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Spring EGG-stravaganza at Tifft!

Submitted by Tifft Nature Preserve
Thursday, March 14th, 2013, 2:05pm
Spring EGG-stravaganza at Tifft!

Buffalo, NY (March 12, 2013) – Tifft Nature Preserve is the place to be to welcome spring!  Spring Egg-stravaganza! An annual celebration of animals that hatch from eggs will take place on Friday, March 29, 2013 at Tifft Nature Preserve, the environmental education site of the Buffalo Museum of Science.     

SPRING EGG-STRAVAGANZA! A CELEBRATION OF ANIMALS THAT HATCH FROM EGGS
Friday, March 29   10AM – 2PM
Non-Members: $7 per person; Museum Members save 10%

Drop in for an egg-stremely fun time at Tifft Nature Preserve!  Admission fee covers:

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Interested in Joining 4-H? Informational Meetings Planned

Submitted by Jessica ONeil on Friday, October 26th, 11:25 am
Interested in Joining 4-H? Informational Meetings Planned

Erie County Legislators Lynne Dixon, Joseph Lorigo, John Mills and Edward Rath, in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension – Erie County, are pleased to announce that two informational meetings to highlight the many exciting programs available through 4-H will be held in November. With an extensive list of opportunities available to youths, ages 5-19, the informational meetings will discuss what programs are offered and how to get involved.

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National Junior Swine Association Regional Hog Show comes to The Fairgrounds

Submitted by Holly Smyczynski, Sr. Marketing Coordinator
Friday, October 12th, 2012, 2:51pm
National Junior Swine Association Regional Hog Show comes to The Fairgrounds

For the first time in Hamburg, the National Junior Swine Association (NJSA) is bringing the Eastern Regional Hog Show  to The Fairgrounds this weekend. 

This show will be host to 180 hogs shown by juniors ages 21 and under from several states including Michigan, West Virginia, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and Delaware.  Six exhibitors are from the local area (Hamburg, east Aurora and Boston).  A total of $11,000 in cash is being awarded this weekend, plus a one year lease for an EXISS trailer to the Champion Gilt.    A complete schedule of events is available online.

Maddie, a 13 year old from Illinois, was the first early entry to arrive on Thursday with 9 hogs.  She has shown in the Eastern Regional Hog Show for the past 7 years – upon their arrival, Maddie and her parents were quite excited about the facility.

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Winter Wonderland in the Woods

Submitted by Steve Morse, Onsight Photography
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012, 11:24pm
Winter Wonderland in the Woods

Winter Wonderland in the Woods
Saturday, January 28
1:00 to 4:00 PM
Discover the woods in winter! Call 716-683-5959 for more information. No registration required for this event.

  • Enjoy SPCA wildlife department presentations with live birds at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 PM
  • Take a guided winter nature walk at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 PM
  • Listen to winter nature stories at 1:45, 2:45 and 3:45 PM
  • Kids can make winter nature crafts, such as pinecone bird feeders, snowglobes and track pictures
  • Test out snowshoes or cross-country skis for free in our demonstration area
  • Rent snowshoes and take a longer walk on the trails
  • Create snow sculptures around the Education Center
  • Try out the energy bike, and learn how to go "green" in the winter
  • Learn about ice fishing and winter survival techniques
  • Enjoy hot drinks and snacks for sale.
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Family Snowshoe Hike

Submitted by Steve Morse, Onsight Photography
Monday, January 16th, 2012, 2:32pm
Family Snowshoe Hike

 

Bring the family to stretch their legs and see what Tifft is like in the wintertime. We’ll end by having a warm drink in Tifft’s cabin. *Snowshoeing is weather permitting.

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Snowshoeing 101 at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve

Submitted by Steve Morse, Onsight Photography
Monday, January 16th, 2012, 12:50pm
Snowshoeing 101 at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve

 

Tue. Jan 176:00pm - 7:30pmLearn how to use snowshoes, and take a guided
walk along the trails. Snowshoe rental =
$4.00/person; Friends of Reinstein members =
$2.00. Registration required; call 716-683-5959
to sign up. h/c accessReinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Dr., Depew 14043www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html683-5959

 

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Winter Trails Day Celebration

Submitted by Steve Morse, Onsight Photography
Friday, January 6th, 2012, 9:42pm
Winter Trails Day Celebration

 

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