Environmental Centers

Nature & Environmental Centers in the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County

2012 Let's Make A Bluebird House at Pfeiffer Nature Center

Event Date(s): Thu, 02/09/2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
bluebird clip art

6pm - 8pm   Did you know the E. Bluebird (Sialia Sialis) is our state bird?  NOW is the time to prepare nesting sites for next spring "Blue-tiful" birds.

For more information on this event please visit http://www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org

This event will be held at:

Pfeiffer Nature Center Office
14 S. Main Street
Portville, NY 14770
United States
Phone: 716-933-0187
42° 2' 16.3032" N, 78° 20' 23.9208" W

Winter Camp 2011

Event Date(s): Wed, 12/28/2011 - 10:00am - Fri, 12/30/2011 - 6:00pm
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The deadline to sign up for WinterCamp 2011 at Camp Turner is December 23. 

 Don't miss out on this great opportunity for your children to attend camp!  This is a 3 day, overnight camping experience, which is ideal for first time campers.  7-16 year olds can plan on having a fantastic time with or without snow!

For more information on this event please visit http://CampTurner.com

This event will be held at:

Allegany State Park's Camp Turner
ASP 3 Camp Turner
Salamanca, NY 14779
United States
Phone: 716-354-4555
42° 2' 44.0916" N, 78° 52' 26.3496" W
Website: CampTurner.com

"Friendraiser" Sunset Picnic at Pfeiffer Nature Center

Event Date(s): Thu, 09/22/2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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The staff at Pfeiffer Nature Center invite you to bring a friend and picnic with them as the sun sets.

For more information on this event please visit http://www.PfeifferNatureCenter.org

This event will be held at:

Pfeiffer Nature Center's Lillibridge Property
1974 Lillibridge Road
Portville, NY 14770
United States
Phone: 716-933-0187
42° 5' 38.9256" N, 78° 19' 39.612" W

Learn to Hand Paint Silk Scarves at Pfeiffer Nature Center

Event Date(s): Sat, 09/24/2011 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Hand painted silk scarves are a sign of high fashion and you can learn how to use the sun to create your very own.

Join the staff at Pfeiffer Nature Center and learn how the sun effects this special paint as they use objects from nature that you have gathered to decorate a silk scarf.  You will also learn about other dying methods.  Dyes and silk scarf will be supplied.

For more information on this event please visit http://www.PfeifferNatureCenter.org

This event will be held at:

Pfeiffer Nature Center's Office
14 South Main Street
Portville, NY 14770
United States
Phone: 716-933-0187
42° 2' 16.3032" N, 78° 20' 23.9172" W

2011 FREE Wednesdays Lecture Series at the Arboretum

Event Date(s): Wed, 07/27/2011 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Entrance to the Arboretum

Wednesdays in the Arboretum is a FREE lecture series on the many aspects of gardening and is held rain or shine.

Today's lecture is Gardening On A Dime With Less Time And Pruning. 

No pre-registration required.

This event will be held at:

Nannen Arboretum
28 Parkside Drive
Ellicottville, NY 14731
United States
42° 16' 56.9712" N, 78° 40' 12.6552" W

FREE Wednesday Lecture Series at the Arboretum

Event Date(s): Wed, 07/20/2011 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Entrance to the Arboretum

Wednesdays in the Arboretum is held rain or shine and is a FREE lecture series on the many aspects of gardening.

The July 20th lecture is Cattaraugus County, A Walk On The Wild Side and Edible Plants In The Arboretum.

This event will be held at:

Nannen Arboretum
28 Parkside Drive
Ellicottville, NY 14731
United States
42° 16' 56.9712" N, 78° 40' 12.6552" W

2011 Pfeiffer Nature Center teaches How to Make a Wildflower Press

Event Date(s): Thu, 08/04/2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Learning at Pfeiffer Nature Center

This event is back for a repeat performance.  If you missed it the first time, Pfeiffer Nature Center is offering it again.

Learn how to select, press, and use dried wildflowers in lovely craft projects and in collection books.  Make and take your own flower press.  This event will be held August 4th from 6-8pm at the Lillibridge Property.

For more information on this event please visit http://www.PfeifferNatureCenter.org

This event will be held at:

Pfeiffer Nature Center's Lillibridge Property
1974 Lillibridge Road
Portville, NY 14770
United States
Phone: 716-933-0187
42° 5' 38.9256" N, 78° 19' 39.612" W

2011 Pfeiffer Nature Center Magical Mushroom Walk and ID

Event Date(s): Sat, 08/20/2011 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Learning at Pfeiffer Nature Center

This event was originally scheduled for August 6th, but has been moved to Saturday, August 20th so that Chef Garrett Taylor can be available to share his knowledge of mushrooms.

You will learn which mushroooms are harmful and which are helpful to both plants and humans.  Enjoy a walk through the cool old growth forest hunting the numerous species of fungi that grow there.

For more information on this event please visit http://www.PfeifferNatureCenter.org

This event will be held at:

Pfeiffer Nature Center's Lillibridge Property
1974 Lillibridge Road
Portville, NY 14770
United States
Phone: 716-933-0187
42° 5' 38.9256" N, 78° 19' 39.612" W

Pfeiffer Nature Center to host ‘Insect-o-Rama’

Event Date(s): Thu, 06/16/2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Boys and bugs

Looking for a fun way to spend quality time with your family?  Look no further!

For more information on this event please visit http://www.PfeifferNatureCenter.org

This event will be held at:

Pfeiffer Nature Center's Office
14 South Main Street
Portville, NY 14770
United States
Phone: 716-933-0187
42° 2' 16.3032" N, 78° 20' 23.9208" W

Let's Make gifts for the Birds at Pfeiffer Nature Center

Event Date(s): Thu, 12/08/2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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"Hands on" at Pfeiffer Nature Center's Office

Create special treats and "gifts" to help our featuered friends survive the harsh WNY winter.  Decorate your yard or evergreen trees with these nutritious and festive "Bird Cookies", pine cone treats and more!

$10 General Public and $5 Pfeiffer Nature Center members, includes all materials.

For more information on this event please visit http://www.PfeifferNatureCenter.org

This event will be held at:

Pfeiffer Nature Center's Office
14 South Main Street
Portville, NY 14770
United States
Phone: 716-933-0187
42° 2' 16.3032" N, 78° 20' 23.9208" W
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