Kayaking 101
Guided private & group tours
Instructions & Equipment included
Beginners encouraged and welcome
All tours are led by an experienced adult who is CPR and First Aid certified.
Destinations include the Buffalo and Allegany Rivers and their tributaries.
Go to www.wildbuffalotours.com or call 716-796-5433 for more information and to make a reservation
Now running through the end of October, Hidden Valley Animal Adventure Park hosts a guided trolley tour to view over 200 animals! Each ticket comes with a cup of grain and access to Small Animal Adventure, where you can interact with smaller, friendly animals. Tickets are $18 for adults and $14 for kids ages 3-10. The park is located in Varysburg, NY. The tours run on weekdays starting in late June. See Hidden Valley Animal Adventure Park’s website for more details!
Summer Reading 2013, Buffalo and Erie County Public Library Kids ages 12 & under Summer Reading participants are asked to write brief book reviews, each of which counts as an entry in a prize drawing. The more book reviews submitted, the better chances of winning. Submissions can be fiction or nonfiction books. There are some great prizes to be won. The book reviews can be submitted online. Visit the reading program’s website to get started!
The Foundry is a studio/gallery space for local artisans, started by Net+Positive, a Foundation with the mission of activating models of neighborhood prosperity through innovations in housing, entrepreneurship and the environment. On the second Saturday of each month, The Foundry hosts an evening of arts and music, with different acts featured each time. Fresh Produce is always on sale from local farms, too! It’s a great way to support local artists and musicians with your Little! The Foundry also hosts several workshops that might be of interest to you and your Little. Check out the Foundry’s Calendar of Events for more info! The next 2nd Saturday is on August 10th 12-5PM.
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!
Town of Tonawanda is hosting its 2014 Winterfest Thursday, January 16th- Monday, January 20th. It features free recreational ice skating, music, hockey tournaments, a model boat demonstration and Family Feud! Check out the flyer for more information!
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…
