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Washington Grove, Rochester, NY

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Sports & Outdoors

Washington Grove

A forest preserve in Rochester, New York, that the Friends group works to keep healthy and native.

Rochester, NY

About Washington Grove

Washington Grove is an old-growth forest within Rochester, New York. The Friends of Washington Grove volunteer group works to restore it by planting native trees, shrubs, and ground cover that are in short supply there, and by removing invasive species that crowd out native plants. The group also works with the City of Rochester to maintain trails and entrances, and it finished rebuilding the Nunda Boulevard entryway in 2020. The Grove has recently joined the Old-Growth Forest Network.

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  • #native plants
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  • #hiking trails
  • #Rochester

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    George Eastman Museum

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    Tour Kodak founder George Eastman's mansion and gardens, then see photography and film from one of the oldest photo museums anywhere.

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    Rochester Museum and Science Center

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    Hands-on science and regional history museum in Rochester, New York, with a planetarium and a nature center.

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    Memorial Art Gallery

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    Walk through the University of Rochester's art museum, where a Rembrandt, a Monet and an El Greco hang among more than 13,000 works.

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    Ellison Park

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    Genesee Valley Park

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