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Programming for the General Public

Earth Spirit offers programs on a monthly basis to the general public. Most programs are conducted in the field either at The Woodlands Environmental Center or other locations within Western New York. From time to time we also lead excursions to locations such as the Everglades, The Adirondacks and Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario, to name a few. Please refer to the schedule below for current programming.

All programs require pre-registration which may be done by calling or emailing our Office using the contact information at the bottom of this page. When registering please specify the number of adults and children who will attend.

NOTE:  Programs conducted at Birdsong Park require pre-registration with the Orchard Park Recreation Department - consult the event listing for further information.

We look forward to you joining us for our next program!

Living Naturally Series - Spring/Summer 2008
(click on a program name below for details)

Bird Watching Trek  ▪  Sky Dancers and Pond Songsters
Day of Foraging & Feasting  ▪  Herbalism Workshop
Woods, Creeks & Orchids  ▪  Solstice Gathering 
Crepuscular Hike  ▪  Members Only Day
Evening Wildlife Hike


Hooded Merganser courtesy of Chesapeake Bay Program

Bird Watching Trek
Sunday, April 13, 2008
10:30am-1:30pm
Location: Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge
(click INWR above for directions, etc.)
Focus: Enjoying the Spring migrations with a focus on bird watching history, bird identification and ecology. Meet at Cayuga Pool Overlook off of Route 77. Bring a bag lunch or snack and binoculars.
Fees:  Members $4.00/Non-members $7.00

American Woodcock (courtesy of US Fish & Wildlife Service)
Sky Dancers and Pond Songsters
Saturday, April 26, 2008
7:00pm-9:00pm
Location: The Woodlands
Focus
: Observing the annual Spring rituals of the American Woodcock and local frogs.
Fees: Members $3.00/Non-members $5.00
 
A Day of Foraging and Feasting
Saturday, May 10, 2008

Wild StrawberriesMorning - Part 1:
10:00am-Noon
Location: Birdsong Park, Orchard Park
Focus: Foraging Adventures - Exploring field and forests in search of wild edible foods.
Fees and Registration: Please contact Orchard Park Recreation - 716-662-6450 or oprec@orchardparkny.org

Afternoon - Part 2:
2:00pm-7:00pm
Location:
The Woodlands
Focus: Spring Harvest & Gourmet Dinner - Includes a wild edible plants hike and gathering followed by a gourmet, four-course vegetarian dinner featuring both wild and organically grown seasonal foods.  Registration is limited - contact Earth Spirit to register.
Fees: Members $38.00/Non-members: $45.00

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Herbalism WorkshopMortar and Pestle
Saturday, May 31, 2008
10:00am-3:00pm
Location:
The Woodlands
Focus: To include fieldwork in the areas of plant identification and ecology along with a focus on medicinal herbs.  Fieldwork will be followed by a session on creating herbal remedies.
Fees: Members $24.00/Non-members $30.00
 

Lady Slippers

Woods, Creeks and Orchids
Saturday, June 7, 2008
1:00pm-4:00pm
Location:
Franklin Gulf Preserve
Focus: Exploring mature forests, meandering creeks and rare orchids in one of Erie County's secluded Forest Lands.
Fees: Free of Charge

Sun drawing
A Solstice Gathering
Saturday to Sunday, June 21 & 22, 2008
Location:
  Letchworth State Park
Focus:   Utilizing the "group camping area" in the Park as a base camp while we hike, explore and celebrate the Summer Solstice.
Fees: Members $20.00/Non-members $25.00
Note: Participants will provide their own tents, camping gear and food-to-share.

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Crepuscular SunsetCrepuscular Hike
Saturday, July 12, 2008
7:00pm-9:00pm
Location:
The Woodlands
Focus: Enjoying sights and sounds of Summer wildlife through open fields, ponds and forests.
Fees:  Members $3.00/Non-members $5.00

Soaring Raptor
Members Only Day - CANCELLED
Saturday, July 26, 2008
10:30am-3:30pm
Location:
The Woodlands
Focus:  Sharing a Special Day for Earth Spirit members and families that will include nature games, hikes, live animal demonstrations, a "dish-to-pass" picnic, fishing contest and other Summer fun.
Fees: Free of Charge
 

The Gentle Skunks

Evening Wildlife Hike
Saturday, August 2, 2008
6:30pm-8:30pm
Location:
Birdsong Park, Orchard Park
Focus:  Enjoying a leisurely walk through open fields, wetlands and forests in search of local wildlife and their signs.
Fees and Registration: Please contact Orchard Park Recreation - 716-662-6450 or oprec@orchardparkny.org
Download a copy of the Spring/Summer 2008 Schedule
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Earth Spirit Educational Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 261 Orchard Park, NY 14127
716-941-6267
Email: earthspiritoffice@roadrunner.com


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