It’s hard to believe it’s already been a week since our 15th Annual Black Diamond Express Trail Races! The rain held out, the trails were in great condition, and once again, our community showed up in a big way. With participation remaining strong and close to last year’s numbers, the Read more
A big thank-you to Mendon Highway Superintendent Pete Doyle and the Mendon Highway Department for partnering with us to resurface the parking lots at our Sibleyville and Rochester Junction properties. Using recycled road tailings, the team created smoother, more durable surfaces for visitors. You may have noticed the piles of material Read more
Our volunteers are the heart of the Mendon Foundation—and we want to celebrate them! We’re excited to introduce our new Volunteer Recognition Program, created to recognize the people who consistently volunteer their time and effort to preserve our green spaces. Here’s how it works: 3+ volunteer days: Earn an official Read more
The Mendon Foundation is honored to announce that we have officially named our Taylor Road Property as the Small’s Nature Preserve. This new name recognizes Edie and Gordon Small, whose generous donation of 11.8 acres in 2003 ensured this beautiful landscape would remain protected for generations to come. Their vision Read more
The Mendon Foundation is excited to announce that we are now offering firewood for sale as part of our fundraising offerings. To purchase firewood: Contact us on our website or email us at PropertyDirector@MendonFoundation.org Pricing per Face Cord:
The Mendon Foundation would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to the many volunteers that participated with us during the United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes ‘Day of Caring’ event this month. Over two dozen volunteers helped clear sections of the Lehigh Valley Trail east and west of East River Read more
The Mendon Foundation would like to introduce our newest Board member, Mike Stachura, who joined our team this month. Mike has lived in Honeoye Falls for 15 years. He and his wife Allyson have seven grown children and six grandchildren. Mike recharges himself by being outdoors. He enjoys running, golf, Read more
The Mendon Foundation would like to give a big shout out to Honeoye Falls Scouts BSA Troop 410 HFL. The scouts built nearly twenty (20) bird houses, and today they installed them at the Mendon Foundation’s Sibleyville Nature Reserve and Taylor Road properties. The scouts selected three bird species that Read more
The Mendon Foundation announces its 20th annual Bird Walk Series for 2026. Save the dates and come join us for these wonderful Spring events! Bird lovers, families, and hikers come and join us for bird walks along the Lehigh Valley Trail, Sibleyville Nature Reserve, Lewis Nature Preserve, Oak Openings and Read more
This past Saturday, the Mendon Foundation hosted approximately twenty-five (25) volunteers and spouses for its annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at Flaherty’s Honeoye Falls. The food and service were great, and we were especially appreciative of the company and conversation we shared. A group of like-minded individuals that care about preserving and Read more