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Get up close with nature at our 900 acre preserve nestled in the Finger Lakes. Explore 15 miles of hiking and ski trails, take in an exhibit at the Visitor Center, and enjoy year-round events and environmental education programs.
- Forest School (Ages 4-12)
Forest School at Cumming Nature Center recognizes the...
- Programs and Events
From maple sugaring to guided hikes to blacksmithing, a trip...
- The Walden Project
Experience The Walden Project firsthand by attending an Open...
- Hours & Admissions
RMSC Museum & Science Center 657 East Avenue Rochester NY,...
- Pines Pass
The Pines Pass supports environmental education at Cumming...
- Trails & Exhibits
During spring, summer, and fall, visitors can explore...
- Forest School (Ages 4-12)
The Cumming Nature Center boasts a 900 acre nature center with 6 miles of walking trails, 15 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails, and 3 miles of snowshoe trails. Seasonal events including maple sugaring, educational classes, woodsman competition, and guided walks.
The Cumming Nature Center (CNC) is a 900-acre environmental education facility located near Naples, New York. Owned by the Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC), the preserve features over fifteen miles of trails and offers educational programs and service-learning opportunities.
The Cumming Nature Center, an extension of the Rochester Museum and Science Center, is located in Naples, NY, on the southern end of Canandaigua Lake, just south of Rochester. Aside from a wonderful indoor education facility, the center is also a year-round recreation destination.
During spring, summer, and fall, visitors can explore fifteen miles of hiking trails through wetlands, meadows, and upland forests. In winter, we offer 12 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails and 3 miles of snowshoe trails. Get Tickets. Or Become A Member.
The Cumming Nature Center is located an hour south of Rochester, NY, and 10 minutes north of Naples, NY. 6472 Gulick Road Naples, NY 14512. Phone: 585.374.6160
The RMSC Cumming Nature Center is a dynamic environmental education facility that celebrates the unique landscape and culture of the Finger Lakes region through hands-on learning opportunities and thoughtful exhibits. Our 900-acre preserve is as beautiful as it is vast.
