Friends of the Chemung River Watershed, Inc.

Friends of the Chemung River Watershed, Inc. Our mission is to protect the Chemung River Watershed while promoting the safe and responsible utilization of its waterways and riverbanks.

Chemung River Friends, based in Elmira, NY, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the preservation and protection of the Chemung River Watershed, and to promoting safety, education, environmentalism, and recreation since 2009.

Park Rangers had a fun morning at Houghton Land Preserve! 🦋Guest speaker Karen Charnetski taught us about the importance...
06/19/2026

Park Rangers had a fun morning at Houghton Land Preserve! 🦋

Guest speaker Karen Charnetski taught us about the importance of pollinators and the vital role they play in our ecosystem.

Along the trail, we spotted moths, Monarch butterflies, and bees. We even heard the call of a Pileated Woodpecker! Thank you, Karen, for sharing your knowledge and helping us learn about the many wonders of the natural world! 🐝

Another big thank you to our partner, the Horseheads Family Resource Center for making this program possible!

Join us next Friday at Clute Park, where we'll explore the fascinating world of freshwater habitats. We hope to see you there! 🌊

Yesterday, we had the opportunity to meet these two incredible women and learn about their journey paddling the Chemung ...
06/17/2026

Yesterday, we had the opportunity to meet these two incredible women and learn about their journey paddling the Chemung River!

Over their 25+ years of friendship, they have paddled more than 2,000 miles together. Follow Paddle with Us linked in the comments below for their stories, paddling tips, and safety reminders, including always wearing a life jacket!

Thank you WETM 18 News and WENY TV News for capturing their adventure!

https://www.weny.com/news/local/follow-the-flow-canoeists-paddle-the-chemung-river/article_46d1546c-3d9c-41d3-a71b-50ba974da7c0.html

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/paddlers-stop-elmira-along-65-225232198.html

‼️TODAY, Tuesday June 16th‼️Join us for an impromptu paddle with two amazing women who are paddling the entire Chemung R...
06/16/2026

‼️TODAY, Tuesday June 16th‼️

Join us for an impromptu paddle with two amazing women who are paddling the entire Chemung River! Check out their story here! bit.ly/4vW6DpD

We'll paddle a short section of the river in downtown Elmira from Grove Street to Dunn Field. This section utilizes the Don Hall Portage that bypasses the Chase-Hibbard Dam, so experienced paddlers only please! Community members are welcome to come to the Grove Street Boat Launch and send us off!

GROVE STREET TO DUNN FIELD
Drop your kayak off at Grove Street Boat Launch starting at 11am, drop your vehicle off and catch the shuttle at Dunn Field leaving at 11:45am

Register here for up-to-date info!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paddle-with-us-tickets-1991940096450?aff=oddtdtcreator

Another great day with our Park Ranger friends at Steege Hill Nature Preserve! We spotted Spittlebugs, observed Flat-bac...
06/12/2026

Another great day with our Park Ranger friends at Steege Hill Nature Preserve! We spotted Spittlebugs, observed Flat-backed millipedes crawling, saw a slug extend its tentacles, and watched a snail glide down a tree trunk.

Do you know the difference between a slug and a snail? Our Park Rangers sure do! To find out, join us next Friday at 10 am at the Houghton Land Preserve.

What a great morning with our Park Ranger friends at Spencer Crest Nature Center! Today's theme was wildflowers! 🌸 We sp...
06/05/2026

What a great morning with our Park Ranger friends at Spencer Crest Nature Center!

Today's theme was wildflowers! 🌸

We spotted several species along the trail, including Red Columbine, White Starflower, Wild Geranium, Daisy Fleabane, and Dame's Rocket.

We also discovered woodpecker holes, found a bird's nest made of moss and spider webs hanging from a tree branch, and observed a teeny tiny creature crawling! 🐛

We even decorated our own mini flowerpots and planted a sunflower seed to take home and watch grow!

A big thank you to our friends at the Horseheads Family Resource Center for partnering with us and providing this amazing program for our community!

📅 The Park Rangers program is offered every Friday at 10:00 am throughout the summer and fall, with each program held at a different park location.

Join us next time to explore parks, discover nature, and have some fun outdoors!

Come relax by the river and learn a new skill! Professional Artist Bridget Bossart van Otterloo will walk us through the...
06/04/2026

Come relax by the river and learn a new skill! Professional Artist Bridget Bossart van Otterloo will walk us through the watercolor painting process. No experience or materials needed!

🎉 Click here for more info and to sign up! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/riverside-watercolor-painting-workshop-at-bottchers-landing-tickets-1988814085467?aff=oddtdtcreator
📆 Saturday June 6th
⏰ 1-3pm
📍Bottcher's Landing Boat Launch

Check out Bridget's beautiful paintings on her website: http://bridgetbossartvanotterloo.com/ and stop by our office to see a few of her paintings in person!

Address

109 N. Main Street
Elmira, NY
14901

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8:30am - 11am
12pm - 2pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 11am
12pm - 2pm
Thursday 8:30am - 11am
12pm - 2pm
Friday 8:30am - 11am
12pm - 2pm
Saturday 8:30am - 11am

Telephone

+16078462242

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