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Sat 12 Apr
Outdoor Skills
Saturday, April 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Evangola State Park
Learn to build an emergency shelter from natural materials and practice navigation and fire building techniques. For adults and children aged 8 and older. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 12 Apr
DIY Birdhouses
Saturday, April 12, 2025 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join a park naturalist in a hands-on birdhouse building program. We will talk about some common backyard birds, their nesting preferences and their importance. Then participants will get the opportunity to assemble and take home their own birdhouse. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 13 Apr
Blue Birding
Sunday, April 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Knox Farm State Park
Did you know that the Eastern Bluebird is the official bird of New York State? Enjoy a walk to observe the many nesting bluebirds of Knox Farm. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 19 Apr
Changing Seasons
Saturday, April 19, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join us for a short hike as we watch winter melt away and search for signs of spring! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Mon 21 Apr
Beginner Bird Walk
Monday, April 21, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join a park naturalist on a beginner friendly guided walk to learn the basics of birding, binoculars will be provided but attendees are welcome to bring their own as well! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Tue 22 Apr
Stargazing under the Lyrids
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 08:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Golden Hill State Park
Join a park naturalist under stars as we explore the peak of the Lyrid Meteor shower and other constellations in our night sky. Curious beginners and warm clothing encouraged. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed 23 Apr
Pink Moon Walk
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Knox Farm State Park
Enjoy an evening stroll through Knox Farm in search of nocturnal animals under the Pink Moon. Adults only. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 26 Apr
Woofs and Waterfalls
Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Niagara Falls State Park
Enjoy a leisurely walk with your dog and a park naturalist around Goat Island. It is not necessary to have a dog to participate, however, all dogs in attendance must be up-to-date on immunizations, leashed and under control. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 26 Apr
Trees in Bloom
Saturday, April 26, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Enjoy a presentation on how to identify some key species in spring through flowers, buds, leaf scars and seeds. Then talk a walk to see these species out in the park. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 26 Apr
Amphibians After Hours
Saturday, April 26, 2025 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Knox Farm State Park
Vernal pools are hopping with toads, frogs, and salamanders. Engage all your senses to discover these after-hours amphibians. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 27 Apr
Find that Frog!
Sunday, April 27, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Evangola State Park
Spring is here, and so are the frogs! Vernal pools are hopping with toads and salamanders. Use all your senses to find that frog. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 27 Apr
Invasive Species
Sunday, April 27, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
An introduction to invasive species found in WNY from terrestrial to aquatic and learn about the identification and history of our most commonly found invasive species. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 03 May
I Love My Park Day
Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Woodlawn Beach State Park
Show your love for Woodlawn Beach State Park for I Love My Park Day by helping cleanup the park! Equipment will be provided. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 03 May
I Love My Park Day
Saturday, May 3, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Wilson-Tuscarora State Park
Join a Park Naturalist on I Love My Park Day for a beach cleanup. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 03 May
I Love My Park Day
Saturday, May 3, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join us to get Whirlpool State Park ready for the upcoming season during I Love My Park Day! Equipment will be provided. Registration Required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 09 May
Wildflowers and Watercolors
Friday, May 9, 2025 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Wilson-Tuscarora State Park
Go for a walk searching for spring ephemerals before coming back to create a watercolor painting of the flowers you saw! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 16 May
Flowers, Bugs, and Birds, Oh My!
Friday, May 16, 2025 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Joseph Davis State Park
Join us as we traverse the trails in Joseph Davis State Park in search of things that pique our interest! Flowers, insects and birds galore – we won't be short anything to explore! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 17 May
A Stroll in DeVeaux Woods
Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
DeVeaux Woods State Park
A stroll through DeVeaux Woods – noticing nature and learning a bit of history about DeVeaux. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 17 May
Gardening for Birds and Butterflies
Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Evangola State Park
Share your yard with songbirds, butterflies, and more by planting flowers and shrubs beneficial to our wildlife. This is an indoor presentation followed by planting your own seeds to take home. Adults only. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 23 May
GORGEous Views
Friday, May 23, 2025 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Enjoy the beautiful views the Niagara Gorge has to offer on this stroll with a park naturalist. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 24 May
Hike Through History
Saturday, May 24, 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 25 May
Hike Through History
Sunday, May 25, 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
Mon 26 May
Memorial Day Bald Eagle Walk
Monday, May 26, 2025 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Evangola State Park
Enjoy a leisurely walk exploring the park and looking for bald eagles on Memorial Day! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 31 May
Leave No Trash Trek
Saturday, May 31, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Woodlawn Beach State Park
This sandy adventure combines strolling along the shore with a Park Naturalist while scooping up trash to keep the beach looking fabulous. Volunteers must be 18+ to participate or need a parent's/guardian's supervision. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 01 Jun
Meadow Bird Meander
Sunday, June 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Knox Farm State Park
Discover the feathery friends from the meadows at Knox Farm. Identify and observe meadow birds on a nature walk throughout the park. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 06 Jun
Ribbit, Slither, Croak
Friday, June 6, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Knox Farm State Park
Discover snakes, turtles, frogs and salamanders as we explore the ponds and forest at Knox Farm. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 07 Jun
National Trails Day: Length of the Gorge
Saturday, June 7, 2025 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Celebrate the 32nd National Trails Day with our annual Length of the Gorge Hike. Traverse the Niagara Gorge and follow the same path Niagara Falls took over the course of ~12,000 years as we hike from where it started to where it sits today! Ages 8 and older. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 07 Jun
Schoellkopf Anniversary Walk
Saturday, June 7, 2025 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Stop in for a short presentation on the history behind the rise of the Schoellkopf Power Station and it's collapse on June 7th, 1956. Then join our educators on a walk over to the ruins that remain in the gorge! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 14 Jun
Birding at River Lea
Saturday, June 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Beaver Island Nature Center
Join an educator as we take a casual birding stroll along the Niagara River at River Lea. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 14 Jun
Birding at River Lea
Saturday, June 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Beaver Island State Park
Join an educator as we take a casual birding stroll along the Niagara River at River Lea. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 14 Jun
Fire Making 101
Saturday, June 14, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fort Niagara State Park
Learn the basics of how to make a fire with a park naturalist in this hands-on program. Participants will get a chance to use a ferrocerium rod, our modern-day flint and steel, to make their own fire. For ages 8 and up. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 14 Jun
Hike Through History
Saturday, June 14, 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 15 Jun
Leave No Trash Trek – Father’s Day Edition
Sunday, June 15, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Woodlawn Beach State Park
This sandy adventure combines strolling along the shore with a Park Naturalist while scooping up trash to keep the beach looking fabulous. Volunteers must be 18+ to participate or need a parent's/guardian's supervision. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed 18 Jun
Slow Stroll
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Knox Farm State Park
Take a leisurely guided stroll with a focus on wellness. Adults only. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 20 Jun
Summer Solstice Tails on Trails
Friday, June 20, 2025 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Bring your furry friend on this casual walk to enjoy the longest day of the year! It is not necessary to have a dog to participate, however, all dogs must be up to date on immunizations, leashed, and under control. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 21 Jun
Birding at Wilson Tuscarora State Park
Saturday, June 21, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Wilson-Tuscarora State Park
Join an educator as we take a casual birding stroll along Lake Ontario at Wilson Tuscarora State Park. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 21 Jun
To the Rapids and Back
Saturday, June 21, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Devil's Hole State Park
Join an educator for a hike to the north end of Trail 6 at the very bottom of the Niagara Gorge. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 21 Jun
Jewels of the Sky
Saturday, June 21, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Evangola State Park
On this guided walk we will search for ebony jewelwings and tiger swallowtails as well as other dragonflies and butterflies that may be in flight. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 21 Jun
Hike Through History
Saturday, June 21, 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
Tue 24 Jun
Pride Walk at the Falls
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join an educator on a walk over to Luna Island on the 14th anniversary of the Marriage Equality Act being passed in New York State! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 28 Jun
Watercolor at DeVeaux
Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
DeVeaux Woods State Park
Enjoy a guided walk through DeVeaux Woods in seek of inspiration for a watercolor painting. All materials provided. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 28 Jun
Soap Making
Saturday, June 28, 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. For ages 8 and up with parent/guardian supervision. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 28 Jun
Hike Through History
Saturday, June 28, 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