Take A Hike!
Take A Hike!
Families, Photographers and Fans of Winter Encouraged to Get Outdoors
CHILDREN’S STORYBOOK TRAIL
Join us once again at the Lillibridge Property for a new storybook adventure along our Storybook Reading Trail for the young readers in your life. Read the tale, The Night Before Groundhog Day, on the Interpretive Trail (Griffin’s Way – an easy 0.36 mile round trip trail) as you wander through our old growth hemlock forest. The storybook pages are held in place by our gentle giants for you to read as you pass by. Be sure to read both sides of the tree! See our map at the Lillibridge kiosk to find where your adventure begins. The book is available through the month of February and although the book is a great kick-off to celebrate Groundhog Day on February 2nd, it is a fun read whenever you choose to visit.
The Lillibridge Property is located at 1974 Lillibridge Road, Portville, NY. We would love for you to share pictures and let us know how you enjoyed your visit by e-mailing naturalist@pfeiffernaturecenter.org Enjoy the wonderful outdoors!
WINTER SNOWSHOE HIKE
Clear your mind and warm your heart by spending some time out in nature! Pfeiffer Nature Center will host a winter snowshoe hike on Saturday, Feb. 6th at 10:00am. Blue skies and snow covered trails are the perfect setting for a hike about Lillibridge. Bring your own snowshoes or borrow a pair of traditional, wooden bear paw snowshoes when you visit Pfeiffer Nature Center’s winter wonderland.
This hike is for both the novice and advanced alike. If there is no snow, you can still join the fun with a winter stroll along the trails through field and forest. The program will be canceled if we are experiencing extreme weather conditions. This hike will take place at the Lillibridge Preserve, will last approximately one hour, and is free to the public, however, pre-registration is required. Because of COVID safety measures, social distancing and masks covering your mouth and nose are required. Group sizes will be limited in participants. Reserve your space(s) by e-mailing: naturalist@pfeiffernaturecenter.org or calling 716-933-0187 by Tuesday, February 2nd. Please include a contact phone number with your reservation and let us know if you would like to borrow snowshoes and the number of pairs. You will be contacted to confirm your reservation. The traditional snowshoes are one size fits all and are recommended for ages 13 and up. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
PHOTO CONTEST - SAVE THE DATE!
Visit Pfeiffer Nature Center and start snapping your photos! The center is excited to announce the return of our photo contest and show. Get ready to create some beautiful and interesting images at the Pfeiffer Nature Center properties! We invite photographers of all skill levels and ages to visit one or both of these properties to share their personal visual takeaways in a Photography Contest & Show on September 19, 2021. Yes, that’s right- 2021! We are promoting this event in advance to give us all the opportunity to create photographs during any or all of the four seasons!
Photos from Pfeiffer properties, no matter when they were taken, are eligible for submission. Pfeiffer locations include the Lillibridge property: 1974 Lillibridge Road, Portville NY and the Eshelman Property: 1420 Yubadam Road, Portville, NY. The Contest/Show Event will be held at the Lillibridge chestnut cabin on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Please visit our website www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org for details and a submission application. Photographs must be submitted by August 27, 2021.
Pfeiffer Nature Center is supported by United Way Funding. Pfeiffer Nature Center … where science, art and nature come together.
