Special Events

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. All ages FREE, $3 donation per person is appreciated. Please call (716) 825-6397 to confirm walk will take place. No advanced registration required.  

11 Dec

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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Hot Chocolate Hike

Bundle-up to enjoy the crisp air and night sky on a guided walk in the woods. Warm-up afterwards indoors with snowflake crafts, holiday music, and delicious hot chocolate bar with marshmallows, peppermints, chocolate chips, sprinkles, and whipped cream! All ages Advance registration required Tickets: $12; BMS Members receive 10% off

13 Dec

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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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. All ages FREE, $3 donation per person is appreciated. Please call (716) 825-6397 to confirm walk will take place. No advanced registration required.  

18 Dec

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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SOLD OUT – SciNight: DIY Beeswax Candle-Making Workshop

Make your own beeswax candle from start to finish, while exploring the biology of honeybees, how wax is harvested, plus a local honey tasting! All materials provided. Ages 18+ Advance registration required Tickets: $35; BMS Members receive 10% off

18 Dec

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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Winter Solstice Celebration Workshop

Celebrate the shortest day of the year with hands-on crafts, scavenger hunt, and storytime. Make orange and clove pomanders, pinecone bird feeders, and a decorative votive holder to take home! All materials provided. All ages Advance registration required Tickets: $15; BMS Members receive 10% off

21 Dec

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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Edu Center Closed

The Tifft Education Center will be closed on December 24.

24 Dec

All Day

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Edu Center Closed

The Tifft Education Center will be closed on December 25.

25 Dec

All Day

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Edu Center Closed

The Tifft Education Center will be closed on December 31.

31 Dec

All Day

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Girl Scouts: Cadettes Breath 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, and pollution. Advance registration is required. Call 716.825.6397 for more details. $15 per scout

10 Jan

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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Girl Scouts: 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. Advance registration is required. Call 716.825.6397 for more details. $15 per scout

17 Jan

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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Warm-Up to Winter Camp (ages 6-8)

Stay cozy in the cabin while investigating all things winter with science experiments, crafts, games, and daily outdoor exploration. Snacks provided. Please bring lunch in a reusable container. Doors open at 8:30am and late pick-up arrangements for 4:30-5:30pm must be reserved at time of pre-registration. Limited space; fills quickly! Ages...

16 Feb

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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Warm-Up to Winter Camp (ages 6-8)

Stay cozy in the cabin while investigating all things winter with science experiments, crafts, games, and daily outdoor exploration. Snacks provided. Please bring lunch in a reusable container. Doors open at 8:30am and late pick-up arrangements for 4:30-5:30pm must be reserved at time of pre-registration. Limited space; fills quickly! Ages...

17 Feb

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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