A Foreword by Doug Draper
One of the very best and most active advocates for our precious waterways in the greater Niagara region is Buffalo Niagara Riverkeepers – a not-for-profit group of citizens that was presented a certificate of recognition by the Canada/U.S. International Joint Commission three years ago for its many years of preservation and restoration efforts.
This group is once again inviting members of the public to join it on free tours of area waterways as one more opportunity for those of us to live in the region to learn more about a part of our natural environment that is so vital to our lives.
Niagara At Large is therefore pleased to post the following information from Buffalo Niagara Riverkeepers on the tours planned for this year.
Buffalo Niagara RIVERKEEPER – Media Release
Join Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper on Western New York waterways to learn about nature, while enjoying some great paddling and hiking! We have tours for experienced and beginners, family-friendly events, a diversity of locations all over Western New York, and some fun creative themes you won’t want to miss.
A Riverkeepers’sponsored waterways tour.
Some paddles are interpretive with educational themes and some are leisurely to just get out on the water!
For a complete listing of tours and to register, please visit bnriverkeeper.org. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Lamont at elamont@bnriverkeeper.org org 716.852.RIVER (7483) ext. 19.
2012 Buffalo Niagara River Tour schedule
July 10 (Tuesday) Sunset Paddle on the Buffalo River
6-9 PM at Mutual Riverfront Park, FREE
July 14 (Saturday) Birding on the Buffalo River Paddle –
8-11 AM at the DEC Boat Launch at Ohio Street, FREE
July 17 (Tuesday) Sunset and Picnic Paddle on Buffalo River
5-7 PM, picnic from 7-8 PM at Mutual Riverfront Park, $
July 21 (Saturday) Strawberry Island Tour on the Niagara River
8:30-11:30 AM at East River Canoe Launch, $
July 26 (Thursday) Cayuga Creek Paddle
9-12:00 PM at Cayuga Creek, Niagara Falls, $
July 28 (Saturday) Power of the Niagara Art Park Hike
9:00 AM-Noon at Art Park located at 450 South 4th Street, FREE
August 12 (Sunday) Reflections on the Water
4-8 PM at Joseph Davis State Park , FREE
August 14 (Tuesday) Sunset Paddle on Black Rock Canal –
5-8 PM at Broderick Park, FREE
August 21 (Tuesday) Historic Grain Elevator Tour on Buffalo River
5-8 PM at Central Wharf, FREE
August 31 (Friday) Blue Moon Paddle
5 – 8 PM at Veteran’s Canal Park, FREE
September 25 (Tuesday) – Sunset Paddle on Scajaquada Creek
5-8 PM at Broderick Park, FREE
October 6 (Saturday) Power of the Niagara Art Park Hike
9AM-Noon at Art Park, FREE
The 2012 River Tour program is supported by the Community Foundation of Buffalo, Arts Services Initiative of WNY, Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation, East Hill Foundation and First Niagara Bank.
The Buffalo Niagara RIVERKEEPER is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the Buffalo and Niagara River watersheds. RIVERKEEPER partners with community organizations, government, business representatives, and preservationists to improve access to ecologically diverse and healthy waterways. Together our efforts are affecting hundreds of miles of streams, creeks, rivers and lakes, making the region’s waterways more accessible and safer for swimming, fishing, and outdoor recreation.
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