Rent Bikes to Ride at Isle View Park or Niawanda Park

Here’s a fun craft idea for Bigs and Littles! The Bead Gallery, located on Eggert Road in Amherst, not only has a large, inexpensive selection, but also offers personal service, guiding you through the things you’ll need for any project. If you and your Little are interested in making necklaces, friendship bracelets or earrings, head to the Bead Gallery to pick up supplies and then let the crafting begin! Check out The Bead Gallery’s Website or give them at call at (716) 836-6775. 2050 Eggert Road Amherst, NY 14226    

  Hawk Creek is a nationally known gem in East Aurora, New York that aims to create an understanding of the natural world. They specialize in environmental education and wildlife conservation and rehabilitation. Hawk Creek has over 80 different types of animals that reside there as they can not be returned to their natural habitat, due to permanent injury or dependence on humans. There are over 2,500 educational programs provided by Hawk Creek each year, such as Rise of the Raptors! coming up tomorrow, June 8th. See the event calendar for more information, and to keep track of more upcoming events at Hawk Creek such as The Wildlife and Renaissance Festival in July! Visit Hawk Creek’s Website to learn more!    

On Saturday, September 14th from 12-2pm we have a trip to Squaw Island planned with the Buffalo Audubon Society.  This is a great opportunity for you and your Little to get out and explore the great outdoors. Did you         know that Squaw Island is a wetland and is the home to many different bird and animal species that you might not see other places in Western New York? Throughout the two hour trek, a environmental and wildlife expert will teach us interesting facts about the watershed, animals, and environment.   If you are interested in joining our adventure, please let your case manager know by Wednesday, September 11, 2013.  We hope that you and your Little will be able to come and enjoy…

Visit our friends at fun4kidsinbuffalo.com for a list of great Halloween Ideas for you and your Little. Some highlights include Halloween Themed Events at Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo Bills Kids Halloween Party, Halloween on Hertel and Safe Trick or Treat on Elmwood Ave. Check out the full list here!

Get out and Play at Family Days at the Healthy Zone Fieldhouse We are pleased to offer a unique opportunity to participate in an afternoon filled with fun and healthy activities at the home of the Buffalo Bills. We’ll have something fun for all ages, so bring the kids! There are lots of interactive games to play and drills to run on the turf. Have your picture taken with the one and only Billy Buffalo. And don’t forget to stop by our Healthy Zone Cruiser for even more healthy activities! Register today! Space is limited for each date; if your first choice is full, please join us on another date. Every participant must bring a ticket and waiver to the event. The ticket and waiver…

Tifft Nature Preserve is a 264-acre nature refuge dedicated to conservation and environmental education. Tifft is hosting many events that you and your Little can enjoy this summer! Please check out our events calendar for one-time special events, and check out the ongoing events below: Wellness Walks: Every Thursday at 10AM Trek Tifft: Every Sunday at 2PM Tifft Nature preserve is located off of Fuhrman Blvd in Buffalo. Science of our City: Health Sciences in WNY: Every Tuesday 3-6PM at Canalside (44 Prime Street, Buffalo)Coinciding with Body Worlds Vital on exhibit at the Buffalo Museum of Science, activities will focus on health sciences of the region including the Museum’s first Science Studio Explore YOU presented by Independent Health, the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, healthy by…