Genesee County Fish & Game Protective Association

05/30/2026

Conservation Kids were busy today planting 24 pickling cucumber plants! This corner of new plants is part of a larger area that will be the new GP community garden! As you know, Godfrey's Pond is a Conservation Club and we would love for members and campers to be part of this important initiative. Come check it out over near Camp B Pavilion. If you'd like to help or participate in some way, please reach out to Kandi Lehsten, Director of Conservation, at [email protected]. See you around the Pond! 😁🌼🧄🌞🌱🌿

05/30/2026

June biological events calendar — what to see, when to look, where to find it.

Week 1 (June 1-7):
Firefly flashes begin in mid-Atlantic latitudes. Best viewing on humid evenings near unmowed edges, starting about half an hour after sunset.
Fledgling peak — young birds on every surface. Short tails, loud begging, parents nearby.
Bat pups attempt first flights — erratic fliers at dusk are juveniles.

Week 2 (June 8-14):
Firefly displays intensify. Multiple species flashing in the same field.
Annual cicada emergence — the continuous daytime buzz begins.
Earliest turtle hatchlings possible from nests laid in late April.

Week 3 (June 15-21):
Summer solstice (June 20). Longest day. Dawn chorus reaches its final peak before tapering.
Dragonfly diversity peaks at ponds.
Monarch generation 2 laying eggs on milkweed.

Week 4 (June 22-30):
Goldfinch finally begins nesting — waits for thistle down to line the nest.
Post-fledging family groups visible — cardinals, robins moving together.
Cicada chorus at full volume.

🌿 The birdbath matters most now — parents bathing between feeding runs, fledglings learning to drink. Refill daily.

June is the loudest month. Everything May built is running at full capacity 🐾

05/30/2026

Members and Campers: Thank you so much for attending our kickoff breakfast down at the Snack Shack this morning - what a great turnout! We appreciate the time you took to gather together and meet new members and campers in our family community.

Special thanks to Maralyn Watts, Activities Director, and her crew for organizing and working the event. We look forward to seeing you again next Saturday - same time, same place. Don't forget your new mug for some free coffee! ☕️ 😊😋 Enjoy the afternoon!

05/29/2026

Lifeguard on Duty! Do you know what that means? It means the kids can enjoy swimming AND using the slide! Take advantage of the beautiful weather this weekend and get in the pool!

Lifeguard will be available tomorrow, Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Enjoy! 🏊‍♂️ 😁 🌞

05/29/2026

Don't forget this Breakfast Kickoff event TOMORROW MORNING at the Snack Shack celebrating the summer season as it begins! It's a great opportunity to gather together as members and campers to share a meal and converse over coffee. Speaking of coffee...be sure to pick up a coffee mug at the store to enjoy FREE coffee every Saturday morning at breakfast at the Snack Shack. See you there tomorrow!

Members and Campers: What a splendid way to kick off your Saturday morning! Join us for a delightful breakfast down at the Pond, hosted by the Activities Committee. Each week we will feature a hot breakfast item along with continental options like donuts, bagels and/or pastries. This mouthwatering spread will be available every Saturday morning during the season at the Snack Shack.

• Time: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
• Location: The Snack Shack at Godfrey's Pond

Here’s an exciting deal for you: purchase a Godfrey’s Pond coffee mug at the Snack Shack for only $6.00 (11 oz) or $8.00 (15 oz) and enjoy free coffee in it every week! It’s a perfect companion for your weekend breakfast indulgence.

Additionally, we will have baked goods for sale, with proceeds benefiting the Fish & Fowl Program. As our gardens yield their bounty, fresh fruits and vegetables will also be available for purchase.

Mark your calendar for our kickoff breakfast on Saturday, May 30th. We are thrilled to share this delicious start to your day with our Godfrey’s Pond family community. Thank you for your participation, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Let’s make Saturday mornings at the Pond a cherished tradition for all.

05/29/2026

Good morning and welcome to the weekend! We hope you and your family will have a safe and happy time here at Godfrey's Pond. Below is the newsletter for this week. You can find printed copies in the store, in the Pond mailbox as you drive in, at the main kiosk and on our website. Catch up on this weekend's activities and what's coming up so you don't miss out! See you around the Pond!

Newsletter Link: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:1a1570c5-1e04-4481-8d6c-87bcdbf1b219

05/28/2026

Reminder! Don't miss out on these great raffles. The Baseball Raffle winner will be drawn on Sunday, June 7. Check our website for information on these raffles. We appreciate your support!

Reminder: We have several fundraiser raffles going on right now so don't miss out! The proceeds will go to various events around the Pond so we hope you'll help us. You can check them out at our kiosks and store as well as through the below link on our website - all in one place (simply click on the event links). Good luck to you and thank you for your support!

Fundraiser Raffle Info: https://godfreyspond.com/

05/28/2026

Looking for a snazzy flash of red to brighten up your yard and attract pollinators? Consider planting cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis), a native perennial wildflower that blooms in summer and early fall.

Cardinal flower:
🌼 Has two petals on the top and three at the bottom that grow in a tall cluster
🦋 Attracts hummingbirds, its main pollinator, as well as butterflies and bees
🌱 Typically grows 2-4 feet tall
💧 Prefers wet areas with rich soil near streams, marshy spots, or ponds
👩‍🌾 Is a garden favorite and has been planted since colonial times
❤ Has been over picked in some wild places- if you see it growing, please leave it there

📷: Katja Schulz, Flickr

Check out our comments for more information about cardinal flower ⬇

05/26/2026

Members: We look forward to your participation and support! 😁 🌿 🐝 If you have any questions, donations or would like to volunteer, contact Kandi Lehsten, Director of Conservation or Tim Sweeney at email: [email protected].