Hours
Monday to Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday: Noon to 5 pm

We are now accepting applicants for
Summer Nature Camp Instructors.
Apply here.

Update 2/02/12:
We are no longer renting cross country skis.
Check back when more snow falls.
We are not renting snowshoes due to limited snow depth.

Click the below link for trail conditions and grooming updates from the Rochester Active Sports Club.

Cross Country Ski
Trail Conditions

 

 

 


Welcome to Quarry Hill Nature Center

Quarry Hill Nature Center is located in 320-acre Quarry Hill Park, often referred to as the "Jewel" of the Rochester Park system. Year round free admission, learn more about the Nature Center features here.

Coming Events

Rochester WinterFest 2012 Events at Quarry Hill:

Breakfast with the Birds
February 12, 9:00 - 10:30 am

Dogsledding - Gee, Haw!
February 12, 11:00 - 4:00

Get all the details here!

Valentine's Ski & Snowshoe (Adults)
February 10 or 11, 2012:

Enjoy an evening on our candlelit trails and then warm up by a roaring fire in the nature center. Champagne & chocolate will be served. Pre-registration required.
Details here.

Beekeeping for Beginners
February 11, 9 am - 4:30 pm

Pre-Registration Required
$40/adult ($35/members)
$18/child over 10 w/paid adult

Beekeeping is exciting and growing in popularity. While beekeeping itself can be hard work, the rewards are definitely worth the time. Not only do you get honey, but your bees pollinate local plants and better the environment as a whole! This class, specifically for beginners, will cover introduction to bees and beekeeping, equipment, disease and pest management, planting for honeybees, yearly management and how to produce a honey crop. Participants will be given information on where to buy bees and equipment. An advanced bee keeping class will be offered in the fall. Participants should pack a lunch. Pre-registration required.

 

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