November 2022 General Meeting

Amherst Community Church 77 Washington Hwy, Amherst, United States

Let’s get ready for the snow!  Join us on November 8, at 6:30 pm for a Xcountry ski/snowshoe workshop presented by the Snowflake Ski Shop of Lockport, NY. We’ll be […]

Forest Bathing at Tifft Nature Preserve

Tifft Nature Preserve 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo, NY

(Rain/Snow Date: November 19, 2022) Forest Bathing is an adaptation of Shinrin-Yoku, a research-based practice of nature immersion originating in Japan, which supports physiological health and psychological relaxation and well-being. […]

Late Morning Walk at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve

Reinstein Woods 93 Honorine Drive, Depew, NY

Join Pam Sander and Sue Kolasz for a 3.5 mile brisk walk (or more, depending on interest of the group), at beautiful Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve. This is a 292-acre […]

December 2022 General Meeting

Amherst Community Church 77 Washington Hwy, Amherst, United States

The December meeting will be our holiday potluck.  Bring a dish to pass.  Plan to arrive at 6:00 and we will eat at 6:30.

Erie County Forest Hike/Snowshoe

Erie County Forest Genesee Rd., East Concord, NY

HIKE/SNOWSHOE: We’ll trek 4-5 miles on beautiful wooded trails with charming bridges including the iconic Bridge on the River Kwai and A Bridge Too Far. The terrain is hilly with […]

Reinstein Woods Hike (or Snowshoe Walk)

Reinstein Woods 93 Honorine Drive, Depew, NY

Rescheduled from 1/2/23 due to trail conditions. Approximate distance and time of 3.5 miles (2 hour duration) Hiking poles highly recommended. Dress Appropriately (hiking shoes, warm clothing). Areas can be […]

January 2023 General Meeting

Amherst Community Church 77 Washington Hwy, Amherst, United States

Education Workshop at 6:30 pm: Winter Backpacking Skills with Jonathan Coupal Planning Your Winter Backpacking Trip Rather than another discussion about what gear to buy, this introductory session focuses on […]

Young Members Hike by Emma and Joy

Bond Lake County Park

Young Members (members in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and those that still feel like they are) Hike by Emma and Joy (and Frank Meyer as sweep) Bond Lake County Park, […]

Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve Hike

Reinstein Woods 93 Honorine Drive, Depew, NY

Approximate distance and time of 3.5 - 4 miles (2-hour duration) Hiking poles highly recommended. Dress Appropriately (hiking shoes, warm clothing). Hand warmers STRONGLY recommended. Snowshoes if adequate snow. Areas […]

February 2023 General Meeting

Amherst Community Church 77 Washington Hwy, Amherst, United States

Education Workshop: Former Chair, Mr. Paul Gannon. Paul’s program is on Emergency Shelter Options for Day Trippers Our main program: Reinstein Woods with Korah Witherell’s program on Animal Relationships (just […]

Winter Outing at the Loj in Lake Placid

We are going to do another winter outing at the Loj in March again this year. We reserved 3 nights starting Thursday and leaving Sunday. This outing is full. Please […]