Audubon Schedule
Please call to verify activities and times: Buffalo Audubon Society at Beaver Meadow Nature Center 1-585-457-3228.
First and third Saturday of each month, starts at 9:00 am. Third Saturday programs may go to 11:00 am.
April 6 |
“Spring Awakenings” |
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Hike with us through the park in search of the signs that winter is losing its grip and spring is getting a foot hold.
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April
20 |
Knox Waterfall |
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Take a vigorous hike to the little known waterfall flowing in Cazenovia Creek at Knox Farm. May last 2 hrs. |
May 4 |
Ephemerals |
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Learn about these spring time plants that peak through before all others in the woods at Knox Farm |
May 18 |
"Historical Knox Farm" |
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Open your ears to the fascinating history of the Knox estate from the late 1800’s to now. May last 2 hrs. |
June 1 |
“Flight of the Baltimores” |
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We’ll seek the illusive Baltimore Checkerspot Butterflies on the hills of Knox. |
June 15 |
“Grassland Birds Abound” |
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From Bobolinks to Savannah sparrows breeding in the fields of Knox. |
July 6 |
“The Living Forest Floor” |
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Search for all the living things that crawl, flit and slither through the decay in the forest. |
July 20 |
“Knox Pond Mania” |
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We’ll visit & collect from two of the ponds at Knox. We’ll get dirty with hands on learning. |
August 3 |
“Buggin With Passion” |
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Join our hunt for butterflies, moths, beetles, millipedes, spiders, etc. that hang around at the park. Discover the majority that share Knox Farm with us and see how they live. |
August 17 |
“Mantid Mysteries” |
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Answers to the burning questions about Preying Mantids. Why don’t we see them anymore? |
September7 |
“Forest Ferns” |
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Searching for the fabulous ferns that grace the woods at Knox Farm makes for a good time. |
September 21 |
“Bird Feeding Demystified” |
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To feed or not to feed, and when and where and what kind of food for what bird. |
October 5 |
“Autumn Leaf Pallet” |
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Take a stroll along the Knox Farm trails to experience the splendor of falls’ artistic expressions. |
October 19 |
“Moving Migrations” |
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How far do the birds of Knox fly & where do they go & just how do they find their way? |
November 2 |
“Skeletons of Winter” |
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Look for the dead plants still standing as winter starts to tighten her grip and learn their value to the creatures that stay active throughout the cold weather. |
November 16 |
“Prepared For The Worst” |
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How do the animal residents get ready for the extremes of Knox Farm winter? |
December 7 |
“Knox Winterland” |
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Take a leisurely hike along the trails to see what winter has to offer in the park. |
December 21 |
"Tree Tales” |
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What do the bare trees tell us and how can we understand the language of bark, buds, twigs and scars. |
