>>>>>DOWNLOAD BELOW This article originally appeared in the Spring 2026 issue of (585) Kids.

JUSTICE IN ACTION Youth in Ontario County have a unique opportunity to gain leadership skills and hands-on experience in community impact by volunteering with Ontario Cares Youth Court. In Youth Court, first-time, low-risk youth offenders are referred in lieu of other disciplinary actions like family court, probation, or suspension, according to Tina Shumpert, youth program …

APRIL 17–18 BIG NIGHT FOR SALAMANDERS Every spring, mole salamanders come out from their underground homes and travel to nearby shallow wetlands to breed. Genesee Country Village & Museum will host a guided, one-mile evening hike to spot the migrating salamanders and learn more about them. Hikers will then gather around a campfire for a …

If you have teenagers in your house, ask them to help with meal planning. I am serious—ask them what is trending on TikTok and they will be able to tell you. Many of the videos show viral food trends and recipe ideas. There are also videos for home recreations of popular restaurant dishes. This is …

Spring in Rochester is a great time to get outside, get muddy, and see what’s springing up. It’s also a good time to plant new seeds that will sprout this season­ —and continue to grow year after year. We’re not just talking about daffodils, daylilies, and black-eyed Susans; we’re talking about the seeds of literacy! …

The staff at the Paychex Junior Achievement Discovery Center loves to line up inside their simulated town and watch children’s faces as the doors open. Program coordinator Milla Litzburg prepares sixth graders in the staging area before releasing them into the miniature replica of the city of Rochester, one group at a time. Eyes wide, …