Special Events

Gratitude Hike

Get ready for Thanksgiving with a casual guided hike on beautiful Autumn trails! We’ll search for signs of wildlife while also taking time to savor the gifts this season has given to us. All ages Tickets: $10 per person; Buffalo Museum of Science members save 10% Advanced registration required.  

24 Nov

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Girl Scouts: Brownie WOW Journey

Discover how to love, save, and share the “wonders of water” as we investigate aquatic habitats and the wildlife within them through indoor and outdoor activities. Advance registration is required. Call 716.825.6397 for more details. $15 per scout

07 Dec

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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Girl Scouts: Juniors Get Moving Journey

Energize your understanding of the Earth’s energy and how we use, misuse, and can protect this essential resource in our daily lives. Advance registration is required. Call 716.825.6397 for more details. $15 per scout

08 Dec

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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Wellness Walks

Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve every Thursday and join us for a casual, volunteer-led tour of the Preserve. Presented by Independent Health. All ages FREE, $3 donation per person is appreciated. Please call (716) 825-6397 to confirm walk will take place. No advanced registration required.  

12 Dec

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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SciNight: Winter Backyard Birds

Winter is the BEST time to learn your birds! Don’t miss this indoor presentation on bird ID, attracting backyard birds, and easy resources for getting the most out of this popular pastime. 18+ Advanced registration required. $25 per participant; BMS members save 10%

12 Dec

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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Hot Chocolate Hike

Bundle-up to enjoy the crisp air and night sky on a guided walk in the woods. Warm-up afterwards indoors with snowflake crafts, holiday music, and delicious hot chocolate with marshmallows, peppermints, chocolate chips and more! Advance registration required. Space is limited. Ages 5+ $12 per person. BMS Members save 10%.

13 Dec

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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Wellness Walks

Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve every Thursday and join us for a casual, volunteer-led tour of the Preserve. Presented by Independent Health. All ages FREE, $3 donation per person is appreciated. Please call (716) 825-6397 to confirm walk will take place. No advanced registration required.  

19 Dec

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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Hot Chocolate Hike

Bundle-up to enjoy the crisp air and night sky on a guided walk in the woods. Warm-up afterwards indoors with snowflake crafts, holiday music, and delicious hot chocolate with marshmallows, peppermints, chocolate chips and more! Advance registration required. Space is limited. Ages 5+ $12 per person. BMS Members save 10%.

21 Dec

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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Girl Scouts: Seniors Sow What? Journey

Get down to the roots of our food “network” to explore the relationships between what we eat, and the land, water, air, and energy use around us. Advance registration is required. Call 716.825.6397 for more details. $15 per scout

12 Jan

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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Girl Scouts: Cadettes Breath Journey

Take a deep breath and use ALL your senses to become aware of air quality issues in our region and around the world as we experiment with wind, fragrances, and pollution. Advance registration is required. Call 716.825.6397 for more details. $15 per scout

16 Mar

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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Girl Scouts: Juniors Get Moving Journey

Energize your understanding of the Earth’s energy and how we use, misuse, and can protect this essential resource in our daily lives. Advance registration is required. Call 716.825.6397 for more details. $15 per scout

22 Mar

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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Girl Scouts: Brownie WOW Journey

Discover how to love, save, and share the “wonders of water” as we investigate aquatic habitats and the wildlife within them through indoor and outdoor activities. Advance registration is required. Call 716.825.6397 for more details. $15 per scout

06 Apr

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Furhmann Blvd

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