Come join us at the Nike Base Park for a fun-filled evening learning about monarchs and their favorite plant, milkweed! This event is perfect for nature enthusiasts of all ages. Discover the fascinating life cycle of monarch butterflies and why milkweed is crucial for their survival. Enjoy hands-on activities, educational presentations, and maybe even spot […]
Presented by Peggy Koppmann. Join us for a fun and informative discussion on why native trees and shrubs are vital for healthy landscapes. Learn how to choose species that not only add beauty, shade, and privacy, but also support wildlife, improve soil and water quality, and thrive with minimal care.
Presented by by Nora Saintz. Collecting seeds is easy, inexpensive, and a great way to make more of your own plants or add new varieties to your garden. Learn about saving open-pollinated plants, avoiding hybrids, collecting at the correct time, and storage techniques. You can build your own seed library and save seeds for your […]
Come join us for a fun and educational Tree ID Hike at the end of River Oaks Drive! Here, we will explore a brand NEW trail and learn how to identify different tree species. This in-person event is perfect for nature enthusiasts of all ages. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with nature and expand your […]
Welcome to the Grand Island Habitat Certification Celebration! Join us at the Grand Island Memorial Library for a fun-filled event celebrating our community's dedication to habitat preservation. This gathering allows you to interact with our neighbors who have went through the process of certifying their garden as a Grand Island wildlife habitat! Come listen to their triumphs and […]
Join the Citizen Coalition for Wildlife and Environment at the Alt Nature Center for the 3rd Annual 2025 Wildlife Winter Wonderland! Walkable displays will include holiday-themed nature scenes and wildlife educational displays! This free event includes hot chocolate and cookies and craft-making appropriate for all ages inside the holiday-decorated historic schoolhouse. Make your own holiday […]
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, […]
Join us on Thursday, March 5 at 4:30 PM at the Grand Island Memorial Library for a composting workshop led by the Erie County Department of Environment & Planning. The workshop will cover what composting is, why it matters, and how to get started at home. Attendees will also see a demonstration of composting bins available […]
Join us for a presentation on the ecological history of Grand Island’s archipelago and the restoration of the East River Marsh at Beaver Island State Park. Paul Leuchner, Environmental Scientist and Wetlands Restoration Advocate, will share how this coastal wetland, shaped since the end of the Wisconsin Ice Age, faced severe erosion in the 1990s […]
Join your neighbors for a celebration of trees and community! Bring the whole family for a fun and engaging day featuring hands-on crafts, local vendors, and interactive demonstrations and presentations.
Join the Grand Island Nature Alliance (GINA) and the Citizen Coalition for Wildlife and Environment (CCWE) on Saturday, May 16 from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM for a Native Plant Sale and Education Event at the Alt Nature Center (2489 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island). This collaborative event brings together regional native plant nurseries, educational resources, and presentations […]
Join us on Tuesday, June 23 at 6:30 PM at the Alt Nature Center for an informative talk on invasive species, led by WNY PRISM. The presentation will provide a high-level overview for general audiences, covering a variety of common invasive plants and aquatic species, their impacts, and practical control options. Topics may include buckthorn, […]
