Town of Henrietta 475 Calkins Road, Henrietta, NY

The Youth Asset Team Approach:

The Youth Asset Team works from the 40 elements of healthy deveopment model which helps young people develop the positive skills that they need to grow up healthy and responsible.

The Power of Assets

The 40 Developmental Assets represent everyday wisdom about positive experiences and characteristics for young people.  Search Institute research has found that these assets are powerful influences on adolescent behavior - both protecting young people from many different risky behaviors, and promoting positive attitudes and actions.

 Youth are welcome to attend meetings at any time; please contact us by phone, email or our Facebook page for a meeting schedule.

"You have control over three things- What you think, what you say, and how you behave. To make change in your life, you must recognize that These gifts are the most poweful Tools you possess in shaping the Form of your life." -Sonya Friedman

The Hansen Nature Center includes exhibits on the natural history of New York, an indoor Honey Bee observation hive, and snowshoeing and cross – country skiing in the winter.

History

In 1991, John and Carol Aldridge donated 68 acres of the Tinker Family’s farm to the Town of Henrietta. This land was developed as the Town’s nature park. The Tinker Nature Park is open from dawn to dusk. Admission is free.

In 1994, Henry Hansen made possible the purchase of a log cabin building which became the Hansen Nature Center. In 1998, he provided funds for an addition which more than doubled the Nature Center’s size. The Hansen Nature Center is open Tues.- Sat., 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Also located at the Tinker Nature Park is the Tinker Homestead and Farm Museum. The museum depicts Tinker family life at the end of the 19th century. Guided tours are available.

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The Tinker Homestead is an 1830 cobblestone home listed on the National Register of Historic Places and depicts farming life in the late 1800’s.

History

In 1812, James and Rebecca Tinker traveled in an ox cart from Connecticut to Henrietta with their six children and all of their belongings. When they first arrived, the area was called the Town of Boyle. The Tinkers purchased forty acres of land with two previously built log cabins. The Tinker Family occupied the homestead for six generations and experienced the formation of the Town of Henrietta (1818) and Monroe County (1821).

To learn more about Tinker Homestead Museum tours, please Contact us.

Alcoholic Beverage Policy

Alcoholic Beverages are only allowed if applicant indicates so when applying for permit or request approval from the Recreation Department at least 72 hours before event. Applicant assumes full responsibility for consumption control. Town of Henrietta assumes no consequential liabilities whatsoever as a result of issuing this permit.

Music Policy

Amplified live music and unusually loud, recorded music is strictly prohibited.