The Mendon Foundation would like to recognize Cindy Lau, one of its long-time dedicated volunteers. Cindy has lived in the Mendon community since 1995 and has volunteered for the Mendon Foundation for the last 25 years! Cindy plants and tends eight (8) gardens along the Lehigh Valley Trail at Mendon Read more
A team of Mendon Foundation volunteers have been very busy over the last two weeks completing trail maintenance and installing three (3) water mitigation culverts on our Pittsford-Mendon Center Road property. One of these culverts replaced the easement bridge that was washed out in the severe June storm. The trails Read more
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