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Goat Island Mini Walk
Saturday, December 21, 2024 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join us
on a mini walk to Stedman's and Porter's Bluff to view all three water falls
that make up Niagara Falls without catching a chill! Registration available at
Eventbrite.com
but not required.
Registration: Required
Falala Falls
Saturday, December 21, 2024 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Take a break from the cold and visit the Welcome Center for
family fun holiday crafts and an Education Station! No registration
required.
Registration: Not required
Goat Island Mini Walk
Saturday, December 21, 2024 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join us on a mini walk to Stedman's and Porter's Bluff to
view all three water falls that make up Niagara Falls without catching a chill!
Registration available at
Eventbrite.com but not required.
Registration: Required
Evergreens
Sunday, December 22, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
We will explore some local evergreens to find out how they
are pollinated, how to tell the difference between male and female pinecones,
and some basic rules of identification. This will be followed by a short walk
to find some of these fascinating trees. Registration required at
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Learn to Cross-Country Ski
Friday, December 27, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Evangola State Park
Learn the basics of cross-country skiing before going on a
short, guided ski tour. Ages 10 and up. We have a limited number of skis to
borrow. Registration required at
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Last Day Hike
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Fort Niagara State Park
Bring in the New Year while we enjoy a walk through one of
our wooded paths and watch the last sunset of 2024! Registration required at
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
First Day Hike
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
DeVeaux Woods State Park
Walk the DeVeaux Woods trails with leashed canine friends! Notice nature signs and tracks along the way as we discuss the old growth forest and a bit of history about the park. Meet-up Location: Parking Lot Next to Dog Park and Playground Approximate distance of hike: .75 miles Leashed pets welcome. Click
here to register.
Registration: Required
First Day Hike
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Evangola State Park
The New Year brings with it endless possibilities and opportunities. Start the year off with a sense of renewal and enjoy a First Day Hike with us on the beach. Please be aware, wind and cold may be more intense along the waterfront. Please dress according to the weather and layers are recommended. Meet-up Location: Warm up room at the Bathhouse, Approximate distance of hike: 1 miles, No pets. Click
here to register.
Registration: Required
First Day Hike
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fort Niagara State Park
Join us for a walk to welcome the New Year along Lake Ontario where we'll see migrating waterfowl and traverse the trail along the shore. Meet-up Location: Pool House, Approximate distance of hike: 1.5 miles Leashed pets welcome. Click
here to register.
Registration: Required
First Day Hike
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join us for a walk to welcome the New Year along the Niagara Gorge where we'll see nature in winter as we take the accessible pathway to Whirlpool State Park. Meet-up Location: Parking Lot Next to Dog Park and Playground Approximate distance of hike: .75 miles, Leashed pets welcome. Click
here to register.
Registration: Required
First Day Hike
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Wilson-Tuscarora State Park
Join a park naturalist on a casual stroll through the old growth forest of Wilson Tuscarora State Park, located right off Lake Ontario. Meet-up Location: Wilson Tuscarora Community Room, Approximate distance of hike: 2 miles, No pets. Click
here to register.
Registration: Required
First Day Hike
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Knox Farm State Park
Embrace a feeling of renewal as you kick off the year with a refreshing First Day Hike at Knox Farm. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. Registration required. To register, please visit
eventbrite.com and search #KnoxFarmStatePark, Meet-up Location: Main Parking Lot, Approximate distance of hike: 1 miles, Leashed pets welcome.
Registration: Required
First Day Hike
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Knox Farm State Park
Embrace a feeling of renewal as you kick off the year with a refreshing First Day Hike at Knox Farm. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. Registration required. To register, please visit
eventbrite.com and search #KnoxFarmStatePark, Meet-up Location: Main Parking Lot, Approximate distance of hike: 2.5 miles, No pets.
Registration: Required
First Day Hike
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Fort Niagara State Park
Join us for a walk to view the Niagara River and War of 1812 Cemetery, and to see the lighthouse and Old Fort Niagara from the parking lot. There will be a tour of the Officer's Club to view the paintings and visit the museum displays. Old Fort Niagara is closed on New Year's Day. Accessible entrance to Officers' Club available. Meet-up Location: Officers Club, Approximate distance of hike: <1 miles, No pets. Click
here to register.
Registration: Required
First Day Hike
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Ring in the New Year by taking a walk along the top of the gorge from Whirlpool State Park to Devil's Hole State Park and back! Meet-up Location: Main Pavilion, Approximate distance of hike: 4 miles, No pets. Click
here to register.
Registration: Required
First Day Hike
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Enjoy the first day of the New Year with your leashed dog at Niagara Falls State Park! Take a leisurely walk from Prospect to Terrapin Point and take in the extraordinary views of all three waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls. Meet-up Location: Welcome Cente Approximate distance of hike: 1.5 miles. Leashed pets welcome. Click
here to register.
Registration: Required
Bark Owls
Saturday, January 4, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Niagara Falls State Park
This craft is a HOOT! Join us in the Education
Center for the nature-inspired craft while learning about the different owls
found in our region and how to identify them! Materials for craft will be
provided. Registration
required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wildflower Trivia
Saturday, January 4, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Escape the cold air and welcome in the new year with
thoughts of the colorful petals to come! Relax and play wildflower trivia to
learn all about unique flowers and the seasonality of our common blooms. Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Learn to Cross-Country Ski
Friday, January 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Evangola State Park
Learn the basics of cross-country skiing before
going on a short, guided ski tour at Evangola State Park. Ages 10 and up.
Equipment provided; sizes are limited. Minimum of 6 inches of snow required for
program. Registration
required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Learn to Cross-Country Ski
Saturday, January 11, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Knox Farm State Park
Learn the basics of cross-country skiing before
going on a short, guided ski tour at Knox Farm State Park. Ages 10 and up.
Equipment provided; sizes are limited. Minimum of 6 inches of snow required for
program. Registration
required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fire Starters Inside
Saturday, January 11, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join a Park Naturalist inside at the Education
Center and learn how to prepare a variety of fire starters to help get your
next campfire started easier. Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Mars’ Opposition at DeVeaux
Thursday, January 16, 2025 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
DeVeaux Woods State Park
Learn a little more about our neighbor the red
planet from one of our park educators, and then head outside to get a closer
look while Mars is at its brightest in the sky! Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
NYSOA Winter Waterfowl Count
Friday, January 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Evangola State Park
Every
year, the NYS Ornithological Association counts the number of waterfowl across
the state, with more than 250,000 birds recorded in most years. Jump on board
this community-driven science project and help tally birds along the shore! Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Backyard Birds in Winter: How to Help
Saturday, January 25, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Learn
how to help our winter birds survive. Find out about what different birds eat,
what types of feeders to use, and how to make a pinecone bird feeder. We will
also touch on getting ready for spring and using bird houses. All supplies
included. Registration
required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Full Moon Ski Tour
Saturday, January 25, 2025 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Knox Farm State Park
Join us for a moonlit cross-country ski tour at Knox
Farm State Park. Adults only. Experienced skiers only please. Minimum of 6
inches of snow required for program. Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Learn to Cross-Country Ski
Saturday, February 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Evangola State Park
Learn the basics of cross-country skiing before
going on a short, guided ski tour at Evangola State Park. Ages 10 and up.
Equipment provided; sizes are limited. Minimum of 6 inches of snow required for
program. Registration
required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Frosty Falls Walk
Saturday, February 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Niagara Falls State Park
Goat Island turns into a frosty, frozen world as the
temperature drops... but the Falls keep flowing! Join a Park Naturalist to
explore these breathtaking, but chilly views! Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Snowshoe & Ice Volcano Walk
Saturday, February 1, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Evangola State Park
Experience
the winter season to the fullest with a guided snowshoe trek on the forested
trails of Evangola. If conditions permit, we will end the hike by discovering
the frozen marvels of Lake Erie's ice volcanoes! Snowshoes, snow permitting. Registration
required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Woodchuck Walkabout
Sunday, February 2, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Knox Farm State Park
Groundhog
or woodchuck? Whether they are casting shadows or not, dive into the delightful
lore of Groundhog Day! Discover why these fuzzy rodents matter while taking a
winter stroll around the park. Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Groundhogs Day
Sunday, February 2, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Celebrate Groundhogs Day with an educator to learn
all about our local squirrels, including the largest ground squirrel in North
America – the groundhog! Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Winter Gulls, Ducks, & Terns
Saturday, February 8, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
A short
introduction to some of the winter gulls, ducks, and terns in the Niagara
Region, identification, life histories, and some fun facts. We will also cover
some of the best viewing spots. Registration required
on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Jeop-Birdy
Saturday, February 8, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Come join us for a fun and competitive
game of Jeopardy revolving around the birds of the Niagara Region! Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Miles of Ice
Saturday, February 8, 2025 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Come warm up inside and learn about how glaciers
have formed our region and the current state of Earth's remaining glaciers. Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Beginner Bird Walk
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join a Park Naturalist to learn the basics
of birding, with a focus on waterfowl and gulls in preparation for the Birds on
the Niagara Festival. Binoculars provided. Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Gullentines Day – Beach Bird Walk
Friday, February 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Woodlawn Beach State Park
Grab
your binoculars and your finest winter coat because it's time for Gullentines
Day at Woodlawn Beach! Get ready to spot our feathered friends along Lake Erie's
shoreline while soaking up some fun bird facts. Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
‘Lug your Mug’ Stroll at the Park
Friday, February 21, 2025 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
DeVeaux Woods State Park
Grab your
favorite mug or thermos and take a stroll through the cool winter air at
DeVeaux Woods State Park. Bundle up and sip some hot chocolate while taking in
the views of old growth woods. Weather permitting; adventure will be taken on
snowshoes. Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Snowshoe & Ice Volcano Walk
Saturday, February 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Evangola State Park
Experience the winter season to the
fullest with a guided snowshoe trek on the forested trails of Evangola. If
conditions permit, we will end the hike by discovering the frozen marvels of
Lake Erie's ice volcanoes! Snowshoes, snow permitting. Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
DIY Bird-Friendly Window Clings
Saturday, February 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Reservoir State Park
Prepare for
spring bird migrations by creating some window clings for your home! Decorate
these clings while we discuss some of the different types of migratory birds in
the Niagara Region. Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Winter Stroll Along the Gorge
Saturday, February 22, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Take a leisurely
stroll along the rim trail from Whirlpool State Park to Freedom Plaza and back
to take in the winter scenery and learn some fun facts about the gorge! Registration required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required