Overview
Discover black walnuts, New York's native nut! This experience cannot be duplicated. Black Squirrel Farms, the first licensed black walnut processor in New York State, offers an outdoor, interactive hands-on guided tour that explores the history and future of the Eastern black walnut and demonstrates how we get nuts from the tree to the table.
The opportunity to crack, maple-glaze and taste black walnuts yourself is included. The guided tour segment takes 45 minutes and kicks off 15 minutes after the scheduled start time (11:15am for the 11:00 am experience, 1:45pm for the 1:30pm experience) to allow time to sign in and preview the self-guided activities available around our site.
After the guided tour concludes, guests are welcome to stay and roast marshmallows, learn to guess the age of a tree, create a black walnut craft, play lawn games, look at found things under a microscope and more!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Access to all additional related self-guided outdoor activities set up around our site
A 45 minute guided tour about black walnuts, from tree to table
A sample tasting of maple-glazed black walnuts (for guests without nut...
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Our driveway entrance is marked by a sign that says "Black Squirrel Farms". Turn right after entering the driveway and find an available downhill parking spot. Check in at the farm stand. Your tour guide will meet you under the big walnut tree by the yard sign that says "Tour Starts Here".
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Ticket names must match the names of in-person guests.
What to expect
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Seneca Lake
1 hour 30 min
We are located conveniently along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail on the west side of Seneca Lake at 590 NY 14, Penn Yan, NY 14527. Black Squirrel Farms is the first licensed black walnut processing facility in New York State. On our guided tour, you will hear the story of a native walnut tree that doesn’t grow in the woods and how this unusual species fits into the regional landscape. Come consider the black walnut tree from a whole new perspective, learn about the history of black walnut processing, see our own approach, and crack and taste them yourself! Experience how we are making this unique North American renewable resource more accessible, useful, and appreciated.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- Not recommended for guests with tree nut allergies
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Finger Lakes Guided Outdoor Black Walnut Tour with Tasting
Can I cancel Finger Lakes Guided Outdoor Black Walnut Tour with Tasting for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour 30 min.
Where does it start?
Our driveway entrance is marked by a sign that says "Black Squirrel Farms". Turn right after entering the driveway and find an available downhill parking spot.
What's included?
- Access to all additional related self-guided outdoor activities set up around our site
- A 45 minute guided tour about black walnuts, from tree to table
- A sample tasting of maple-glazed black walnuts (for guests without nut...
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Black Squirrel Farms
