When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, many people feel that spending more time outdoors, and away from the TV set, is a top priority. Unfortunately, during the winter it can be tough to peel yourself away from the boob tube on any given weekend.
Fortunately for you, Tifft Nature Preserve is in the business of creating exceptional outdoor programming that you can’t find anywhere else. Whether its a snowshoe trek through the woods with the family, or a night in the wild sleepover, Tifft is always developing entertaining programming intended to get us back to nature when we need it most (in the winter).
Just check out the following line-up of programming in place for January, and have fun exploring one of the city’s greatest outdoor assets:
Frosty Fun!
Friday, January 2
10-12 PM
Tifft Nature Preserve 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd Buffalo, NY 14203
No matter what weather Mother Nature brings, we’ll have frosty family fun at Tifft! Join us for a morning of hands-on activities celebrating the wintry season. For ages 5 and up. Non-Members: $5. Buffalo Museum of Science Members SAVE 10%. Pre-registration required.
Full Wolf Moon Stroll
Monday, January 5
6-7:30PM
Tifft Nature Preserve 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd Buffalo, NY 14203
Come enjoy the sights and sounds of a winter’s night on a guided hike around Tifft by moonlight. (Snowshoe rentals additional $2 per person, weather permitting) For adults only. Non-Members: $5. Buffalo Museum of Science Members SAVE 10%.
Tracks and Traces Tour
Sunday, January 11
2-3:30PM
Tifft Nature Preserve 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd Buffalo, NY 14203
Explore the trails during a guided winter investigation of animal tracks and evidence. Look for signs of active winter animals and maybe even see them up close! (Snowshoe rentals additional $2 per person, weather permitting) For ages 5 and up. Non-Members: $5. Buffalo Museum of Science Members SAVE 10%. Pre-registration required.
Little Tykes Mini Nature Camp
Monday, January 19
9:30-11:30AM
Tifft Nature Preserve 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd Buffalo, NY 14203
Enjoy a morning of fun and exploration at Tifft Nature Preserve!Seasonally-themed nature crafts, games, outdoor investigation and more help to foster the nature explorer in your child ages 3-5. Healthy, kid-friendly snacks provided too! Non-Members: $8 per child w/adult, $4 additional child with same adult. Buffalo Museum of Science Members SAVE 10%.
Night in the Wild Family Sleepover
Saturday, January 24 – Sunday, January 25
5PM – 9AM
Tifft Nature Preserve 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd Buffalo, NY 14203
Celebrate Tifft’s Visitor Center Grand Opening with a family sleepover! Guests will enjoy indoor hands-on fun, crafts, and games and venture out on the trails for guided night hike in the winter wilderness. Pizza, snacks, hot cocoa, in the evening and a continental breakfast in the morning will be served. For ages 5 and up. Non-Members $25 per person. Buffalo Museum of Science Members SAVE 10%.
Snowshoe Rentals
Tifft Nature Preserve 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd Buffalo, NY 14203
Traditional wood snowshoes and young children’s plastic snowshoes are available for rent at Tifft Nature Preserve Visitor Center when snow is at least 6 inches deep. Five miles of beautiful trails and wildlife for you and your friends and family to explore, only five minutes from downtown Buffalo! Please call 716-825-6397 to ensure availability or for more information.
Children 3-6 years of age (up to 45 pounds) – $3 per pair
Children over 45 pounds and Adults – $5 per pair
Buffalo Museum of Science members save 10%
*Sturdy footwear recommended (hiking and work boots work best).
For more information on any of these activities click here or call 716-825-6397
Photo: Tifft