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Educational Programs

Knowledge about renewable energy, composting, regional wildlife and water conservation plays an important role in transforming Western New York in to a truly green place to live.  Many local organizations offer educational programs to introduce you to these kinds of green practices and local issues.

Read on for upcoming opportunities to learn how you can help preserve and restore our regional environment.

UB Stream Ecosystem Restoration workshops

The University at Buffalo's Ecosystem Restoration through Interdisciplinary Exchange (ERIE) Program will be offering our Stream Ecosystem Restoration workshops and certificate program. This program is geared toward practitioners, students, environmental scientists, consultants, regulators, or anyone working in or interested in learning more about stream restoration science and practice. For more information on course offerings, costs, etc., please visit our website:

http://www.erie.buffalo.edu/trainingSummerCoursemainpage.php

 

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Wellness Walk

Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve and enjoy the fresh air and the sights and sounds of the season with a healthy outdoor walk! Offered all year. $2.00 per person donation appreciated.  Please call 825-6397 to confirm walk will be taking place.

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After School Escape

Enjoy a one-hour program featuring a different, fun, outdoor activity each week. For kids in grades K-5. No registration required. Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew.
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GO Bike Buffalo Community Workshop

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.

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Adult & Pediatric First Aid & CPR

Members and volunteers are invited to participate in this Red Cross Training.

The cost is $81 per person and is subject to change depending on the number of participants.

For more information go to:  www.buffaloaudubon.org

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Summer Solstice Sunset Stroll

Celebrate the longest day of the year with a stroll that will end with a memorable sunset over Lake Erie! Non-Members: $5. Buffalo Museum of Science Members Save 10%. Pre-registration required. Please call 825-6397.

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Party for the Planet:Environmental Education Science Fair

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GO Bike Buffalo Community Workshop

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.

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Trek Tifft

Drop in and join Friends of Tifft for a guided tour of the preserve. $2 donation per person suggested.

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Little Tykes Mini Nature Camp

Nature’s where it’s at for summertime fun! Crafts, games, outdoor investigation and more help to foster the nature explorer in your child, ages 3-5. Healthy and kid-friendly snacks provided too! Non-Members: $8 per child and adult, $4 additional children with same adult. Buffalo Museum of Science Members Save 10%. Pre-registration required. Please call 825-6397.

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