Public Programs
Tundra Swans in flight
Buckhorn Island Birding
Saturday, December 11th from 9AM-12PM
Join us for a walk along the Niagara River at Buckhorn Island State Park. Gulls, Ducks, Geese, and Swans are all starting to arrive for the winter in the Niagara River, forming one of the biggest congregations of wildlife in the world! Learn about why our region is so important to their survival. Binoculars are available. Donations gratefully accepted.
Saturday, December 11th from 9AM-12PM
Join us for a walk along the Niagara River at Buckhorn Island State Park. Gulls, Ducks, Geese, and Swans are all starting to arrive for the winter in the Niagara River, forming one of the biggest congregations of wildlife in the world! Learn about why our region is so important to their survival. Binoculars are available. Donations gratefully accepted.
December Forest Bathing Walk
Saturday, December 11th from 2-4PM
This summer and autumn, Beaver Meadow will host a series of monthly Forest Bathing walks lead by Buffalo Audubon Society member and certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide Jennifer Fendya, Ph.D.
As with any activity that benefits health and wellness, Forest Bathing is a practice that when done regularly, can become a way of life that reflects a new or perhaps more dynamic sense of being. Forest Bathing is sensory awareness in nature, and when practiced with other human and other-than-human beings, is an observance of how we engage with our world. These programs are open to people ages 14+. Minors must be accompanied by a registered adult. $10 BAS Members. $12 Non-members.
Saturday, December 11th from 2-4PM
This summer and autumn, Beaver Meadow will host a series of monthly Forest Bathing walks lead by Buffalo Audubon Society member and certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide Jennifer Fendya, Ph.D.
As with any activity that benefits health and wellness, Forest Bathing is a practice that when done regularly, can become a way of life that reflects a new or perhaps more dynamic sense of being. Forest Bathing is sensory awareness in nature, and when practiced with other human and other-than-human beings, is an observance of how we engage with our world. These programs are open to people ages 14+. Minors must be accompanied by a registered adult. $10 BAS Members. $12 Non-members.
122nd Annual Christmas Bird Count
Saturday, December 18th from 8AM-12PM
Join us for the longest running community science project in the world! The tradition of the Christmas Bird Count has provided scientists with over 100 years of data on bird populations across North America. We'll kick off the count with coffee and donuts before we get started! Pre-registration is required by emailing tom@buffaloaudubon.org
Saturday, December 18th from 8AM-12PM
Join us for the longest running community science project in the world! The tradition of the Christmas Bird Count has provided scientists with over 100 years of data on bird populations across North America. We'll kick off the count with coffee and donuts before we get started! Pre-registration is required by emailing tom@buffaloaudubon.org
Toddler Time: Winter Solstice Tea Party
Tuesday, December 21st from 10-11:30AM
Today is the Winter Solstice, which marks and celebrates the rebirth of the sun and beginning of winter. We’ll spend some time learning about winter celebrations around the world, take a winter hike, and make some yummy tea and eat some cookies. $8 BAS Members. $10 Non-members. Ages 2-4 as a guideline.
Tuesday, December 21st from 10-11:30AM
Today is the Winter Solstice, which marks and celebrates the rebirth of the sun and beginning of winter. We’ll spend some time learning about winter celebrations around the world, take a winter hike, and make some yummy tea and eat some cookies. $8 BAS Members. $10 Non-members. Ages 2-4 as a guideline.
Winter Solstice Craft Night
Tuesday, December 21st from 7-9PM
Join Director of Education, Lauren Makeyenko for a cozy craft night in the nature center. We’ll be making pine cone garlands and greenery crowns, which can double as a small wreath! Warm cider or hot cocoa will also be served. Let’s get festive! $12 BAS Members. $15 Non-members.
Tuesday, December 21st from 7-9PM
Join Director of Education, Lauren Makeyenko for a cozy craft night in the nature center. We’ll be making pine cone garlands and greenery crowns, which can double as a small wreath! Warm cider or hot cocoa will also be served. Let’s get festive! $12 BAS Members. $15 Non-members.