Enviro-news June 2009

Enviro-News June, 2009 Sponsored by Daemen College Center for Sustainable Communities and Civic Engagement and the Natural Sciences Department Newsletter Contents: • Articles- including events, courses, positions, grants • Upcoming Activities • Tips to Help the Environment

Articles: Electronics/ Textiles/ Bikes/ Tools Recycling Day A dropoff day has been planned for Saturday, June 6 from 9am-1pm at GM Powertrain Plant 5 on Vulcan St. between Niagara St/River Rd. & Kenmore. You may dropoff the following: Computers, Televisions, Monitors, Keyboards and Mice, Printers/scanners, Fluorescent bulbs, Cell Phones, Rechargeable Batteries, VCR/DVD players, Computers, Clothing and Textiles, Tools & Bikes. All Bicycles collected will be utilized by the Blue Bicycle and Recycle-A-Bicycle programs to teach all ages the skills associated with bicycle repair and maintenance, safety, and help the environment by reducing the amount of unused bicycles going to the waste stream. Note: Participants will be required to verify that materials are generated by households. All items will be reused at Amvets retail locations or recycled! Please make sure items are not soiled. Buffalo ReUse will be accepting used or new hand, shop, and garden tools (no power tools) that are in good condition, such as rakes, brooms, clippers, ladders, wheelbarrows, hoses, hammers, wrenches, saws, etc., even coffee cans full of nails and screws. All donated tools are a tax deduction. The tools will be lent to block clubs and community groups for neighborhood beautification and repair projects. For info, contact Erie County Department of Environment and Planning at 858-6996 or [email protected] or visit www.erie.gov. Hazardous household waste is not accepted at this dropoff, but check the event listing for a dropoff date for June 20. WNY Earth Day Family Expo Planned for June 20 The Annual WNY Earth Day Family Expo will be held June 20 from 10am-4pm at the Buffalo Zoo. Expo activities are included in Zoo admission. Kids can enjoy a scavenger hunt by visiting each of our interactive exhibits and receive a bag of prizes!!! MAMA EARTH'S KITCHEN BAND and Gymboree will be there providing great fun & entertainment! A new bicycle and one family membership to the Buffalo Zoo will be given away!! For more information call 839-8524 or visit www.wnyearthday.org. 2009 Year of Our Shared Waters-Boundary Waters June Events This year of 2009 has been declared The Year of Our Shared Waters by the municipalities that border the Niagara River in the United States and Canada. There will be festivities, lectures, conferences, films, exhibitions, performances and educational efforts to mark the year and to offer education about, and celebration of, the abundant waters we share. All of these events will be listed on a cross border website www.oursharedwaters.com. The year is punctuated by the 100th Anniversary of the Boundary Waters Treaty that will be celebrated at the cross border Niagara Falls on June 13, 2009. The Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909 created the independent International Joint Commission (IJC) to prevent and resolve boundary waters disputes between Canada and the United States. The IJC makes decisions on applications for projects such as dams in boundary waters and regulates the operations of many of those

projects. The IJC also has a permanent reference under the 1972 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement to help the two national governments restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of those waters. Over 40% of the boundary the divides and connects Canada and the United States is water. Hikes, seminars, boat dances and other events are planned for the week around June 13. A full listing of the art exhibitions, film screenings and other events is available at http://www.oursharedwaters.com/Boundary_Waters_Week.pdf. Announcing the 6th Annual NYS Environmental Excellence Awards Get recognition for innovative and sustainable practices! The NYS Environmental Excellence Awards program honors businesses, not-for-profit organizations, governments (local, state and federal), educational institutions and/or individuals achieving environmental excellence through uniquely innovative and environmentally sustainable practices or unique partnerships. Previous award winners have made great improvements to New York's environment such as eliminating 2.01 million pounds of hazardous waste, recycling 324 million pounds of solid waste, and preserving 149,000 acres of land. DEC is especially interested in projects that achieve significant environmental benefits by applying cutting-edge pollution prevention technologies; initiatives to make schools and businesses more "green;" energy conservation and green energy production efforts; waste reduction and recycling efforts; storm water management and watershed planning; environmental protection and restoration efforts; and land conservation. The 2009 application brochure is available on-line at www.dec.ny.gov - search for "Environmental Excellence Awards." Completed applications must be post marked no later than Friday, June 12, 2009. For more information or for a hard copy of the application, contact the Pollution Prevention Unit at (518) 402-9469, or email [email protected]. Elmwood Village Green Campaign The Elmwood Village Green Campaign would like to invite you to the 4th in their eight part series of informational programs aimed at fostering a sustainable and environmentally responsible life style in the Elmwood Village. This month's exciting program will be on Thursday June 4 and will focus on green choices and quality of life issues. The presenter and panelist will include: Dave Majewski, President, Premium Services Inc., Sustainable Horticulture & Landscaping – Presenter, Michael Gainer, Founder, Buffalo ReUse – Panelist, Andy Goldstien, Erie County Recycling Coordinator to the City of Buffalo – Panelist, Julie Barrett O’Neill, Esq., Riverkeeper and Executive Director, Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper – Panelist. The topics scheduled to be covered include water issues including water conservation, rainwater harvesting and gardening, and pollution issues, why recycling is important and how to simplify, composting at home and commercial opportunities and reusing and repurposing of building materials and other landfill destined materials. The program will be held from 7-9pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Buffalo at 695 Elmwood. Roger Tory Peterson Birding Festival The Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History (RTPI) in Jamestown, New York is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Roger Tory Peterson, "father of field guides," who brought the enjoyment of nature to millions of Americans. The Institute is sponsoring a birding festival from June 4-7. Participants will be "birding in the footsteps" of the master by going to the same locations on the beautiful landscape of the Allegheny Plateau that Peterson did, including "Swede Hill" where he had the life-changing "Flicker experience" as a young boy. For information on speakers and registration, visit http://www.rtpi.org/images/pdfs/Birding_Festival_Registration.pdf. West Valley Cleanup Plans Seeking Public Comment-Last Chance The US Department of Energy (DOE) has completed a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) regarding West Valley and its proposed cleanup. The EIS considers the potential environmental impacts of possible alternatives proposed to meet DOE and NYSERDA ’s responsibilities under the West Valley Demonstration Project Act. Environmentalists are concerned that radioactive waste from this site will enter Cattaraugus Creek and ultimately Lake Erie, source of drinking water for many people in this region. The proposed plan does not call for removal of the waste from the site. Read the

report available at http://www.westvalleyeis.com/ and share your comments by written submission by June 8. West Valley Nuclear Demonstration Project, located about 35 miles south of Buffalo, is a spent nuclear fuel reprocessing plant that currently stores waste on site. The report discusses four alternative plans for dealing with the waste at the facility. Two Local Great Lakes Workshops Two all-day workshops on the Great Lakes are planned for June 12 at University at Buffalo. Great Lakes United’s workshop “Great Lakes Toxic Hotspots: Organizing the Cleanup” focuses on the role that citizens have played and must continue to play. The workshop also looks at the challenges that we still confront and points us forward to the approaches that are necessary for future success. In this workshop we will learn from some of the organizing strategies that have been successfully used in the Great Lakes and St Lawrence River basin. We will also spend time strategizing for our work together in the future. This workshop is made possible with the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Cost is $25 which includes lunch and refreshments. Workshop is at the Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo Amherst campus from 8:30am-5:45pm. To register, visit http://www.glu.org/civicrm/event/register?id=3&reset=1 or Visit www.glu.org/sharedwaters to learn more. “Great Lakes Connecting Channels: Governance, Ecosystem Science and Management” is presented by University at Buffalo Great Lakes Program in collaboration with other units of UB from the College of Arts and Sciences, Schools of Architecture and Planning, Law, and Engineering and the Applied Sciences. This program will be at the UB Center of the Arts from 8:30am-5:45pm. A full agenda and registration information is available at http://www.glu.org/sharedwaters. 12th Annual Miss Buffalo Nature Cruise and Buffalo Lighthouse Tour Join Penn Dixie on its annual Buffalo Lighthouse Tour. Tour will be held on Sunday, June 14, 2009. Boarding for the cruise will begin at 8:30 AM at the entrance to the Erie Basin Marina, departure is promptly at 9 AM, and return to the dock at 12 Noon. After the cruise, participants will be provided maps for directions to the U.S. Coast Guard Station for a tour of the Buffalo Lighthouse. The cruise will provide views from the harbor, Lake Erie, the Niagara River, the locks, and the Black Rock Canal as we travel along the Buffalo waterfront. This will be a great opportunity to view the new 410-ft. tall wind turbines that have been installed on the former Bethlehem Steel site. Experts in aquatic biology, birding, fisheries, and geology will provide information on the formation of the lake and river, the fishing, birding opportunities, and features along the waterfront. The cost of the cruise and lighthouse tour for HNHS members - $22 adults, $19 children and non-member adults - $25, children $22. This cruise generally sells out. The cruise is half sold out, so do not wait to long too make your reservation. A confirmation letter will be sent out to all registrants upon receipt of paid registrations. To request information, call (716) 627-4560 or download the flier and registration form at www.penndixie.org. Urban Revitalization Summit Focuses on Great Lakes Region “The Great Lakes Metros and the New Opportunity” will be held June 18-19, 2009 at Buffalo State College. The Summit on Great Lakes policy issues will bring together practitioners, policy makers, advocates, legislators, and stakeholders who believe that the economic crisis requires the re-evaluation of our urban revitalization strategies, and the relationship between our neighborhoods and the federal government. Topics include the expansion of weatherization and green jobs, models for regional governance, innovative uses of NSP funds, and Great Lakes restoration. Whether investigating new opportunities or scaling up existing programs, attendees will gain a birds-eye-view of trends in their field; will learn best practice strategies for ensuring maximum impact for chronically challenged older industrial cities and neighborhoods; and will explore the opportunities to influence the direction of future federal support. The Summit aims to provide both a vision and framework for the long-term revitalization that has eluded the region for too long. Hosted by GLUE (the Great Lakes Urban Exchange), the Northeast-Midwest Institute, Buffalo State's Center for Economic and Policy Studies, and the Partnership for the Public Good, the Summit will facilitate best-practice sharing, especially in areas where federal priorities are shifting. Additionally, the Summit will provide the opportunity for a collective response to the ARRA and other federal programs to be articulated from the post-industrial cities of the Great Lakes region. For info on the event, visit http://greatlakesmetros.wordpress.com/. Registration is OPEN NOW and is only $25. Find more information and register at http://greatlakesmetros.wordpress.com, email [email protected]. Please join us.

Shop Local Initiative-“Love Your Mom n’ Pop” Love Your Mom n' Pop is collaborative effort of Buffalo First and area business support organizations to encourage people to purchase from Mom n' Pop businesses as they celebrate Mother's Day and Father's Day. During the week of June 12-21 area businesses will offer special discounts to encourage customers to buy local first. To remind people that buying locally keeps 3x more money in our area, businesses will give discounts using the number 3 (ex: 30% off, buy 3 get one free, $3 off, etc). Businesses can list their specials by going to buffalofirst.org and clicking on the "Register a Local Business" link. There they can list their specials and get a free listing in the Buffalo First Directory. Participating businesses get free promotional materials. For more info please contact Buffalo First at 913-1990. Reinstein Woods Summer Ecology School Offers Summer Workshops for Educators The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is offering summer workshops for teachers at Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center in the Town of Cheektowaga. Each workshop provides teachers with activities designed to incorporate environmental education into their existing curriculum. The season kicks off with the three-day “Summer Ecology School,” July 21-23. Participants will learn how to connect their students to nature through hands-on, minds-on activities related to water, forests and other habitats. The activities are designed to fit into existing curriculum in science, math, English language arts and other subject areas. Additionally, teachers will receive training on helping students develop a “sustainable” classroom as well as ideas for how students can “green” their school. The three-day program provides 15 hours of instruction for which in-service or continuing education credit may be available. A field trip to Tifft Nature Preserve and extensive information on environmental education resources available to Western New York teachers will be included in the program. Participants will receive written materials to enable them to transfer their new knowledge directly to the classroom. There is a materials fee of $30 that includes lunch on the final day of the school. Reinstein Woods is also offering several free three and six-hour workshops throughout the summer. Each workshop offers interdisciplinary activities that can be used to enhance teaching in math, English language arts, social studies, art and even physical education. The programs are designed for K-12 teachers and youth leaders of students. Participants in each workshop will receive a curriculum and activity guide that includes dozens of lesson plans for both indoor and outdoor activities. The activities are designed to teach students how to think, not what to think, about the environment. Activities are correlated to national and state learning standards. Workshop attendees take part in sample activities, receive tips on managing a class in the outdoors, and receive additional resource materials related to the workshop’s topic. To register for a workshop, or for more information, contact Reinstein Woods at (716) 683-5959. Additionally, teachers and administrators can request that Reinstein Woods present a specific workshop at their school. More information about these workshops can be found on DEC’s website at http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1913.html. Buffalo ReUse Seeks Board and Committee Members Buffalo ReUse, Inc., a not-for-profit environmental and educational organization, which works throughout Erie County to promote the reuse and reclamation of building materials through deconstruction, salvage, material resale, and community vitalization programs is currently seeking candidates for its organizational committees and for its board of directors . The Board governs the organization’s financial and operational aspects as well as employs a Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Board members are asked to take an active role in preserving the goals and mission of the organization by attending one board meeting a month, attend and contribute to the organization’s fund raising initiatives, and participate on one committee of the member’s choice during their time on the board. A board term is two years with the possibility of one additional term. Committees of the organization include board development; audit, finance and personnel; program; fund raising and events; store and retail; and information technology. Committee members are asked to attend respective meetings and activities to successfully carry out the objectives of the committee. Buffalo ReUse is seeking candidates that have fund development, financial, legal, construction or green business experience. Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume along with a cover letter outlining their interest area and relevant experience to Stephanie Simeon, Board President, at [email protected] by Friday June 5, 2009.

Buffalo Niagara RIVERKEEPER Announces 2009 Ecotour Schedule Buffalo Niagara RIVERKEEPER announces their 2009 schedule of ecotours--hikes, bikes, and paddles (canoes and kayaks)--designed to "lead people to the water" and show Western New Yorkers what an extraordinary place we live in because of the Niagara River and Great Lakes. From June through September, trained guides will lead groups to places they've never been before, teaching them things they've never known before, all the while enjoying Buffalo-Niagara's glorious summer weather. Rental canoes and kayaks are available for boating trips. In June--in part to celebrate the Centennial of the Boundary Waters Treaty between the U.S. and Canada--there are hikes on the Niagara Gorge Trail #8, Sunday June 7th and Saturday June 13th, a "Power of the River" bike ride along the Niagara River from the power intakes to Devil's Hole on Sunday, June 14th, and a special paddle Saturday June 6th, on the Niagara River from Grand Island to Strawberry and Frog Islands where the nesting Great Blue Herons make for a spectacular sight. On Saturday June 27th, paddle down the Buffalo River. In July, our guides narrate a cruise on the Miss Buffalo II, Sunday July 5th. On Saturday the 11th, there's paddle on Scajaquada Creek and, later in the day, a hike alongside the Creek. On Sunday the 19th, ride the Riverwalk from the Erie Basin Marina to Squaw Island and back. The "Power of the River" bike tour is repeated on Saturday the 25th. In August, we paddle down the Buffalo River on Saturday the 1st and 22nd, and narrate a cruise on the River aboard the Miss Buffalo on Sunday the 16th. The Niagara Gorge hike is repeated Saturday the 8th and we bike Buffalo's Outer Harbor Sunday the 9th. On Friday September 4th, there's a moonlight paddle on Tonawanda Creek and Sunday the 13th, the Riverwalk bike tour is repeated. There are rain-date makeups in September as well. Most tours are suitable for ages 12 and up but the July 11th hike, the July 25th & September 13th bikes, the June 27th & August 1st paddles, and Miss Buffalo tours are family-friendly and suitable for children 5 and up accompanied by an adult. Donations are requested: $10 for hikes and bikes; $15 for paddles. For starting times and maps to starting points, requirements and registration (pre-registration is required), visit our website www.bnriverkeeper.org or call 716-8527483. “Meander in the Morning”-A Wild Edible Experience Friends of Reinstein Nature Preserve, Inc. (FORNP) invites the public to “Meander in the Morning: A Unique Breakfast Experience,” happening on Saturday, June 20, 2009 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve in Depew. This is the third Annual Event to highlight local wild edibles and the event will raise funds to support environmental education programs at Reinstein Woods. The event starts with a catered breakfast at Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center. Following breakfast, participants can stroll along a “dessert trail,” where they can sample fabulous foods featuring familiar and not-so familiar ingredients that also grow wild in Reinstein Woods. Along the way, participants will learn a little about edible plants, and how our food choices impact the environment. Examples of desserts include lemon balm tea bread with mock mint juleps, black cherry muffins, and chocolate containing rosehips and raspberries. Visitors can also “taste test” regular coffee versus bird-friendly shade-grown organic coffee. Live entertainment by a woodwind trio, a Chinese auction and 50/50 raffle round out the event. Breakfast is being catered by Orazio’s Restaurant. Many of the dessert trail delicacies are being prepared by Carriage Trade Pastries of Buffalo. Tickets are $25 in advance and are available through June 15 at the Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew or by calling 683-5959. Brush Up Buffalo 2009-Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed for the annual painting initiative which will take place in the University District this year on

Saturday, June 20. The event will begin at 7:30 a.m. with check-in and breakfast, and will end with lunch around noon. We plan to paint at least 10 to 15 homes this year, so we'll need at least 600 volunteers. Visit www.brushupbuffalo.org/ for info or to sign up. This year's event will take place in the University District on Saturday, June 20. We'll have updates soon about what streets we'll be traveling to, where our staging area will be, and who our current sponsors are. Otherwise, please begin assembling your volunteer teams and register today. There are additional homes that need help and we can paint them with more sponsorship dollars, so please ask your organization to help fund Brush Up Buffalo 2009 as soon as possible. Win a Cruise on the Niagara River Aboard The Harriet You can win a cruise aboard the 43-ft yacht “The Harriet,” for yourself and seven others. This is a fundraiser for the Penn Dixie Site and includes: an afternoon cruise, cocktails, and buffet dinner for eight people. Village of Hamburg resident Dr. Thomas Jambro is making this donation to help support the Penn Dixie educational programs and operations. The drawing for this cruise will be held on June 14, 2009 aboard the Penn Dixie Miss Buffalo Nature Cruise and Buffalo Lighthouse Tour event. Dr. Jambro will schedule the cruise with the winner for a sunny day during July or August. Pool your resources and have seven friends or family members purchase a ticket. Penn Dixie thanks Dr. Jambro for making this geberous donation to Penn Dixie. This is a fantastic opportunity. Get your tickets before the June 14th drawing. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at Penn Dixie events, the site, or by sending a check to the HNHS/Penn Dixie, PO Box 772, Hamburg, NY 14075. Please call (716) 627-4560 with any questions. Great Lakes Green Chemistry Network Phone Seminars A series of Green Chemistry Seminars will be offered this summer. The free phone-in seminars will take place on June 17, July 22 and August 12 at 3pm EST. Topics are detailed by date in the Upcoming Events below (along with call-in information), but will cover the Great Lakes Green Chemistry Network, Metrics and Standards in Green Chemistry and the Investor Environmental Health Network and Green Chemistry. For more info, contact Lin Kaatz Chary at Great Lakes Green Chemistry Network, 219- 938-0209, or http://groups.google.com/group/greatlakesgreenchem. Free Non-Profit Training in Board Governance Two training seminars designed for nonprofit board members are being offered as part of the State Board Training Consortium’s Achieving Excellence in Governance. “Nonprofit Board Governance of Medicaid –Supported Programs” will be held in Buffalo on June 12th from 9 a.m. – noon. “New IRS Form 990: A Focus on Board Governance” is being offered on June 11th from 9 a.m. – noon in Buffalo. These trainings are available free of charge to board members of nonprofits funded, licensed or authorized by the following New York State Government Agencies: Department of Health; Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services; Office of Mental Health; Office of Children and Family Services; and Office of Mental Retardation and Development Disabilities. For more information, please call 1-800-515-5012 ext. 126 or ext 121 or visit www.ccsnys.org and click on the SBTC logo. Board Leadership Workshop A workshop on strengthening board leadership will be held June 16, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Canisius College. Policy Governance® is the world’s most complete theoretical foundation for the board’s governance role in business, nonprofit and government organizations. The model enables the board to focus on the larger issues; to delegate with clarity; to control management’s job without meddling; to rigorously evaluate the accomplishments of the organization; to truly lead its organization. Registration fees are $75 per person or $200 for groups of three from the same organization. Registration will be limited to the 100 people. For more information, please call 817-7470 or visit www.people-inc.org. Wipe Out Lead Campaign The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo recently launched their Wipe Out Lead campaign, an initiative to prevent lead poisoning in children in Western New York. The coalition of community and civic groups will include advertising, grassroots efforts and a telephone hotline — 712-5500 to help residents access information on how to make their homes safe from lead paint and to get their children tested for lead. Groups involved in the campaign include BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, the City of Buffalo, Erie County, Buffalo Block Clubs, the Baptist Ministers’ Conference of

Buffalo and Vicinity, Community Action Organization of Erie County, Buffalo Pre-natal Peri-natal Network, Environmental Education Associates and Family Environmental Health Resources. For more information, visit www.WipeOutLead.com . Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts Invites Exhibitors Organizations are invited to exhibit at Cultural & Environmental Row at this year’s Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts on August 29 and 30. Space is limited, so please be sure to get your application in as soon as possible. The deadline for submissions is June 25, 2009. We are accepting organizations on a first-come first-serve basis. Cost for a table is $50. If you have any questions my email is [email protected], or [email protected] Ecological Boat Cruises of Niagara River Grand Lady Cruises of Grand Island is offering ecological tours of the upper Niagara River this spring and summer (dates include June 9, 13, 27, 29; July 14). The two hour narrated cruises will include the geographical history, native and invasive species, human impact to the river and much more. Cruises can be scheduled for groups. For available dates and information, visit www.grandlady.com or call 888-824-5239. Environmental Education Associates Offers Discounted or Free Training Environmental Education Associates offers training to educate workers on industry standards and certification in areas of asbestos removal, safety, lead, hazardous materials, mold and weatherization. They are currently offering discounts of 30% for some of their courses with an additional 10% discount with online registration. Visit www.environmentaleducation.com for course details and registration. Environmental Education Associates Inc. has partnered with several community organizations as well as health and housing agencies to provide free lead safe work practices training in Buffalo through the NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development. Special thanks to the Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo, the Erie County Health Department, and the City of Rochester for making this possible. Lead Safe Work Practices training is also supported by a grant to EEA through the HUD Office of Healthy Homes & Lead Hazard Control and a variety of public and private partners. To register, visit http://environmentaleducation.com/CourseSelect.php and choose the Lead Remodelers & Renovators or Lead Safe Work Practices course. A ten dollar ($10.00) registration deposit is required to reserve your seat in the class. If you cannot make this deposit, or would like to register by phone, contact (888) 436 8338 ext 1. Penn Dixie Open for Digging From June 15 to September 6, Penn Dixie will be open from 9 AM to 4 PM Monday-Saturday and Sundays 11 AM to 4PM. The Hamburg Natural History Society hopes the increased hours will provide additional opportunities for visitors and members. There will be staff and volunteers on-site to introduce visitors to the fossils and collecting areas. Environmental Summit-Save the Date and Reserve your Free Display Table Daemen College will be hosting the 5th Annual Environmental Summit on Saturday, September 26 from 9am-12:15pm. To reserve a display table for your group, contact [email protected]. The event will have expanded time for individuals to view tables and discuss volunteer opportunities with groups. Workshops will be available on how to improve home energy efficiency, conserve water and “green” your landscaping practices. Optional tours of environmentally-friendly buildings and displays will be available from 12:30-1:30pm. Get out and Walk in the Park Two remaining free Spring Guided Walks are planned for June 6 and 13. These walk events include health information and free gifts for participants. For a listing of walks, visit www.erie.gov/depts/seniorservices/pdfs/wellness_walks.pdf. Courses Available for Stormwater Management

The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) are pleased to offer another year of the Stormwater Management Program series. Stormwater classes run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day at all locations. All courses provide professional development hours (PDHs) for engineers and land surveyors and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Architects and Learning Units (LUs) for Landscape Architects. Cost is $215 and Buffalo classes meet at the Holiday Inn - Buffalo Airport, 4600 Genesee Street, Cheekatowaga, NY 14225. Upcoming local courses include Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Review for MS4s (June 3) and The Preparation and Implementation of SWPPPs (June 4). For registration info or to check for other courses and locations, visit http://www.esf.edu/outreach/stormwater/ . Urbans Roots offers bulk orders discounts for Block Clubs & Neighborhood Associations Urban Roots Community Garden Center, the nation's first gardening co-operative, offers block clubs, neighborhood associations and other recipients of Garden Walk, City of Buffalo, or other beautification grants, discounts for goods preordered or bulk orders. For info, visit http://www.urbanroots.org/products/bulk-orders-for-block-clubs. Courses Available for Solar Installation A range of courses in photovoltaic installation, solar hot water heating and solar power permitting will be offered across New York state in the upcoming months. Courses fill quickly, so register early. For info and registration, visit http://www.etmsolar.com/courses.htm and http://www.esf.edu/outreach/pd/spare/. Recycling Poster Contest for Buffalo Youth Buffalo’s Mayor Byron Brown and City of Buffalo Superintendent James Williams are sponsoring a recycling poster contest for students in grades 1-12 who reside in Buffalo. Entries are due by June 19. For details, visit http://www.city-buffalo.com/files/1_2_1/Mayor/BuffaloRecyclesContestRules.pdf. Street Synergy Community Garden Reveals Archway The Bailey Avenue Street Synergy Community Garden (at Dartmouth) has exposed its earthbag entranceway arch. Volunteers have worked on landscaping and creating a rammed earth archway made from earthbags. Led by Architect Kevin Connors of eco-logic Studio, volunteers have created the entrance to the garden. Plastering of the structure will take place later in the summer. UB, Americorps and Buffalo’s Livable Community Grant Program have helped to fund this effort Science Museum Announces “Body Worlds” Exhibit The Buffalo Museum of Science will host Gunther von Hagen’s “Body Worlds & The Story of the Heart” beginning on July 9 for several months. More than 26 million visitors around the world have experienced the Body Worlds exhibitions. This exhibit features more than 200 authentic human specimen that have been preserved through the process of Plastination. To learn more about Body Worlds, visit www.bodyworlds.com. Timed tickets are required for the event and available through www.sciencebuff.org. The Buffalo Zoo's Newly-Expanded Animal Hospital Opens The Buffalo Zoo recently celebrated the official opening of the Zoo's newly-expanded animal hospital. The Buffalo Zoo's Frank E. McClelland, Sr. Veterinary Hospital was built in 1967 and, at the time, was considered to be one of the finest veterinary facilities in the country. The renovations, which cost approximately $1.5 million, expanded the Hospital by 2,300 square feet. In addition to doubling the size of the Hospital's laboratory facilities, the renovations also tripled the amount of available quarantine space. Separate areas for animal preparation, surgeon's scrub and post-operative recovery have also been established.

Bird Watching Guides Available Bird watching is a popular and rewarding year-round pastime. For many, it becomes a passion. To help you get more enjoyment from the time you spend with the birds, Cornell Institute of Ornithology invites you to download these free information-packed brochures: Providing Water for Birds (http://www.birds.cornell.edu/netcommunity/bbimages/gbbcemail/ProvidingWater.pdf), Making Your Windows Safe for Birds (http://www.birds.cornell.edu/netcommunity/bbimages/gbbc-email/SafeWindows.pdf), What Can You Do About Squirrels? (http://www.birds.cornell.edu/netcommunity/bbimages/gbbc-email/squirrels.pdf). Grants Promote New Approaches to Energy Use and Urban Development The Blue Moon Fund seeks to improve the human condition by changing the relationship between human consumption and the natural world. Support is provided to nonprofit organizations in the United States, Latin America, and Asia that have developed innovative approaches to improving human quality of life in harmony with the natural world. Support is provided in the following three initiative areas: Rethinking Consumption and Energy is aimed at developing environmentally-friendly, efficient, and economically competitive transportation and energy choices worldwide. Balancing Human and Natural Ecosystems promotes new economic and cultural approaches to reducing resource pressure and preserving biodiversity. Reenergizing Urban Communities is based on the belief that underpinning vibrant cities is their capacity to self-organize in ways that maximize the economic, cultural, environmental, and spiritual benefits of urban life. Letters of inquiry may be submitted throughout the year; proposals are reviewed by invitation only. Visit the http://www.bluemoonfund.org/ to take the required online eligibility test. Rolling deadlines for grants. Awards Recognize Neighborhood Improvement Programs The Neighborhood Excellence Initiative, Bank of America's signature philanthropic program, recognizes nonprofit organizations and individuals working to improve their communities. The focus is on areas such as education, community development and/or neighborhood preservation, arts and culture, and health and human services. The Initiative's Neighborhood Builders category provides grants of $200,000 each to two nonprofit organizations working to promote vibrant neighborhoods in each of the Bank's 45 markets. The Local Heroes category provides grants of $5,000 each to nonprofit organizations selected by each of five recognized individuals in the targeted markets. Applications and nominations must be submitted online by June 30, 2009; early submission is encouraged. Guidelines for both categories are available at http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation/index.cfm?template=fd_grantprograms. Gardener's Supply Invites Nominations for Garden Crusader Awards The Garden Crusader Awards were created by Gardener's Supply ( http://www.gardeners.com/ ) to honor individuals across the United States who are improving their communities through gardening. Awardees are enthusiastic men and women who are planting trees and flowers, growing food, creating new green spaces, and teaching their friends and neighbors about the rewards of gardening. The award honors individuals who are improving their world by gardening. There is no age requirement. Organizations may apply by choosing one person to represent the group. Award categories include Education, Feeding the Hungry, Urban Renewal, and Restoration. The grand-prize winner will receive $2,500 in cash and a $2,500 gift certificate from Gardener's Supply. First-place winners will receive a $1,000 gift certificate, second-place winners will receive a $750 gift certificate, third-place winners will receive a $500 gift certificate, and honorable mentions will receive a $200 gift certificate. All prizes are awarded to the winner's organization in his or her name. Visit the Gardener's Supply Web site for complete nomination guidelines. Deadline is June 15. EPA Announces Rachel Carson Contest The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency invites the public to submit creative projects to the 3rd annual Rachel Carson intergenerational “Sense of Wonder” contest. There are four categories: photography, essay, poetry and dance. Dance is a new category this year. Carson is considered to be the founder of the contemporary environmental movement through her landmark book, Silent Spring. Its publication is credited with reversing the nation's pesticide policy. The deadline for entries is June 10, 2009. The winners will be announced in September 2009. EPA is working with the Liz Lerman Dance

Exchange, Generations United, and the Rachel Carson Council, Inc. to sponsor this contest. The contest seeks to spur and instill the same sense of wonder Carson had among all generations. More information on the contest: http://www.epa.gov/aging/resources/thesenseofwonder/index.htm. Green Strategies for Historic Buildings The Landmark Society is delighted to be working with our statewide colleagues at the Preservation League of New York State to bring an exciting new program to Rochester. On June 4, 2009, the National Preservation Institute will present a daylong workshop, “Green Strategies for Historic Buildings,” at the Rochester Museum & Science Center’s Eisenhart Auditorium. Registration is $175 (Rochester's Landmark Society and/or Preservation League members receive a $25 discount). Full-time students with valid ID qualify for a reduced rate of $125. Download the registration form at http://www.landmarksociety.org/section.html?id=1&uid=91 Jean Carroon, FAIA, LEED AP, will present the practical applications of using green building strategies for historic structures, demonstrating how the environmental goal of “reduce, reuse, recycle” can enhance the capital cost competitiveness of preservation projects. Workshop participants will also review the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards used to assess building performance and focus on preservation challenges relating to energy efficiency, windows, lighting, indoor air quality, HVAC, and local and national codes and regulations. Win $20,000 to Put Your Green Idea into Action SunChips and National Geographic have joined forces to create the Green Effect, an initiative to inspire individuals to spark a green movement in their communities. YOU could be the one to make a difference in your community—for the planet! Submit a description of your Green Effect idea by June 8, 2009. Ten finalists will be announced July 7, 2009. Online viewers and a distinguished panel of judges will review these inspiring ideas. They will award $20,000 each to five people or groups that have the best ideas for green change. The five winners will also be profiled in National Geographic, and the winners will travel to Washington, D.C., to share their projects with environmental leaders. Visit http://greeneffect.nationalgeographic.com/ for more info. Environmental Support Grants Available The Environmental Support Center is accepting applications for training and technical-assistance funds to strengthen nonprofit environmental organizations in areas including fund raising, organizational development, and planning. Regional, statewide, or local nonprofit organizations serving low-income or minority constituencies that have environmental issues as a significant part of the organization's agenda may apply. For more information, visit http://www.envsc.org. Google Grants Help Groups Get Noticed on the Web Nonprofit groups are encouraged to promote their missions by applying for the Google Grants program, administered by Google. Visit http://www.google.com/grants for application procedures and additional information. Kestrelcam Allows Online Viewing of Nesting at Iroquois NWR A live camera in a nest box at Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge allows viewers to follow the nesting of a pair of American kestrels. The American kestrel, is the smallest member of the falcon family. Sometimes known as the "sparrow hawk", the majority of its diet consists of insects and small mammals and occasionally small birds. Kestrels lay 3-5 eggs per season in mid-late April and do not begin incubating until all of the eggs have been laid so all of the eggs hatch on the same day. The chicks hatch out in 29-31 days covered by white down. In the early and mid-1900's, American kestrel populations declined in many parts of North America because of the loss of nesting habitat (tree cavities). To supplement natural nest sites, conservationists designed artificial nest boxes which are mounted on tall poles to simulate a tree. Beginning in 2007, Iroquois NWR had a small camera installed to view inside a nest box located behind the refuge headquarters. Kestrels have nested within the box and you can access the live camera at http://www.fws.gov/northeast/iroquois/Kestrels.html.

Buffalo Car Share Receives Funding Buffalo Car Share was recently awarded funding totaling $149,000 through a partnership between the New York State Energy Research and Development Agency (NYSERDA) and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). These funds will help to reimburse the organization for many of the costs associated with launching service. Buffalo Car Share seeks to provide affordable, community-based car sharing services that benefit the environment through practical innovation. Car sharing gets you where you need to go, when you need to get there, without the burdens of car ownership (including the cost of gas). Members rent vehicles on an hourly basis for errands or irregular trip, while relying on other modes of transportation (such as walking, bicycling, taking transit or carpooling) for their daily commute. When the reservation comes up, the member goes out to the car, uses an electronic key fob to access the car, and then drives the car as if they owned it. The car tracks the time out, time returned, and miles traveled. The car is returned to the same spot it was taken from and is then available to the next member. Anyone 18 or older with a relatively clean driving record can become a member, and will be insured for use of any cars within the Buffalo CarShare fleet. With the cost of auto ownership averaging 71 cents per mile, car sharing is a convenient alternative at a fraction of the cost. Buffalo Car Share has opened an office at 14 Allen and shares space with the Allentown Association. Visit http://www.buffalocarshare.org/ for info. Falcons Settle into Love Nest at UB Thanks to local birdwatchers, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and our incredibly dedicated UB facilities staff, including Environmenal Task Foundation member Ron Van Splunder, Mackay Heating Plant’s tower on South Campus is now home to a pair of peregrine falcons that have likely already produced eggs. It’s a great sign of progress in the decades-long effort to reintroduce this species to the northeast. UB facilities staff constructed a proper nesting box after the birds were seen last year. Van Splunder got permission from the state historic preservation office to put the box on the building –Mackay is a historically important building – and then the waiting began. The male returned in late March and the female returned not long after. See more of the story and pictures at http://www.buffalo.edu/ubreporter/2009_04_01/falcons_return. Other information on peregrine falcons can be seen at http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7059.html The Buffalo Audubon Society has cameras on the nesting pair on the Statler Towers, Buffalo-visit the cameras at http://www.buffaloaudubon.com/falconcam.htm. Community Greenway Grants Available Grants are available from The Conservation Fund, in partnership with Eastman Kodak and the National Geographic Society, to stimulate the planning and design of greenways in communities across the United States. Projects must illustrate demonstrated community support; link to local greenway development efforts, and may be used for a variety of activities, including mapping, conferences, design activities, developing displays, and building foot bridges. Grants will range from $500-$2,500. Proposals must be submitted by June 30, 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.conservationfund.org/kodak_awards. Global Youth Service Day Grant Opportunities Agencies are needed to serve as Lead Agencies for Global Youth Service Day 2010! Lead Agencies are organizations across the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Ontario, or New Brunswick that increase the scope, visibility, and sustainability of Global Youth Service Day by leading city, regional, or statewide service projects. Past Lead Agencies have been successful in garnering national media attention, developing new partnerships, and engaging elected and public officials in their service and service-learning projects. Lead Agencies receive a $2,000 GYSD planning grant sponsored by State Farm Companies Foundation, travel support to attend the Youth Service Institute in Washington, DC, and direct assistance from Youth Service America to ensure a successful Global Youth Service Day. The application deadline is July 17, 2009. To access the application, visit: http://www.gysd.org/partners/leadagencies. Grants for Electronics Recycling Events

The Best Buy Recycling Grant Program provides support to help increase the consumer electronics recycling opportunities available in communities across the country. Grants, ranging from $500 to $1,500, can be taken in cash, Best Buy Gift Cards, or a combination of both. These grants are designed to defray costs for events already planned and allow groups to do more with their budgets. All organizations and groups are eligible to apply, including nonprofit organizations, cities, counties, and public-private partnerships, with priority given to nonprofit organizations. Applications may be submitted at any time. For more information, please visit http://www.bbycommunications.com/crnew/recycling.asp Green Effect Competition SunChips and National Geographic have joined forces to create the Green Effect, an initiative to inspire individuals to spark a green movement in their communities. Description of Green Effect ideas must be submitted by June 8, 2009. Five people or groups that have the best ideas for green change will be awarded $20,000. The five winners will also be profiled in National Geographic, and the winners will travel to Washington, D.C., to share their projects with environmental leaders. Visit http://greeneffect.nationalgeographic.com/ for more info. Competitive Grants to use National Wildlife Refuges as Outdoor Classrooms The Nature of Learning is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System’s community-based environmental education initiative. The program uses National Wildlife Refuges as outdoor classrooms to promote a greater understanding of local conservation issues, encourage an interdisciplinary approach to learning, and utilize field experiences and student-led stewardship projects to connect classroom lessons to real world issues. Programs must involve a partnership among a local school(s), community group (e.g., Refuge Support Group), and National Wildlife Refuge. Applications are due by June 15, 2009. Learn more at http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Charter_Programs_List&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CON TENTID=12346. Summer Day Camps Many local organizations have summer day camps planned for 2009. Check the websites for the following organizations for details on dates, ages and costs: Genesse Country Village & Museum, Buffalo Museum of Science/Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo Zoo, Buffalo Audubon Society/Beaver Meadow Nature Center, Penn Dixie, Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, Jamestown Audubon Society. Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities Available A number of volunteer opportunities are available at organizations in Western New York. Opportunities exist for a onetime commitment for several hours to a regularly scheduled donation of your time. For a listing of some Buffalo positions, visit http://www.handsongreaterbuffalo.org/. Beaver Meadow Audubon Center needs help with tour leading, office work, programming, grounds keeping and general maintenance. Tour leaders are desperately needed for the school year tours. Tour leader training classes are scheduled throughout the summer. Every Wednesday 10am-2pm is Volunteer Day at Beaver Meadow. For all Audubon volunteers even first timers! No need to register, but bring a lunch. Buffalo ReUse can use volunteers for many things including fundraising, graphic design, building salvage and material pickups. Join them for their fun Saturdays. To help, contact them at [email protected]. Botanical Gardens-Docents needed. To be a tour guide you must enjoy plants and be able to communicate with small groups. Training is provided with the next round from Sept. 8-12 from 9am-noon. Tours and hands-on lessons are scheduled in advance, so you may sign up for those that fit your schedule. Other opportunities to help out at the gardens are available too. For info, contact Nancy Kalieta at 827-1584 ext. 207 or [email protected]. Buffalo Museum of Science has volunteer and internship opportunities available for teens, college students and adults. For information, contact Monika McFoy, Director of Community Programs, at 896-5200, ext. 343.

Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper- http://www.bnriverkeeper.org/programs/riverwatch/index.htm for volunteer opportunities. Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers to help impact lives of families in the city of Buffalo by building simple, decent homes. Call 204-0740 or [email protected]. Hawk Creek Wildlife Center is seeking volunteers for who would like to work with wildlife. 16 years or older. Call 716652-8646. Email [email protected]. Heartwood Wilderness Skills School-Located in Wales, NY (3 miles from East Aurora) is looking for volunteers with outdoor/teaching experience. If you are articulate, professional, physically fit, and have respect for Nature, call 716-6557622. As a volunteer, you may be asked to help prepare for workshops, harvest materials, and assist with classes/hikes." HOME, Inc. (Housing Opportunities Made Equal) seeks volunteers to work on various committees to further fair housing. If you would like to get involved with the work of HOME consider sitting on any one of the following committees: Development, Finance, Membership, Nominating, Program Operations & Planning, Annual Meeting or the JoAnne Champion Granger Scholarship committee. For information/application, email [email protected] or visit their website at www.homeny.org. Iroquois Observations offers free nature programs presented in partnership with the Buffalo Audubon Society each spring and fall. Programs include: birding field trips, scope watches, owl prowls, canoe trips, hands on activities, and guest speakers. If you are friendly and love the outdoors those are all the qualifications you need to volunteer. Please contact Garner Light at 772-5110 or [email protected] for more information. Olmsted Parks-Volunteers are needed for tree plantings (5/2 and 5/9), special park events, office work and mailings. Please contact Sal at (716) 838-1249 x. 33 for more information on becoming an Olmsted parks volunteer. Preservation Buffalo Niagara-Interns and volunteers are welcome. For info, visit http://www.landmarkniagara.org/. Science Firsthand needs adult mentors to work with children in learning about science. All materials are provided for fun experimentation. Mentors and students meet one hour per week after school at a community center. For information, call 858-7548. Tifft Nature Preserve also needs volunteers for their programs, communications, fund-raising and other events. Call 662-1342 or email [email protected].

Upcoming Community Activities: Monday, June 1 Butterfly Gardening - We will take you through the basics of attracting beautiful butterflies to your garden at this course offered at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. Cost is $12 for members or $15 nonmembers ($25 for both) for this 6-7:30pm class. For more info, visit www.buffalogardens.com/Classes_Tours/AdultClasses.aspx or call 827-1584, ext. 291 to register. Tuesday, June 2 Garlic: Eat, Stink, Be Proud-Urban Roots Workshop presented by Seth Wochensky at 7pm. Garlic supposedly sprung up in Satan’s left footprint as he left the garden of Eden. Good thing he split because there can be no paradise without garlic. Many of the classic organic gardening manuals fail to give it any serious consideration, often giving erroneous advice. Too many backyard agronomists shy away from growing it as if the very act of placing it in the soil gave bad breath. Yet, without a doubt, a homegrown hardneck will cream the chemically treated competition from China. This workshop will cover a little history, culinary uses, scapes, cultivation techniques appropriate for an urban intensive garden, harvesting, grading and storage. Garlic: Eat. Stink. Be Proud. Seth Wochensky is a cider-pressing, bee-keeping, garlic-growing garden nut who sometimes finds time to

produce documentaries and play in a marching band. To sign up for workshops call 362-8982 or email [email protected]. Wednesday, June 3 Greater Buffalo Niagara Regional Transportation Council Meeting-Public Meeting at 9:30am at the NYSTA. Join us to learn how GBNRTC operates and to see how “hot” transportation topics in the region are being addressed. Meeting locations rotate. For info and meeting location, call 856-2026. Scrap to Profit Symposium: Recycled Rubber in Plastics and Rubber Products-June 3 - 4, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Buffalo, New York. This conference is for those who are facing highly competitive markets and the skyrocketing costs for raw materials, and are considering the use of recycled rubber as a solution. Our panel of expert speakers will cover the range of topics from how to get started in this exciting area, to technical aspects of the raw materials, to the wide range of various applications. For registration and agenda, visit http://ceinfo.org/. Thursday, June 4 Butterfly Gardening - We will take you through the basics of attracting beautiful butterflies to your garden at this course offered at the Roycroft Campus. Cost is $12 for members or $15 non-members ($25 for both) for this 6-7:30pm class. For more info, visit www.buffalogardens.com/Classes_Tours/AdultClasses.aspx or call 827-1584, ext. 291 to register. After School Escape at Reinstein Woods-! Enjoy a fun outdoor experience to encourage children to play and interact with the natural world every Thursday from 4pm-5pm for ages kindergarten through fifth grade and their caregivers. No registration required. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle in the Village - The Greening Elmwood Village Speaker Series meets from 7-9pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church on Elmwood, Buffalo. A 30 minute presentation is followed by a 20-30 minute panel member discussion with the remainder as Q & A. This session will feature Water issues including water conservation, rainwater harvesting and gardening, and pollution issues, Why recycling is important and how to simplify, Composting at home and commercial opportunities and Reusing and repurposing of building materials and other landfill destined materials. Gardening with Native Perennials with Ellen Folts-A slide presentation at Urban Roots that helps gardeners visualize using many interesting and different native perennials in their gardens, and includes some actual plants. Many native perennials can be added to existing gardens or whole gardens can be done using only natives. Native species can help solve gardening problems such as water logged soils or too much shade. Woodland, wetland and prairie gardens will be discussed. Ellen Folts owns and operates Amanda’s Garden native perennial nursery, located in Springwater New York. To sign up for workshops call 362-8982 or email [email protected]. Scrap to Profit Symposium: Recycled Rubber in Plastics and Rubber Products-June 3 - 4, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Buffalo, New York. This conference is for those who are facing highly competitive markets and the skyrocketing costs for raw materials, and are considering the use of recycled rubber as a solution. Our panel of expert speakers will cover the range of topics from how to get started in this exciting area, to technical aspects of the raw materials, to the wide range of various applications. For registration and agenda, visit http://ceinfo.org/. Film Premiere of Wild America- Join us at 7pm at the Robert Lee Schamann Theater at Jamestown Community College to view this digitally remastered film which is the culmination of a 30,000 mile-trek made by Roger Tory Peterson and his British counterpart, James Fisher in 1953 to record species of rare birds, wild animals and plants in the United States. The National Film Preservation Board, a department of the Library of Congress, selected Wild America for restoration because of its unique place in American Documentary Film History. The film has been digitally remastered in order to preserve what was the only known copy in existence. Tickets are $5 for adults, 12 and under are free. Tickets are available at the door. Friday, June 5 Picnic in the Park & Olmsted Duathlon-A family and friends event from 4-8pm featuring live music for all ages, great food, entertainment for the little ones and for the not-so-little ones, story telling, face painting, and

more! Come enjoy an afternoon in Buffalo’s beautiful Cazenovia Park and celebrate the start of summer with us! New to this event is the first-ever sanctioned duathlon in Buffalo. Race starts at 6pm in South Park. (3k run, 15k bike, 5k run) . Free picnic, fees and registration for duathlon. Details: (716) 838-1249 ext. 31. Saturday, June 6 Fish & Wildlife Festival and Youth Fishing Contest- at Hyde Park in Niagara Falls from 8am-11am. The event attracts thousands of community members and fishing enthusiasts, featuring live animal demonstrations, interactive educational games and displays. For info on Fishing Contest, visit www.niagarariveranglers.com. National Trails Day at Niagara State Park- From 10am-2pm, join us for a hike in the gorge to visit this historic site. For information and registration, call (716) 282-5154. Woods, Creeks and Orchids-Join Earth Spirit from 1-4pm at Franklin Gulf Preserve to explore mature forests, meandering creeks and rare orchids on one of Erie County's secluded undeveloped parks. Fees: Members $3.00 / Non-Members $5.00 . Contact Earth Spirit at 716-941-6267 or [email protected]. For info, visit http://www.earthspiritedu.org. Walk at Knox Farm State Park- Family walk beginning at 9am. Visit http://freecal.brownbearsw.com/bmac for the topic of the day. Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-377-1520 or email [email protected] for more info. Boy Scout Merit Badge Workshop-Come to Beaver Meadow Nature Center for this workshop from 10am-3pm to earn your Bird Study Merit Badge. Cost is $12-preregistration required. Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800377-1520 or email [email protected] for more info. Observatory Public Viewing Night-Look at the stars through your own telescope or the BAA's beginning at Dusk. Come to Beaver Meadow Audubon Center. Visit www.buffaloastronomy.com for info. Electronics/ Textiles/ Bikes/ Tools Recycling Day-From 9am-1pm at GM Powertrain Plant 5 on Vulcan St. between Niagara St/River Rd. & Kenmore, you may dropoff the following: Computers, Televisions, Monitors, Keyboards and Mice, Printers/scanners, Fluorescent bulbs, Cell Phones, Rechargeable Batteries, VCR/DVD players, Computers, Clothing and Textiles, Tools & Bikes. For info, contact Erie County Department of Environment and Planning at 858-6996 or [email protected] or visit www.erie.gov. Clematis Basics with Jose Acevedo-Come to Urban Roots at 2pm for this workshop. Clematis vines are probably the most popular flowering vine in the garden. Clematis had been called “Queen of Climbers’, and it’s a must have for the flower garden. This seminar is designed to discuss basic information on how to grow and care for your Clematis. To sign up for workshops call 362-8982 or email [email protected]. Great Niagara Boat Dance Practice-See details for event under June 12. Practice at Beaver Island State Park at 2:00 pm (Little Beaver Island Drive). For details: [email protected] or www.bnriverkeeper.org or [email protected]. Star Lights, Drinks and Bites-A Buffalo Science Museum event from 8pm-midnight. 8:00pm – Midnight. Spots are filling quickly - register today before it's too late! Reacquaint yourself with the Buffalo Museum of Science's exhibits and galleries as you sip wine from local wineries, enjoy tasty snacks from some of the area's best restaurants and experience new-age entertainment. Make your way to the museum's rooftop for stargazing and spectacular city views (weather permitting). Over 700 guests experienced Star Lights, Drinks & Bites in 2008 and tickets for 2009 are selling fast - be sure to register online before they sell out! (Adults 21 and over only, please). TICKETS (available while they last!): Pre-sale by June 1: $30 Museum Members, $35 Non-Members, At The Door: $35 Museum Members, $40 Non-Members. Tickets include wine tastings, snacks, amazing views from the museum rooftop and a souvenir wine glass. WWW.SCIENCEBUFF.ORG. National Trails Day Cleanup at Reinstein- From10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, scout groups, families and others are invited to help make our trails accessible for the summer. Bring a rake and wear appropriate clothing. Door prizes and lunch will be provided. To register call 716-683-5959. Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive,

Depew. Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper Ecotour- Join Riverkeeper for one of their Ecotours (bike, hike or boating depending on date). For starting times and maps to starting points, requirements and registration (pre-registration is required), visit our website www.bnriverkeeper.org or call 716-852-7483. East Aurora Fish & Game Youth Spring Fish Derby-Family event, Fishing Derby at the East Aurora Fish and Game Club, 10 am - 12 noon, - pond, includes free Sahlens hot dog lunch, fishing, free use of rods/reels, free bait, lots of free prizes, Open to Public. For info, call Dave Barus, 716-597-4081. Elephantastic Weekend-Kick off the summer right as the Buffalo Zoo celebrates their three incredible Asian elephants, Buki, Jothi, and Surapa, as well as elephants around the world! Event highlights include Bath time with Buki, Elephant Painting with Surapa, keeper talks and enrichment activities. Perry's Ice Cream will be on hand to give out delicious free samples (while supplies last). The event runs from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For more information, please call (716) 995-6133 or visit www.buffalozoo.org. Sunday, June 7 Family Walk at Beaver Meadow- Join us for a free walk beginning at 2pm through the woods as our naturalists help you seek out the natural wonders that abound at Beaver Meadow. Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-3771520 or email [email protected]. Tails and Trails-Free nature walk at 2pm at Tifft Nature Preserve. No pre-registration required. Annual Children’s Day at the Penn Dixie Site -1 PM-4 PM,. No pre-registrations required. HNHS members free, non-member adults $6, children 12 and under $5. Call (716) 627-4560 or visit www.penndixie.org for info. Our Shared Waters Niagara Gorge Hike (Trail #8)- Presented by Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper as one of their Ecotours-meet atArt Park parking lot, Lewiston, NY. Info: (716) 852 7483 Registration required on-line at www.bnriverkeeper.org. Children’s Day 2009 at Penn Dixie Site- This Family fun-filled afternoon will have special events for children and their families: contests and prizes, Nature’s Mark will have a program with live animals from 1-3 PM, rocket launches will be conducted by Rich Spencer at 1:30 and 2:30 PM, the Hamburg YES organization doing face painting, telescopes viewing sunspots and solar flares, fossil identification, Past and Present Rock Shop will be selling fossils and other items, dinosaur cookies will be available for children to frost and eat, and more. This is a family-fun event for children 2 to 102. Brownie Girl Scouts will be able to register for the Science Wonders Try It badge. Brownies should pre-register for this event by calling Ann Gattie at 662-6531. Bring your family and friends to this fun-filled afternoon at Penn Dixie. HNHS members are free, non-member adults $6, children 12 & under $5. For additional information call (716) 627-4560. Rooftop Gardening-Urban Roots Workshop presented by Dave Lanfear. Learn about preparing a location, choosing appropriate plants, and caring for your rooftop garden. Visit one of Buffalo’s only rooftop gardens in it’s second year. Dave Lanfear is a straw-bale builder and neighbor of Urban Roots. To sign up for workshops call 362-8982 or email [email protected]. Call for workshop time. Elephantastic Weekend-Kick off the summer right as the Buffalo Zoo celebrates their three incredible Asian elephants, Buki, Jothi, and Surapa, as well as elephants around the world! Event highlights include Bath time with Buki, Elephant Painting with Surapa, keeper talks and enrichment activities. Perry's Ice Cream will be on hand to give out delicious free samples (while supplies last). The event runs from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For more information, please call (716) 995-6133 or visit www.buffalozoo.org. Tuesday, June 9 Nature’s Circle-Read a story and have some fun during outdoor circle time at Tifft Nature Preserve. Silly songs, games and lots of fun help little ones engage in a natural setting. Let’s learn to enjoy nature together! Designed for ages 2-3 from 10:30-11:15 AM with a cost of $4 per child & adult ($3 members). Pre-registration required. Call Robin at 716.896.5200 ext. 338.

Centennial Lecture Series – Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change: Think Globally, Act Locally – Environmentalist Walter Simpson will address the scientific, social, economic, and political dimensions of global warming and climate change and will suggest global as well as local solutions based on clean energy alternatives to continued fossil fuel dependency. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about this important topic at the East Aurora Library at 7pm. ($5/$3 members). Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-377-1520 or email [email protected]. Wednesday, June 10 Western New York Stormwater Coalition Meeting-The monthly meeting is held from 2pm-3:30pm at the Julia Boyer Reinstein Public Library, 1030 Losson Rd., Cheektowaga. Check them out at www.erie.gov/environment/compliance/pollution_sw2.asp. 4th Annual Wine & Wags-SPCA fundraiser for humans and their pets with wine and beer tasting from 6-9pm at SPCA, 205 Ensminger Rd., Tonawanda. Tickets are $35 pre-sale (http://www.yourspca.org) or $45 at door. Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Seminar-From 8:00 am-1:00 PM at RIT Inn and Conference Center, 5257 West Henrietta Rd. Rochester NY 14602. Presented by the Genesee Region Clean Communities (GRCC) coalition in partnership with the RIT School of Science, Technology and Society/Public Policy the seminar will feature topics on a variety of topics. Free, but email [email protected]. Thursday, June 11 Canoe Trip- Take a paddle from 9am-2pm along the Allegheny River near Ellicottville. Bring a lunch. ($7/$5, canoe rental extra). Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-377-1520 or email [email protected]. After School Escape at Reinstein Woods-! Enjoy a fun outdoor experience to encourage children to play and interact with the natural world every Thursday from 4pm-5pm for ages kindergarten through fifth grade and their caregivers. No registration required. Public Meeting: Review of Water Quality Restoration Progress in the Niagara Region-International Joint Commission Advisory Boards at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Niagara Falls, NY from 6:30-9pm. Hear from and speak with scientists about efforts to restore water quality in the Niagara Region, focusing on the local Areas of Concern (AOC) and Remedial Action Plans. Meeting participants wishing to address the Boards during the open mike session must register in advance with Peter Boyer, SAB Secretary 519 257 6713, [email protected] or John Gannon, WQB Secretary 519 257 6711 [email protected] , in order to be scheduled as a speaker. Friday, June 12 Goat Island Adventure Walk-From 7:30pm-9:30pm at Niagara Falls State Park: Calling all walkers! Join a park naturalist for a walk and explore the oldest state park in the United States. Come learn and discover interesting facts and stories surrounding Niagara Falls. Join us and see what you have been missing. For information and registration call (716) 282-5154. Great Lakes Connecting Channels: Science, Ecosystem Management, and Governance-From 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Screening Room, Center for the Arts at UB. Cosponsored Conference: Organized by UB Boundary Waters Treaty 100th Anniversary Committee: Joseph Atkinson, UB Great Lakes Program; Barry Boyer, UB Law; Helen Domske, NYS Sea Grant; Lorraine Oak, Canadian American Studies Committee/College of Arts and Sciences; Lynda Schneekloth, UB Architecture. Details forthcoming. For info, visit http://www.law.buffalo.edu/BALDYCENTER/events.htm. Great Niagara Boat Dance-Come see kayaks and canoes move in synchrony as part of the Boundary Waters Treaty Week events. The dance is to be performed at the Erie Canal Harbor at 8:00. Visit www.bnriverkeeper.org for info. “Great Lakes Toxic Hotspots: Organizing the Cleanup”-Workshop focuses on the role that citizens have played and must continue to play and the challenges that we still confront and points us forward to the approaches that are necessary for future success. In this workshop we will learn from some of the organizing strategies that

have been successfully used in the Great Lakes and St Lawrence River basin. We will also spend time strategizing for our work together in the future. This workshop is made possible with the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Cost is $25 which includes lunch and refreshments. Workshop is at the Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo Amherst campus from 8:30am-5:45pm. To register, visit http://www.glu.org/civicrm/event/register?id=3&reset=1 or Visit www.glu.org/sharedwaters to learn more. Great Lakes Connecting Channels: Governance, Ecosystem Science and Management- is presented by University at Buffalo Great Lakes Program in collaboration with other units of UB from the College of Arts and Sciences, Schools of Architecture and Planning, Law, and Engineering and the Applied Sciences. This program will be at the UB Center of the Arts from 8:30am-5:45pm. A full agenda and registration information is available at http://www.glu.org/sharedwaters. Saturday, June 13 Behind the Scenes at the Buffalo Zoo-Preregistration required for this 1-3pm family workshop (6 and older). Go behind closed doors and meet zookeepers as we visit three exhibit areas to learn the daily routine of preparing animal diets, observing behavior, training and more. Visit www.buffalozoo.org for more info. Fishing Derby at Bond Lake-Join us from 8am-1pm for a fishing derby. Visit http://www.freewebs.com/bondlake/ for info. Tree & Shrub ID- Join John Sly from 10am-noon for a walk through the Beaver Meadow Arboretum as we learn some tricks for identifying the trees and shrubs there. ($5/$3 members). Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-3771520 or email [email protected]. Nature Awareness With Yoga – Using this ancient form of exercise and relaxation we will become more in tune with the natural world from 10am-noon at Beaver Meadow. Our Yoga session will be followed by a short hike along the Beaver Pond. Wear comfortable, loose clothing and bring a mat, large towel or blanket with you. (led by Mary Jo Graham, $5/$3 members). Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-377-1520 or email [email protected]. Knox Waterfall Hike-Join us at Knox Farm State Park from 11am-1pm: Pack a lunch and take a leisurely hike to a cool feeder stream that cascades many feet down the shale wall of the Cazenovia Creek bed to the stream below. For information and registration call (716) 826-8895. Safe Boating Certification Course - By Certified Instructor Chris Baker as part of the "Outdoor Education Series" at Gander Mountain Store in Tonawanda from 9am-5pm. Pre-registration and fee required. For additional information, please contact the store at (315)923-3750. Family Fishing Day Clinic- Join DEC staff and volunteers from 9:30am-1pm for a family day of fishing at Tifft Nature Preserve's Lake Kirsty. Refreshments, prizes, complimentary hot dog lunch and exhibits on Lake Erie fish will be available. Cooperatively organized by DEC and Erie County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs. This free event is aimed at 8-12 year olds. Pre-registration required. Please call the DEC at 716.851.7010 to register. Boundary Waters Event-Join us at Niagara Falls State Park from10am-2pm: On June 7, 1956, two-thirds of the Schoellkopf Power Station 3 was destroyed by a series of rock slides. Join us for a hike in the gorge to visit this historic site. There will be a hydropower display outside at the Trailhead Building near the Niagara Gorge Discovery Center. For information and registration, call (716) 282-5154. Boundary Waters Celebration at Terrapin Point, Goat Island- Niagara Falls is alive with activities from 12pm to 6pm. For a listing of performances and their times, visit www.oursharedwaters.com/Boundary_Waters_Week.pdf Pond Life at Reinstein Woods-At 10:30am, dive into the world of aquatic organisms and see what is living in our ponds! For children ages 6 to 12. To register call 716-683-5959. Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew.

Canadaway Clean-up-Help Canadaway Preserve get spruced up. This beautiful reserve has waterfalls, creeks, woodlands and trails. Cleanup begins at 11:30am at the gazebo behind the Fredonia Fire Hall (Fredonia, NY) with a cook-out. Afternoon will be clean-up and willow-planting. Lunch, New Era caps and t-shirt for volunteers. Contact Alberto Rey at 716-679-7002 to sign up. Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper Ecotour- Join Riverkeeper for one of their Ecotours (bike, hike or boating depending on date). For starting times and maps to starting points, requirements and registration (pre-registration is required), visit our website www.bnriverkeeper.org or call 716-852-7483. Sunday, June 14 Family Walk at Beaver Meadow- Join us for a free walk beginning at 2pm through the woods as our naturalists help you seek out the natural wonders that abound at Beaver Meadow. Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-3771520 or email [email protected]. Tails and Trails-Free nature walk at 2pm at Tifft Nature Preserve. No pre-registration required. 12th Annual Miss Buffalo Nature Cruise and Buffalo Lighthouse Tour-Reservation forms available at www.penndixie.org or by calling (716) 627-4560. Limited space, register early. Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper Ecotour- Join Riverkeeper for one of their Ecotours (bike, hike or boating depending on date). For starting times and maps to starting points, requirements and registration (pre-registration is required), visit our website www.bnriverkeeper.org or call 716-852-7483. Tuesday, June 16 “Real Welfare Reform: The Role of Education”-A Monthly Forum Series sponsored by the Partnership for the Public Good. For updated information including speakers and locations, visit www.ppgbuffalo.org. Event is from 4pm - 5:30pm at 237 Main Street, Suite 1200, Buffalo, NY 14203. Please RSVP to [email protected]. Wednesday, June 17 Stories in the Woods -Listen to a nature story at 10:30am, followed by a short walk in Reinstein Woods. For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. To register for this program, call 683-5959. Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. Babes in the Woods- This nature discovery program at Beaver Meadow Audubon Center is designed for 3-5 year olds and their parents from 10am-11:30am. Registration is required. Cost is $5 child & adult/ $3 each additional child. Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-377-1520 or email [email protected] for more info. Citizens for Regional Transit Monthly Meeting-Join us at Market Arcade (Landmark Society), 12:00 noon-1:00 PM at 617 Main Street, Buffalo. Speaker is Central Terminal Restoration Corp. Vice-President, Mark Lewandowski discussing High Speed Rail. Free and open to the public. "The Green Chemistry and Commerce Council (G3)"-Phone seminar at 3pm EST. Joel Tickner, ScD, MSc, BA, University of Massachusetts Lowell, School of Health and the Environment, Department of Community Health and Sustainability. The Green Chemistry and Commerce Council (GC3) is a project of the Chemicals Policy Initiative at the Lowell Center for Sustainable Production. It was formed in 2005 following Sustainable Business and Safer Chemistry Through the Supply Chain: An the Innovators Roundtable hosted by the Lowell Center for Sustainable Production and the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. The GC3 provides an open forum for participants to discuss and share information and experiences relating to advancing green chemistry and design for environment as it pertains to sustainable supply chain management. CALL IN NUMBER: 1 866 368 6248 and access 5470083 #. For more information: Lin Kaatz Chary Great Lakes Green Chemistry Network, 219- 938-0209, or http://groups.google.com/group/greatlakesgreenchem. Thursday, June 18 The Great Lakes Metros and the New Opportunity: Remaking Policy and Practice in a Time of Transformation Summit-For more info, visit http://greatlakesmetros.wordpress.com/.

After School Escape at Reinstein Woods-! Enjoy a fun outdoor experience to encourage children to play and interact with the natural world every Thursday from 4pm-5pm for ages kindergarten through fifth grade and their caregivers. No registration required. Friday, June 19 The Great Lakes Metros and the New Opportunity: Remaking Policy and Practice in a Time of Transformation Summit-For more info, visit http://greatlakesmetros.wordpress.com/. Underground Railroad Display and Trek-Beaver Island Nature Center will host this from 7:30-9pm. Would you like to learn about the Underground Railroad? There will be a display. Then a costumed naturalist will lead an evening walk that will include a story of escaped slaves making their way to freedom in the North. For information and registration call (716) 282-5154. Saturday, June 20 Earth Day at the Buffalo Zoo-Presented by the WNY Earth Day Committee, Join local environmental groups, businesses and college organizations at our Earth Day fair from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and explore how you can make healthier choices for you and our environment. Be sure to enter a raffle for the chance to win a free bike from Ski Market! The Niagara Frontier Reading Council will also distribute free books (while supplies last) as part of their "Wild About Reading Program. For more information, please call (716) 995-6133. Brush Up Buffalo 2009!-Volunteers needed for the annual painting initiative which will take place in the University District this year. The event will begin at 7:30 a.m. with check-in and breakfast, and will end with lunch around noon. We plan to paint at least 10 to 15 homes this year, so we'll need at least 600 volunteers. Visit http://www.brushupbuffalo.org/ for info or to sign up. Wild Photo Day- What better way to capture the beauty of wildlife than through the lens of a creative artist? Bring your camera to Hawk Creek Wildlife Center and your courage as you get an opportunity to photograph common, rare, and endangered wildlife up close, and in natural settings. For more info, visit www.hawkcreek.org. Zoar Valley Summertime walk- A 10am-noon walk through the gorge in search of old growth trees and other fascinating aspects of this natural wonder. Walk may be strenuous at times. Bring a lunch. ($5/$3 members). Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-377-1520 or email [email protected]. Third Annual Meander in the Morning-From 9:30 AM-12:30 PM. This year’s event will be greener than ever! Join Friends of Reinstein Nature Preserve for a catered breakfast by Orazio’s restaurant, raffles, live music, and a dessert trail featuring organic and local food items, wild edibles and “green” taste tests. Tickets are $25.00; purchase by June 15. For info call 716-683-5959. Secret Places – Solstice Hike-Join Earth Spirit from 10am-5pm at Letchworth State Park to experience a series of challenging hikes through secluded areas of the Park to visit Old Growth trees, animal graveyards, rare plants, Beaver lodges, Bobcat dens, stunning views and much more. Please bring a lunch. Fees: Members $5.00 / NonMembers $10.00. Contact Earth Spirit at 716-941-6267 or [email protected]. For info, visit http://www.earthspiritedu.org. Iroquois Special Evening Program-Iroquois Observations program from 8-11pm. Owls of the Night with live owls, kids activities, bugs by nightlight and star gazing for the whole family. Contact Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge at 585-948-5445 or Garner Light at [email protected] for more information. Perennial Performance Plants-Menne Nursery Class held at 3100 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst at 10am. Reservations required for all classes, call 693-4444 to reserve. Reservations made 24 hours in advance will be given preferred seating. Class schedule is subject to change, stop in often and pick up our latest detailed list or check on line at www.mennenursery.com. Summer Solstice Celebration at Tifft Nature Preserve-Have some outdoor fun as we celebrate the calendar beginning of summer and one of the longest days of the year. Enjoy a variety of activities including stories,

games, walks and more. Join us from 6:30-9pm. Cost is $7 ($6.30 members). For pre-registration online visit http://www.sciencebuff.org/tifft-nature-preserve/ or call 896-5200, ext. 338. Walk at Knox Farm State Park- Family walk beginning at 9am. Visit http://freecal.brownbearsw.com/bmac for the topic of the day. Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-377-1520 or email [email protected] for more info. Observatory Public Viewing Night-Look at the stars through your own telescope or the BAA's beginning at Dusk. Come to Beaver Meadow Audubon Center. Visit www.buffaloastronomy.com for info. Garden Photography-Don and Diann Zinteck will discuss and demonstrate some of their photography techniques of taking pictures in your own garden at Urban Roots at 2pm. As photographer of the recently published Garden Walk of Buffalo book, understanding lighting, lenses, and your own equipment will put you on the right tract to better garden photographs. We will demonstrate some photography techniques by taking some photos at Urban Roots that day. To sign up for workshops call 362-8982 or email [email protected]. Household Hazardous Waste Dropoff-Site is Erie Community College South Campus—Orchard Park (enter from Big Tree Road- Route 20A) from 9am-2pm. Items which can be brought to the site for free, proper disposal include: PESTICIDES, FERTILIZERS, POOL AND HOUSEHOLD, CHEMICALS/CLEANERS -limit 2 gallons or 20#, OIL-BASED PAINTS, SPRAY CANS -limit 10 gallons, OIL, GASOLINE, KEROSENE, ANTIFREEZE-limit 10 gallons, PAINT THINNER, STRIPPER & SOLVENTS-limit 2 gallons, BATTERIES lead acid & rechargeable, MERCURY - thermometers, thermostats, metal, PROPANE TANKS & CYLINDERS full or empty. Note: Participants may need to verify that wastes are generated by households. At this dropoff, NO TIRES, LATEX PAINT, COMPUTERS, APPLIANCES, COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL WASTES. Support from the following is gratefully acknowledged: Erie Community College; United States Coast Guard; NOCO Energy Corp.; The Battery Post, Inc.; NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. For info, http://www.erie.gov/environment/compliance/hazardous_waste.asp. Sunday, June 21 Family Walk at Beaver Meadow- Join us for a free walk beginning at 2pm through the woods as our naturalists help you seek out the natural wonders that abound at Beaver Meadow. Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-3771520 or email [email protected]. Tails and Trails-Free nature walk at 2pm at Tifft Nature Preserve. No pre-registration required. Tifft History Tour-Join the Friends of Tifft Nature Preserve for this program from 2-4pm. Tifft has an interesting history and plays a major role in Buffalo’s past. Spend an afternoon learning how the layout of the preserve has been affected over the years and find some “secret” spots where you can still see remnants of its history. Marvel at nature’s ability to reclaim the land and use old maps and photos to imagine the original layout of the preserve. For info, visit http://www.sciencebuff.org/tifft-nature-preserve/ . Monday, June 22 Summer Solstice Walk at Reinstein-Enjoy an 8pm walk at the time of year when warm nights and sunny days welcome in summer. To register call 716-683-5959. Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. Tuesday, June 23 Sierra Club Meeting-Join others with the Niagara Sierra Club for their monthly meeting at 7pm at Room 240 Duns Scotus Hall, Daemen College. Visit www.daemen.edu/maps for directions. Pint-Sized Naturalist-It’s discovery time at Tifft Nature Preserve! Crafts, games, hiking and a snack will all be part of the fun as we explore the wonders of nature. Designed for ages 4-5 on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 10-11:30 AM. Cost is $5 per adult & child ($4 members). Pre-registration required. Call Robin at 716.896.5200 ext. 338. Wednesday, June 24

Starry Night in the Garden- Buffalo & Erie Cty Botanical Gardens Concert Event. General Admission Tickets include: entry to the concert and The Gardens, a wine glass, wine, beer and delicious tidbits from local restaurants. General admission tickets ONLY available at www.tickets.com! Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm, $40. Thursday, June 25 After School Escape at Reinstein Woods-! Enjoy a fun outdoor experience to encourage children to play and interact with the natural world every Thursday from 4pm-5pm for ages kindergarten through fifth grade and their caregivers. No registration required. Friday, June 26 Sounds of the Night-From 8:30 PM -10:00 PM at Tifft Nature Preserve.Tifft boasts some of nature’s best music makers. Listen to Tifft’s own summer symphony as you walk the trails at sunset. Pre-registration required. Please call 896-5200, Ext. 338. Non-Members: $5 per person. Creatures of the Night-Join us at Evangola State Park from 8pm-9:30pm: Owls, bats and bobcats...oh my! Nature sounds off at night. Walk with us to decipher the cryptic sounds of our nocturnal residents. Join us for a better understanding of these elusive creatures of the night. For informaiton and registration call (716) 826-8895. Saturday, June 27 Flintknapping – Past to Present – Have you ever found an “arrowhead” in a cornfield and wonder how it was made? Come see a demonstration of flintknapping – the oldest human industry from 1-5pm at Beaver Meadow. Learn basic principles of stone tool making. Dave Keiber has been flintknapping for many years. ($5/$3 members). Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-377-1520 or email [email protected]. General Nature Hike – Enjoy a summertime nature through Beaver Meadow from 6-8pm. Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-377-1520 or email [email protected]. Bugs by Nightlight – Join Audubon Naturalist Chris Keiber as she attracts a variety of insects for discovery from 9pm at Beaver Meadow. ($5/$3 members). Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-377-1520 or email [email protected]. Summer Landscape Maintenance-Menne Nursery Class held at 3100 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst at 10am. Reservations required for all classes, call 693-4444 to reserve. Reservations made 24 hours in advance will be given preferred seating. Class schedule is subject to change, stop in often and pick up our latest detailed list or check on line at www.mennenursery.com. Cooking with Herbs-Menne Nursery Class held at 3100 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst at 2pm. Reservations required for all classes, call 693-4444 to reserve. Reservations made 24 hours in advance will be given preferred seating. Class schedule is subject to change, stop in often and pick up our latest detailed list or check on line at www.mennenursery.com. Astronomy Program at Penn Dixie-Come at 9pm to view a 1st quarter moon just below Saturn in the southwest, Ring Nebula M57, star cluster M13, the summer triangle, and other constellations. HNHS members free, nonmembers $2/person. Two 16-inch, one 14-inch, and two 8-inch telescopes will be available for viewing. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own telescopes, if they like. Penn Dixie volunteers will help visitors learn how to operate their own telescopes. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the variety of telescopes available before making a purchase. Dress for the weather. The public is invited and children are encouraged to attend. No pre-registrations are required. Call (716) 627-4560 for additional information and/or visit the web site at www.penndixie.org for directions, program, and membership information. Ribbit, Slither, Croak!-Join us at 10:30 am at Reinstein as we discover our local snakes, frogs and salamanders on this guided walk. To register call 716-683-5959. Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper Ecotour- Join Riverkeeper for one of their Ecotours (bike, hike or boating depending on date). For starting times and maps to starting points, requirements and registration (pre-registration

is required), visit our website www.bnriverkeeper.org or call 716-852-7483. Daylilies-Urban Roots workshop with Pam Hoffman. Mystic Meadows Daylily Farm is a State Inspected Daylily Nursery located in South Wales, NY – 10 minutes from East Aurora. Pam Hoffman (owner) grows, sells, and hybridizes daylilies that thrive in a Northern climate. Pam is an active member and past officer, of BADS (Buffalo Area Daylily Society). She currently has just over 400 named cultivars and a hundred seedlings, or so that she is evaluating. Her favorite daylily form is the Unusual Form (UF);daylilies that twist and curl, and have movement. Pam has collected quite a few Spiders and UF’s, and is always looking for new ones. The gardens are mostly open by appointment, since Pam has a full time career at a local bank. Please visit her website at: www.mysticmeadowsdaylily.com. To sign up for workshops call 362-8982 or email [email protected]. Youth Fishing Clinic- Sponsored by Erie County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs and the Department of Environmental Conservation at Chestnut Ridge Park. The clinic offers free bait, use of rods/reels, and many prizes. Children must be registered. To sign on, call Mike Todd at the DEC (851-7010) or Dave Barus (597-4081). Lewiston Garden Fest-For info, call 716-754-2084. Sea Lion Birthday Party-Sponsored by Noco Energy, Join us in celebrating our California sea lions' birthdays at the Buffalo Zoo's Sea Lion Cove exhibit. You'll have the opportunity to wish Smokey, Dallas and Pocus a very happy birthday, enjoy cake provided by Tops Friendly Markets (while supplies last) and also take part in games and raffles. Win a framed photo of one of our handsome boys or even a behind-the-scenes tour! Come give our sea lions a birthday to remember! For more information, please call (716) 995-6133. Sunday, June 28 Family Walk at Beaver Meadow- Join us for a free walk beginning at 2pm through the woods as our naturalists help you seek out the natural wonders that abound at Beaver Meadow. Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-3771520 or email [email protected]. Tails and Trails-Free nature walk at 2pm at Tifft Nature Preserve. No pre-registration required. 12th Annual Parkside Garden Tour-From 10:00 to 4:00pm, this self guided tour is a great opportunity to see outdoor city living at its best. The Garden Tour starts at the Church of the Good Shepherd, on the corner of Jewett Parkway and Summit Avenue. Over 50 gardens will be displayed, from modest rock gardens to meticulous frontto-back landscaping. A $5 donation to the PCA is encouraged and appreciated. Info at http://www.parksidebuffalo.org/tours.html. Big Toys, Trucks and Bikes Event at Penn Dixie Site-From11 AM to 4 PM , sit in your favorite truck, explore a variety of vehicles, have your picture taken in your favorite vehicle, visit the website for details. Fossil collecting, view sunspots & solar flares, toy and gas card raffles - a fundraiser for the Penn Dixie Site. Family fun for all! Visit www.penndixie.org for info. Lewiston Garden Fest-For info, call 716-754-2084. Tuesday, June 30 Summer Celebration at the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens-Free garden admission from 4-8:30pm with a free Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Concert from 7-8:30. The BPO's 2009 Summer in the Parks Concert Series with Conductor Paul Ferington will perform at the beautiful Botanical Gardens park setting. The BPO will perform patriotic selections and light classical favorites. A 2009 Friends of the BPO Young Musician Scholarship winner will be the featured soloist. Sponsored by Target Stores of Western New York and Time Warner Cable. Wednesday, July 1 Stroller Strut-Bring your stroller or wagon to Reinstein Woods at 10am and share a sensory exploration of nature with your young child. For children ages 3 and under and their caregivers. To register call 716-683-5959. Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew.

Saturday, July 4 Walk at Knox Farm State Park- Family walk beginning at 9am. Visit http://freecal.brownbearsw.com/bmac for the topic of the day. Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-377-1520 or email [email protected] for more info. Observatory Public Viewing Night-Look at the stars through your own telescope or the BAA's beginning at Dusk. Come to Beaver Meadow Audubon Center. Visit www.buffaloastronomy.com for info. Sunday, July 5 Family Walk at Beaver Meadow- Join us for a free walk beginning at 2pm through the woods as our naturalists help you seek out the natural wonders that abound at Beaver Meadow. Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-3771520 or email [email protected]. Tails and Trails-Free nature walk at 2pm at Tifft Nature Preserve. No pre-registration required. Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper Ecotour- Join Riverkeeper for one of their Ecotours (bike, hike or boating depending on date). For starting times and maps to starting points, requirements and registration (pre-registration is required), visit our website www.bnriverkeeper.org or call 716-852-7483. Tuesday, July 7 Nature’s Circle -Read a story and have some fun during outdoor circle time at Tifft Nature Preserve. Silly songs, games and lots of fun help little ones engage in a natural setting. Let’s learn to enjoy nature together! Designed for ages 2-3 from 10:30-11:15 AM with a cost of $4 per child & adult ($3 members). Pre-registration required. Call Robin at 716.896.5200 ext. 338. Full Buck Moon Walk-Bring binoculars to view the moon and look for white-tailed deer bucks as they grow new antlers for the season. To register for this 8pm program call 716-683-5959. Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. Wednesday, July 8 The Bible and the Environment-A lecture presented by Dr. Jonathan Lawrence from Canisius College at Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora. Begins with dinner at Seminary at 5:45pm and lecture begins at 6:45pm. Dinner and lecture is $27.19 and Lecture only is $15. Register by phone the seminary 655-7081 by June 26. Info at http://www.cks.edu/clientuploads/AcademicPDFs/SummerProgBroch09.pdf. Moss Lake-Learn how this 15-acre glacial lake was formed and why it’s so special from 10am-11:30am. You will also learn how a number of unique plants and animals have adapted to living in this rare environment, including meat eating plants. This 1.5 mile hike is suitable for all ages. Reservations required by July 3, 2009. Contact Gregg Sargis at (585) 546-8030 x34 or [email protected]. Canoe & Kayak Safety Rescue Class-Paths, Peaks and Paddles offers this one evening class is open to all Graduates who have previously taken our Kayak & Canoe Safety Rescue Class. Our one evening class will allow you to practice your rescue techniques out in open water. Guides and Instructors will work with you at Gallagher Beach with your rescues. We will practice rescues with a partner and solo. This class will run from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. If you have your own boat and rescue equipment the charge is $10.00. If you need to rent a boat and/or safety equipment the charge is $25.00. Reservations are a must for everyone. If you would like to sign up for this class or if you have any questions regarding the class please contact us at 213-0350. Thursday, July 9 Nature Hour at the Julia Boyer Reinstein Library-Join a Reinstein Woods Environmental Educator from 23pm for a hands-on, fun-filled hour exploring a different nature topic each week. For kids age 6 to 12. To register call the Julia Boyer Reinstein Library, 1030 Losson Road, Cheektowaga at 716-668-4991. Stories in the Woods-Listen to a nature story at 10:30am, followed by a short walk in the woods. For children ages 4 to 5 and their caregivers. To register call 716-683-5959. Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew.

Friday, July 10 Nature Stories by the Campfire- Listen to tales of nature including some Native American stories, while you roast marshmallows by the campfire at Beaver Meadow Audubon Center from 8-9:30pm. (Paul Fehringer, BMAC, $5/$3members). Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-377-1520 or email [email protected]. Saturday, July 11 Forests, Ravines and the Eternal Flame-Join Earth Spirit from 1-3:30pm at Shale Creek to enjoy a challenging ecology hike through hardwood forests, Hemlock groves and creek-filled ravines on the way to the famous “eternal flame.” Fees: Members $3.00 / Non-Members $5.00. Contact Earth Spirit at 716-941-6267 or [email protected]. For info, visit http://www.earthspiritedu.org. Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper Ecotour- Join Riverkeeper for one of their Ecotours (bike, hike or boating depending on date). For starting times and maps to starting points, requirements and registration (pre-registration is required), visit our website www.bnriverkeeper.org or call 716-852-7483. Where Are All the Animals? -The most common question we hear is “Where are all the animals?” Just because we can’t see them doesn’t mean they aren’t there! Take a guided walk around Tifft and learn how to tell the animals are around even if you don’t see them. Tifft Nature Preserve Program from 1:30-3:30pm ($5 nonmembers-10% off members). Preregister at http://www.sciencebuff.org. Summer Wildflowers-Search for the wildflowers of the summer season and learn their uses and folklore. To register for this 10:30am program call 716-683-5959. Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. Annual Allenburg Bog Walk- A casual hike through the preserve in search of summertime flora and other interesting facets of this unique environment. (Bob Johnson & Brenda Young, Allenberg Bog, $5/$3). Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-377-1520 or email [email protected]. for meeting location and time. Summer Pond Care-Menne Nursery Class held at 3100 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst at 10am. Reservations required for all classes, call 693-4444 to reserve. Reservations made 24 hours in advance will be given preferred seating. Class schedule is subject to change, stop in often and pick up our latest detailed list or check on line at www.mennenursery.com. Sunday, July 12 Family Walk at Beaver Meadow- Join us for a free walk beginning at 2pm through the woods as our naturalists help you seek out the natural wonders that abound at Beaver Meadow. Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-3771520 or email [email protected]. Tails and Trails-Free nature walk at 2pm at Tifft Nature Preserve. No pre-registration required. Clarence Center Garden Walk-From 11am-4pm. Maps available at corner of Goodrich Rd. and Clarence Center Rd. Tuesday, July 14 Pint-Sized Naturalist-It’s discovery time at Tifft Nature Preserve! Crafts, games, hiking and a snack will all be part of the fun as we explore the wonders of nature. Designed for ages 4-5 on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 10-11:30 AM. Cost is $5 per adult & child ($4 Buffalo Museum of Science Members). Pre-registration required. Call Robin at 716.896.5200 ext. 338. Wednesday, July 15 Pond Life-Dive into the world of aquatic organisms and see what is living in our ponds! For children ages 6 to 12. To register for this 10am program, call 716-683-5959. Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. Babes In The Woods- This nature discovery program at Beaver Meadow Audubon Center from 10-11:30am is

for 3-5 year olds and their parents. Registration is required. Topic changes each month. $5 child & adult/ $3 each additional child. Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-377-1520 or email [email protected]. Thursday, July 16 Nature Hour at the Julia Boyer Reinstein Library-Join a Reinstein Woods Environmental Educator from 23pm for a hands-on, fun-filled hour exploring a different nature topic each week. For kids age 6 to 12. To register call the Julia Boyer Reinstein Library, 1030 Losson Road, Cheektowaga at 716-668-4991. Friday, July 17 Canoe Trip- Oak Orchard Creek flows through the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge and offers plenty of birding and wildlife opportunities from red-headed woodpeckers to bald eagles. Bring a lunch. Meet at the refuge headquarters at 9am on Casey Road. ($7/$5, canoe rental extra). Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-377-1520 or email [email protected]. Saturday, July 18 Secret Plant Sites in Buffalo-Join the Niagara Frontier Botanical Society on a trip around the city. The focus is on invasives and survivors in an urban setting. Meet at 9am in the parking behind the Buffalo Farmers’ Market at Clinton and Bailey. Call leader Michael Siuta at 822-2544 for details. Walk at Knox Farm State Park- Family walk beginning at 9am. Visit http://freecal.brownbearsw.com/bmac for the topic of the day. Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-377-1520 or email [email protected] for more info. Observatory Public Viewing Night-Look at the stars through your own telescope or the BAA's beginning at Dusk. Come to Beaver Meadow Audubon Center. Visit www.buffaloastronomy.com for info. Southtowns Walleye Association Fishing Derby-Bring your rod and reel for a day of fishing at Tifft's Lake Kirsty from 7:30am-1pm. Sunfish, bass, carp, and perch can be caught. Prizes will be awarded and educational exhibits will be available. Free hot dog lunch provided and refreshments will be available for purchase. Preregistration required- For more information or group registration call please call (716) 649-8202. Pond Life for Pee Wees-Dive into the world of aquatic organisms and see what is living in our ponds! For children ages 4 to 8. To register for this 10:30am program, call 716-683-5959. Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. Gallery of Giants Old Growth Forest Hike-Hike from 11am-3:30pm through the forest and into Zoar Valley's canyon gorges to the magnificent Gallery of Giants - riverine terraces of ancient trees, some of the oldest and tallest in the Eastern U.S. Less than 2% of the original forest cover remains in the east. Learn the characteristics of old growth and how to identify the different tree species. Membership in ZVNS and preregistration required. Phone (716) 380-1430 or [email protected] to register. 3rd Annual Ride for the Birds – Motorcycle Dice Run from 10am-4pm to benefit Beaver Meadow. Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-377-1520 or email [email protected]. Annual Village of Williamsville Garden Walk. - From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Free. Dozens of Village residents' gardens open to the public. Come for a delightful stroll while picking up some garden tips and ideas. Samuel P. Capen Garden Walk –This has been a University Heights tradition since 2002, created to showcase the neighborhoods surrounding the UB South Campus, including University Heights & Eggertsville, while building community among neighbors. There is no fee to enter a garden in the walk or attend and the event is held rain or shine from 11am-4pm. It is a joint initiative between the University at Buffalo and local neighborhood partners. Maps are available at the University Community Farmers Market on the South Campus on Main Street at Kenmore Avenue from 8:00am - 1:00pm. They are also available at 22 Larchmont Rd; 135 Capen Blvd; and 67 Highgate Ave during the time of the walk. For info, contact Jessica Biegaj 829-6145 ([email protected]). Small Space Landscape Plants-Menne Nursery Class held at 3100 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst at 10am.

Reservations required for all classes, call 693-4444 to reserve. Reservations made 24 hours in advance will be given preferred seating. Class schedule is subject to change, stop in often and pick up our latest detailed list or check on line at www.mennenursery.com. What’s Bugging You: Lawn & Garden Problem Solving-Menne Nursery Class held at 3100 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst at 2pm. Reservations required for all classes, call 693-4444 to reserve. Reservations made 24 hours in advance will be given preferred seating. Class schedule is subject to change, stop in often and pick up our latest detailed list or check on line at www.mennenursery.com. Lancaster Garden Walk-From 10am-4pm, a self-guided walking tour of gardens at homes throughout the Village of Lancaster and the Town of Lancaster. For info, www.lancastergardenwalk.com. Sunday, July 19 Family Walk at Beaver Meadow- Join us for a free walk beginning at 2pm through the woods as our naturalists help you seek out the natural wonders that abound at Beaver Meadow. Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-3771520 or email [email protected]. Tails and Trails-Free nature walk at 2pm at Tifft Nature Preserve. No pre-registration required. Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper Ecotour- Join Riverkeeper for one of their Ecotours (bike, hike or boating depending on date). For starting times and maps to starting points, requirements and registration (pre-registration is required), visit our website www.bnriverkeeper.org or call 716-852-7483. Edible and Medicinal Plants-Join us at Tifft Nature Preserve from 1-4pm for this Friends of Tifft program for all ages. Have you ever wondered what plants are edible and which are not? Or which plants could help cure headaches naturally? Answers to these and other questions will be revealed at this informational Sunday program. A Tifft volunteers will take you through the preserve and point out plants you may pass everyday that can be eaten or even used to cure your aches and pains! Lancaster Garden Walk-From 10am-4pm, a self-guided walking tour of gardens at homes throughout the Village of Lancaster and the Town of Lancaster. For info, www.lancastergardenwalk.com. Tuesday, July 21 “The Role of Hip Hop Culture in Working with Youth”-A Monthly Forum Series sponsored by the Partnership for the Public Good. For updated information including speakers and locations, visit www.ppgbuffalo.org. Event is from 4pm – 5:30pm at 237 Main Street, Suite 1200, Buffalo, NY 14203. Please RSVP to [email protected]. Summer Ecology School at Reinstein Woods-Workshop for K-12 teachers. Free, but registration required. Contact Reinstein Woods at (716) 683-5959. Join us to gain interdisciplinary activities for your classroom and curriculum to connect students to nature. A Project Learning Tree workshop is included in this program. Workshop will meet from 9:30am-3pm on July 21-23. Nature’s Circle -Read a story and have some fun during outdoor circle time at Tifft Nature Preserve. Silly songs, games and lots of fun help little ones engage in a natural setting. Let’s learn to enjoy nature together! Designed for ages 2-3 from 10:30-11:15 AM with a cost of $4 per child & adult ($3 members). Pre-registration required. Call Robin at 716.896.5200 ext. 338. Insects of the Night-We will attract moths and other insects using light and scent on this evening walk beginning at 8:30pm. To register call 716-683-5959. Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. Wednesday, July 22 "Metrics and Standards in Green Chemistry - the ANSI Green Chemistry Standard"- Phone seminar at 3pm EST. Robert Peoples, PhD, Director of the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute® . The ACS Green Chemistry Institute® (ACS GCI) in cooperation with NSF International is undertaking a major initiative to develop a Sustainable Chemical and Process Technology Standard(s) for the chemical industry in accordance with

American National Standard Institute (ANSI) procedures for consensus standards development. This proposed American National Standard will be developed to document and improve the sustainability profile of chemical products and manufacturing process technology using the principles of green chemistry and green engineering along with advanced sustainability standards. CALL IN NUMBER: 1 866 368 6248 and access 5470083 #. For more information: Lin Kaatz Chary Great Lakes Green Chemistry Network, 219- 938-0209, or http://groups.google.com/group/greatlakesgreenchem. Thursday, July 23 Nature Hour at the Julia Boyer Reinstein Library-Join a Reinstein Woods Environmental Educator from 23pm for a hands-on, fun-filled hour exploring a different nature topic each week. For kids age 6 to 12. To register call the Julia Boyer Reinstein Library, 1030 Losson Road, Cheektowaga at 716-668-4991. Friday, July 24 Stars and S’Mores-S’mores, stars and summer at Tifft Nature Preserve. What more could you ask for? Join us for a short hike by starlight and sit around the campfire for some tasty s’mores from 8:30-9:45pm. Cost is $7 (members 10% discount). Pre-registration required-www.sciencebuff.org. Saturday, July 25 Garden Walk of Buffalo-Travel through Buffalo’s gardens from 10am-4pm. Maps and information available at multiple locations. Visit www.gardenwalkbuffalo.com. Project WILD Workshop at Reinstein Woods- Wildlife in Learning Design workshop for K-12 teachers. Registration required. Contact Reinstein Woods at (716) 683-5959. This national, award-winning program is designed to give students the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to make informed decisions concerning wildlife and the environment. Workshop will meet from 9:00am-noon. Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper Ecotour- Join Riverkeeper for one of their Ecotours (bike, hike or boating depending on date). For starting times and maps to starting points, requirements and registration (pre-registration is required), visit our website www.bnriverkeeper.org or call 716-852-7483. Wildlife and Renaissance Festival- Hawk Creek Annual Festival. What better way to celebrate man’s 4,000 year old history with raptors than to go back to the Medieval period when falconry reigned. Enjoy— up-close raptor encounters, flying bird shows, barn owl releases, and over 90 animals. Featuring dragon exhibit, live music, medieval reenactments, games for the kids, and stunning original artwork, there is something for everyone! Event is 11am-4pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.hawkcreek.org. Paddles Up Niagara 2009 - Join us for the Fourth Annual “Paddles Up Niagara” along the south eastern shores of Grand Island. The non-competitive paddle starts at Little Beaver Island Launch Site around to East River Marsh Launch Site and returns back to Little Beaver all within the Beaver Island State Park, a 4.8 mile journey. Register by July 11, 2009 – Event T-Shirt for 1st 100 entries. Events begin at 8:30am with the fun paddle launching at 12:15pm. For info and registration, visit http://www.niagaragreenway.org/Paddles%20Up%20Niagara%202009%20Flyer1.pdf or call the Niagara River Greenway Commission at (716) 773-5361. Mable James Conservation Trail Hike – Join Mary Domanski at 9:30am for a five mile hike along a section of the Conservation Trail. The section is dedicated to Mabel James the founder of the Conservation Trail. We will hike through several steep ravines which have been newly graded and terraced over the last two summers. There will be many stairs and ladders to climb. A great variety of hardwoods and a sugar bush is located there as well as a pond. Bring a snack and dress for the weather. Meet on Vermont Street near Vermont Hill Road in the town of Holland. (Holland, $donation). Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-377-1520 or email [email protected]. Sunday, July 26 Family Walk at Beaver Meadow- Join us for a free walk beginning at 2pm through the woods as our naturalists help you seek out the natural wonders that abound at Beaver Meadow. Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-3771520 or email [email protected].

Tails and Trails-Free nature walk at 2pm at Tifft Nature Preserve. No pre-registration required. Wildlife and Renaissance Festival- Hawk Creek Annual Festival. What better way to celebrate man’s 4,000 year old history with raptors than to go back to the Medieval period when falconry reigned. Enjoy— up-close raptor encounters, flying bird shows, barn owl releases, and over 90 animals. Featuring dragon exhibit, live music, medieval reenactments, games for the kids, and stunning original artwork, there is something for everyone! Event is 11am-4pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.hawkcreek.org. Buffalo Audubon Centennial Lecture & Hike Series-Mushroom Hike Join Bill Hudson from 10am-1pm for a walk through Chestnut Ridge Park in search of mushroom varieties. (Chestnut Ridge Park). $5/$3 members. Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-377-1520 or email [email protected]. Garden Walk of Buffalo-Travel through Buffalo’s gardens from 10am-4pm. Maps and information available at multiple locations. Visit www.gardenwalkbuffalo.com. Tuesday, July 28 Sierra Club Meeting-Join others with the Niagara Sierra Club for their monthly meeting at 7pm at Room 240 Duns Scotus Hall, Daemen College. Visit www.daemen.edu/maps for directions. Pint-Sized Naturalist-It’s discovery time at Tifft Nature Preserve! Crafts, games, hiking and a snack will all be part of the fun as we explore the wonders of nature. Designed for ages 4-5 on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 10-11:30 AM. Cost is $5 per adult & child ($4 members). Pre-registration required. Call Robin at 716.896.5200 ext. 338. Wednesday, July 29 Wines in the Wild-The Pro-Zoo Board and the Women's Board host this annual event at the Buffalo Zoo. For only $35 pre-sale or $45 at the door, your ticket includes a variety of food and dessert items, specialty services, along with wines and beers from local distributors. We are offering a $75 VIP ticket, which will allow you early entry at 5:15 p.m., a goodie bag and a champagne toast (100 tickets available). Live music and visits from some of your favorite animal ambassadors will highlight the event. Enjoy a balmy summer evening in one of the most unique environments around as you try your luck at our fantastic basket and silent auctions. This event takes place from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., rain or shine. Guests MUST BE 21 years or older. For further information or to purchase tickets by phone, please call (716) 995-6131 or visit www.buffalozoo.org. Thursday, July 30 Nature Hour at the Julia Boyer Reinstein Library-Join a Reinstein Woods Environmental Educator from 23pm for a hands-on, fun-filled hour exploring a different nature topic each week. For kids age 6 to 12. To register call the Julia Boyer Reinstein Library, 1030 Losson Road, Cheektowaga at 716-668-4991. Going Batty!-Bats are amazing animals, but are often misunderstood. Separate fact from fiction and learn about the only true flying mammals. To register for this 8pm program call 716-683-5959. Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. Saturday, August 1 Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper Ecotour- Join Riverkeeper for one of their Ecotours (bike, hike or boating depending on date). For starting times and maps to starting points, requirements and registration (pre-registration is required), visit our website www.bnriverkeeper.org or call 716-852-7483. Wildlife and Renaissance Festival- Hawk Creek Annual Festival. What better way to celebrate man’s 4,000 year old history with raptors than to go back to the Medieval period when falconry reigned. Enjoy— up-close raptor encounters, flying bird shows, barn owl releases, and over 90 animals. Featuring dragon exhibit, live music, medieval reenactments, games for the kids, and stunning original artwork, there is something for everyone! Event is 11am-4pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.hawkcreek.org.

Knee-High Naturalists-Enjoy a fun-filled hour of nature activities with your young child at 10am. Materials fee = $2.00/child; free for Friends of Reinstein Nature Preserve members. For children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. To register call 716-683-5959. Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. Observatory Public Viewing Night-Look at the stars through your own telescope or the BAA's beginning at Dusk. Come to Beaver Meadow Audubon Center. Visit www.buffaloastronomy.com for info. Fall is for Planting: Landscape Design-Menne Nursery Class held at 3100 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst at 10am. Reservations required for all classes, call 693-4444 to reserve. Reservations made 24 hours in advance will be given preferred seating. Class schedule is subject to change, stop in often and pick up our latest detailed list or check on line at www.mennenursery.com. Beyond Burning Bushes: Plants for Fall-Menne Nursery Class held at 3100 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst at 2pm. Reservations required for all classes, call 693-4444 to reserve. Reservations made 24 hours in advance will be given preferred seating. Class schedule is subject to change, stop in often and pick up our latest detailed list or check on line at www.mennenursery.com. Black Rock Garden Walk-For details visit, http://www.brrgardenwalk.com/. Ken-Ton Garden Tour-From 10am-4pm. Sunday, August 2 Family Walk at Beaver Meadow- Join us for a free walk beginning at 2pm through the woods as our naturalists help you seek out the natural wonders that abound at Beaver Meadow. Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-3771520 or email [email protected]. Tails and Trails-Free nature walk at 2pm at Tifft Nature Preserve. No pre-registration required. Wildlife and Renaissance Festival- Hawk Creek Annual Festival. What better way to celebrate man’s 4,000 year old history with raptors than to go back to the Medieval period when falconry reigned. Enjoy— up-close raptor encounters, flying bird shows, barn owl releases, and over 90 animals. Featuring dragon exhibit, live music, medieval reenactments, games for the kids, and stunning original artwork, there is something for everyone! Event is 11am-4pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.hawkcreek.org. Black Rock Garden Walk-For details visit, http://www.brrgardenwalk.com/. Ken-Ton Garden Tour-From 10am-4pm. Tuesday, August 4 Flying WILD Workshop at Reinstein Woods- Flying Wild introduces middle-school students to bird conservation through classroom activities and school bird festivals. Registration required. Contact Reinstein Woods at (716) 683-5959. Workshop will meet from 9:00am-noon. Nature’s Circle -Read a story and have some fun during outdoor circle time at Tifft Nature Preserve. Silly songs, games and lots of fun help little ones engage in a natural setting. Let’s learn to enjoy nature together! Designed for ages 2-3 from 10:30-11:15 AM with a cost of $4 per child & adult ($3 members). Pre-registration required. Call Robin at 716.896.5200 ext. 338. Wednesday, August 5 Project Learning Tree Workshop at Reinstein Woods- Workshop for K-12 teachers. Registration required. Contact Reinstein Woods at (716) 683-5959. Project Learning Tree uses the forest as a “window on the world” to increase students’ understanding of our complex environment. Workshop will meet from 9:00am-3:30pm. Thursday, August 6

Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse Walk-Enjoy a walk through the trails at 8pm as we view the full moon and learn about the penumbral lunar eclipse. Bring binoculars if you have them. To register call 716-683-5959. Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. Friday, August 7 Full Moon Stroll-Leave your flashlights turned off and let the moon light our way as we take a stroll by moonlight. Pre-registration required for this 8:15-9:45pm program. Cost is $5. Register at www.sciencebuff.org. Full Moon Walk- Enjoy an evening hike from 8-9:30pm through the Beaver Meadow’s Preserve as we look and listen for the night creatures that reside at BMAC. Meet at the Visitor Center at BMAC ($5/$3). Saturday, August 8 Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper Ecotour- Join Riverkeeper for one of their Ecotours (bike, hike or boating depending on date). For starting times and maps to starting points, requirements and registration (pre-registration is required), visit our website www.bnriverkeeper.org or call 716-852-7483. Crepuscular Hike-Join Earth Spirit from 6:30 - 8:30pm at Birdsong Park, Orchard Park. Focus is experiencing a leisurely evening hike through varied environments in search of elusive and secretive wildlife. Fees and Registration: Please contact Orchard Park Recreation - 716-662-6450 or [email protected] Shade Plants: Perennials, Shrubs and Trees-Menne Nursery Class held at 3100 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst at 10am. Reservations required for all classes, call 693-4444 to reserve. Reservations made 24 hours in advance will be given preferred seating. Class schedule is subject to change, stop in often and pick up our latest detailed list or check on line at www.mennenursery.com. Sunday, August 9 Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper Ecotour- Join Riverkeeper for one of their Ecotours (bike, hike or boating depending on date). For starting times and maps to starting points, requirements and registration (pre-registration is required), visit our website www.bnriverkeeper.org or call 716-852-7483. Family Walk at Beaver Meadow- Join us for a free walk beginning at 2pm through the woods as our naturalists help you seek out the natural wonders that abound at Beaver Meadow. Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-3771520 or email [email protected]. Tails and Trails-Free nature walk at 2pm at Tifft Nature Preserve. No pre-registration required. Tuesday, August 11 Pint-Sized Naturalist-It’s discovery time at Tifft Nature Preserve! Crafts, games, hiking and a snack will all be part of the fun as we explore the wonders of nature. Designed for ages 4-5 on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 10-11:30 AM. Cost is $5 per adult & child ($4 Buffalo Museum of Science Members). Pre-registration required. Call Robin at 716.896.5200 ext. 338. Stroller Strut-Bring your stroller at 10am and share a sensory exploration of nature with your young child. For children ages 3 and under and their caregivers. To register call 716-683-5959. Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. Wednesday, August 12 Western New York Stormwater Coalition Meeting-The monthly meeting is held from 2pm-3:30pm at the Julia Boyer Reinstein Public Library, 1030 Losson Rd., Cheektowaga. Check them out at www.erie.gov/environment/compliance/pollution_sw2.asp. "The Investor Enviromental Health Network and Green Chemistry"- Phone seminar at 3pm EST. Richard Liroff, PhD.Executive Director of the Investor Environmental Health Network. The Investor Environmental Health Network is a collaborative partnership of investment managers, advised by nongovernmental organizations, concerned about the financial and public health risks associated with corporate toxic chemicals

policies. IEHN, through dialogue and shareholder resolutions, encourages companies to adopt policies to continually and systematically reduce and eliminate the toxic chemicals in their products. As of early 2008, IEHN members managed more than $41 billion in assets. CALL IN NUMBER: 1 866 368 6248 and access 5470083 #. For more information: Lin Kaatz Chary Great Lakes Green Chemistry Network, 219- 938-0209, or http://groups.google.com/group/greatlakesgreenchem. Saturday, August 15 Pond Life-Dive into the world of aquatic organisms and see what is living in our ponds! For children ages 6 to 12; parent or guardian must attend. To register for this 10:30am program, call 716-683-5959. Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. Observatory Public Viewing Night-Look at the stars through your own telescope or the BAA's beginning at Dusk. Come to Beaver Meadow Audubon Center. Visit www.buffaloastronomy.com for info. Sunday, August 16 Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper Ecotour- Join Riverkeeper for one of their Ecotours (bike, hike or boating depending on date). For starting times and maps to starting points, requirements and registration (pre-registration is required), visit our website www.bnriverkeeper.org or call 716-852-7483. Turtle Tour-Meet at the cabin at Tifft Nature Preserve for a brief introduction before heading out to the wetlands for a turtle adventure from 2-4pm. Binoculars will be provided if you don’t have your own. Discussion topics will include native and non-native turtles, wetland restoration, the pet trade, threatened species, and much more. Any donations given on this day will be used for wetland habitat restoration. www.sciencebuff.org for info. Family Walk at Beaver Meadow- Join us for a free walk beginning at 2pm through the woods as our naturalists help you seek out the natural wonders that abound at Beaver Meadow. Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-3771520 or email [email protected]. Tails and Trails-Free nature walk at 2pm at Tifft Nature Preserve. No pre-registration required. BugFest at Bond Lake-Event is noon-3pm. Check the website for more info. Tuesday, August 18 Nature’s Circle -Read a story and have some fun during outdoor circle time at Tifft Nature Preserve. Silly songs, games and lots of fun help little ones engage in a natural setting. Let’s learn to enjoy nature together! Designed for ages 2-3 from 10:30-11:15 AM with a cost of $4 per child & adult ($3 members). Pre-registration required. Call Robin at 716.896.5200 ext. 338. Stories in the Woods-Listen to a nature story, followed by a short walk in the woods beginning at 10am. For children ages 4 to 5 and their caregivers. To register call 716-683-5959. Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. Thursday, August 20 New Moon Walk-Come enjoy a walk at 8:30pm on one of the darkest nights as Mercury, Jupiter and Neptune are visible in the night sky. Bring binoculars if you have them. To register call 716-683-5959. Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. Saturday, August 22 Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper Ecotour- Join Riverkeeper for one of their Ecotours (bike, hike or boating depending on date). For starting times and maps to starting points, requirements and registration (pre-registration is required), visit our website www.bnriverkeeper.org or call 716-852-7483. Fairy Houses-Use natural materials to build a fairy house among the trees of Reinstein Woods. Once you learn how, you can make one anywhere! To register for this 10am program, call 716-683-5959. Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew.

Planet Protectors-Explore how you can use worms, watches, water and more to protect the earth, and maybe even increase your allowance. For children ages 7 to 12. To register for this 1:30pm program, call 716-683-5959. Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. Centennial Lecture & Hike Series – A 9am geology hike at Kenneglen Preserve in Wales with Stan Radon. Kenneglenn is a 130-acre expanse that runs along the spectacular Hunter's Creek gorge. The Preserve features wetlands and forest lands, as well as beautiful views of the gently rolling hills that are characteristic of southern Erie County. This hike will explore the geology of the Hunter’s Creek gorge. Co-sponsored by the Western New York Land Conservancy (Kenneglen, $5/$3 members). Registration is required and space is limited. Sunday, August 23 Family Walk at Beaver Meadow- Join us for a free walk beginning at 2pm through the woods as our naturalists help you seek out the natural wonders that abound at Beaver Meadow. Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-3771520 or email [email protected]. Tails and Trails-Free nature walk at 2pm at Tifft Nature Preserve. No pre-registration required. Tuesday, August 25 Project WET Workshop at Reinstein Woods- Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) promotes knowledge and stewardship of water resources. Registration required. Contact Reinstein Woods at (716) 6835959. Workshop will meet from 9:00am-noon. Pint-Sized Naturalist-It’s discovery time at Tifft Nature Preserve! Crafts, games, hiking and a snack will all be part of the fun as we explore the wonders of nature. Designed for ages 4-5 on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 10-11:30 AM. Cost is $5 per adult & child ($4 Buffalo Museum of Science Members). Pre-registration required. Call Robin at 716.896.5200 ext. 338. Sierra Club Meeting-Join others with the Niagara Sierra Club for their monthly meeting at 7pm at Room 240 Duns Scotus Hall, Daemen College. Visit www.daemen.edu/maps for directions. Wednesday, August 26 Aquatic WILD Workshop at Reinstein Woods- Workshop for teachers. Aquatic WILD invites students to explore and understand the fascinating world of water and the aquatic life forms it supports. Registration required. Contact Reinstein Woods at (716) 683-5959. Workshop will meet from 9:00am-noon. Thursday, August 27 Pond Life-Dive into the world of aquatic organisms and see what is living in our ponds! For children ages 6 to 12. To register for this 10am program, call 716-683-5959. Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. Friday, August 28 Canoe Trip Hemlock Lake is one of the watersheds for Rochester and thus has limited accessibility, making a pristine paddle. We will launch from the north end. Call for directions and meeting places and times. Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-377-1520 or email [email protected]. Bring a lunch. ($7/$5, canoe rental extra) Saturday, August 29 Bugs, Sunset and Campfire Night-Enjoy Tifft’s 40-acre grassland while searching for some of the smaller residents of the preserve. Bug nets will be provided. Hike to the highest mound (the 2nd highest point in Buffalo!) and view the Lake Erie sunset. Afterwards, enjoy a campfire and s’mores! From 7-9pm. Cost $7. Register at www.sciencebuff.org. Awesome August Family Camp-Join Nature Ed-ventures for a weekend (through Sunday, August 30) at Camp Allegany, Allegany State Park. Instead of sending the kids off to summer camp, bring the whole family for a weekend at Camp Allegany and know the joy of a summer camp experience. Spend your time together relaxing, exploring, learning and having fun! Hike, build and launch a rocket, create a forest shelter, investigate insects,

make nature crafts and eat s’mores around the campfire plus much more. Fees for the family weekends are as follows: $80 for ages 5+, $40 for 2-4 year olds, Under 2 free. Fee includes comfortable indoor accommodations with showers, three home-cooked meals, and all program materials and activities ake this a summer weekend full of memories not soon to be forgotten. For info and registration, contact http://www.natureed-ventures.com/community.php. Family Ice Cream Social Fundraiser-Enjoy tasty frozen treats and entertainment as you help support Friends of Reinstein Nature Preserve. For ticket information, call 716-683-5959. Event begins at 1pm. End of Summer Birds-Iroquois Observations program from 9am-11am. Meet at Kanyoo Nature Trail, Route 77. Ever wonder what birds are here after spring migration and before fall migration? Join us in a search for warblers and shorebirds. Appropriate for adults and older children. Contact Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge at 585-9485445 or Garner Light at [email protected] for more information. Sunday, August 30 Family Walk at Beaver Meadow- Join us for a free walk beginning at 2pm through the woods as our naturalists help you seek out the natural wonders that abound at Beaver Meadow. Contact Beaver Meadow at 1-800-3771520 or email [email protected]. Tails and Trails-Free nature walk at 2pm at Tifft Nature Preserve. No pre-registration required.

Tips for the Environment: 1. Curb Loading: plan a neighborhood collection for pickup-Time for your spring cleaning. Many charitable organizations will pick up items in bulk from donors. Some seek clothing donations and others will take appliances, building supplies or other materials. Contact your neighbors and collect a pile for pickup. Tax receipts can be provided. Buffalo ReUse will take building supplies and many household materials. Check http://www.buffaloreuse.org/Main/CurbLoading for more info including their list of accepted items at http://www.buffaloreuse.org/uploads/DonationGuidelines.html. 2. Reduce Air-Conditioning Costs- Not everyone has AC and we don’t often get weather that requires it, but if you do plan on using AC, consider ways to use it more efficiently. Shade your AC unit. Use your kitchen exhaust fan if cooking is heating up the kitchen. If you use your oven, multi-task and cook several things at once. For other ways to save, visit http://saveenergy.about.com/od/homecooling/tp/ac_usage.htm. 3. Need some crushed stone or gravel for a road or garden path-Consider saving your clam shells (after cooking and eating), pistachio shells, broken ceramics etc, for substrate. To see our previous newsletters with additional tips for the environment, go to: http://www.daemen.edu/academics/affairs/common/eco-news/ Additional Links to area/state environmental/sustainability organizations and regularly scheduled activities: Adirondack Mountain Club-Niagara Frontier Chapter Meetings 7:30, second Tues. from Sept.-June Amherst Community Church, 77 Washington Hwy, Snyder

http://www.adk-nfc.org/home.php

Animal Advocates of Western New York

www.animalswny.org

Aquarium of Niagara

www.aquariumofniagara.org

AWARE-Assoc. for Wild Animal Rehabilitation & Education

www.awarewildlife.com

Buffalo Audubon Society/Beaver Meadow Nature Center Volunteer Day every Wed. 10am-2pm at Beaver Meadow

www.buffaloaudubon.com

Bond Lake Environmental & Beautification Committee

http://www.freewebs.com/bondlake/

Braddock Bay Bird Observatory

www.bbbo.org

Brush Up Buffalo

www.brushupbuffalo.org

Buffalo Astronomical Association

http://www.buffaloastronomy.com/

Buffalo Blue Bicycle

www.buffalobluebicycle.org

Buffalo CarShare

http://www.buffalocarshare.org/

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

www.buffalogardens.com

Buffalo Environmental Management Commission

www.ci.buffalo.ny.us/Home/CityServices/Environmental_M

Buffalo First Member Orientation- first Tues. monthly at 6pm

www.buffalofirst.org/

Buffalo Geological Society Meetings 7:30pm, first Fri. Oct-April, Parkside Lutheran

www.bgsny.org

Buffalo Green Fund

http://www.buffalogreenfund.org/

Buffalo in Bloom

www.buffaloinbloom.com/

Buffalo Institute for Urban Ecology

http://www.nfwhc.org/groups/buffalo.htm

Buffalo Microparks

http://www.buffalomicroparks.com/

Buffalo Museum of Science

www.sciencebuff.org/

Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper

www.bnriverkeeper.org/

Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy

www.buffaloolmstedparks.org

Buffalo Orienteering Club

www.buffalo-orienteering.bfn.org

Buffalo Ornithological Society

www.bosbirding.org

Buffalo Recycles-City Information

http://www.buffalorecycles.com/

Buffalo ReUse

www.buffaloreuse.org/

Buffalo Urban Development Corp

http://budc.ecidany.com/

Buffalo Waterfront

http://www.buffalowaterfront.com/

Buffalo Zoo

www.buffalozoo.org

Campaign for Buffalo History, Architecture and Culture

http://greaterbuffalo.blogs.com/

Carvings for a Cause

www.carvingsforacause.com/

Celebrate the Waterfront

www.celebratethewaterfront.com/

Center for Environmental Information (Rochester)

http://ceinfo.org/

Charles E. Burchfield Nature & Art Center

www.THEBNAC.org

Citizens Campaign for the Environment

www.citizenscampaign.org

Citizens' Environmental Coalition

www.cectoxic.org/index.html

Citizens for Green North Tonawanda

http://www.geocities.com/ntgreencitizen/index.html

Citizens Regional Transit Corporation

www.citizenstransit.org/

Clean Air Coalition of Western New York

http://www.cacwny.org/

Clean Communities of Western New York

http://www.cleancommunitiesofwny.org/

Cornell Cooperative Extension for Erie County

http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/erie/

Cornell Cooperative Extension for Niagara County

http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/niagara/

Daemen College Center for Sustainable Communities

www.daemen.edu/sites/cscce

Department of Environmental Conservation (NY State)

www.dec.ny.gov/index.html

Earth Spirit Educational Services

www.earthspiritedu.org

Eco-Island Nature Center

www.k12.ginet.org/resources.cfm?subpage=6518

Edible Buffalo

www.ediblebuffalo.com

Environmental Education Associates

http://environmentaleducation.com/

Environmental Leadership Institute (Niagara University)

http://www.niagara.edu/eli/

Environmental Protection Agency Local Office (716) 551-4410

http://www.epa.gov/region02/state/nylink.htm

Erie Canal Trailway

www.ptny.org/bikecanal

Erie County Department of Environment and Planning

http://www.erie.gov/environment/

Erie County Parks and Recreation

http://www.erie.gov/parks

Erie County Soil and Water Conservation

www.ecswcd.org/

Evergreen-Buffalo State College

www.buffalostate.edu/orgs/evergreen

First Hand Learning

www.firsthandlearning.org

For A Clean Tonawanda Site

www.factsofwny.com/

Friends of the Ancient Forests

[email protected]

Friends of the Lower Great Lakes

http://www.friendsofthelowergreatlakes.org/

Foothills Trail Club

www.foothillstrailclub.org

Gander Mountain Store (seminar listings)

http://gander.distanthorizon.com/seminars/index.asp

Genesee County Nature Center

www.gcv.org

Good Going WNY

www.goodgoingwny.com

Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary Open Sundays July 5-Aug 30 Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo

www.gooseneckhillwaterfowlfarm.com

Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council

www.gbnrtc.org/

Great Lakes Beach Sweep

www.greatlakesbeachsweep.com

Great Lakes Center at Buffalo State College

http://www.buffalostate.edu/greatlakescenter

Great Lakes Program/UB

http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/glp/

Great Lakes United

www.glu.org

Green Gold Development Corporation

http://greengold.org/

Green Options Buffalo

http://www.greenoptionsbuffalo.org/

Habitat for Humanity Buffalo Intro to Volunteering 9am-3rd Saturday each month

http://habitatbuffalo.org/

http://www.grassrootsgardens.org/

www.hawkcreek.org

Hawk Creek Wildlife Center, Inc. Heart of the City Neighborhoods, Inc.

www.hocn.org

Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge

www.fws.gov/northeast/iroquois/

Jamestown Audubon Center & Sanctuary

www.jamestownaudubon.org

Lake Ontario Ordinance Works Restoration Advisory Board

www.loowrab.org/

Landmark Society of the Niagara Frontier

www.landmark-niagara.org

Local Initiatives Support Corporation

http://www.lisc.org/buffalo/

Massachusetts Avenue Project

www.mass-ave.org

Messinger Woods Wildlife Care and Education Center, Inc

www.messingerwoods.org

Nature Conservancy-Central and Western New York Chapter

http://Nature.org/centralwestern

Nature Ed-Ventures

www.natureed-ventures.com

Nature Sanctuary of Western New York

http://www.nfwhc.org/groups/naturesanctuary.htm

New Millennium Group

www.nmgonline.org/

New York Forest Owner’s Association

www.nyfoa.org

New York Power Authority

www.nypa.gov

New York Public Interest Research Group

http://www.nypirg.org/

New York State Association of Conservation Commissions

http://www.nysaccny.org/index.php

New York State Parks

www.nysparks.com

New York Upstate Chapter of the Green Building Council

http://www.greenupstateny.org/

Niagara County Soil and Water Conservation District

www.niagaraswcd.com

Niagara Frontier Botanical Society

http://www.acsu.buffalo.edu/~insrisg/botany/

Niagara Frontier Wildlife Habitat Council

http://www.nfwhc.org/

Niagara Heritage Partnership

http://www.niagaraheritage.org/

Niagara Restoration Council

www.niagararestoration.org/

Niagara River Anglers Association

http://www.niagarariveranglers.com

Niagara River Greenway Commission

www.niagaragreenway.org

Our Shared Waters

www.oursharedwaters.com

Our Water Future

http://ourwaterfuture.org/

Paths, Peaks and Paddles

www.pathspeakspaddles.com

Penn Dixie Paleontological and Outdoor Education Center Open Sat. 9am-4pm May-Oct. for fossil collecting

www.penndixie.org

Pfeiffer Nature Center (Portville)

www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org

Preservation Buffalo Niagara

http://preserve.bfn.org/

People United for Sustainable Housing

http://pushbuffalo.org

Queen City Farm-urban organic farm in Buffalo

www.queencityfarm.org/

Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve

www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html

10am Sat. guided tours, Self-guided trails 9am-5pm M-Sat, Env. Educ. Ctr M-F 9am-4:30pm, Sat. 1-4:30pm Reptile Adoption, Rehabilitation and Education, Inc. (RARE)

http://rarerehab.org/

Retree Western New York

www.re-treewny.org/main.html

Roger Tory Peterson Institute

www.rtpi.org

Slow Food Buffalo

www.slowfoodbuffalo.org/

Sierra Club (Niagara Group of Atlantic Chapter)

http://newyork.sierraclub.org/Niagara

SPCA serving Erie County

www.yourspca.org

Tifft Nature Preserve Wellness Walks, Thursdays 10-noon, $2 donation, call 825-6397 to confirm walk taking place

www.sciencebuff.org/tifft_nature_preserve.php

Tuscarora Environmental Task Force

http://tuscaroraenvironment.com/default.aspx

UBEN-UB Environmental Network Meetings Wed. 6:30-7:30 pm, Porter 451 in Ellicott Complex

http://wings.buffalo.edu/sa/uben/

UB Environment and Society Institute

http://wings.buffalo.edu/esi/

UB Green Office

http://wings.buffalo.edu/ubgreen

Urban Design Project at UB

http://urbandesignproject.ap.buffalo.edu/

Urban Roots

www.urbanroots.org/

US Army Corps of Engineers-Buffalo District

http://www.lrb.usace.army.mil/

Voice-Buffalo

http://www.voice-buffalo.org/index.html

Western Chapter New York Water Environment Association

www.wnywea.org/

Western New York AmeriCorps

http://www.wnyamericorps.org

Western New York Climate Action Coalition

[email protected]

Western New York Earth Day

http://www.wnyearthday.org/

Western New York Herpetological Society

www.wnyherp.org/

Western New York Hiking Trails and resources

www.wnyhikes.com

Western New York Land Conservancy

http://www.wnylc.org/

Western New York Science Congress

http://wnysc.org/

Western New York Service Learning Association

www.wnyslc.org

Western New York Sustainable Energy Association

www4.bfn.org/wnysea/

West Valley Citizen Task Force

www.westvalleyctf.org

Wild Spirit Rehab and Release Center

http://www.wildspirit.org/

Wind Action Group

www.greengold.org/wind

Zoar Valley Nature Society

www.zoarvalley.org

Additional calendars with local eventshttp://artvoice.com/calendar http://buffalorising.com http://wnyscienceleaders.ning.com/ Additional local blogs and websitesRe-Energize Buffalo Blog- http://renewnrg.blogspot.com/ ReNews Weekly Digest (renewable energy news)- sign up by email to [email protected] New York Outdoors Blog- http://newyorkoutdoors.wordpress.com Buffalo News Jim Heaney Blog-http://buffalonews.typepad.com/outrages_insights/

Reinstein Woods Lily Pad Newsletter-http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1841.html The Greener Ride -http://www.thegreenerride.org/ Dept. Environmental Conservation Calendar- http://www.dec.ny.gov/public/48977.html Fix Buffalo- http://fixbuffalo.blogspot.com/ MRodgers-FCS-Grant Resources- http://mrfcsgreen.blogspot.com Local Food- http://buffalocavore.blogspot.com Edible Buffalo- http://ediblebuffalo.wordpress.com/ Jamestown Audubon Society-http://jamestownaudubon.wordpress.com/blog/ Buffalo Tours http://buffalotours.blogspot.com/ Recycling, Disposal, Green Cleaning Options: Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs-Accepted at all Home Depot stores Computer equipment-Accepted at all local Goodwill stores and attended donation centers Cell Phones-Buffalo Zoo, Aquarium of Niagara and other charities Expired or Unused Medicines- http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/water_pdf/guidance3.pdf Uses and reuses for many items- http://www.world.org/weo/recycle Drug disposal best practices- http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/45083.html Green Cleaning programs in the workplace-https://greencleaning.ny.gov/Entry.asp.