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Sat 20 Sep
Geology of the Gorge Hike
Saturday, September 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Artpark State Park (Earl W. Brydges)
Hike trail 7 and explore the geology and natural world of the Niagara Gorge. Registration available on Eventbrite.com but not required.
Registration: Required
Sat 20 Sep
Last Saturday of the Summer Stroll
Saturday, September 20, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Take a leisurely stroll along the rim trail on the last Saturday of summer! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 21 Sep
Morning Wellness Walk
Sunday, September 21, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Niagara Falls State Park
Start off your week with a wellness walk in one of the most picturesque parks in our region! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 21 Sep
Fall Soap Making
Sunday, September 21, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Evangola State Park
Unleash your inner artisan at the Evangola Nature Center! Make your own soap using a glycerin soap base and fun molds. (Children 8+ with parent/guardian supervision) Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Tue 23 Sep
Autumn Moon Walk
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Knox Farm State Park
Enjoy a guided moonlit walk on a cool autumn evening using all your senses. Adults only. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 26 Sep
Art in the Park - Watercolor
Friday, September 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Knox Farm State Park
Create your very own watercolor landscape. Use water from Knox Farm to create art inspired by the park! Paints, brushes, and paper will be provided. For adults 62+ only. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 28 Sep
Morning Wellness Walk
Sunday, September 28, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Niagara Falls State Park
Start off your week with a wellness walk in one of the most picturesque parks in our region! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 28 Sep
Fall Migration – Who is Coming + Who is Leaving
Sunday, September 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Niagara Falls State Park
Short presentation on fall migration and then a walk to Goat Island to do some birding. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 03 Oct
Nature’s Supermarket
Friday, October 3, 2025 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Beaver Island Nature Center
Walk along the lagoon and learn the unique wetland habitats have to offer. Be greeted by belted-king fishers, great blue herons, and watch as osprey soar in the sky above! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 03 Oct
Nature’s Supermarket
Friday, October 3, 2025 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Beaver Island State Park
Walk along the lagoon and learn the unique wetland habitats have to offer. Be greeted by belted-king fishers, great blue herons, and watch as osprey soar in the sky above! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 03 Oct
Halloween Myths Unraveled
Friday, October 3, 2025 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Evangola State Park
Did you know? Jack-o-Lanterns haven't always been pumpkins. Unravel nightmarish nature myths and discover the truth about your favorite spooky stories. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 04 Oct
Keeping it Creepy
Saturday, October 4, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Evangola State Park
What was that?! Come and explore the creepier side of nature on this guided walk. For adults and children ages 8 and older. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 04 Oct
Fairy Houses
Saturday, October 4, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Whirlpool State Park
Join a Park Naturalist in making fairy houses. These mini homes are made from natural materials found in our forest and are a cute whimsical yard or trail decoration. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 04 Oct
Walk in the Woods
Saturday, October 4, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Fort Niagara State Park
From the river to the lake and everything in between, learn about what makes Fort Niagara special! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 04 Oct
Hike Through History
Saturday, October 4, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Discover the important people and events that created and protected our nation's oldest State Park in this guided walk. Registration available on Eventbrite.com but not required.
Registration: Required
Sun 05 Oct
Morning Wellness Walk
Sunday, October 5, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Niagara Falls State Park
Start off your week with a wellness walk in one of the most picturesque parks in our region! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 05 Oct
SNIFFari Through the Park
Sunday, October 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Whirlpool State Park
Join us for a walk focusing on enrichment for our furry friends with many stops along the trail to let the dogs get their fill of new scents found in the park as we discuss some of the natural phenomenon and history surrounding the area. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 11 Oct
Migratory Bird Day Walk
Saturday, October 11, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Go birding with an educator on migratory bird day to learn more about the migratory birds we find along the Niagara River. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 11 Oct
Gulls and Falls
Saturday, October 11, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Take a stroll through Niagara Falls State Park with a Park Naturalist and explore all the gulls and waterfowl that lay host within. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 12 Oct
Morning Wellness Walk
Sunday, October 12, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Niagara Falls State Park
Start off your week with a wellness walk in one of the most picturesque parks in our region! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 12 Oct
Gorgeous Views Foliage Hike
Sunday, October 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join us on a hike down to the Whirlpool Flats and immerse yourself with the stunning fall foliage contrasted with the blue/green water of the lower Niagara River and subsequent rapids. Ages 8+ Skill level: Difficult. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 12 Oct
Monster Mash Soap Making
Sunday, October 12, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Evangola State Park
Unleash your inner artisan at the Evangola Nature Center! Make your own soap using a glycerin soap base and fun molds. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 17 Oct
Halloween Myths Unraveled
Friday, October 17, 2025 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Knox Farm State Park
Did you know? Jack-o-Lanterns haven't always been pumpkins. Unravel nightmarish nature myths and discover the truth about your favorite spooky stories. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 18 Oct
Basic Tree ID
Saturday, October 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Devil's Hole State Park
Short talk about how to identify trees and then take a short walk on the rim trial towards Whirlpool State Park. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 18 Oct
Fall Foliage Walk
Saturday, October 18, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Devil's Hole State Park
Take a walk along the gorge to learn more about the fall foliage with a park educator! Binoculars and cameras encouraged! Registration available on Eventbrite.com but not required.
Registration: Required
Sun 19 Oct
Birds of a Feather
Sunday, October 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Knox Farm State Park
Discover our feathery friends at Knox Farm. Identify and observe birds on a nature walk throughout the park. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 25 Oct
Knot-So-Fast
Saturday, October 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Knox Farm State Park
Practice tying knots that are useful for camping and other outdoor activities. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 25 Oct
Birding on the Beach
Saturday, October 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Woodlawn Beach State Park
Enjoy a guided bird walk down to the beach to see gulls, songbirds, and other birds. Discover what makes Woodlawn Beach State Park special. Registration available on Eventbrite.com but not required.
Registration: Required
Sat 25 Oct
Fall Foliage Walk
Saturday, October 25, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Artpark State Park (Earl W. Brydges)
Take a scenic stroll through the Niagara Gorge at Artpark State Park and enjoy the beautiful views of fall. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 26 Oct
Art in the Park – Fall Watercolor
Sunday, October 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Knox Farm State Park
Create your very own watercolor landscape. Use water from Knox Farm to create art inspired by the park! Paints, brushes, and paper will be provided. For adults 18+. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 31 Oct
Dark Side of the Falls
Friday, October 31, 2025 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
It's not always rainbows and sunshine at Niagara Falls... Take a walk around the park to learn about the Dark Side of the Falls. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required