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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! |
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Living Naturally Series -
Spring/Summer 2008
Bird Watching Trek ▪
Sky Dancers and Pond Songsters | |
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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
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Dancers and Pond SongstersSaturday, 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
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Herbalism Workshop
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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
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Solstice GatheringSaturday 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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HikeSaturday, 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
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CANCELLEDSaturday, 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
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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
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Spring/Summer 2008 Schedule | (Requires Adobe Reader, a free download available at this website.) |
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