Tifft Nature Preserve

Sunsets at Tifft this week have been nothing short of beautiful. Amazing shot! : WNYScenery

WNY PRISM will be hosting one of their Walk and Talk Series here at Tifft this Saturday! They'll be discussing invasive species found here at the Preserve as well as the restoration work that has been done by our staff and volunteers! Register for the event with the link below and we'll see you there: https://forms.gle/wGrF4jrZf23oboiB7

Least Bittern at Tifft

Partial Annular Solar Eclipse from Tifft

Painted turtle at Tifft

Enjoy a morning of early childhood fun (Ages 3 - 5) with an outdoor storytime, guided trail walk, and playful games to help foster the nature explorer in your child. Advance registration required as space is limited. For full details, visit https://www.tifft.org/event/little-tykes-on-the-trails-2/

The flowers are blooming across the Preserve! Spring is a great time to experience all Tifft has to offer. If you're looking for a special way to check out the Preserve, take a look at our Exclusive Guided Nature Experiences, presented by Independent Health. For information on reserving your private tour, visit https://www.tifft.org/plan-a-visit/private-tours/

Baby muskrat at Tifft

We have snow! Snowshoe rentals available today from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Just stop by the Tifft Darling Environmental Education Center to rent a pair! #NatureNextDoor

Tifft is closed today, December 26, due to weather-related road closures.

You never know who's going to visit the feeders at Tifft! #NatureNextDoor

Here's a look at one of our Science at Home Activity Kits that's all about nature. In this Tree Investigation Kit your child can investigate WNY’s local tree species with their very own pocket identification guide. We're also including a variety of REAL tree specimens such as pinecones, laminated autumn leaves, and tree slices to use in hands-on art, math and science activities! Kits may be picked-up curbside at the Tifft Nature Preserve Darling Environmental Education Center this week, just in time for the holidays! You can reserve your kit at https://www.sciencebuff.org/programs/science-at-home/

Paint the night away with a live watercolors tutorial gathering on Zoom for teens and adults! All materials provided in your Kit (watercolor paint set and brush, watercolor paper, transfer paper, and design ideas). Space is limited! Ages: Teens & Adults Cost: $15 per Activity Kit (includes Zoom meeting link), Museum Members save 10%... Activity Kit Info: Kits can be picked up at the Tifft Education Center Sunday, December 27 or Wednesday, December 30 from 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Registration ENDS December 28. For more information, call Tifft at 716.825.6397