Have your kids ever been wading in a creek? It can be hard to find safe and legal places to access water, but I found a few great ones! Join me, Alyssa Rose for a Creek Exploration at the Ontario Pathways or Ganargua Creek Meadow Preserve. You bring your closed toe water shoes, hat, and sunglasses. I will bring some nets, tubs, sifting pans, magnifying glasses, binoculars, and more! We will spend 2 hours exploring the creek from multiple locations and searching for local flora and fauna. We will use tools to safely catch, observe, and release species such as crayfish, invertebrates, fish, and more.
Ontario Pathways Location: The Wheat Road Trail-head (2769-2849 Wheat Rd, Clifton Springs, NY 14432)
Ganargua Creek Meadow Preserve: Creek Access Trail-head (195 N Hook Rd, Macedon, NY 14502)
Each group can hold up to 10 children, so reserve your family’s spot today!
Reservations are required through the linked Google Form above.
If a time slot does not have any registrations 4 hours before the start time it will be canceled.
Ontario Pathways
Saturday, June 27 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday, July 21 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday, August 22 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Thursday, September 3 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Ganargua Creek Meadow Preserve
Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday, June 26 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Saturday, July 18 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Thursday, July 23 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday, August 8 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday, August 27 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday, September 1 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday, September 5 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This hike is approximately 1.5 miles long, has an elevation gain of 40 feet, and lasts 2 hours.
Recommended for ages 2+.
Reservations are required and must be made at https://forms.gle/5Qtgf1XV9HJdr6d2A
$5 per person must be paid to Adventures with Alyssa Rose in cash or via Venmo or Paypal prior to departing on your scheduled hike. @rosieswildlife
All children are required to have a parent present for the entire program. One adult can take responsibility for up to five children.
Adults will be required to complete a waiver prior to the hike for themselves and the children they claim responsibility for.
All participants are encouraged to walk or be carried.
Many portions of this hike are too narrow for a stroller.
Closed toe water shoes are required to enter the creek for exploration. Please dress for the weather and bring plenty of drinking water, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, and DEET free insect repellent.
Dogs are welcome, but must remain leashed at all times per Ontario Pathways and Ganargua Creek rules.
Parking is available at the check in location.
There are no restrooms or water fountains at these locations, but a portable water refill station and pop up potty will be available at the trail-head.
Private Creek Explorations, birthday parties, and scout options are available upon request.
If you have any questions, please contact adventureswithalyssarose@gmail.com.
Exact Locations:
Ontario Pathways - Wheat Road Trail-head, 2769-2849 Wheat Rd, Clifton Springs, NY 14432
Ganargua Creek Meadow Preserve - Creek Trail-head, 195 N Hook Rd, Macedon, NY 14502