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Guided Hike

Seneca Bluffs Walk and Talk

Saturday, November 23, 2024

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Location: Seneca Bluffs Natural Habitat Park - Meeting Location: Main Parking Area

Join Erie County's Seneca Bluffs Project Manager to learn about the $2.4 million dollars of green infrastructure and accessibility improvements to be invested in the park in the next five years. We will also walk the trail and learn about the habitat the park provides.
 
Accessibility: Mostly Flat, Not wheelchair accessible but partly walker accessible.
Length: 0.75 mile walk
Dogs: On-leash dogs welcome.
Restrooms: None
Parking: Plenty of on site parking
Cancelation Policy: If there is a travel ban or a severe storm predicted, the event will be canceled.
Food Option: The closest restaurant is The Riverfield 865.


 

Register for Seneca Bluffs Walk and Talk

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Health Hike
 
Guided Hike

Forest Health Hike ~Partnered with HikerBabes~

Sunday, December 8, 2024

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Location: Bureau of Forestry - Meeting location, Bureau of Forestry Sugar Shack and Sawmill

Sunday, December 8, 2024
10am - 12pm
 
Description/Why: Why are healthy forests important? As we walk we will explore how to observe forest health, how your body is benefiting from a hike in the woods, and what you can do to support trees in your neighborhood.
 
Trail Description: Easy, 1.7 Miles, Hardwood Forest, Conifer Plantation, Creeks, Marshlands, Part of the Finger Lakes Trail System, Can be wet and muddy after a rain event, some hills.
 
Accessibility: Not wheelchair or walker accessible.
 
Dogs: Allowed on leash
 
Bathrooms: Located at the Forestry visitor center

Register for Forest Health Hike ~Partnered with HikerBabes~

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Special Event

Santa Land ~ Chestnut Ridge Park ~

Saturday, December 14, 2024

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Location: Chestnut Ridge

Erie County's most beloved event returns to Chestnut Ridge!

  • Visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus
  • Haywagon Rides to Santa's Workshop
  • Live Animals
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Santa-Themed Wood Branding - Erie County Parks' most traditional keepsake!
  • 9AM - 10AM: Low-stimulation and accessible hour for individuals requiring accessibility assistance and a low-stimulation environment to visit Santa! To reserve a visit during this hour, please contact the Office of People with Disabilities at (716) 858-6215.

Enter at the main entrance of Chestnut Ridge Park and parking will be available in the main lot only. Parking is limited, so come early and prepare to wait for an open spot, if the lot is closed. 

The FREE NFTA Parks Adventure Bus will once again be headed to the event. Click this link for more information on the Adventure Bus and schedule.

The Paratransit Access Line (PAL) bus service will also be available for Santa Land! Click this link for more information on the PAL service.