Wildlife at Riverside Cemetery

A Natural Place of Lasting Peace

With its 123 acres bordering open space and the Genesee River, the grounds of Riverside Cemetery provides a natural habitat for many species of wildlife. White tail deer, wild turkey, and a variety of raptors are among the many species that make the cemetery their year-round home. Many species of birds including blue birds and a variety of finches and warblers spend their summers in the cemetery before migrating to warmer climates in fall.