Artvoice 2013 Summer Guide

Our Annual Harvest Festival is taking place on Saturday, September 21st from 10am-12pm at Baird Point on UB’s North Campus. Parking is available in Arena Lot, Lake Lasalle Lot, and Furnace Hall Lot. There will be face-painting, games and fall-activities for you and your Little to enjoy. Snacks will be provided.      

Families flock to Artpark for hours of hands-on discovery and fun with weekly themed workshops and live performances! A variety of “Make and Take” workshops are available at each and every installment of Family Saturdays- no matter the theme. These Artpark classics include, The Paint Space, Costume Closet, Sand Box, Face Painting, and the Pottery Wheel.   An Artisan Market and Amy’s Place Food Truck will be on-site during each and every Family Saturday for families to purchase a unique piece of artwork or an afternoon snack!   The events take place in Artpark’s outdoor Amphitheater, 450 S. 4th St Lewiston, NY 14092. June 6th-27th from Noon-4PM   2013 Schedule  July 6 : Art of the 70’s Workshops!Live performances by Niagara University Repertory Theatre (N.U.R.T.) at…

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…

Spring and Summer in Buffalo mean a lot of things. Sunshine, heatwaves (but maybe a little hail here and there, who knows!), trips to the beach, cook-outs, and of course flip flops! Another big part of summer in Buffalo is the incredible Farmer’s Markets that spring up all over Western New York! Did you know that there are more than 20 in our area? There are many reasons to enjoy a morning at the Farmer’s Market with your Little. He or she will get the opportunity to try some of the freshest produce our local farms have to offer, and learn more about where it comes from. Most of the vendors at each market are more than happy to educate their customers (especially kids) about…

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…

  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!