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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
Calendar of Events
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Little Tykes on the Trails
Little Tykes on the Trails
Enjoy a morning of early childhood fun with a storytime, guided trail walk, and playful games 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. Space is limited. Ages: 3-5 Cost: $7 per child...
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Wellness Walks, presented by Independent Health
Wellness Walks, presented by Independent Health
Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve every Thursday and join us for a casual volunteer-led tour of the Preserve. Ages: All Ages Cost: FREE Please call 716.825.6397 to confirm walk will take place.
Signs of OUR Changing Climate
Signs of OUR Changing Climate
What observable clues of climate change in our region are right before our eyes? Sit back on your couch and join us live on Zoom, as we discuss the occurring and possible changes in nature nearby due to our changing Northeast climate. Ages: 18+ Cost: $8 per ZOOM invite link....
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Wellness Walks, presented by Independent Health
Wellness Walks, presented by Independent Health
Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve every Thursday and join us for a casual volunteer-led tour of the Preserve. Ages: All Ages Cost: FREE Please call 716.825.6397 to confirm walk will take place.
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Make & Take Flower Crowns
Make & Take Flower Crowns
Celebrate the beauty of Mother Nature with a make-n-take flower crown workshop! Weave together stems, ribbons and flowers to create a work of nature to adorn yourself or a loved one and then pose out in nature for a photo! All materials provided. Cost: $10 per person. BMS Members save...
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Daisies: Between Earth and Sky Journey
Daisies: Between Earth and Sky Journey
Explore the diversity of color, shape, and textures in nature and investigate how to take action to keep our planet Earth healthy. Cost: $10 per scout To register, call Tifft Nature Preserve at 716.825.6397 or email tifftreservations@sciencebuff.org. Pre-registration and pre-payment required for all programs by the 15th of the prior...
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Wellness Walks, presented by Independent Health
Wellness Walks, presented by Independent Health
Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve every Thursday and join us for a casual volunteer-led tour of the Preserve. Ages: All Ages Cost: FREE Please call 716.825.6397 to confirm walk will take place.
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Sunset & Moonrise Hike
Sunset & Moonrise Hike
Witness the beauty of both the sun setting and the full moon rising on a casual guided family hike through the Preserve at twilight. Cost: $7 per person. BMS Members save 10%. Age: 5 and up Advance registration required. Space is limited.
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Nature Journaling Club
Nature Journaling Club
Nature is all around for us to observe, question, and record. Discover the art and science of nature journaling in our monthly club. We will cover different seasonal happenings and homework suggestions each month. Basic materials provided or bring your own. Rain or shine; Space is limited. Ages: 6 and up...
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Wellness Walks, presented by Independent Health
Wellness Walks, presented by Independent Health
Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve every Thursday and join us for a casual volunteer-led tour of the Preserve. Ages: All Ages Cost: FREE Please call 716.825.6397 to confirm walk will take place.
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Spring Sunrise Hike
Spring Sunrise Hike
Greet the morning Sun as it rises over the marsh and warms the Earth on an invigorating guided trail hike. Afterwards, enjoy hot tea or a cold drink and good conversation under the Willow tree by the Education Center. Cost: $8 per person. BMS Members save 10%. Age: 18+ Advance registration...
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Spring Migration Hike
Spring Migration Hike
Warblers, Orioles, Hummingbirds, Oh My! Borrow binoculars or bring your own for guided tour of the Preserve in search of colorful Spring Migrants. Cost: $7 per person. BMS Members save 10%. Age: All Ages Advance registration required. Space is limited.
Juniors: Get Moving! Journey
Juniors: Get Moving! Journey
Energize your understanding of the Earth’s energy and how we can use, misuse, and protect this essential resource in our daily lives. Cost: $12 per scout To register, call Tifft Nature Preserve at 716.825.6397 or email tifftreservations@sciencebuff.org. Pre-registration and pre-payment required for all programs by the 15th of the prior...
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SOLD OUT! Little Tykes on Trails
SOLD OUT! Little Tykes on Trails
Enjoy a morning of early childhood fun with a story time, guided trail walk, and playful games 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. Space is limited. Ages: 3-5 Cost: $7 per child with...
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Wellness Walks, presented by Independent Health
Wellness Walks, presented by Independent Health
Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve every Thursday and join us for a casual volunteer-led tour of the Preserve. Ages: All Ages Cost: FREE Please call 716.825.6397 to confirm walk will take place.
SciNight: Orienteering at Sunset
SciNight: Orienteering at Sunset
Bring a friend and learn the basics of orienteering with compass and map! We'll start with a workshop and refreshments indoors and then venture onto the trails for a fun scavenger hunt using your new skills! Cost: $15 per person. BMS Members save 10%. Age: 18+ Advance registration required. Space...
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Wellness Walks, presented by Independent Health
Wellness Walks, presented by Independent Health
Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve every Thursday and join us for a casual volunteer-led tour of the Preserve. Ages: All Ages Cost: FREE Please call 716.825.6397 to confirm walk will take place.
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Cadettes: Breathe Journey
Cadettes: Breathe Journey
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, pollution, and mindful breathing. Cost: $15 per scout To register, call Tifft Nature Preserve at 716.825.6397 or email tifftreservations@sciencebuff.org. Pre-registration and...
Wellness Walks, presented by Independent Health
Tifft Nature Preserve 1200 Furhmann Blvd, Buffalo, NYDrop by Tifft Nature Preserve every Thursday and join us for a casual volunteer-led tour of the Preserve. Ages: All Ages Cost: FREE Please call 716.825.6397 to confirm walk will take place.
Spring Sunrise Hike
Tifft Nature Preserve 1200 Furhmann Blvd, Buffalo, NYGreet the morning Sun as it rises over the marsh and warms the Earth on an invigorating guided trail hike. Afterwards, enjoy hot tea or a cold drink and good conversation under the Willow tree by the Education Center. Cost: $8 per person. BMS Members save 10%. Age: 18+ Advance registration...
Spring Migration Hike
Tifft Nature Preserve 1200 Furhmann Blvd, Buffalo, NYWarblers, Orioles, Hummingbirds, Oh My! Borrow binoculars or bring your own for guided tour of the Preserve in search of colorful Spring Migrants. Cost: $7 per person. BMS Members save 10%. Age: All Ages Advance registration required. Space is limited.
Juniors: Get Moving! Journey
Tifft Nature Preserve 1200 Furhmann Blvd, Buffalo, NYEnergize your understanding of the Earth’s energy and how we can use, misuse, and protect this essential resource in our daily lives. Cost: $12 per scout To register, call Tifft Nature Preserve at 716.825.6397 or email tifftreservations@sciencebuff.org. Pre-registration and pre-payment required for all programs by the 15th of the prior...
SOLD OUT! Little Tykes on Trails
Tifft Nature Preserve 1200 Furhmann Blvd, Buffalo, NYEnjoy a morning of early childhood fun with a story time, guided trail walk, and playful games 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. Space is limited. Ages: 3-5 Cost: $7 per child with...
Wellness Walks, presented by Independent Health
Tifft Nature Preserve 1200 Furhmann Blvd, Buffalo, NYDrop by Tifft Nature Preserve every Thursday and join us for a casual volunteer-led tour of the Preserve. Ages: All Ages Cost: FREE Please call 716.825.6397 to confirm walk will take place.
SciNight: Orienteering at Sunset
Tifft Nature Preserve 1200 Furhmann Blvd, Buffalo, NYBring a friend and learn the basics of orienteering with compass and map! We'll start with a workshop and refreshments indoors and then venture onto the trails for a fun scavenger hunt using your new skills! Cost: $15 per person. BMS Members save 10%. Age: 18+ Advance registration required. Space...
Wellness Walks, presented by Independent Health
Tifft Nature Preserve 1200 Furhmann Blvd, Buffalo, NYDrop by Tifft Nature Preserve every Thursday and join us for a casual volunteer-led tour of the Preserve. Ages: All Ages Cost: FREE Please call 716.825.6397 to confirm walk will take place.
Cadettes: Breathe Journey
Tifft Nature Preserve 1200 Furhmann Blvd, Buffalo, NYTake 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, pollution, and mindful breathing. Cost: $15 per scout To register, call Tifft Nature Preserve at 716.825.6397 or email tifftreservations@sciencebuff.org. Pre-registration and...
Nature Journaling Club
Tifft Nature Preserve 1200 Furhmann Blvd, Buffalo, NYNature is all around for us to observe, question, and record. Discover the art and science of nature journaling in our monthly club. We will cover different seasonal happenings and homework suggestions each month. Basic materials provided or bring your own. Rain or shine; Space is limited. Ages: 6 and up...