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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM)
Spiders are amazing predators that are skilled in stealth, camouflage and engineering.  We will search for spiders and their webs on this guided walk.  Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012 (7:00PM - 10:00PM)

The GO Bike Buffalo Community Workshop is a place where volunteers and members can go and learn to repair and maintain their bicycles.  They have complete refurbished bicycles for sale, along with a stock of used parts available to everyone.  The shop also serves as a place to donate your used and / or unwanted bicycles.  They are happy to provide you with a tax reciept for your donation.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 (7:00PM - 9:00PM)

Come join Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper for our 2012 River Tour season!  Here is a list of tour dates:

  • July 10 - Sunset Happy Hour Paddle
See the NEW Mutual Riverfront Park and paddle alongside the grain silos.
Time: Registration and safety introduction from 6-7 p.m., Paddle from 7-9 p.m.
Location: Buffalo River
Launch and Return: Mutual Riverfront Park located at the foot of Hamburg Street and South Street
Length: Approximately three miles
Cost: FREE
  • July 14 - Birding-Interpretive tour
  • July 21 - Strawberry Island-Interpretive tour
  • July 26 - Seneca Bluffs Hike and Paddle-Interpretive tour
  • July 28 - Power of the Niagara Artpark Hike-Interpretive hike
  • August 12 - Reflections on the Water-Interpretive tour
  • August 14 - Sunset Happy Hour Paddle
  • August 21 - Grain Elevator Tour-Interpretive tour
  • August 31 - Blue Moon Paddle-Interpretive tour
  • October 6 - Power of the Niagara Artpark Hike-Interpretive hike
  • October 30 - Sunset/Costume Paddle-Interpretive tour

    To register for a River Tour please click here to find and fill out the Registration Form.

    River Tours are $15 per person and $25 per family up to 4 people

    Boat Rentals are $20 per boat (canoe or kayak)

    Please bring your own canoe, kayak, and/or life vests if you have them.

    Tuesday, July 10, 2012 (6:30PM - 7:30PM)

    Turn your love for the outdoors into rewarding action.  Assist with stewardship projects to help maintain and improve ecosystems and trails throughout the preserve.  A variety of projects ensures there is something for almost every age and ability.  Refreshments provided.

    Registration required by calling 716-683-5959 to sign up.

    Tuesday, July 10, 2012 (4:00PM - 5:30PM)