our amazing volunteers, will be available for pick-up. We will also be decorating our Christmas tree and have some tasty treats for all to enjoy! We hope to see you!!
Registration is not required, but just gives us an idea of who will be stopping by:
https://forms.gle/8tueRzJQwPiTjQnT6

Kershaw Park Trash Clean-Up
2022-11-18 12:00 - 15:00 | 205 Lakeshore Dr., Canandaigua, Ny, 14424, 205 Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua, 14424, United States
Join CLWA for a Kershaw Park Trash Clean-up Event. We will provide Trash bags and gloves for the clean-up event, but feel free to bring your own as well! Please wear appropriate footwear for walking on the shorelines.

CLWA at Victor High Point Fall Bash
2022-11-12 10:00 - 16:00 | High Point Business Park in Victor, NY
Visit CLWA at our table at this great outdoor fall event! The Fall Bash will feature live music, a snowboarding rail jam, beer garden, Burton Riglet training, rock climbing wall, ponies, ice sculpting with the ice farm, food trucks, special event promotions, raffles, giveaways, and more!
Purchase a beer/wine/beverage custom tasting glass and support the CLWA mission… Hope to see you there!

CANCELED: What Happens to Your Pumpkin After Halloween? Mini workshop for ages 4-8
2022-11-05 06:00 - 07:30 | 144 Mill Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424
EVENT CANCELED
*Registration is limited to 15 kids, so register today at the link below!*
(Please let us know if you are no longer able to make it after registering so we can make room for others. Thank you so much!)
What Happens to Your Pumpkin After Halloween? Come and meet the decomposers to find out! You can learn how to use this year’s pumpkin to help grow a great pumpkin next year. We will read a great book, find out more about kinds of pumpkins, their life cycle and the many uses for pumpkins. You may even get to sample some pumpkin snacks and take home some recipes!!
This is the first of many more fun Mini Workshops held with CLWA at our new office space at 144 Mill Street in Canandaigua, right near the Farmer’s Market Pavillion. Stop at the Farmer’s Market, then join us for this fun Pumpkin workshop. Parents, feel free to drop off your kiddos, ages 4-8 for this workshop, then go grab a coffee or shop at many of the great local small businesses on Canandaigua Main Street!
We will have workshops for all ages, including adults, so keep a look out for more classes to come! Please share any ideas you may have for classes as well. We can’t wait! Hope to see you soon. If you have any questions, please contact Lindsey Ayers at layers@canandaigualakeassoc.org.

CLWA at Fall into Canandaigua Festival
2022-10-29 07:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Main Street in Canandaigua NY
Fall into Canandaigua is a celebration of Fall with festive family fun. Visitors enjoy a host of fall-themed activities such as pumpkin decorating, kids costume parade and contest, horse drawn wagons, and more! Stop by our CLWA table to learn about creepy crawlers in our watershed.
For more information on this event, please visit the Canandaigua Business Improvement District’s Facebook page at:
(20+) Canandaigua Business Improvement District | Facebook

What Lies Beneath: Discovery of the Seneca Chief Shipwreck in Canandaigua Lake
2022-10-19 15:00 - 16:30 | FLCC Stage 14
This event is a visual story of some of the highlights of Scott Hill’s career as a Rochester police captain, commander of the department’s scuba squad, and after police retirement, SVP of Operations at the Rochester aerial imaging company Pictometry. Scott will blend his career experiences to describe the discovery of the first steeled hulled, screw driven steamboat on Canandaigua Lake. Using historic records, aerial photography, underwater photos and video, the audience will learn about the shipwreck Seneca Chief, its interesting discovery, and its significance in Canandaigua Lake history.

Scott C. Hill
Presenter Scott Hill is a retired captain of the Rochester Police Department and commander of the police Scuba Squad. Scott was also the Senior VP of Operations for Eagleview/Pictometry, a Rochester based aerial imaging company.
Prior to joining Pictometry, he worked in law enforcement, serving as Captain and the commanding officer of a large, high crime precinct in Rochester, New York. As commanding officer of the Research and Evaluation Section, he directed the development of the first digital mug shot system for law enforcement in the nation. Hill served as the commanding officer of the department’s Scuba Squad. Hill is an accomplished photographer with expertise in aerial, land, and underwater photography. His images have appeared National Geographic, which featured underwater photos and a process he developed to construct a photo mosaic of a 19th century horse-powered ferryboat shipwreck he discovered in Lake Champlain.

Register for this event at the link below:
https://forms.gle/cGYveW3HFtS7yDij8

Every Family Outside Event: Storytellers Circle and Hike at Bare Hill with Ganondagan
2022-10-01 06:00 - 08:00 | 5950 Van Epps Road Rushville, NY 14544
Where: Bare Hill Unique Area – 5950 Van Epps Road Rushville, NY 14544
*Rain date: Saturday, October 8th, 2022 at 10:00 am
*Registration is limited*

*Event sponsored by the Finger Lakes Land Trust*
https://www.fllt.org/

The power of stories can educate and excite learners of all ages. Join us at Bare Hill Unique Area for a traditional Storyteller’s Circle, delivered by Native American Interpreters from Ganondagan Seneca Art & Cultural Center. Attendees will hear about the legend of Bare Hill and other important aspects of Hodinohso:ni’ life. https://ganondagan.org/
After the Storyteller’s Circle, attendees are invited to stay for a short hike led by the Finger Lakes Land Trust and a fun scavenger hunt.

Register at the link below:
https://forms.gle/iPwCjQKmLMikwUuMA

CLWA at the Naples Grape Festival
2022-09-25 06:00 - 13:00, 2022-09-24 06:00 - 13:00
Stop by the CLWA table at the Naples Grape Festival to learn more about who we are and what we do. We will also have a fun craft for kids to complete. Lots of great informational pieces for your taking on how you can help Protect, Preserve, and Restore the Lake! We are always looking for new volunteers and members to join the organization. Hope to see you there!

CLWA Open House
2022-09-08 13:00 - 15:30 | 144 Mill Street and Farm Market Pavilion, Canandaigua, NY
The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association (CLWA) is opening a new location in the heart of downtown Canandaigua to expand our efforts to provide education, conduct scientific research, and advocate for public policies to protect the health of our lake.
Please join us on September 8, 2022, at 5:00 PM, when we will celebrate our new office at 144 Mill Street with a showcase of our activities and say thank you to our supporters, donors, and members.
We depend on dedicated staff and a working board of directors who collaborate with numerous conservation partner organizations and the 14 municipalities that surround the lake while hundreds of volunteers give their time to important initiatives, from monitoring water quality to scouting for invasive species to providing office support.
Opening our new center is an important and exciting milestone as CLWA moves into a new era of preserving, protecting, and restoring Canandaigua Lake.
We hope to see you there!
Register at the link below:
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ej9mzz9l25b57ce5&llr=eovkd8kab

CLWA's Annual Meeting
2022-08-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Via Zoom
The Annual Meeting is a great place to hear about current watershed initiatives! Join us for our year in review, reports from the Chair and Treasurer, officer and director elections, and award recognitions including the 2022 Photo Contest winners.
After the business meeting, stay for a presentation with Anthony Prestigiacomo, Research Scientist with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation for a talk titled: Harmful Algal Blooms in Deep Places: A Finger Lakes Case Study, featuring research performed on Canandaigua Lake.
We hope you will join us!
Register at the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtduytrTgvE9ScuBHMBWlZbYyj-um-9x6X

SLATE OF OFFICERS FOR NOMINATION:

CLWA is pleased to present this slate of board members for consideration. Please note: Dues-paying CLWA members may vote for each postion.

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Water and Wildlife Summer Camp, August 15-19th
2022-08-15 05:00 - 09:00 | Onanda Park, Canandaigua NY
Join educators for a fun week of outdoor exploration at Onanda Park this summer! This camp is for you if you answer yes to the following questions:

Do you want to be part of the team that helps keep Canandaigua Lake clean?
Do you like wildlife?
Do you like exploring nature?
Do you like having fun?

What will students be doing?
This camp will put you in the streams and in the fields around Canandaigua Lake with the help from scientists at Hobart and William Smith College, FLCC, DEC and local Science Teachers. You will be:

Learning about the natural wildlife around Canandaigua Lake: We will go on scavenger hunts to collect organisms for study. We will also teach you about harmful invasive species and you will assist us in their removal!
Learning how scientists monitor and study the lake: We will design and conduct an experiment that will study the water quality in streams around the lake.
Playing games!

What should I bring?

Waders, water shoes or extra pair of sneakers that you can get wet
Phone if you have one
Sweat shirt
Towel
Sunscreen

Where do I return my registration form and $50?
A $50 deposit will reserve you one of the 21 spots, and includes a t-shirt, water bottle, poncho and snacks. Please email or call the CLWA office for a registration form and prior to registering to make sure there are still spots available at layers@canandaigualakeassoc.org or 585-394-5030.

Mail checks and registration forms to:
CLWA
P.O. Box 323
Canandaigua, NY 14424

Education Program at Naples Library (closed event)
2022-08-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-29 08:00 - 10:00

CLWA at the Canandaigua Lakefront Arts Festival
2022-07-31 06:00 - 13:00, 2022-07-30 06:00 - 13:00 | Kershaw Park, Canandaigua Lake
Stop by the CLWA table at the Canandaigua Lakefront Arts Festival to learn more about who we are and what we do. We will also have a fun craft for kids to complete. Lots of great informational pieces for your taking on how you can help Protect, Preserve, and Restore the Lake! We are always looking for new volunteers and members to join the organization. Hope to see you there!

CLWA Photo and Video Contest Closes Today!
2022-07-30 - 2022-07-31
Get your photos and videos in today at the link below:
https://woobox.com/hoxssu
Enter your images and videos for a chance to win some great local prizes and placement in our 2023 CLWA Photo Calendar!
A panel of judges will review and select the three winners in each category based on overall creativity, aesthetics, and representation of the watershed. Winners will be announced at the CLWA Annual meeting in August.
Entries must be received by midnight on July 31st…. submit today and spread the word with neighbors and friends!

Every Family Outside Event: Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard at Kershaw Park - SESSIONS FILLED
2022-07-16 07:00 - 10:30 | 11 Lakeshore Drive Canandaigua, NY 14424
ALL SESSIONS FILLED
*Rain date July 23rd*
Join us for a morning of Stand Up paddleboarding along the beautiful north shore of Canandaigua Lake! Attendees will be given the opportunity to participate in a paddleboard lesson onshore to learn the ropes, then will be given time to roam the waves at their own leisure to explore the beautiful waters of Canandaigua Lake on their own Stand Up Paddleboard.
Attendees will be provided with a paddleboard, paddle, a PFD (personal floatation device) and instruction from a Guide from Canandaigua Sailboard. This event is best suited for kids ages 6 and up, but an onshore water quality activity will also be available for younger participants. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by someone 18 years or older on a paddleboard.
Attendees will gather on the westside of Kershaw Park, near the Kayak launch.
All paddleboard participants must fill out a waiver. Please complete this prior to the event at this link: https://web.wherewolf.co.nz/knmc64
*Event sponsored by the Finger Lakes Land Trust*

Rain Barrel Workshop at Naples Brewing
2022-07-13 14:30 | Naples Brewing Company, 104 North Main Street, Naples, NY, 14512
*EVENT IS FULL*

Join the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association, the Ontario County Soil & Water Conservation District and the Naples Brewing Company for a rain barrel workshop. We will start with a short presentation on healthy lake tips and will follow with a demo on how to build your barrel. We will then help you build your own 55 gallon rain barrel.
Installing a rain barrel is an easy way to protect our environment and save money. A rain barrel collects & stores rainwater from your roof that would otherwise be lost to runoff & diverted to storm drains or streams. The water from your barrel can be used for watering gardens & lawns, cleaning outdoor furniture, & the list goes on.
Cost is $30 per barrel. The Naples Brewing Company will be offering a 10% discount on beverages to workshop attendees!
We have a rain date of July 14, 2022. We will contact you directly if the date/time changes.

Water Chestnut Pull at High Tor
2022-07-06 05:00 - 08:00 | High Tor Boat Launch
Join the Finger Lakes Institute and CLWA for a water chestnut pull in the West River on July 6th at 9:00 am.
Water chestnut is a floating-leaved, annual aquatic plant that was found in the West River in 2014. Populations of this plant can form very dense mats of interlocking rosettes, shading out the water column and suppressing most other aquatic plant growth in the area. The good news is, hand pulling can be an effective management strategy.
If you are interested in helping, please register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4PcvjXBfQT8F701P0UPQzJFXMPhREBkvSqsKs4P0M-KM8Bw/viewform.
Kayaks and canoes will be provided, or feel free to bring your own.

Contact Program Coordinator, Sydney VanWinkle, at svanwinkle@hws.edu with any questions.

Every Family Outside Event at Muller Field Station
2022-06-04 06:00 - 08:30 | Muller Field Station
*Rain date June 11th, 10:00 am*
*Registration limited to 50 people*
*Event sponsored by the Finger Lakes Land Trust*
Join us for a fun day of outdoor exploration at Muller Field Station! Guests are welcome to rotate through several engaging activities including a canoe paddle, aquatic insect sampling, and an educational walk along the inlet. Each activity should last about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Guests can choose to spend part of their morning canoeing the Honeoye inlet with environmental educators looking for signs and sounds of wildlife. Evidence of beaver and river otter are frequently spotted, along with many native birds and plants. This paddle is great for beginners, and all equipment including life jackets will be provided. Feel free to bring binoculars!
Explore life under the water with a close up view of aquatic insects. Nets, observation containers, magnifying glasses, and identification guides will be available for examining samples from the pond. A laid-back and fun hands-on activity for all ages.
Guests are also invited to enjoy a walk along the inlet channel. This is a great opportunity to get a closer look at the wetland plant communities that are present, and also use observational senses to scout for birds and animal sign. The mowed and well-maintained trail is easily navigable, but may be slightly wet or muddy under certain conditions; appropriate footwear is encouraged.

Muller Field Station
6455 County Road 36
Honeoye, NY 14471
https://flcc.edu/muller/

Register at the link below:
https://forms.gle/WadjzGwYH3hdFTVWA

RESPONDING TO THE RAIN
2022-05-31 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
This online event is part of Lake Friendly Living Awareness Week and is sponsored by Skaneateles Lake Association and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County.
Even after all the tried and true flood prevention efforts are carried out, lake communities still experience the aftermath of intense flash floods. Join experts from the Skaneateles Lake Association, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation as they discuss strategies in responding to rain events.

Presenters:
FRANK MOSES, Executive Director, Skaneateles Lake Association
CAMILLE MARCOTTE, Water & Ecology Educator, Onondaga Cornell Cooperative Extension
TRENDON CHOE, Environmental Analyst – Division of Environmental Permits, NYSDEC – Region 7 – Syracuse

Register for this online event at the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p2saGENiQsWo9JSgGAAzKA

Practices for Run-Off Resiliency
2022-05-26 14:00 - 15:00
This online event is part of Lake Friendly Living Awareness Week and is sponsored by Yates County Soil and Water Conservation District and Keuka Lake Association.
Do you want to play a part in keeping our lakes and streams clean? This presentation will inform you of the key ways to prepare for and reduce run-off on your property.
LEXIE DAVIS is the Natural Resources Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Yates County. Lexie Davis collaborates with many different organizations regarding lake and forest habitats to ensure environmental health is protected and the public remains informed.
Register for this online event at the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fOdjYxkWTrydhMGkafg5uQ

Education Program at Canandaigua: 5th Grade
2022-05-26 05:00 - 11:00, 2022-05-24 05:00 - 11:00 | Canandaigua Elementary
5th Grade Lesson:
Students will learn about the different ways humans use the land and the potential impacts these uses can have on water quality.

Eco-friendly Craft Kits and STEAM Learning with IDEA Collective
2022-05-22 08:00 - 13:00
This in-person event is part of Lake Friendly Living Awareness Week and is sponsored by Keuka Lake Association and Idea Collective.
IDEA (Innovation. Design. Education. Art.) Collective is a sustainable toy company and mobile art classroom that connects kids with nature through STEAM education. Their eco-friendly craft and garden kits bring fun, hands-on learning to homes while helping families and educators provide meaningful experiences to their children. Kiddos will learn about important environmental topics while exercising hand skills, connecting with nature, and creating fun memories through art! Their in-person craft workshops engage students with entertaining hands-on activities that integrate art with environmental education to empower the next generation of creative Earth stewards.
IDEA Collective will give a tour of their studio and introduce their education toy company to visitors. They’ll also spark conversations about future collaborations with Keuka and Canandaigua Lake watershed.

Presenters: Lindsey Dean & Sam Castner, co-founders of IDEA Collective, LLC.
Where: IDEA Collective – 2725 Bellis Hill Road in Dundee, NY 14837
For more information visit: WWW.FLRWA.ORG/LAKE-FRIENDLY-LIVING

Register for this in-person event at the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFfD3hUAqDEArEKE_X5nYM6PQbJf9NT1ZOCqWZp3PfYe4TTA/viewform
