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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. Please call 716-825-6397 to confirm walk will take place. Presented by Independent Health. All ages FREE* $3 donation per person is appreciated.
It Only Takes A Few Bucks: How Deer Are Reshaping Our Natural Habitat
It Only Takes A Few Bucks: How Deer Are Reshaping Our Natural Habitat
White-tailed deer are important and influential native wildlife to our region. Join us for an indoor presentation on deer population impact upon our native plant and animal species with time for a group discussion. Ages 18+ FREE* Space is limited. Advance registration required.
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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. Presented by Independent Health. FREE, $3 donation per person is appreciated. All ages
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Juniors Get Moving Journey
Juniors Get Moving Journey
Energize your understanding of the Earth's energy and how we use, misuse, and can protect this essential resource in our daily lives. $15 per scout
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SciNight: Maple Sugaring
SciNight: Maple Sugaring
Celebrate maple sugaring season in the city! Don't miss a guest presentation by NYS Parks educator Matt Nusstein on maple syrup history and production in WNY. We'll taste test local maple syrup samples, practice tapping a "tree", learn maple tree identification, and explore the whole sweet sugaring process from tree...
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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. Presented by Independent Health. FREE, $3 donation per person is appreciated. All ages
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Ecological Renovation Tour
Ecological Renovation Tour
Tifft Nature Preserve provides guests with an immersion in nature. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of how this is made possible through unique and innovative ecological renovation projects. We will explore projects along the trails, such as diverse native plantings, invasive species removal, and the preservation of our woodland and wetland...
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Summer Camp Open House (Virtual)
Summer Camp Open House (Virtual)
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, weekly themes, and how to complete registration. FREE* All ages Space is limited. Advance registration required....
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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. Presented by Independent Health. FREE, $3 donation per person is appreciated. All ages
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SOLD OUT – Spring Sky Night Hike
SOLD OUT – Spring Sky Night Hike
Listen for the sounds of Spring on a guided night hike through woodlands, wetlands, and fields. We'll keep our ears open for Spring Peepers, Screech Owls, and the elusive Woodcock, while also enjoying origin stories of Spring night sky constellations. $8 per person* Ages 5+ Space is limited. Advance registration...
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Solar Eclipse Safety Training
Solar Eclipse Safety Training
The April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse is almost here! A total solar eclipse is an extremely rare and special event. Our communities will need as many trained volunteers as possible when the eclipse arrives. This hands-on workshop will teach you how to view the eclipse without the danger of...
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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. Presented by Independent Health. FREE, $3 donation per person is appreciated. All ages
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Spring Egg-stravaganza
Spring Egg-stravaganza
Join in the EGG-streme fun and EGG-citement at our annual indoor celebration of animals that hatch from eggs! Meet live animals with Messinger Woods Wildlife Care, enjoy make ‘n’ take crafts, games, guided hikes and hands-on activities. Plus, dye eggs using handmade, natural dyes from flowers and vegetables! Bring your...