The Friends of Up Yonda Farm, Inc. is a volunteer organization committed to raising funds to supplement programming at Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Center in Bolton Landing, New York. We are a tax exempt, certified not for profit corporation with 501c3 status. Volunteers are always appreciated!
The current board members of the Friends of Up Yonda Farm are:
Susan Wilson, Heidi Hess, Kim Dellis, Kate Baker, Bob Kafin, & Matt Sprow
Contributions to Up Yonda Farm since our organization was established:
2025
Provided funding for Assistant Naturalist (summer staff position)
Benches click to view
Musical Chimes click to view
Carved Bear click to view
Interpretive Panels
Sensory Garden Improvements
Provided pumpkins and decorations for families at Trunk or Treat
Sponsor wreath making workshops by purchasing all necessary materials
2024
Purchased Bird feeders for viewing area
Acquired 125 gallon tank and stand for Helga the snapping turtle
Purchased seating and table for the Museum deck
Provided four interpretive panels: Butterfly Milkweed Pond Pollinators
Obtained milkweed plants for Butterfly Garden
Provided pumpkins and decorations for families at Trunk or Treat
Sponsor wreath making workshops by purchasing all necessary materials
2023
Purchased 6 benches to be used during programs, supplementing a gift from Norowal Marina
Purchased panels and stands for Story Walk, an interactive reading trail
Helped to cover landscaping and gardening needs; including plants and supplies
Paid for an evaluation of the Farm’s composting restroom facilities
Purchased HP DesignJet T630 Large Format Wireless Plotter Printer
Operated the pumpkin decorating table at Trunk or Treat
Sponsor wreath making workshops by purchasing all necessary materials
2022
Purchased picnic table for the vista area
Sponsored wreath making workshops by purchasing all necessary materials
Paid for the modernization of the Star Lab Planetarium
Supplied free ice cream sundaes at the 25th Anniversary Celebration
Provided new student microscopes
2021
Purchased new markers for hiking trails
Replaced the Interpretive Panel at the vista area
2020
Arranged for new benches to be built for the vista area
Purchased an Observation Bee Hive for the museum
Leased permanent Viewing Scope for the vista area
Purchased I Pad Pro and other equipment for use in creating virtual classroom lessons
2019
Purchased a worm composter
Provided gifts for campfire program attendees
Purchased multiple pairs of children’s binoculars and magnifying glasses
Every October
Sponsor the Pumpkin House at Trunk or Treat by providing pumpkins and decorations
Every Summer
The Friends present “Lunch with the Chef” at the Sagamore Resort. Proceeds from this event are used to benefit Up Yonda Farm Environmental Educational Center.
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The Friends of Up Yonda Farm 
