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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 at locations throughout 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! |
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Living Naturally Series - Spring/Summer 2010
Harbingers of Spring ▪
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Herbs of SpringSaturday, May 1, 2010 1:00pm - 3:30pm Location: West Falls Park, West Falls Focus: This moderate hike through fields and mature forests will focus upon Spring ephemerals (early forest herbs), plant ecology, medicinal herbs and wild edible plants. Fees: Members $5.00 / Non-members $7.00 |
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Nature Adventures Day Saturday, May 15, 2010 1:00pm - 4:30pm Location: Chaffee Wildlife Preserve, Chaffee Focus: Join us at the Preserve to experience a variety of family-oriented nature programs including live animal demonstrations, ecology hikes, pond studies, wildlife lectures and more. Fees: Free of Charge (Co-sponsored by Waste Management of Chaffee) |
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Earth Spirit Members' Picnic |
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Hiking the Colden Hills Saturday, June 19, 2010 10:00am - 12:30pm Location: Buffalo Ski Club, Colden Focus: This is a strenuous and challenging hike through varied terrain that includes steep hills within some of Western New York's premiere ski country. Fees: Members $3.00 / Non-members $5.00 |
Urban Canoe Trek Saturday, July 10, 2010 10:00am - 1:00pm Location: An Urban Waterway Focus: This canoe expedition will involve a leisurely paddle along one of Buffalo's interesting waterways and will focus upon the unique ecology of creek/river environments. Fees: Members $3.00 / Non-members $5.00 NOTE: Please bring your own canoe/kayak and lunch. |
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Hike-Wildlife SurveysSaturday, July 24, 2010 6:30pm - 8:30pm Location: Chaffee Wildlife Preserve, Chaffee Focus: Hike with our naturalist through old fields and mature forests as we gather information on local wildlife based upon sightings, sounds and other life signs. If available, please bring binoculars. Fees: Free of Charge (Co-sponsored by Waste Management of Chaffee) |
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Wildlife Expedition Saturday, August 7, 2010 10:00am - 12:30pm Location: Birdsong Park, Orchard Park Focus: This is a gentle hike through open fields, swamps, mature forests and around ponds in search of interesting wildlife and their life signs. Fees and Registration: Please contact the Orchard Park Recreation Department: 716-662-6450 or oprec@orchardparkny.org |
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$475.00 per person (includes naturalist staff, lodging, meals, entry fees
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