Guided Outdoor Recreation

Join Paths, Peaks and Paddles, The Cooperage and the Buffalo Scholastic Rowing Center and learn some of the history of the grain mills, the harbor, navy vessels and enjoy the fine sunset at the mouth of the harbor. Meet at the Buffalo Scholastic Rowing Center located at 345 Ohio Street, near Republic Street, across from Father Conway Park at 6:00pm. If you do not have a kayak you are welcome to rent one for $30.00pp. If you have your own kayak feel free to join the group for a great evening. Cost is $20.00. We plan to be off the water at approximately 9:00 - 9:30pm.

Registration is required if you need to rent a kayak by calling 716-213-0350. With each boat rental you will receive a paddle and PFD. PFD’s are required by everyone on this event. We kindly ask that you leave all electric devices behind for a few hours so everyone can relax and unwind. There will be no alcoholic beverages or drugs on the water.

Come join the guides and instructors of PPP every Tuesday for a paddle for relaxation, stress relief or just plain FUN. We meet at the store (1000 Ellicott Creek Rd. Tonawanda) at 6:00pm and take a paddling trip on Ellicott Creek up and around the big island. All are welcome, if you have your own boat (canoe or kayak), there is no charge. If you need to rent one, the cost for a solo boat is only $25.00 per boat or $35.00 for a tandem. The boat rental includes paddle(s) and PFD(s).

RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST IF YOU ARE RENTING CALL: 716-213-0350.

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.

Come join PPP guides and instructors in Wilson at the Wilson Tuscarora State Park at 6:30pm in the back parking lot. We will either take a paddling trip on either the East or West Branch of Twelve Mile Creek. We paddle out to Lake Ontario and watch a spectacular sunset. All are welcome if you have your own boat (canoe or kayak) there is no charge. If you need to rent one, cost is $30.00 per boat solo or $40.00 tandem delivered out to Wilson for you, includes paddle(s) and PFD(s). We will bring the rented boat out to you! RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST IF YOU ARE RENTING CALL: 716-213-0350.

Enjoy a late-spring night with a nature stroll as the sun goes down and the full moon rises over Tifft. Non-Members: $5. Buffalo Museum of Science Members Save 10%. Pre-registration required. Please call 825-6397.

Pfeiffer Nature Center, Eshelman Property, 1420 Yubadam Rd., Portville. 8am sharp. Volunteers from the Cattaraugus County Bird Study Club will be leading the popular and informative free guided bird walks on Pfeiffer Nature Center's Eshelman Property every Saturday in May. The walks start promptly at 8 AM with a brief introduction to birding followed by a 1-2 hour walk along grassy level trails through wetlands and shrubby areas home to many migratory songbirds and waterfowl. Participants should dress for the weather. There are a few creek crossings so boots would be appropriate. It is helpful to bring binoculars and your favorite bird guide. Many people bring a small notebook to record sightings and tips. The program is free and no preregistration is required. If you miss the start of the walk, you may quietly join the group as it progresses. The program is not suited for young children. No pets please.

For more information, please call the nature center at 716-933-0187 or write naturalist@pfeiffernaturecenter.org.

10:30 AM. Search for ebony jewelwings, tiger swallowtails and other dragonflies and butterflies that may be in flight.

Registration required; call 683-5959. Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve.

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

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.

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.