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The Mendon Foundation Recognizes Cindy Lau – August 2025

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 Station Park and Rochester Junction. She loves working with the other Mendon Foundation volunteers, and when she is not doing that, she enjoys discovering local Read more

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Major Trail Maintenance Completed – Pittsford-Mendon Center Rd Property – August 2025

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 are in great condition, so we hope you will take advantage to enjoy a beautiful hike on them!  

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The Mendon Foundation Recognizes Dave Reilly – June 2025

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 pays respect to his grandfather and Rochester Junction by maintaining the area around the historical locations of the Interlocking Tower and Pump House. The two Read more

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2025 Black Diamond Race Medal and Pin Revealed – June 2025

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 with past years, all Black Diamond medals and pins are hand crafted by local artist Geoff Gretton. These medals and pins are great keepsakes.  Start Read more

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Boxcar Restoration – June 2025

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 volunteers for their efforts to support the Mendon Foundation’s mission towards conservation, preservation and education.

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The 19th Annual Mendon Foundation Bird Walk Series – March 2025

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 (8-years old and older). The dates for the 2025 Bird Walk series are as follows: Meet at 7:45am sharp. All bird walks begin @ 8:00 Read more

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2025 Black Diamond Express Races Date Announced – February 2025

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 spaces for the Town of Mendon and surrounding communities for over 30-years.  Race registration is now open.  Cash and gift prizes will be awarded.

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Mendon Foundation Announces New President – January 2025

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 Trust Property Director and Scout Liaison.  Since that time Brad quickly made a positive impact by spearheading a team of volunteers to survey and make Read more

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Annual Appeal – January 2025

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 while fostering opportunities for education and recreation. Our organization relies on the generosity of friends like you to keep this mission vibrant and thriving. We Read more

By Mendon Foundation President, ago