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19 * Bountiful ButterfliesBountiful Butterflies Time: 10:30 am Join Pfeiffer Nature Center as we host John MacRoy and his butterflies. Come to view an educational slideshow of butterflies and have a chance to see butterflies from around the world close up. This event is geared towards elementary and middle school students but will be enjoyable for adults as well. Lillibridge Property 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM General Public $ 10/PNC Members $ 5 Please register by Thursday, May 17, 2012 |
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| Adopt A Tree Program | |
| Film Festival | |
| Free Nature Walks | |
| General | |
| Indoor Explore Program | |
| Make & Take Workshop | |
| Nature Program | |
| Private Functions | |
| Property Maintenance | |
| Skill Training | |
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Calendar developed and supported by Kieran O'Shea
2012 PROGRAMS AT PFEIFFER NATURE CENTER
*** ~ Spring & Summer Program Brochure
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FREE NATURE WALKS ~ LILLIBRIDGE PROPERTY
Jan. 7, Mar. 3, Jul. 7, Sep. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 3, Dec. 1
Enjoy a leisurely walk through a rare old growth forest with large specimens of Eastern Hemlock, White Pine, American Beech, and Red Oak and observe the seasonal changes in this majestic forest. Suitable for all ages. 9-10 AM Free Lillibridge
FREE NATURE WALKS ~ ESHELMAN PROPERTY
Feb. 4, Apr. 14, Aug. 4
Take in an easy walk through our retired farmlands observing the seasonal changes in out shrub wetland, mature meadow, creek and pond edges, and the mixed hardwood forest. Suitable for all ages. 9-10 AM Free Eshelman
FREE BIRD WALKS ~ ESHELMAN PROPERTY
May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26 ~ Cattaraugus County Bird Club Walk
Now that the migrant birds are back and breeding is getting underway, it’s a great time to explore bird watching. Come out and enjoy the sights and sounds discovered in this exciting sport! Bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them. 8-11 AM Public Welcome/Free Eshelman
INDOOR EXPLORE PROGRAM
Nov. 8 ~ Indoor Explore—Introduction to the Night Sky
This presentation is an introduction to the splendor of the night sky for anyone with little or no experience in viewing the night sky. Some major constellations of each season w ill be covered & how they can help us find our way around the sky. We will discuss interesting objects to find with the naked eye, binoculars & small telescopes. These will include the International Space Stations (a great naked eye object) & “shooting stars” that aren’t really stars. We will review the moon with its many craters & “seas” along with our bright planets & occasional comets. Far distant star clusters (some are naked eye objects while others require binoculars or a small telescope) & galaxies will be covered. This presentation is intended to inspire you to get out & enjoy the beauty of the night sky. 6-8 PM Non-Members$10/PNC Members $5 PNC Office
MAKE AND TAKE WORKSHOPS
June 16 ~ Let’s Make ~ Sun Printing
Hand painted silk scarves are a sign of high fashion & you can learn how to use the sun to create your very own. Come learn how the sun effects this special paint as we use objects from nature to decorate a silk scarf. You will also learn about other dying methods. We will supply the dyes & a silk scarf to decorate. SAT June 16 ~ 10:30 AM—12:30 PM Lillibridge ~ Please register by June 12 ~Non-Members $15/PNC Members $10
July 21 ~ Let’s Make ~ Soap
Come & make your own soap using native plants. These native plants have wonderful healing qualities. You will leave with your head full of knowledge & a bag full of materials to help you make soap at home. You will also take home a sample of soap, a container of base soap, a jar of jewelweed juice, & a jar of birch leaf oil. SAT July 21 ~ 10:30 AM -2:30 PM Lillibridge ~ Please register by July 19 ~ Non-Members $40/PNC Members $35
NATURE PROGRAMS
Apr. 28 ~ Beneficial Bees
Join Tony Buford as he shares about bees. Come learn how bees are beneficial to humans & how they make honey. You might even get a chance to get an up-close look at a few honey bees. This is kid friendly event! SAT Apr. 28 ~ 10:30 AM—12:30 PM Lillibridge ~ Please register by Apr. 26 ~ Non-Members $10/PNC Members $5
May 19 ~ Bountiful Butterflies
Join Pfeiffer Nature Center as we host John MacRoy & his butterflies. Come to view an educational slideshow about butterflies & have a chance to see butterflies from around the world close up. This is a kid friendly event geared toward grades K-8. SAT May 19 ~ 10:30 AM—12:30 PM Lillibridge ~ Please register by May 17 ~ Non-Members $10/PNC Members $5
June 5 ~ Historic Cabin Tour
njoy a relaxful evening & celebrate NYS Museum week with us at our cabin. Learn a bit of history & share our view. Our cabin, listed on the National Historic Registry, is a great place to step back in time to learn about the American Chestnut tree & the history of Pfeiffer Nature Center. TUE June 5 ~ 7 PM –8:30 PM Lillibridge ~ PNC Volunteers Free/Public $5 ~ Please register by May 31
July 12 ~ Fantastic Forest Fun
A day in the woods for KIDS only! It’s a one day sampler of everything the woods has to offer… from moss to mammals, bugs to birds, salamanders to sow bugs… walk in the woods, romp in the meadow, do a few crafts, lounge through lunch at the pavilion. Have a great day exploring and take home your own tied dye t-shirt, and hand made nature prints. For ages 6 and up. Fee includes a white cotton t-shirt for each kid to tie dye. Bring a bag lunch and snack. Beverages are provided. 10-3 PM Gen Public $25/PNC Members $20 Lillibridge
July 21 ~ Remarkable Raptors
Join our wildlife rehabilitation specialist, Mark Baker, to learn about these elusive & beautiful creatures. It’s a fascinating up-close look at raptors. There will be a live bird display & a chance to ask questions. SAT July 21 ~ 7-9 PM Lillibridge ~ Please register by July 19 ~ Non-members $10/PNC Members $5
Aug. 11 ~ Sala’Meander
Fall is the best time for a salamander hunt. Join us as we search for these fascinating creatures. Lillibridge has fifteen species of amphibians and reptiles that call the habitat of the old growth forest home. Come prepared to roll some logs and turn over some leaves. 10:30-12:30 PM Gen Public $10/PNC Members $5 Lillibridge
SKILL TRAINING
SPECIAL EVENTS
Feb. 12 ~ Snowshoe Blitz
You’ve always wanted to try it… and we couldn’t make it easier! The snow loving folks at Paths, Peaks,, and Paddles will be on hand to fit you for snowshoes, give a little lesson on how to mosey around, then head off to the woods for a guided tour of the winter wonderland. If you can walk, you can snowshoe. Lessons start every 30 minutes. Bring your family and friends for this winter adventure. 10-2 PM Adults $5/Children under age 10 $3 includes snowshoes & cocoa Lillibridge
Apr. 9 ~ Hike & Learn
Come spend the afternoon hiking with your family. This event combines a hike with “Stop & Study” fun nature stations along the trail. A volunteer who will share nature facts and engage your children in an interesting, interactive lesson on the great outdoors staffs these stations. Collect all the badges, one from each site, and earn a colorful naturalist badge! 1-4 PM Gen Public $10/PNC Members $5 Lillibridge
Jun. 4 ~ Woods Walk & Trail Run
Get Out & Celebrate National Trails Day. Follow rolling hills, woodlands, meandering streams near meadows and grasslands, and wonderful vistas on trail selections which range from easy to more difficult. TBA Eshelman
Jun. 18 ~ Historic Cabin Tour
Our cabin, listed on the National Historic Registry, is a great place to step back in time and learn about the American Chestnut tree, the Pfeiffer/Wheeler/Dusenbury families, and the ties between the Nature Center and another great forest, Hearts Content in western Pennsylvania. 9-10 AM Free Lillibridge
Sep. 22 ~ Annual Friend-Raiser Picnic
If you’ve enjoyed Pfeiffer Nature Center, we invite you to bring along a friend and a picnic basket and take in a wonderful sunset at Lillibridge. The leaves will be tipped with color, the air crisp, and woods full of life preparing for the upcoming winter. BYOB & Picnic. Ice cold cider and a bonfire provided. 6-8 PM Free Lillibridge
