Events
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Insect Hunt!- Ellicott Creek 9/24/22
10:00 AM Location: Ellicott Creek - Meet at Soccer Field Join Ranger Stephanie while she goes exploring for some 6-legged friends and learn about the important role they play in our parks! We will be sweep netting in Ellicott Creek’s meadows so bring your own net if you have one. This a day of discovery for park goers of all ages, we welcome everyone who has any interest in insects. |
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Seed Collection-Sprague Brook 10/2/22
10:00 am Location: Sprague Brook - Meet at Memorial Pond Ere County Forester Josh Konovitz needs your help. He is looking to use native seeds collected from Erie County Parks to reseed areas throughout #YourErieCountyParks. Join him and Ranger Adam to help collect seeds from the Sprague Brook meadows while learning the basis of seed collection and preservation. |
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Fall Colors - Eighteen Mile Creek 10/8/22
10:00 am Location: Eighteen Mile Creek - South Creek Lot As we continue through the seasons of 2022, join Ranger Nikki for a walk to admire the beauty of fall and learn why the trees change color! |
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Erie County Fall Fest 2022
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location: Como Lake - Area near the James Depczynski Casino We are excited to bring back the Erie County Fall Fest to Como Lake Park again in 2022 after a very successful event in 2021! Plan to bring the whole family for this fun-filled day of vendors, food trucks, giveaways, entertainment & MORE! VENDOR REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR 2022 |
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Let's Hike -Sprague Brook 10/16/22
12:00pm Location: Sprague Brook - Cross Country Ski Warming Hut (near lower camping loop) Join Erie County Park Ranger Roy for vigorous and hilly hike in beautiful Sprague Brook Park. 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. |
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Emery's Wonderful Waterfalls - Emery 10/23/22
12:00pm Location: Emery Park - Parking lot near baseball field Come join Ranger Stephanie and take a look at Emery’s waterfalls in the beautiful autumn foliage. Bring your camera, dress warmly, and bring a hot drink while we take a casual stroll through Emery. We will talk about how these waterfalls are made and the importance of the Cazenovia Creek watershed. |
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Fungus Among-Us - F01/F02 10/30/22
10:00 am Location: Bureau of Forestry - Forestry 1 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 coniferous, lawn, and upland deciduous habitat to look for a wide array of mushrooms. We will discuss special adaptations these fungi possess and their importance in keeping our forests healthy! |
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Chestnut Ridge History Walk - Chestnut Ridge 11/5/22
10:00 am Location: Chestnut Ridge - Casino Flagpole Join Ranger Nikki for a hike through time as we discuss the history that made Chestnut Ridge the park it is today! Bring your own stories from the past as we learn about our oldest heritage park! Register for Chestnut Ridge History Walk - Chestnut Ridge 11/5/22 |