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Public Programs at Tifft Nature Preserve
FRIENDS OF TIFFT NATURE PRESERVE, INC. and the BUFFALO SOCIETY OF NATURAL SCIENCES.
Scroll down to see programs offered to:
Families
Kids
Adults & Groups
Healthy By Nature
Regular Offerings
Scout Programs
Friends of Tifft
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Special Public Programs at Tifft Nature Preserve
FOR FAMILIES | | | | Southtowns Walleye Association Fishing Derby
Bring your rod and reel for a day of fishing Tifft's Lake Kirsty, which is connected to Lake Erie! Sunfish,
bass, carp, and perch can be caught. Prizes, and educational exhibits will be available. Refreshments for sale and free hot dog lunch provided.
| | All Ages
Saturday July 19
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free event - Donations to Tifft
Nature Preserve gratefully accepted
Contact Southtowns Walleye
Association at 716.649.8202 | | | | Families Start Worm Composting!
Are you eating your fruits and veggies? Throwing out the cores and peels? Have fun with the entire
family by learning how to create fresh, earthysmelling compost with your food remains by using
a worm bin. Kids will love it! The garden will love it! It’s biology, ecology and recycling fun all in one!
| | All Ages
Sunday August 3
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Members: $5 per person
Non-Members: $7 per person
Pre-registration required.
Call Robin at 716.896.5200 x338 to register or for more information. | | | | Bugs, Sunset and
Campfire Night
Take a healthy look at bugs with the whole family while hiking Tifft’s 40 acre grassland. Bug nets will
be provided. Hike to the highest mound (the second highest point in Buffalo!) and view the Lake Erie
sunset. Afterwards enjoy a campfire with s’mores!
| | All Ages
Friday August 8
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Members: $5 per person
Non-Members: $7 per person
Pre-registration required.
Call Robin at 716.896.5200 x338 to register or for more information. |
Special Public Programs at Tifft Nature Preserve
FOR KIDS | | | |
| | Summer Discovery Camps
at Tifft Nature Preserve
Click HERE for information on Discover Camps at Tifft Nature Preserve
Pre-registration required 2 weeks in advance. Call Robin at 716.896.5200x338 | | | | Little Tykes Mini Nature Camp
Make sure no child stays inside this summer. Bring them out
to Tifft Nature Preserve. Nature games, crafts, hikes and more.
Snacks provided
| | WEDNESDAYS
JULY 9 & 16 AND AUGUST 6 & 13
9:00 AM - NOON
AGES 3-5
$10 each session per child and adult
Members: $30 for all four per child and adult
Pre-registration required. Call Robin at 716.896.5200x338 | | | | Wild Wednesdays
Get out into the wild! Ask yourself lots of questions about what you find and investigate some answers. Exercise your brain and your body.
| | Ages 6-9
Wednesdays
1:30 – 3:30 PM
Members: $5 per person
Non-Members: $7 per person
Pre-registration required. Call Robin at 716.896.5200x338
July 2 Sunsational Summer | July 9 Hitchhikers, Helicopters,
How High! | July 16 Which Way Was That? | July 23 Scutes and Scales | July 30 The Good, the Not-So-Good & the Itchy | Aug 6 Flying Dragons & Damsels | Aug 13 TREEmendous Trees | Aug 20 Water Weirdness | Aug 27 What’s the Buzz? |
| | | | | Nature’s Circle
Read a story and have some fun during an outdoor circle time at Tifft. Silly songs, games and lots of fun help little ones engage in a natural setting. Let’s learn to enjoy nature together! | | Ages 2-3
Tuesdays
10:30 – 11:15 AM
Members: $3 per child and adult
Non-Members: $4 child and adult
July 8 Nature’s Celebrations
July 22 Turtle Time
Aug 5 Waiting for Wings
Aug 19 Eager Beavers
Pre-registration required. Call Robin at 716.896.5200x338 | | | | | Pint-Size Naturalists
It’s discovery time at Tifft Nature Preserve! Crafts, games, hiking and a snack will all be a part of the fun as we explore the wonders of nature.
| | Ages 4-5
Tuesdays
10:00 – 11:30 AM
Members: $4 per child and adult
Non-Members: $5 child and adult
July 15 Wet and Wild
July 29 Nature’s Rainbow
Aug 12 Slimy, Squishy & Squirmy
Aug 26 Hop, Jump & Fly
Pre-registration required. Call Robin at 716.896.5200x338 | | | | | Which Way Are You Going?
Ever wondered which way you were going? Come out and learn how to use a compass and a map to
find your way around Tifft. | | Ages 7-12
Saturday, July 26
10:00 – 11:30 AM
Members: $4 per person
Non-Members: $5 person
Pre-registration required. Call Robin at 716.896.5200x338 | | | | | Transformers
Not those robotic kinds! From wiggling tadpole to jumping frog, from acorn to oak, from infant to
child—my, how things transform! Discover how and why things change in the natural world and
then explore the trails in search of these terrific transformers! | | Ages 7-12
Saturday, August 23
10:00 – 11:30 AM
Members: $4 per person
Non-Members: $5 person
Pre-registration required. Call Robin at 716.896.5200x338 |
Special Public Programs at Tifft Nature Preserve
FOR ADULTS AND GROUPS | | | | Who’s-Watching-Who
Bird Watching
Celebrate the autumn bird migration on the nature trails at Tifft Nature Preserve with this guided birding tour. Meet at Tifft Nature Preserve and our
experienced bird enthusiast will lead you on Tifft’s trails. Tifft has the distinction of nearly 200 bird
species sightings annually, many during peak migration times like this! It is recognized by the
Audubon Society as an Important Bird Area. A great opportunity to see the fall warblers! | | Adults
Beginners and
intermediates encouraged to sign-up.
Saturday, September 27
8:00 AM – Noon
Members: $5 per person
Non-Members: $7 per person
Pre-registration required
Call Robin at 716.896.5200 x338 |
HEALTHY BY NATURE
at Tifft Nature Preserve
Now more than ever, we need to get in touch with our “wild side!”
Spending more time outside in natural environments provides
an opportunity to escape from stress, to be physically active, and to socialize. Our innate affinity with nature is supported by recent research linking exposure to natural environments with improved
mental and physical health. | Wellness Walks
Come to Tifft for a healthy outdoor walk with a botanical emphasis. This drop-in program runs all year. No advance registration needed. | | Thursdays: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$2.00 donation per person appreciated. | | | | Trek Tifft
Walking has many benefits and is described as “the nearest activity to perfect exercise.” You'll benefit from improved health, saving money and by enjoying the natural environment. Trek before work, during lunch or to escape from rush hour traffic. | | All Ages
All year long
From dawn ’til dusk
Free - Donation gratefully accepted | | | | Crepuscular Hike
The “evening rush hour” of the natural world is just as busy with traffic as the human version. Explore the trails while on the lookout for animals active at this busy time of day.
| | All Ages
Saturday, July 12
7:30 - 8:30 PM (SUNSET 8:54 PM)
Members: $4 per person
Non-Members: $5 per person
Pre-registration required
Call Robin at 716.896.5200 x338 | | | | Full Moon Stroll
Leave your flashlights turned off and let the moon light your way as you take a moonlit stroll.
Please bring your own flashlight | | All Ages
Saturday, August 16
8:00 - 9:30 PM
(SUNSET 8:17 PM MOONRISE 9:16 PM)
Members: $4 per person
Non-Members: $5 per person
Pre-registration required
Call Robin at 716.896.5200 x338 |
Regular Offerings at Tifft Nature Preserve | Tifft Outreach Programs
Reserve the services of a Tifft naturalist and your location becomes the great outdoors! We will tailor this one-hour program to meet your needs. Let nature do the teaching in your backyard. Perfect for Scouts and other community groups.
| | All Ages
Minimum 10 per group
Maximum 30 per group
$100 for first group, $85 for each additional group on same day at the same location.
*An additional fee will be added to programs requiring travel greater than 25 miles.
Pre-registration required. Please call 896-5200, Ext. 338 | | | | History and Wildlife of Tifft Nature Preserve
The history of Tifft is an amazing story. A slide show and bio-fact presentation is included along with a short walk if desired. Perfect for seniors, human service groups or history buffs.
| | Year Round
$5 per person
Minimum 10 per group. Maximum 25 per group. Or, will come to your location for $95, maximum 30 people.
Pre-registration required. Please call 896-5200, Ext. 338. | | | | Nature Tours
Choose a 1.5 hour guided tour including Exploring Nature, Mammals Trails and Traces, Animal Homes and Habitats.
| | Year Round
$5 per person; 1-adult free per 10 kids
Minimum 10 per group. Maximum 60 per group.
Pre-registration required. Please call 896-5200, Ext. 338. |
Friends of Tifft Programs
Open to All Adults Regardless of Knowledge or Experience
All Programs are Free
Donations graciously accepted
No Pre-Registration Required
For more information, email tifftfriends@yahoo.com | Tails and Trails
Join our FREE Nature Walk!
From the rich history of the Preserve
to its various plants and wildlife, our tour guides can answer any of your Tifft questions as you take a nature walk through
the beautiful scenic trails. A wonderful escape for a relaxing Sunday afternoon! | | Every Sunday
2:00 PM | | | | Edible and Medicinal Wildflower Workshop
What’s so special about cattails? Get that
answer and much more. Take a guided tour
through the Tifft Nature Preserve and learn how to identify various plants and flowers and find out what makes them unique. Learn about the natural healing powers of herbs and flowers, and enjoy an edible wildflower demonstration. Don’t worry…we won’t forget to tell you how to identify poisonous wildflowers and plants! | | Sunday, July 20
2:00 - 4:00 PM
| | | | | Two-Hour Turtle Tour at Tifft
Learn about the fascinating life of turtles found in Western New York! See turtles, visit their natural habitat here at the Tifft Nature Preserve, ask questions, and learn! Donations go towards habitat restoration work at Tifft Nature Preserve. | | Sunday, August 17
2:00 - 4:00 PM |
SCOUT PROGRAMS are also offered at
Tifft Nature Preserve.
Click here for current offerings and information. |
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