Events

Saturday, April 18, 2026: Astronomy 101. Learn all about astronomy with Craig Kaplan at The Bird House. The talk will begin at 10:00. There will also be times for a Q&A session at the end. More info about the talk TBA.

Tuesday, April 21st: Durand Eastman Park Presentation with local author Jack Butler. Most Rochesterians know of Mr. Eastman but very few know of Dr. Henry Durand. The Park was Durand’s idea. This presentation explores the fascinating life of Henry Durand, his relationship with George Eastman, and the shocking twist that occurs once they donate their land […]

Thursday, April 23, 2026: Bird Walk of Washington Grove with The Bird House and Friends of Washington Grove. 9am at Cobbs Hill Park. Meet at the entrance on Nunda Blvd at 9am.  

Saturday, April 25th, 2026: Jigsaw Puzzle Swap. Have a stack of jigsaw puzzles you don’t know what to do with? Bring them in to swap them out with some “new to you!” For example: Bring two from home, take two home with you.

Saturday, April 25, 2026: Garden Works Promotion. The Bird House will be promoting the Garden Works brand, including giveaways while supplies last! 10am-3pm at The Bird House.              

Sunday, April 26th, 2026: Jigsaw Puzzle Swap. Have a stack of jigsaw puzzles you don’t know what to do with? Bring them in to swap them out with some “new to you!” For example: Bring two from home, take two home with you.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026: Livestream with Amy Donner of Haikubox. Ever wonder what birds are in your yard when you are not there? Now you can find out with the Haikubox! The Haikubox will identify birds in your yard all day long from morning through night! You can easily view a list of all the […]

Thursday, April 30, 2026: Durand Eastman Park Hike with Local Author Jack Butler. This walking tour of Durand Eastman Park covers the area around where Durand’s home and the Zoo were, goes down to where the Beach House was, crosses over to the “White Lady Ghost” Castle, then walks along the west side of Durand […]

Saturday, May 2, 2026: Moon Rabbit Press Art/Trunk Show. Come check out some beautiful artwork by local artist Chris Charles from Moon Rabbit Press. They will be here at The Bird House from 10:00am-3:00pm. About the artist: Chris Charles is a printer, designer and teacher, living in her hometown of Rochester, NY. She started Moon […]

Sunday May 3rd, 2026: Finger Lakes Stained Glass Trunk Show. Locally made stained and fused glass pieces by artist Teresa Rubert will be on display for show and sale. 10am-2pm at The Bird House.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026: Wednesday Evening Warblers with the Rochester Birding Association. This is your chance to follow the spring migration. Just come out on successive Wednesdays to the Lakeview Community Church parking lot in Greece. This is one of the prime birding spots in the area. Come directly from work. No special footwear needed. […]

Friday, May 8, 2026: Dahlia Talk and Tuber Sale. The Charm of Dahlias Talk and Dahlia Tuber Sale. Talk begins at 10, tuber sale is from 10-2pm at The Bird House. Dahlias are vibrant flowers loved for their incredible variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Easy to grow and thriving in sunny gardens, they captivate […]