July 2015

One of the great things about living in a city neighborhood is that, a lot of the time, everything you need is right within walking distance – the grocery store, a laundromat, restaurants, the bank. But with all those buildings around that make up the city and its neighborhoods, sometimes we end up missing out on the wonders of nature. And that’s where Washington Grove comes in. Located on the eastern edge of the Cobbs Hill Resevoir, Washington Grove is a kind of nature sanctuary, right in the midst of our busy Rochester city. The 27-acre park is home to an ancient oak-hickory forest, as well as a number of plant and animal species. It’s a lovely place to get away and explore.

And that’s just what the Flower City Looking Good program wants to help you do! On July 30th, if you meet the FCLG guide at the top of Reservoir Road (less than 20 minutes from Erie Station Village!) at 6PM, you’ll be taken on a tour of the park. You’ll see the historic forests and learn about the rest of the present flora and fauna, as well as what can be done to help preserve havens like Washington Grove. The walks last about 90 minutes. More information on the guided tour can be found here, and you can head over here to discover more about Washington Grove itself!