Grand Island Nature Alliance

Owl Prowl
2024-11-15 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Buckhorn Island State Park, 5807 East River Road, Grand Island, NY, 14072, 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 State Park 5807 E River Rd as we explore the mysterious world of owls. Carpool if you can! There is limited parking available at the meeting spot. Bring a low intensity or red light flashlight as we search for these majestic creatures in the dark. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to witness these nocturnal hunters up close. See you there!
About the Leader: Chuck Rosenburg developed a keen interest in wildlife while growing up near Klydel Wetland in N. Tonawanda. He applied that interest toward earning a B.S. in wildlife management from Purdue University and an M.S. in wildlife biology from the College of William and Mary. His master’s thesis focused on barn owl habitat use, as determined using radio-telemetry. His professional career has included 15 years as a private environmental consultant followed by 18 years as a Wetlands Ecologist and Habitat Protection Manager with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Chuck is an avid birder and has led numerous Owl Prowls for a variety of groups in WNY.

Paddles Up!
2024-07-27 08:00 - 13:00 | NY
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.

Grand Island Garden Walk
2024-07-14 10:00 - 16:00 | NY
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 an impressive garden with quite a few native plants, as well as a large vegetable garden.

We hope to see you there! More information is available here: https://www.gardensbuffaloniagara.com/events/grand-island-garden-walknbsp-z94c6.

Kayaking Eco-Tour
2024-07-08 18:00 - 20:00 | 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 and enjoy a day of adventure on the water. Book your spot now!

Need a Kayak? We have a number of kayaks and life jackets available on a first come first serve basis. Please let us know if you will need a kayak upon registering. If you own a kayak please bring it, so that others who do not have a kayak have an opportunity to experience this great tour.

Please review the following safety measures:
– All participants must possess and properly wear a USCG approved life jacket at all times.
– The event starts at 6 pm, close to dusk. With the nearness of dusk all paddlers shall have a working flashlight as required by NYS law. The flashlight should be tethered to the lifejacket.
– A working whistle is required for every participant. The whistle required by NYS law should be tethered to the life jacket so its readily available.
– NO SAFETY EQUIPMENT NO KAYAKING
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eco-kayak-tour-tickets-902403261447?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-source=cp&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing

Tree ID Walk with Joe Killian
2024-06-24 09:00 - 11:00 | 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 knowledge of the local environment. Don’t miss out on this chance to appreciate the beauty of nature right in our own backyard!
Date: June 24th
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Nike Base Park
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tree-identification-walk-tickets-902341436527?aff=oddtdtcreator

Explore the World of Purple Martins
2024-06-10 13:00 - 14:30 | 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

Native Plant Sale
2024-05-10 17:00 - 18:30 | 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

Foraging Walk with Ellen Owens
2024-04-24 17:00 - 19:00 | 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

A Conservation Conversation
2024-04-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Grand Island Library
