Trail Resurfacing: From now through early October, select trails will be closed for short periods for resurfacing. The Accessible Trail will remain fully open during this time.

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October 2026
Rewilding of Tifft Nature Preserve Tour ad

Rewilding Tifft Nature Preserve

Don’t miss a behind-the-scenes tour of Tifft’s many unique and innovative ecological initiatives. We will explore projects along the trails, such as diverse native plantings, invasive species removal, and the preservation of our woodland and wetland habitats. Advance registration required. $11 per person. Buffalo Museum of Science Members save 10%.
18 Oct
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Wellness walks at Tifft

Wellness Walk

Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve every Thursday and join us for a casual, volunteer-led tour of the Preserve. Sponsored by Independent Health. Please call 716-825-6397 to confirm walk will take place. All Ages | FREE
22 Oct
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Tifft or Treat Children’s Halloween Party

Join us for a children’s not-so-scary Halloween party indoors and on the trails! Your young ghouls will encounter LIVE animals, make-n-take crafts, hot cider, donuts, face-painting, and hands-on fun activities indoors. Outdoors, venture into the woods for an optional self-guided, candle-lit scavenger hunt on the trails. Wear your family-friendly Halloween...
23 Oct
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Adults-only full moon walk at Tifft

Adults-only Full Moon Stroll

Enjoy a quiet evening outdoors with a guided stroll in search of wildlife beneath the (almost) Full Moon. No headlamps, video, or flash photography please. Advance Registration Required. Ages 18+ | $11 per person
25 Oct
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Wellness walks at Tifft

Wellness Walk

Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve every Thursday and join us for a casual, volunteer-led tour of the Preserve. Sponsored by Independent Health. Please call 716-825-6397 to confirm walk will take place. All Ages | FREE
29 Oct
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Exploring the Secret Lives of Bats event ad

Exploring the Secret Lives of Bats

Join us for an engaging evening with renowned bat biologist Dr. Jonathan Townsend as we explore the fascinating lives of bats, their importance to healthy ecosystems, and the habitats they depend on.  The program will also highlight the connections between bats, insects, native plants, and the landscapes that support them....
29 Oct
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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