Memorial Trees Walk at Letchworth
Letchworth State Park 1 Letchworth State Park, CastilleLearn about the park's memorial trees. Meet at Glen Iris Parking Area. Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth Registration: Not required
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HOME ECOLOGIST: Pines at Letchworth
Letchworth State Park 1 Letchworth State Park, CastilleLetchworth State Park (Genesee) Learn about the ecology of pine trees in winter. This is an intermediate event which require more walking. Meet at Middle Falls. For more information go to: https://parks.ny.gov/events/event-results.aspx?pk=79 Registration: Not required
Winter Eagles
Letchworth State Park 1 Letchworth State Park, CastilleLetchworth State Park Observe wintering eagles at the Mt. Morris Dam overlook. Meet at Mt. Morris Dam Overlook, West Side. For more information go to: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/letchworth/details.aspx Registration: Not required
HOME ECOLOGIST: Birch Stands (Basic)
Letchworth State Park 1 Letchworth State Park, CastilleLetchworth State Park Learn about the ecology of birch stands on this short hike. Meet at Visitor Center. For more information go to: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/letchworth/details.aspx Registration: Not required
WINTER LECTURE SERIES – Floral Family Secrets
Letchworth State Park 1 Letchworth State Park, CastilleLetchworth State Park Discover the patterns of plant identification with Lara Hargrave. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center. For more information go to: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/letchworth/details.aspx Registration: Not required
Maple Sapturdasy: Wildlife of the Sugarbush
Letchworth State Park 1 Letchworth State Park, CastilleLetchworth State Park Join a walk through the sugarbush and explore wildlife. Sugar house open until 12:30pm. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center. Registration: Not required
Great Backyard Bird Count
Letchworth State Park 1 Letchworth State Park, CastilleLetchworth State Park Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center. Registration: Not required
Exploring Snowflakes
Letchworth State Park 1 Letchworth State Park, CastilleLetchworth State Park Learn about the formation and shapes of snowflakes during this indoor workshop. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center. Registration: Not required
Desert Discoveries at the Gardens
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United StatesLiving in the desert is no easy task, and many plants have adapted to not only survive but thrive in the desert. Learn about desert ecology, plant adaptations, and create your own succulent planter to take a slice of the desert home with you. This special learning experience is best suited for children eight to thirteen years old. For more information and to reserve a spot go to: https://www.buffalogardens.com/events/desert-discoveries/event/2025-02-17/
HOME ECOLOGIST: Birch Stands (intermediate)
Letchworth State Park 1 Letchworth State Park, CastilleLetchworth State Park Learn about birch stands on this intermediate hike. Meet at Visitor Center. Registration: Not required
Mythical Terrarium Workshop at the Gardens
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United StatesCreate your own miniature magical world in this fun workshop for kids. The workshop includes all materials needed to build a tropical terrarium complete with mythical dragons and unicorns. Kids will learn about how terrariums work, how to create an enclosed ecosystem, how to care for their tropical plant and more. This special learning experience is best suited to kids ages 5-12. For full information and to reserve a spot go to: https://www.buffalogardens.com/events/mythical-terrarium-workshop/event/2025-02-19/
Rainforest Retreat at the Gardens
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United StatesThe rainforest is home to the most biodiversity found on the planet. Explore the plant kingdom of the rainforest and create your own tropical planter to take home. In this workshop you will learn about rainforest ecology, plant adaptations, and how to create a tropical rainforest planter. This special learning experience is best suited for children eight to thirteen years old. For full information and to reserve a spot go to: https://www.buffalogardens.com/events/rainforest-retreat/event/2025-02-21/
Maple SAPturday
Letchworth State Park 1 Letchworth State Park, CastilleLetchworth State Park Learn the process of maple sugaring from sap to syrup. Morning walks at 10:00am discuss the history of maple sugaring and maple tree identification. To learn how present-day maple syrup is made, the sugarhouse will be open from 10:00am-12:30pm. There will be syrup samples! Meet at Humphrey Nature Center. Registration: Not required
Dinosaur Terrarium Workshop at the Gardens
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United StatesCreate your own miniature dinosaur world with this class just for kids The workshop includes all materials needed to build a tropical terrarium complete with dinosaur figures to take home with them. Kids will learn about how terrariums work, how to create an enclosed ecosystem, how to care for their tropical plant and more. This special learning experience is best suited to kids ages 5-12. For full information and to reserve your spot go to: https://www.buffalogardens.com/events/dinosaur-terrarium-workshop/event/2025-02-22/
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