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Foraging Walk with Ellen Owens

Scenic Woods

Join us in foraging for various kinds of mushrooms and fungi at Scenic Woods on Grand Island! Ellen will guide the group through the event, explaining what the various mushrooms are and giving helpful tidbits to enhance your foraging!   Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-foraging-walk-with-ellen-owens-tickets-864033797347?aff=oddtdtcreator

Native Plant Sale

Nike Base

Learn about native plants from the Citizens’s Coalition for Wildlife and the Environment & then have the opportunity to purchase natives from CW Plant Farm, Amanda’s Native Garden, & North Tonawanda Botanical Garden!   Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEunJglAKXbqz6fBkukn9Xal5eCI4DneOhynYSmPNHbYS1qQ/viewform

Explore the World of Purple Martins

Beaver Island Lagoon

This event will run on June 10th and 17th at 1 PM and June 14th at 4:30! Register here: https://WorldofPurpleMartin.eventbrite.com

Tree ID Walk with Joe Killian

Nike Base

Join us for a fun and educational walk through Nike Base Park to learn about the different types of trees that call this park home. Our knowledgeable guide will help you identify various tree species and teach you interesting facts about each one. This is a great opportunity to connect with nature and expand your […]

Kayaking Eco-Tour

BEAVER ISLAND KAYAK LAUNCH

Join us for an unforgettable Kayak Tour around the East River Marsh and Motor Island! Explore the beauty of nature while paddling through serene waters and learning about the local ecosystem. Our experienced guides will lead you on a journey to discover the wonders of the environment. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with nature […]

Grand Island Garden Walk

One of our GINA members, Sue Tomkins, has her yard featured in the Grand Island Garden Walk this year! Come visit us and her garden this Sunday, July 14th from 10 am to 4 pm at 761 West River. GINA will be tabling there and handing out brochures on native plants and lawn reduction. Sue has […]

Paddles Up!

GINA will be tabling at Paddles Up! Come visit us to learn more about our group and engage in great family fun activities! We will have a tank with crayfish, BINGO, and even a paint your own mini kayak project. We hope to see you there! Register here: https://www.niagararivergreenway.com/paddles-up.   

Owl Prowl

Buckhorn Island State Park 5807 East River Road, Grand Island, NY, United States

Join us for a night of adventure and mystery as we search for owls under the moonlit sky at Buckhorn Island State Park!   Get ready to embark on a thrilling night adventure at our Owl Prowl event, led by avid birder and wildlife professional Chuck Rosenburg! Join us at the East River Entrance at Buckhorn Island […]

Presentation: NYS Parks Habitat Projects on Grand Island

Grand Island Library

Come join us for an exciting event where we will delve into the past, present, and future of habitat projects on Grand Island! Learn about the incredible work that has been done to preserve and enhance our natural spaces. This in-person event will take place at the Grand Island Library Community Room at 1715 Bedell […]

Winter Sowing with Native Seeds

Nike Base Community Center 3278 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY, United States

Come join us for a hands-on workshop on winter sowing with native seeds at Nike Base Park - Community Center! Learn all about the benefits of using native plants in your garden, including how easy they are to maintain and how they improve the quality of your soil. If you love gardening and miss it during the winter months, […]

Free

Reimagining The Perfect Garden: Gardening for a Purpose

Grand Island Library

Join us to explore creative ways to design and cultivate gardens with a purpose in mind! Peggy Koppman, long time Grand Island resident, GINA member and Master Gardener will be discussing how our gardens need not be perfect, but purposeful. Learn about sustainable gardening practices, planting for pollinators, how to make your garden beautiful but […]

Free