Tifft Guided Tours
Tifft Nature Preserve offers guided tours for students of all ages. These tours support the NYS MST Standards and enhance science curriculums for Pre-K through high school classes through inquiry-based outdoor learning experiences. Choose from the fascinating topics listed below:.
| Pre-registration required | |
| Availability: | Tuesday - Friday |
| Duration: | PRE-K & K TOURS: 1 hour ALL OTHER GRADE LEVEL TOURS: 1 - 1 1⁄2 hours |
| Fee: | $6 per student and additional adults |
| Limit: | 80 Students |
| Chaperones: | One adult required for every ten students. Adults in 1:10 ratio and required aides are Free. |
| Call or Email: | please call 716.896.5200 x338 or email tifftreservations@sciencebuff.org |
Grades Pre-K – 2
ANIMAL HOMES AND HABITATS
Available All Year
Students will study the characteristics of various habitats including fields, woods, and aquatic areas and learn how animals are adapted to their preferred environments.
EXPLORING NATURE
Available March – November
Students will examine the properties and seasonal characteristics of plants, animals, and other natural objects. We’ll also explore the interaction between living things and their environment.
LIFE CYCLES
Available May – August
Students will explore the preserve and search for signs of life cycles. This tour will highlight insect and frog metamorphosis.
NATURE IN WINTER
Available December – February
Students will compare how both plants and animals adapt to harsh winter conditions and learn about the study of animal tracks in the snow. Snowshoeing may be requested ($2 per person), weather permitting.
NATURE SCENE INVESTIGATION
Available All Year
Students will learn to make observations and draw conclusions and inferences about clues that animals and insects leave behind.
Grades 3-12
ANIMAL HOMES AND HABITATS
Available All Year
Students will study the characteristics of various habitats including fields, woods, and aquatic areas and learn how animals are adapted to their preferred environments.
AQUATIC ADVENTURES
Available April – October
Students will compare and contrast aquatic ecosystems and characteristics of aquatic plants and animals. We will also discuss and observe evidence of ecological succession.
EXPLORING NATURE
Available March – November
Students will examine the properties and characteristics of plants, animals, and other natural objects. We’ll also explore the interaction between living things and their environment.
NATURE IN WINTER
Available December – February
Students will compare how both plants and animals adapt to harsh winter conditions and learn about the study of animal tracks in the snow. Snowshoeing may be requested ($2 per person), weather permitting.
NATURE SCENE INVESTIGATION
Available All Year
Students will learn to make observations and draw conclusions and inferences about clues that animals and insects leave behind.
TIFFT HISTORY
Available All Year
Students will learn about reading Tifft’s landscape to see the impact of human activity on ecosystems over time. This tour can include a PowerPoint presentation on the History of Tifft. Please let the reservationist know if you are interested in this presentation. This tour is ideal for college classes and adult groups.
