Events

Image	Wake Up! - Ellicott Creek Park - 4/2/23 Sunday, April 2, 2023 10:00 am Location: Ellicott Creek - Casino parking lot Believe it or not, spring has partly sprung. In this program we will take a walk from the casino in beautiful Ellicott Creek Park to look at signs of plants and animals emerging from winter dormancy. Can turtles really breath through their butts? Join Ranger Roy and find out! Register for Wake Up! - Ellicott Creek Park - 4/2/23
Image	Water Mammals - Seneca Bluffs - 4/15/2023 Saturday, April 15, 2023 10:00 am Location: Seneca Bluffs Natural Habitat Park - Main Parking Lot Join Ranger Greg on a hike through the beautiful Seneca Bluffs Habitat to learn all about Beavers (or water mammals) - Ranger Greg will detail the history of the water dwelling rodents, how they influenced our nation's early economy and continually changed America's landscape.  Register for Water Mammals - Seneca Bluffs - 4/15/2023
Image	All About Astronomy - Emery Park - 4/21/23 Friday, April 21, 2023 8:00 pm Location: Emery Park - Ski Lodge Join Ranger Nikki to explore the sky above. Learn about the stars we observe most often in our night sky and catch the beginnings of the Lyrids Meteor Shower. Expect a short presentation and dress warm... we will be outside looking up at the stars to find our favorite constellations and hopefully a meteor or two! Register for All About Astronomy - Emery Park - 4/21/23
Image	Citizens Science - Akron Falls Park - 4/30 Sunday, April 30, 2023 10:00 am Location: Akron Falls - Falls Parking lot Have you ever wondered how to get more involved with environmental conservation in your community? Become a Citizen Scientist, no experience needed! Join Ranger Adam as we talk about the many ways we can safely engage with nature while helping local scientists achieve their goals.   Register for Citizens Science - Akron Falls Park - 4/30
Image	BIOBLITZ! - Ellicott Creek Park - 5/6 Saturday, May 6, 2023 TBD Location: Ellicott Creek - TBD Stay Tuned – more info coming soon Come and join the Park Rangers while they search for the unique plants and animals that call Ellicott Creek their home. Rangers will head field teams with a focus on a different group of plants or animals. So sign up now for one or more field teams as you would like! Feel free to spend the entire weekend with us exploring every nook and cranny of Ellicott Creek Park. We will be using the app iNaturalist to collect our observations so bring your phone. Register for BIOBLITZ! - Ellicott Creek Park - 5/6
Image	BIOBLITZ! - Ellicott Creek Park - 5/7 Sunday, May 7, 2023 TBD Location: Ellicott Creek - TBD Stay Tuned – more info coming soon Come and join the Park Rangers while they search for the unique plants and animals that call Ellicott Creek their home. Rangers will head field teams with a focus on a different group of plants or animals. So sign up now for one or more field teams as you would like! Feel free to spend the entire weekend with us exploring every nook and cranny of Ellicott Creek Park. We will be using the app iNaturalist to collect our observations so bring your phone. Register for BIOBLITZ! - Ellicott Creek Park - 5/7
Image	Spring Flowers - Como Lake Park - 5/14 Sunday, May 14, 2023 10am Location: Como Lake - Boy Scout Shelter 5 As the Winter season comes to an end, Spring nudges nature back to life! Watch the grass grow, trees bud, and flowers bloom along Cayuga Creek at Como Lake Park with Ranger Adam, as we discuss how our parks return to a state of growth and renewal each Spring. This easy hike is a great event for the beginner plant-lovers and bird-watchers alike! Register for Spring Flowers - Como Lake Park - 5/14
Image	Plant Native Saturday, May 20, 2023 10am Location: Chestnut Ridge - Shelter #21 (Near Chestnut Ridge Trailhead, Newton Rd Entrance) As plants are blooming and we head into the warmer months, let’s explore why planting native is so important for the health of the environment around us. Join Ranger Nikki for a walk discussing how native plants can make your life in the garden easier and see how the Parks Department is working to ensure native plants flourish in our parks! Register for Plant Native
Image	Campfire Chat! - Sprague Brook - 5/26 Friday, May 26, 2023 6PM - 8PM Location: Sprague Brook - Cross Country Ski Warming Hut (near lower camping loop) Come hangout with Ranger Greg at Sprague Brook Park and learn how to start a fire! We'll roast marshmallows, talk about your favorite camping gear, learn about camping etiquette, and safety. As well as fire starting demonstrations. Register for Campfire Chat! - Sprague Brook - 5/26
Image	Trail Day - In Partnership With 42 North Brewing Company & WNYMBA 6/3/23 Saturday, June 3, 2023 TBD Location: Sprague Brook - TBD Details Coming Soon!
Image	Intense Hike - Franklin Gulf - 6/4 Sunday, June 4, 2023 10am Location: Franklin Gulf - School Street Parking Lot Join Ranger Roy for a strenuous hike on some of Franklin Gulf Park’s eleven marked hiking trails. After a quick review of hiking basics and the 10 Essentials we will take on a hike of 5+ miles on challenging terrain. This hike is best suited to people in good physical condition with some hiking experience. Register for Intense Hike - Franklin Gulf - 6/4
Image	Erie County Amateur Golf Championship 7/8/23 & 7/9/23 Saturday, July 8, 2023 TBD Location: Grover Cleveland Golf Course Details Coming soon!
Image	Discovery of Emery Park - In Partnership with 42 North Brewing Company 8/12/23 Saturday, August 12, 2023 TBD Location: Emery Park Details Coming Soon!
Image	Bocktoberfest - In Partnership With 42 North Brewing Company 10/7/23 Saturday, October 7, 2023 TBD Location: Sprague Brook - Casino Details Coming Soon!