The community is invited to an educational ‘Walk and Talk’ at the Dominicus Hanson Pines Park on Thursday, May 27 from 6:30-8:00pm.

Professional Forester Charlie Moreno will lead the walk and answer questions. He will also describe the forest management plan and harvesting project that occurred in April. 

Participants have the opportunity to learn about the history of the park and how the Hanson family came to deed it to the City of Rochester in the early 1900s. 

Recreation Department staff will also be on-site to facilitate the event and answer questions.

1. Open to the public. All are welcome.
2. Meet in the parking area in front of the Hanson Pines Pool at 6:30pm.
3. No registration needed, just show up with your walking shoes and bug spray.
4. Bring a plastic garbage bag to help keep the park clean.
5. In the event of rain or inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled.
6. Weather-related cancellations will be posted on the Rec. homepage and Facebook page.