CALENDAR OF EVENTS • APRIL 2019 • CALENDAR OF EVENTS • APRIL 2019
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spring-inspired crafts. The Easter Bunny
will be visiting from 10am-4:30pm, and
pictures with the Bunny are available for
$5 each. Buffalo & Erie County Botanical
Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo.
716-827-1584. www.buffalogardens.com
MONDAY | APRIL 22
Spring into Nature Discovery Camp
Let’s romp in the wild and jump into Spring
through nature hikes, science experiments,
crafts and hands-on activities; 9am-4pm,
April 22—26. Snacks provided. Bring
lunch in a reusable container. Late pick-up
arrangements must be reserved at time of
registration (4:30pm-5:30pm at $8 per half
hour, per day/child). Advance registration
required by April 15. Call 716-825-6397 for
further details. Tifft Nature Preserve, 1200
Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo. www.tifft.org
Jr. Vet Camp Running an aquarium requires
a lot of attention to the health of the animals.
This fun-filled, hands-on camp will introduce
you to animal husbandry and take you behind-
the-scenes to meet the staff responsible for
animal health and see how we care for the
variety of animals in our collection, and so
much more. For ages 8-12. 9am-3pm, April
22-26. Registration required by Wed., April
17. Visit www.aquariumofniagara.org or call
716-285-3575.
Lil’ Sprouts Spring Recess Join us for this
special gym program designed especially
for the little ones (birth - 5 years). 9am-
12pm; April 22-26. Parental supervision/
participation is required. Cost is only $5
per child per day for Amherst residents with
valid ID; non-residents additional fee. For
complete details and to register visit www.
amherstyouthandrec.org or call Amherst
Youth & Recreation, 631-7132 for questions.
Clearfield Community Center, 730 Hopkins
Rd., Williamsville. 716-631-7132.
TUESDAY | APRIL 23
Break Out! Stuck inside? Break out of your
house and come visit The Museum during
your school vacation, 10am-5pm, April 23-
26. We will have plenty of activities and all
are welcome to participate. The Resource
Center at 459 Forest Ave. will also be open
all week. Included with regular museum
admission. The Buffalo History Museum,
Nottingham Terrace, Buffalo. 716-873-
9644.
Nature Tech Adventures Join us for some
fun-filled spring break activities at 1:30pm.
Come for just one day, or join us all week.
For children ages 8 and older. FREE but
registration is required. Apr. 23 – Nature
Apps; Apr. 24 – Geocaching Egg Hunt; Apr.
25 – Solar Solutions; Apr. 26 – Birding. Call
716-683-5959 to register. Reinstein Woods
Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Dr., Depew.
SATURDAY | APRIL 27
Wildlife Rescue 101 Workshop Wildlife
in distress! What to do? Investigate what
you can (and cannot) do to help with a
special workshop by Messinger Woods
Wildlife Care and live animal ambassadors!
2pm-3:30pm. Ages 5 to adult. Advance
registration required by April 26. Non-
member: $8. Call 716-825-6397. Tifft
Nature Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd.,
Buffalo. 716-825-6397. www.tifft.org
Patriots Day Weekend Families will
enjoy this living history weekend featuring
the American Revolution! In addition to
learning about the battles of Lexington and
Concord, visitors can participate in a mock
battle and choose to side with the Loyalists
or Rebels! Musket firings and uniform
programs, in addition to special ceremonies
that honor veterans. Sat. & Sun., April 27
& 28. 10am-4pm. Old Fort Niagara, Fort
Niagara State Park, Youngstown. 716-745-
7611. www.oldfortniagara.org
Discover Neverland Discover the magic of
Neverland. Get a sprinkle of fairy dust from
Tinker Bell, meet Peter Pan, enjoy a story
reading with Wendy Darling, and take part
in a treasure hunt. Visit the Neverland play
area and try on fairy wings and pirate hooks,
go behind the wheel of the Jolly Roger, and
more; 11am-4pm. Included with general
museum admission. Event also takes place
April 28, 1pm to 4pm. The Strong Museum,
1 Manhattan Square, Rochester. 585-263-
2700. www.museumofplay.org
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