Saturday, October 1, 10 AM, 4 miles, Deer Lick Conservation Area, Gowanda NY. Janet and David Kowalski, janetk300@gmail.com.  We will hike in this beautiful National Natural Landmark, complete with old- growth forests and gorge views of Cattaraugus Creek. Wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather, and bring a snack. Directions to the Trailhead on Point …
Mary and Richard Schraven  maryschraven1@gmail.com.  Three miles there and back, moderate level of difficulty. Join us to view the changing of the leaves in this "Secret Place of Western New York." Meet at the trailhead parking lot on Valentine Road, Gowanda. Please call/text for meetup time and to confirm with the trip leader that you are …
Hike at Zoar Valley Point Peter and Valentine Flats Read More »
October 11th meeting features educator and naturalist, Mr. Mark Carra at 6:30pm as the famous Teddy Roosevelt! We'll learn more about our 26th president who was a charismatic politician, statesman, avid conservationist, historian and writer. At 7:30 pm, Mr. Pete Hill, Special Initiatives Director of Native American Community Services of Erie & Niagara Counties, Inc. …
Location: 400 Pine St., East Aurora, NY 14051 Time: 10am walk followed by lunch and discussion at 42 North Brewing Company, 25 Pine St., East Aurora, NY 14052 Join East Aurora resident and organizer of Friends of Sinking Ponds, Orlando Monaco, for an information-packed nature walk at this beautiful wildlife sanctuary. You will learn why …
Nature Walk with Orlando Monaco at Sinking Pond Wildlife Sanctuary Read More »
Meet at Whirlpool State Park public parking lot at 1:00 pm. Listed as 3.5 mile (All Trails), the Niagara Gorge Rim Trail and Whirlpool Rapids Loop is a moderately challenging hike, with a five hundred step, stone staircase descent. We will enjoy many gorgeous overlooks with spectacular views of the swirling green waters of the …
Fall Foliage Niagara Gorge Hike with Randy Barker Read More »
RichardSchraven1@gmail.com  MarySchraven1@gmail.com  We will begin with a leisurely paddle of Ellicott Creek from Niagara Falls Blvd. at 10 am (weather dependent) followed by a pot-luck party at 1 pm at our home (91 N. Parrish Drive, Amherst, NY 14228). We will provide a pot of chili and vegetarian version, non-alcoholic beverages including hot mulled cider. …
