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We’re always up to something fun
From weekly Wellness Walks, presented by Independent Health, to monthly guided tours, to annual day-long events celebrating insects, to camps, workshops and classes, we’re always up to something fun! Check out our events calendar for upcoming can’t-miss dates.

Our Events
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Wellness Walks
Wellness Walks
Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve every Thursday and join us for a casual volunteer-led tour of the Preserve. Age: All ages Cost: FREE. $3 donation per person requested. Please call 716-825-6397 to confirm walk will be taking place.
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Wellness Walks
Wellness Walks
Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve every Thursday and join us for a casual volunteer-led tour of the Preserve. Age: All ages Cost: FREE. $3 donation per person requested. Please call 716-825-6397 to confirm walk will be taking place.
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SOLD OUT: Scavenger Hunt & Hike by Flashlight
SOLD OUT: Scavenger Hunt & Hike by Flashlight
Bring your flashlight for a guided scavenger hunt hike on the trails! As a group we'll search for clues in the dark. Then, return indoors to make your own decoder to unlock more clues and continue your quest around the Center. All participants receive a small prize. Ages 5+ Advance...
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Brownies: Math in Nature
Brownies: Math in Nature
Use the real natural world to investigate math concepts such as graphs, tessellations, symmetry, ratios, and circumference. Cost: $15 per scout Brownie To register or schedule a private program date for your Troop (minimum of 8 Scouts) please call Tifft Nature Preserve at 716.825.6397 or email tifftreservations@sciencebuff.org.
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Little Tykes on the Trails
Little Tykes on the Trails
Enjoy a morning of early childhood fun with a story time, guided trail walk, and playful activities to help foster the nature explorer in your child. Bring your own snack to enjoy in the Center or on the Deck. Rain or shine. Ages 3-5 Advance registration required. Space is limited....
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Wellness Walks
Wellness Walks
Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve every Thursday and join us for a casual volunteer-led tour of the Preserve. Age: All ages Cost: FREE. $3 donation per person requested. Please call 716-825-6397 to confirm walk will be taking place.
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Forestry Merit Badge
Forestry Merit Badge
Investigate a diversity of local tree species, the life cycle of a forest, and the vital part trees play in our own existence. Cost: $15 per scout Investigate a diversity of local tree species, the life cycle of a forest, and the vital part trees play in our own existence.
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Goodbye Winter Hike
Goodbye Winter Hike
Watch nature getting ready to rest and awaken at night as we enjoy the sun setting on a guided twilight hike the last day of Winter. All ages Advance registration required. Space is limited. $8 per person. BMS Members save 10%.
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Tifft Summer Discovery Camp Virtual Open House
Tifft Summer Discovery Camp Virtual Open House
Have questions about Summer Camps at Tifft? Meet us on Zoom for a live virtual Open House and our staff will answer your questions while sharing what a typical day at camp looks like, what themes are each week, and how to complete registration. All ages Advance registration required. Space...
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Tifft Tour Guide Training
Tifft Tour Guide Training
If you enjoy being outdoors and sharing the beauty and knowledge of nature with groups of children and adults, Tifft wants you as a Volunteer Tour Guide! Register for the weekday (March 22, 23, 29, and 30 at 9:30am-12:30pm) or the weekend (March 25 and April 1 at 10am-4pm) training...
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Tifft Tour Guide Training
Tifft Tour Guide Training
If you enjoy being outdoors and sharing the beauty and knowledge of nature with groups of children and adults, Tifft wants you as a Volunteer Tour Guide! Register for the weekday (March 22, 23, 29, and 30 at 9:30am-12:30pm) or the weekend (March 25 and April 1 at 10am-4pm) training...
Wellness Walks
Wellness Walks
Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve every Thursday and join us for a casual volunteer-led tour of the Preserve. Age: All ages Cost: FREE. $3 donation per person requested. Please call 716-825-6397 to confirm walk will be taking place.
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Tifft Tour Guide Training
Tifft Tour Guide Training
If you enjoy being outdoors and sharing the beauty and knowledge of nature with groups of children and adults, Tifft wants you as a Volunteer Tour Guide! Register for the weekday (March 22, 23, 29, and 30 at 9:30am-12:30pm) or the weekend (March 25 and April 1 at 10am-4pm) training...
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Tifft Tour Guide Training
Tifft Tour Guide Training
If you enjoy being outdoors and sharing the beauty and knowledge of nature with groups of children and adults, Tifft wants you as a Volunteer Tour Guide! Register for the weekday (March 22, 23, 29, and 30 at 9:30am-12:30pm) or the weekend (March 25 and April 1 at 10am-4pm) training...
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Tifft Tour Guide Training
Tifft Tour Guide Training
If you enjoy being outdoors and sharing the beauty and knowledge of nature with groups of children and adults, Tifft wants you as a Volunteer Tour Guide! Register for the weekday (March 22, 23, 29, and 30 at 9:30am-12:30pm) or the weekend (March 25 and April 1 at 10am-4pm) training...
Wellness Walks
Wellness Walks
Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve every Thursday and join us for a casual volunteer-led tour of the Preserve. Age: All ages Cost: FREE. $3 donation per person requested. Please call 716-825-6397 to confirm walk will be taking place.
SOLD OUT! SciNight: Under the Indoor Stars
SOLD OUT! SciNight: Under the Indoor Stars
Bring a friend for an exceptional night under the stars of our huge portable indoor planetarium plus a short outdoor guided hike under the real night sky. Learn to identify seasonal constellations, look at the moon through a telescope, and listen to globally inspired stories and lore of the stars...