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Construction is underway for the Tifft Accessible Trail. The Heritage Boardwalk Trail is closed for construction.

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September 2025

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...
11 Sep
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Tifft Nature Preserve
1200 Furhmann Blvd

Volunteer Tour Guide Training

Do you enjoy sharing the great outdoors with groups of children? Then Tifft wants you as a Volunteer Tour Guide! Register by Sept 18 for this three-part series on Tifft’s significance and how we showcase our natural heritage to thousands of children each year. Candidates must attend all three dates....
23 Sep
9:30 am - 12:30 pm

SciNight: Watercolors Outdoors

Put paintbrush to paper during a guided beginner watercolor class outdoors, overlooking the Lake! We’ll sip delicious handmade mocktails while enjoying our inspiring view of the water and beyond. All materials provided and available for you to KEEP – pure pigment watercolor paint set, paintbrush, and watercolor paper. Ages 18+,...
25 Sep
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tifft Nature Preserve
1200 Furhmann Blvd

Volunteer Tour Guide Training

Do you enjoy sharing the great outdoors with groups of children? Then Tifft wants you as a Volunteer Tour Guide! Register by Sept 18 for this three-part series on Tifft’s significance and how we showcase our natural heritage to thousands of children each year. Candidates must attend all three dates....
30 Sep
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
October 2025

Volunteer Tour Guide Training

Do you enjoy sharing the great outdoors with groups of children? Then Tifft wants you as a Volunteer Tour Guide! Register by Sept 18 for this three-part series on Tifft’s significance and how we showcase our natural heritage to thousands of children each year. Candidates must attend all three dates....
07 Oct
9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Stories of Fright Night Hike

Embark into the darkness on a guided tour through the woodlands and marsh to hear short stories of frightful creatures and eerie lore. Hot cider and refreshments served indoors afterwards. Ages 18+ Advance registration required Tickets: $12; BMS Members receive 10% off
10 Oct
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Trash or Treat Trail Clean-Up

Drop-by and trade-in a bag of litter for a treat! Start at the Education Center to collect a garbage bag, gloves, and a map. Bring it back with litter collected onsite for a small prize. Advance registration encouraged. All ages. FREE
12 Oct
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tifft Nature Preserve
1200 Furhmann Blvd

Memory Cafe: Tree ID

Join us at Tifft this month for Memory Cafe. This month the focus is on trees and seasonal color changes in the landscape. Learn how to identify common species. This program provides an opportunity for adults with memory challenges and their loved ones to explore science and nature through the Museum’s collection in a...
16 Oct
9:30 am - 11:00 pm
Tifft Nature Preserve
1200 Furhmann Blvd

SciNight: Harvest Wreath Making

Use the bounty of materials that nature provides in the fall to create a beautiful make-and-take 14-inch wreath. All materials will be provided. Participants are welcome to bring items of their own to add. Ages 18+, advance registration required. Tickets: $30 per person; Buffalo Museum of Science members save 10%
16 Oct
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tifft Nature Preserve
1200 Furhmann Blvd
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