Ready to swap screen time for trail time? Lace up your boots and join the Erie Canal Explorers! These family friendly adventures are fun for all ages. Hikers can borrow tools such as binoculars, magnifying glasses, field guides, and more! Each week we will explore a 1-2 mile section of the Erie Canal in either Monroe or Wayne Counties. These aren’t just walks in the woods—they are interactive adventures designed to turn every hiker into a local nature expert. 

What We Do

Each week is a brand-new adventure on a different section of the Eire Canal Trail. Our sessions include:

• Summer Time Hikes: Explore the Eire Canal while we discuss history and science! 

• Wildlife Observations: From spotting birds to searching for tiny critters, we’ll learn to look (and listen) like real naturalists.

• Nature Games: We dive deeper into facts and fun with interactive games, like I spy, trail trivia, and more.

Schedule & Details

• When: Tuesdays 

  • Weekly July 7 - September 1, 2026 (Excluding July 28)

  • September 15 & 29, October 13 & 27

  • Sign up for one, two, three, or all!

• Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

• Where: Multiple Locations on the Eire Canal Trail (Meeting locations vary weekly—specific trail heads are listed below!)

• What to Wear & Bring: Comfortable shoes or hiking boots and a water bottle are highly recommended!

Note: Our program runs rain or shine. We believe there’s no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong gear. We will only cancel in the event of unsafe temperatures, winds, and/or thunderstorms.

• Cost: These adventures are part of the On the Canals program, presented FREE of charge by the NYS Canal Corporation and the NY Power Authority.