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.  

12 Jun

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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DEC Free Family Fishing Clinic

Join the N.Y.S. Dept. of Environmental Conservation (DEC) biologists, Erie County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, and volunteers for a family day of fishing education and fishing at Tifft’s Lake Kirsty. Fishing poles are available to borrow and bait is provided. No fishing license is required by participants of any age....

14 Jun

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

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SciNight: Forest Bathing & Mindfulness

Breathe in, breathe out… Enjoy a quiet evening unplugged during our mini meditative retreat filled with forest bathing-inspired activities on the trails. Ages 18+, advance registration required. Tickets: $30 per person; Buffalo Museum of Science members save 10%

18 Jun

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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Memory Cafe at Tifft Nature Preserve

Join us at Tifft Nature Preserve for our June Memory Cafe. 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 supportive, social and welcoming environment. Each session will have a presentation on unique collections...

19 Jun

9:30 am - 11:00 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.  

19 Jun

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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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...

21 Jun

10:00 am - 12:00 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.  

26 Jun

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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SOLD OUT – Discovery Camp: Guardians of the Earth

Calling all superheroes and heroines of planet Earth! Help save our only home against pollution, habitat destruction, and alien invaders through hands-on environmental conservation activities! Activities adapted appropriately for each age group. Please note the July session is a shorter camp week due to the holiday. Age Groups: Children entering...

30 Jun

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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SOLD OUT – Discovery Camp: Guardians of the Earth

Calling all superheroes and heroines of planet Earth! Help save our only home against pollution, habitat destruction, and alien invaders through hands-on environmental conservation activities! Activities adapted appropriately for each age group. Please note the July session is a shorter camp week due to the holiday. Age Groups: Children entering...

01 Jul

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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SOLD OUT – Discovery Camp: Guardians of the Earth

Calling all superheroes and heroines of planet Earth! Help save our only home against pollution, habitat destruction, and alien invaders through hands-on environmental conservation activities! Activities adapted appropriately for each age group. Please note the July session is a shorter camp week due to the holiday. Age Groups: Children entering...

02 Jul

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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SOLD OUT – Discovery Camp: Guardians of the Earth

Calling all superheroes and heroines of planet Earth! Help save our only home against pollution, habitat destruction, and alien invaders through hands-on environmental conservation activities! Activities adapted appropriately for each age group. Please note the July session is a shorter camp week due to the holiday. Age Groups: Children entering...

03 Jul

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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SOLD OUT – Discovery Camp: Birds of a Feather

Birds of a feather flock to Tifft Nature Preserve! Let’s investigate real bird biofacts, from owl feathers and hawk feet to hummingbird nests, and search for live birds throughout the Preserve. Activities adapted appropriately for each age group. Age Groups: Children entering Pre-school and Kindergarten in Fall ’25 – SOLD...

07 Jul

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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