The Tifft Education Center will be closed on January 1, 2026. We will reopen on January 2 for normal operating hours. Trails remain open dawn until dusk.
Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve every Thursday and join us for a casual, volunteer-led tour of the Preserve. Presented by Independent Health. All ages FREE, $3 donation per person is appreciated. Please call (716) 825-6397 to confirm walk will take place. No advanced registration required.
Take a deep breath and use ALL your senses to become aware of air quality issues in our region and around the world as we experiment with wind, fragrances, and pollution. Advance registration is required. Call 716.825.6397 for more details. $15 per scout
Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve every Thursday and join us for a casual, volunteer-led tour of the Preserve. Presented by Independent Health. All ages FREE, $3 donation per person is appreciated. Please call (716) 825-6397 to confirm walk will take place. No advanced registration required.
Energize your understanding of the Earth’s energy and how we use, misuse, and can protect this essential resource in our daily lives. Advance registration is required. Call 716.825.6397 for more details. $15 per scout
How are wildlife such as black bear, bobcat, and fisher traveling throughout their home ranges across WNY? Marcus Rosten of the WNY Land Conservancy will share photos and insights from a recent wildlife camera study for the WNY Wildway, and discuss the importance of creating wildlife corridors for the future...
Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve every Thursday and join us for a casual, volunteer-led tour of the Preserve. Presented by Independent Health. All ages FREE, $3 donation per person is appreciated. Please call (716) 825-6397 to confirm walk will take place. No advanced registration required.
Come make soup with us! Relax, prepare, and simmer indoors with all materials provided to create a delicious winter vegetable vegetarian soup that highlights fresh, locally grown produce of the winter season! Afterwards we’ll taste our creations and pair it with bread and a DIY handmade butter while enjoying the...
Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve every Thursday and join us for a casual, volunteer-led tour of the Preserve. Presented by Independent Health. All ages FREE, $3 donation per person is appreciated. Please call (716) 825-6397 to confirm walk will take place. No advanced registration required.
Join us for an indoor family night out conducting simple, sometimes messy, but always fun science experiments and hands-on activities for young scientists like elephant toothpaste, snap circuits, and a custom K’nex car to sail across the room! Ages 5+ Advance registration required Tickets: $12 per child with an adult;...
Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve every Thursday and join us for a casual, volunteer-led tour of the Preserve. Presented by Independent Health. All ages FREE, $3 donation per person is appreciated. Please call (716) 825-6397 to confirm walk will take place. No advanced registration required.
Create beautiful art designs on glass and wood with real pressed botanicals! Decoupage, pressed flowers and leaves, small glass jar and wood circle, plus guided instruction and ideas provided. Ages 12+ Advance registration required Tickets: $15 per person; Buffalo Museum of Science members save 10% Credit card fees are included...