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Fri 11 Apr
Forest Buddies Nature Program
Friday, April 11, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Meet at the recreation building by the south side of Harlow Lake to enjoy a different nature-themed topic each week through stories, crafts, and activities! Dress for the weather! Ages 3-8.
Registration: Not required
Fri 11 Apr
In Search of the Labrador Twister
Friday, April 11, 2025 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Witness the marvelous display flight of the Labrador Twister, Timberdoodle, Bogsucker, or Mudsnipe, all names for the upland-dwelling shorebird most people know as the Woodcock. Meet at the Harlow Lake parking area. (1 mile)
Registration: Not required
Thu 17 Apr
Tail-Blazer Hike
Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Thursdays at 10:00am. Join us for a waggin' good time by hiking in nature with our furry friends! Dogs must be on a leash, vaccinated, and well-behaved around other people and animals. Meet at Route 20 parking area. (2 miles)
Registration: Not required
Fri 18 Apr
Forest Buddies Nature Program
Friday, April 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Meet at the recreation building by the south side of Harlow Lake to enjoy a different nature-themed topic each week through stories, crafts, and activities! Dress for the weather! Ages 3-8.
Registration: Not required
Tue 22 Apr
Earth Day Cleanup
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Take a short hike into the Shotgun Ridge trailhead and begin a cleanup project from an old dump site! Rain or shine. Meet at Route 20 parking area. (2 miles)
Registration: Not required
Thu 24 Apr
Tail-Blazer Hike
Thursday, April 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Thursdays at 10:00am. Join us for a waggin' good time by hiking in nature with our furry friends! Dogs must be on a leash, vaccinated, and well-behaved around other people and animals. Meet at Route 20 parking area. (2 miles)
Registration: Not required
Fri 25 Apr
Forest Buddies Nature Program
Friday, April 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Meet at the recreation building by the south side of Harlow Lake to enjoy a different nature-themed topic each week through stories, crafts, and activities! Dress for the weather! Ages 3-8.
Registration: Not required
Thu 01 May
Tail-Blazer Hike
Thursday, May 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Thursdays at 10:00am. Join us for a waggin' good time by hiking in nature with our furry friends! Dogs must be on a leash, vaccinated, and well-behaved around other people and animals. Meet at Sumner Road parking area. (2-3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Fri 02 May
Forest Buddies Nature Program
Friday, May 2, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Meet at the recreation building by the south side of Harlow Lake to enjoy a different nature-themed topic each week through stories, crafts, and activities! Dress for the weather! Ages 3-8. Meet at recreation building by the south side of Harlow Lake.
Registration: Not required
Sat 03 May
I Love My Park Day
Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Volunteer your time and efforts by helping us make the park a better place! Activities include gardening, tree planting, birdhouse building, and general park cleanup. All ages are welcome to attend.
Registration: Not required
Thu 08 May
Tail-Blazer Hike
Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Thursdays at 10:00am. Join us for a waggin' good time by hiking in nature with our furry friends! Dogs must be on a leash, vaccinated, and well-behaved around other people and animals. Meet at Sumner Road parking area. (2-3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Fri 09 May
Forest Buddies Nature Program
Friday, May 9, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Meet at the recreation building by the south side of Harlow Lake to enjoy a different nature-themed topic each week through stories, crafts, and activities! Dress for the weather! Ages 3-8.
Registration: Not required
Sat 10 May
Mother’s Day Picnic Hike
Saturday, May 10, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Pack a lunch and head out on the trails! We will take a brief break during our hike to enjoy lunch and a view. Meet at Sumner Road parking area. (1 mile or more)
Registration: Not required
Thu 15 May
Tail-Blazer Hike
Thursday, May 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Thursdays at 10:00am. Join us for a waggin' good time by hiking in nature with our furry friends! Dogs must be on a leash, vaccinated, and well-behaved around other people and animals. Meet at Sumner Road parking area. (2-3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Fri 16 May
Forest Buddies Nature Program
Friday, May 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Meet at the recreation building by the south side of Harlow Lake to enjoy a different nature-themed topic each week through stories, crafts, and activities! Dress for the weather! Ages 3-8.
Registration: Not required
Thu 22 May
Tail-Blazer Hike
Thursday, May 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Join us for a waggin' good time by hiking in nature with our furry friends! Dogs must be on a leash, vaccinated, and well-behaved around other people and animals. Meet at Sumner Road parking area. (2-3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Fri 23 May
Forest Buddies Nature Program
Friday, May 23, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Meet at the recreation building by the south side of Harlow Lake to enjoy a different nature-themed topic each week through stories, crafts, and activities! Dress for the weather! Ages 3-8.
Registration: Not required
Sat 24 May
Life as a Tree
Saturday, May 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Learn about native tree species and how they grow! Meet at Route 20 parking area. (2-3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Sat 24 May
Memorial Day Art
Saturday, May 24, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Let's work together to create a gigantic chalk art American flag in the back parking lot by the new playground! If the sun is shining, we will be there!
Registration: Not required
Thu 29 May
Tail-Blazer Hike
Thursday, May 29, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Join us for a waggin' good time by hiking in nature with our furry friends! Dogs must be on a leash, vaccinated, and well-behaved around other people and animals. Meet at Sumner Road parking area. (2-3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Fri 30 May
Forest Buddies Nature Program
Friday, May 30, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Meet at the recreation building by the south side of Harlow Lake to enjoy a different nature-themed topic each week through stories, crafts, and activities! Dress for the weather! Ages 3-8.
Registration: Not required
Thu 05 Jun
Tail-Blazer Hike
Thursday, June 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Join us for a waggin' good time by hiking in nature with our furry friends! Dogs must be on a leash, vaccinated, and well-behaved around other people and animals. Meet at Route 20 parking area. (2-3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Fri 06 Jun
Forest Buddies Nature Program
Friday, June 6, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Meet at the recreation building by the south side of Harlow Lake to enjoy a different nature-themed topic each week through stories, crafts, and activities! Dress for the weather! Ages 3-8.
Registration: Not required
Sat 07 Jun
Animal Track Detectives
Saturday, June 7, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Darien Lakes State Park
From waddlers, bounders, perfect walkers, and hoppers, we will explore all there is to know about tracking animals native to our area! Meet at the Harlow Lake Beach.
Registration: Not required
Thu 12 Jun
Tail-Blazer Hike
Thursday, June 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Join us for a waggin' good time by hiking in nature with our furry friends! Dogs must be on a leash, vaccinated, and well-behaved around other people and animals. Meet at Route 20 parking area. (2-3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Fri 13 Jun
Forest Buddies Nature Program
Friday, June 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Meet at the recreation building by the south side of Harlow Lake to enjoy a different nature-themed topic each week through stories, crafts, and activities! Dress for the weather! Ages 3-8.
Registration: Not required
Sat 14 Jun
Birding with the B.O.S.
Saturday, June 14, 2025 08:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Darien Lakes State Park
Enjoy a morning walk along the open fields of Darien Lakes as we search for birds of grasslands and thickets. Binoculars are recommended. Co-sponsored by the Buffalo Ornithological Society. Meet at gravel parking area off Alleghany Rd/Rte. 77. (42.916782, -78.389864)
Registration: Not required
Sat 14 Jun
Get Outdoors & Get Together Day
Saturday, June 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Today is all about enjoying the outdoors! We will be offering various activities throughout the day, including birdhouse building, learn-to-fish activities, rock painting, guided hikes, cornhole, and many other activities. Call 585-547-9242 for more information.
Registration: Not required
Thu 19 Jun
Tail-Blazer Hike
Thursday, June 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Join us for a waggin' good time by hiking in nature with our furry friends! Dogs must be on a leash, vaccinated, and well-behaved around other people and animals. Meet at Route 20 parking area. (2-3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Fri 20 Jun
Forest Buddies Nature Program
Friday, June 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Meet at the recreation building by the south side of Harlow Lake to enjoy a different nature-themed topic each week through stories, crafts, and activities! Dress for the weather! Ages 3-8.
Registration: Not required
Wed 25 Jun
Strawberry Moon Yoga Hike
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Darien Lakes State Park
(585) 547-9242

Embrace the moon's energy by enjoying an evening on the beach with a relaxing yoga session! Bring your own yoga mat or towel. Registration required by calling 585-547-9242. Meet at Harlow Lake parking area.
Registration: Required
Thu 26 Jun
Tail-Blazer Hike
Thursday, June 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Join us for a waggin' good time by hiking in nature with our furry friends! Dogs must be on a leash, vaccinated, and well-behaved around other people and animals. Meet at Route 20 parking area. (2-3 miles)
Registration: Not required
Fri 27 Jun
Forest Buddies Nature Program
Friday, June 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
Meet at the recreation building by the south side of Harlow Lake to enjoy a different nature-themed topic each week through stories, crafts, and activities! Dress for the weather! Ages 3-8.
Registration: Not required
Sat 28 Jun
Fishing for Beginners
Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Darien Lakes State Park
Meet at the recreation building by the south side of Harlow Lake to enjoy the morning learning how to fish! Fishing equipment provided.
Registration: Not required