Events
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Fall Fest
10am - 4pm Location: Como Lake - Como Lake Casino Please join us for our Fall Festival on September 30th as we host free live music, food trucks, kid's activities, vendors and a hayride! Admission & Parking are free! Parking will also be available at William St School located at 5201 William St, Lancaster, NY 14086 A shuttle will run non- stop during the event. The FREE NFTA Parks Adventure Bus will also be running to and from the downtown MTA NFTA station and the event. For the NFTA Adventure Bus schedule visit https://metro.nfta.com/programs/parks-adventure-bus. For Accessibility requests please contact the Accessibility Office at (716) 858-6215 |
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Eternal Flame Falls Hike ~ Chestnut Ridge Park ~
10am Location: Chestnut Ridge - Eternal Flame Parking Lot Come Join Ranger Roy and hike the world-renowned Eternal Flame Trail at Chestnut Ridge Park. This will be a fun-filled educational hike that will have you home in time for Kickoff!
- Duration: 1-2 hrs - Elevation: Steep - Distance: Approximately 1-mile hike - Surface Description: Mud/dirt/roots/water - Equipment Needed: Sturdy hiking boots and drinking water: Optional – Hiking poles - Equipment Other: This event and area is dog friendly (on a leash); this hike is not stroller or wheelchair accessible Register for Eternal Flame Falls Hike ~ Chestnut Ridge Park ~ |
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S'more Ranger Camping Tips ~ Sprague Brook Park ~
10am Location: Sprague Brook - Warming Hut Come Join Ranger Greg at the Sprague Brook Park Warming Hut as he discusses camping tips, tricks while enjoying s'mores! Learn multiple ways to start a fire, what to bring on your camping adventure, and cook S'mores around the campfire
Meeting Location : Sprague Brook Park Warming Hut – Enter the park near the maintenance building and head toward Camping Loop C – drive uphill past the overflow parking to the warming hut - Duration: 1-2 hrs - Bring Chairs and a good s'more stick if you have one! - This event and area is dog friendly (on a leash) and stroller/wheelchair accessible Register for S'more Ranger Camping Tips ~ Sprague Brook Park ~ |
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What Do You Seek? ~ Ellicott Creek Park ~
10am Location: Ellicott Creek - Soccer Field Parking Lot Have you ever wished to be on a first name basis with the plants, animals, and fungi in our backyard? Scratch your curiosity itch with this informative identification program, and learn ways we describe and identify the species we discover at Ellicott Creek Park! - Duration: 1-2 hrs - Equipment Needed: Smartphone, and download the application "Seek by iNaturalist" - Equipment Other: Optional: Magnifying glass/hand-lens, Binoculars, Boots
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Fantastic Fall Fungi ~ Franklin Gulf Park ~
10am Location: Franklin Gulf - Larkin St Parking Lot Let’s go exploring for some fun-guys with Ranger Stephanie. This program is made for novice mushroom seekers but folks with expert mushroom hunting status are more than welcome to join. We will be traveling through different forest habitats to look for a wide array of mushrooms. We will discuss special adaptations these fungi possess and their importance in keeping our forests healthy!
- Duration: 1-2 hours - Elevation: Steep - Surface Description: Occasional muddy trails, will walk near flowing water - Equipment Needed: Waterproof boots, water; Optional: Trail snack, hiking poles - Stroller Accessibility: None - Dog Friendly: Leashed dogs allowed |
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Owl Prowl *Spooky Edition* ~ Chestnut Ridge Park ~
7pm Location: Chestnut Ridge - Shelter #8 Join Ranger Nikki for a night time walk searching for our quietest nocturnal bird, the owl. Learn owl calls and some interesting facts about the species we have here in our parks.
- Duration: 1-2 hours - Elevation: Varied elevation - Surface Description: Paved road and may go into some dirt paths on the XC ski trail - Equipment Needed: Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather, it could be cold - Stroller Accessibility: Limited - Other: This is a very quiet program - no dogs please. Register for Owl Prowl *Spooky Edition* ~ Chestnut Ridge Park ~ |
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What The Rut? ~ Como Lake Park ~
10am Location: Como Lake - Shelter #5 (Boy Scout Shelter) As the daylight begins to fade, the white-tailed deer breeding season (the rut) begins. Join Ranger Greg on a hike of the Boy Scout Trail in search of deer sign and learn all about what goes on during the Whitetail Rut!
- Duration: 1-2 hrs - Elevation: Slight gradient change - Surface Description: Woods, open grassland, pavement, potentially wet - Equipment Needed: Hiking boots, weather appropriate clothing - Equipment Other: This hike is dog friendly (leashed dogs only), not stroller or wheelchair accessible |
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Chasing Waterfalls ~ Emery Park ~
10am Location: Emery Park - Parking lot near baseball field Did you know Emery Park has not one, but TWO waterfalls? Join Ranger Adam for a guided nature hike to each of these amazing natural features as we explore and appreciate Emery in Autumn! - Meeting Location: Parking lot next to maintenance/baseball diamond (North side of Emery Rd.) - Duration: ~2 hrs - Elevation: Hilly (+/- 200ft) - Surface Description: Park hiking trails, packed dirt and roots, possibly wet - Equipment Needed: Dress in layers, be prepared for rain - Equipment Other: This hike is dog friendly (leashed dogs only), not stroller or wheelchair accessible |
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Erie County Parks Golf History Seminar ~ Grover Cleveland Golf Course ~
10am Location: Grover Cleveland Golf Course - Clubhouse Join Ranger Nikki for a history seminar about your Erie County Park Golf Courses! Learn about Grover Cleveland and Elma Meadows past, present and future in this presentation! - Meeting Location: Grover Cleveland, Clubhouse - Duration: 1-2 hours - Elevation: None - Surface Description: None, this is a sit down event! - Equipment Needed: Optional - Pen/Pencil, paper and any questions you may have Register for Erie County Parks Golf History Seminar ~ Grover Cleveland Golf Course ~ |
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Winter Insects ~ Emery Park ~
10am Location: Emery Park - Parking lot near baseball field Join Ranger Stephanie at Emery Park and learn about how our six-legged friends survive the winter. We will explore facts about our local species, discuss how winter active insects tolerate the cold, and go looking for these insects to see them in action!
- Duration: 1-2 hours (weather dependent) - Elevation: Varied (hilly) - Surface Description: Mix of paved and dirt trails with occasional roots - Equipment Needed: warm waterproof winter boots with crampons; weather appropriate clothing - Stroller Accessibility: None - Dog Friendly: Leashed dogs allowed |
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Santa Land! - Chestnut Ridge Park - 12/16/23 10am-4pm
10am - 4pm Location: Chestnut Ridge Come explore Santa Land! This free event offers plenty of activities for the whole family. At Santa Land there will be a mailbox for your letters to Santa, Arts and crafts Wagon rides to the "North Pole" A chance to meet and take a photo with Santa Wood branding and Marshmallow roasting!
This year we are also partnering with the NFTA's Adventure Bus which will be going to/from MTA and the event! For the NFTA Adventure Bus schedule visit https://metro.nfta.com/programs/parks-adventure-bus.
Parking will be limited, carpooling is encouraged. |