The Mendon Foundation would like to recognize and thank Dave Reilly as one of our wonderful volunteers. Dave has a unique family legacy associated with Rochester Junction on the Lehigh Valley Trail. Dave’s grandfather, James D. Reilly, was the Interlocking Tower Operator at Rochester Junction in the early 1900’s. Dave Read more…
The moment you have all been waiting for …… the Mendon Foundation would like to reveal the official 2025 Black Diamond races medal and pin designs! All Half Marathon finishers will receive a 2025 Black Diamond race medal. All 5k finishers will receive a 2025 Black Diamond race pin. As Read more…
Twelve volunteers spent this morning creating a beautiful new nature trail at the Mendon Foundation’s Eckler Road property. Many hands made light work, and we accomplished our objectives. The new hiking trail connects the existing Mendon Foundation trail system accessed from Eckler Road to the new Mendon Green trail system. Read more…
The Mendon Foundation is restoring the boxcar that is located at Rochester Junction on the Lehigh Valley Trail. This week, this volunteer crew wrapped up the first of two coats of special protective paint on the roof. We plan to apply a second coat this month. Many thanks to these Read more…
The Mendon Foundation proudly presents its 19th annual Bird Walk Series. Come out and join us for these wonderful FREE events. Geoff Gretton and Connie Kellogg, long-time bird enthusiasts, will lead the walks. Identify and observe a variety of birds by song and sight.No sign up is required. We welcome everyone Read more…
The Mendon Foundation’s 14th annual Black Diamond Express 5K and Half Marathon races will be run on Sunday August 24, 2025. As always the races will take on the Lehigh Valley Trail in Mendon, New York. All proceeds go directly to the Mendon Foundation which has been providing and maintaining green Read more…
Mendon Foundation, Inc., a conservation organization providing an avenue for people to preserve, protect and promote the rich natural green spaces found in the Town of Mendon and adjacent communities, has named Brad Carlson as its President effective January 1,2025. Brad joined the Mendon Foundation in March 2024 as Land Read more…
January, 2025 Dear Friends, With the holiday season just past, we at the Mendon Foundation want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support, which makes our work possible. Our mission is to nurture and protect the rich natural open spaces in the Mendon, Honeoye Falls, and Rush communities Read more…
This Fall the Mendon Foundation designed and purchased new signage to be used consistently around the perimeter of all of its Land Trust Properties. Using GPS survey software, teams of volunteers spent numerous days on all of the Mendon Foundation properties to install the signs. These new signs reflect standardized Read more…
The Mendon Foundation’s team of volunteers spent numerous workdays over the last month making improvements to its Taylor Road Land Trust Property. Scouts from Honeoye Falls’ Scouts BSA Troop 410 also volunteered for a workday on the property as a community service project. The significant volunteer efforts primarily focused on leveling Read more…