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SUMMARY:Scajaquada Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Do you and your friends crush it on trivia night? Put your skills to the test to save Scajaquada Creek! \nYou and your team will visit locations along Scajaquada\, racing against other teams to complete activities while exploring the Creek. You might be asked to take a selfie with the Lincoln statue overlooking the Japanese Gardens or go to the mouth of Scajaquada and pick up as much litter as you can in 60 seconds. \nYour team will have 2 hours to complete as many challenges as possible\, with the goal of scoring more points than the other teams. Additional points and prizes can be earned through fundraising leading up to the Hunt. The team with the most points at the end of the Hunt will win a prize pack loaded with gift certificates from local shops\, restaurants\, and attractions! \nBe sure to register soon – the first 100 registrants will be able to join Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper at the Post-Hunt Party at Buffalo Cider Hall! Registration coming soon.
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/scajaquada-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T090000
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SUMMARY:RestoreCorps Fall Stewardship Event
DESCRIPTION:EVENT IS FULL\nEllicott Creek Park:\nDATE: Saturday\, October 29th\nRAIN DATE: Saturday\, November 5th \nTIME: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm \n \nEvent Description: \nFor the past 4 years\, BNW has been leading a re-forestation effort in Ellicott Creek Park.  This autumn\, we will be hosting the final 2 planting events of this multi-year effort.  During this event\, volunteers will be planting\, mulching\, and watering 72 trees/shrubs within a newly created ‘natural regeneration’ area.  Volunteers will be working on uneven ground and kneeling as needed to accomplish the planting tasks.
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/restorecorps-fall-stewardship-event/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T063000
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SUMMARY:RestoreCorps Ellicott Creek Planting Event
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nYou are invited to help us install over 100 plants at one of our restoration sites within Ellicott Creek Park on November 12th\, 2022. This event will conclude a multi-year effort to restore shoreline health and habitat within the park\, which will protect local waterways\, improve water quality\, and provide critical ecosystem services to wildlife. Learn more about our Living Shorelines Program by clicking here. \nSee the event details below and reserve your spot today! Thank you so much for your help and dedication to restoring our waterways. We look forward to seeing you out there! \nEllicott Creek Park:\nDATE: Saturday\, November 12th\nRAIN DATE: Saturday\, November 19th \nTIME: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm \nPlease arrive about 10 minutes early to allow enough time to park and sign-in prior to the start of the planting event. \nEvent Description: \nFor the past 4 years\, Waterkeeper has been leading a re-forestation effort in Ellicott Creek Park\, and with the help of our dedicated volunteers\, we have planted 100’s of trees and shrubs.  This upcoming volunteer event will be the final plating of the season and will also conclude our multi-year reforestation effort at Ellicott Creek Park. \nOur goal for this planting event is to transform a mowed area of shoreline into a more productive riparian habitat by planting 18 bare-root trees and 124 container shrubs.  We will begin with a brief planting demonstration before splitting into small groups to plant the trees.  After the trees are planted\, we’ll move on to planting the shrubs and then mulching and watering.  The planting area is in an area of the park that is currently being mowed\, so access should be easy for planting.  Please wear proper footwear for planting trees/shrubs and consider bringing a water bottle. \nMeeting location: \nVolunteers can park in the large gravel parking lot near the soccer fields or in the smaller pull-off parking areas along the park road. From there\, you can walk to the planting area\, which is located near Ellicott Creek.  Refer to the image below and the attached Google maps link for more details about the meeting location. (https://goo.gl/maps/hXSXwto4H52cm3Up9)
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/restorecorps-ellicott-creek-planting-event/
LOCATION:Ellicott Creek Park
ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Coady":MAILTO:rcoady@bnwaterkeeper.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T090000
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SUMMARY:Riverline Winter Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:Start your winter break off right by joining us for a free winter day fun on a section of The Riverline corridor! Hot food and drinks will be provided. This is a family friendly event. \nIt is set for Saturday\, Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Valley Nature Park\, which is located at 93 Leddy Street\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14210. \nThe day will feature: \n\nWinter Ecology Hikes with Earth Spirit\nGuided Snowshoe Activities with Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper\nCurling with the Buffalo Curling Club\nLearning about seeds and seed planting with Olmsted Parks Conservancy\nFirepits\, S’mores and more!\n\nHot food and drinks will be courtesy of: \n\nCheesy Chick Grilled Cheese\nGolden Cup Coffee Shop\nBloom & Roses Knishes\n\nRegistration is not mandatory\, but encouraged. Please register by clicking here. \nFor more information\, please contact Molly at mgadenz@wnylc.org. \n \n 
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/riverline-winter-fun-day/
LOCATION:Valley Naure Park\, 93 Leddy Street\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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SUMMARY:Birds on Niagara Weekend Features Sunset Walk
DESCRIPTION:Birds on the Niagara Festival is an entire weekend of fun\, bird-related events for the whole family! Programs start this Friday and people can learn more by visiting http://www.birdniagara.org/ \nOur own Claudia Rosen is leading a free bird walk on Saturday\, Feb. 18 – sign up to enjoy the sunset and the amazing birds that live along the Niagara River and its shorelines. It will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Spicer Creek Wildlife Management Area.  Registration is required. \nThe Niagara River and its shorelines provide a haven for an incredible diversity of bird life. This walk will go along the trails at the Spicer Creek Wildlife Management Area on Grand Island to observe birds that remain in the region during the winter. Rosen will talk about the river’s significance for birds\, regional efforts to restore habitat using Living Shorelines\, and the steps we can all take to be stewards for our waterways in Western New York and beyond. \nPlease dress for the weather. Spicer Creek WMA has a universally accessible parking area\, trail\, and two observation decks that are available for people of all abilities. Beginner birders and families are welcome! Binoculars will be available to borrow. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/birds-on-niagara-weekend-features-sunset-walk/
LOCATION:Spicer Creek Wildlife Management Area\, 3071-3219 E River Rd\, Grand Island\, NY\, 14072\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T070000
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SUMMARY:Snowshoe Social at Seneca Bluffs
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we enjoy the winter wonderland that is Seneca Bluffs Natural Habitat park. This is for Sunday\, Feb. 26\, 2023. \nBuffalo Niagara Waterkeeper will provide the snowshoes (adult and kid sizes) and a naturalist guide. The Friends will provide hot beverages. \nA “No-Snow” date is planned for March 12\, 10 a.m. to noon.\nFor more information\, contact Wendy Paterson at wpaterson@bnwaterkeeper.org. And view the flyer below for future events at Seneca Bluffs.
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/snowshoe-social-at-seneca-bluffs/
LOCATION:Seneca Bluffs Natural Habitat Park\, 2 Jordan Place\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T120000
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SUMMARY:Gill Creek Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We will be hosting a community meeting to seek input from residents around Gill Creek in the Town of Niagara to help inform future projects to protect the waterway. \nThis meeting will feature a short presentation at 5:30 p.m.\, interactive activities and an informational table. It is a family friendly event to be held at Hyde Park Ice Rink Pavilion -JR’s Stone Room at 91 Robbins Drive in Niagara Falls. \nRSVP is encouraged for planning purposes\, and can be done so by clicking here.
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/gill-creek-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Hyde Park Ice Rink Pavillion\, 91 Robbins Drive\, Niagara Falls\, New York\, 14301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:EPA Webinar on Proposed PFAS Regulations
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting an informational webinar for the public on March 16 about proposed regulations regarding PFAS. \nThe proposed Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) is from 2 to 3 p.m. During the webinar\, EPA will provide information and an overview of the proposed PFAS regulations\, as well as how the public can provide its comments to EPA on this action. \nTo register for the event\, click here.  \nThe webinar will be informational only. To provide input on the rule proposal\, please submit comments to the public docket at www.regulations.gov under Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OW-2022-0114. To view the proposed NPDWR and for more information on how to submit comments please see EPA’s PFAS NPDWR website at: https://www.epa.gov/sdwa/and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas. EPA will also be holding a public hearing on May 4\, 2023\, where members of the public can register and provide their verbal comments to EPA on the rule proposal. More information on the public hearing is available on EPA’s PFAS NPDWR website. \nLearn More About PFAS \nOver the years\, Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper has put together a webpage detailing information on PFAS\, such as where they are found\, recorded levels in our waterways and more. To view that information\, search for “PFAS” on our website or click here. 
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/epa-webinar-on-proposed-pfas-regulations/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T070000
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SUMMARY:County Hosts Open House on Climate Action Plan
DESCRIPTION:Erie County will unveil a draft of its Community Climate Action Plan during an open house at D’Youville University. It’s inviting the public and families to attend to view the proposal\, as well as participate in activities for children and enjoy some snacks. \nThe open house is Saturday\, March 18\, with three different presentation between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. It will be a the D’Youville Academic Center. Presentations of the draft will be at 11:15 a.m.\, 12:15 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. \nAlong with the draft plan\, there is a showcase of Climate-Impact artwork by students from across Western New York. The county will have snacks\, activities for children\, climate reflection stations and a youth art showcase in the family friendly gathering. \nThis is presented by WNY Sustainable Business Roundtable and the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning. \nPeople are asked to register in advance by going to ClimateActionShowcase.eventbrite.com.
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/county-hosts-open-house-on-climate-action-plan/
LOCATION:D’Youville University\, 320 Porter Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T120000
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CREATED:20230203T233033Z
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SUMMARY:Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper Announces First Freshwater Flicks Event!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first Freshwater Flicks fundraiser! Saturday\, March 25th from 1–4 p.m.\, we will show “Great Lakes Untamed: Source to Sea” at Seneca One Tower\, second floor. \nBuy Tickets Here! \nFilm viewers will be taken on a  journey following the flow of water as it travels across half a continent\, from Lake Superior to Lake Ontario and onto the Atlantic Ocean. The film highlights the relationship between animals\, invasive species\, and development throughout the Great Lakes\, with footage from divers exploring shipwrecks downed by ocean-like waves and newly discovered underwater caves. \n  \nGuests will also enjoy gourmet specialty popcorn and chances to win great prizes. VIP ticket holders will be treated to a two-hour open bar\, premier seating\, and a special take-home gift. Tickets are limited and sales end March 24th so don’t delay!
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/freshwater-flick/
LOCATION:Seneca One Tower\, 1 Seneca St.\, Buffalo\, 14203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T160000
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CREATED:20230316T180825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T180825Z
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SUMMARY:EPA to Host Community Engagement Session on PFAS
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold an engagement session to provide information about EPA’s ongoing work under the PFAS Strategic Roadmap and what it means for Region 2. This region includes New York. It will be March 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. \nThe session will provide opportunities for communities to share feedback directly with EPA Regional and PFAS Council leaders to inform the implementation of the actions described in the Roadmap.  What steps are being taken to regulate these toxic chemicals? Attend these sessions and share your feedback! \nRegister for the session by clicking here. 
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/epa-to-host-community-engagement-session-on-pfas/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T063549
CREATED:20230410T161909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T161909Z
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SUMMARY:American Axle Clean-Up Updates
DESCRIPTION:There is a public meeting for community members to hear from the Department of Environmental Conservation and owners of the former American Axle site to learn more about clean up at the brownfield. \nClean Air Coalition of Western New York and Erie County Legislator April Baskin are organizing the community meeting. People can attend in person or view on Zoom. \nRegister to learn more about the ongoing clean up for the brownfield and superfund site by going to bit.ly/3n1bd7D. People can also visit cacwny.org/campaigns/delavan-grider/ for more info.
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/american-axle-clean-up-updates/
LOCATION:Delavan-Grider Community Center\, 877 E Delavan\, Buffalo\, 14215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T063549
CREATED:20230404T224816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T224816Z
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SUMMARY:Create a Healthier Niagara Falls Walk!
DESCRIPTION:The Create a Healthier Niagara Falls Collaborative is hosting wellness walk to focus on mental health\, physical health\, and social connection. \nBuffalo Niagara Waterkeeper will have Volunteer Ambassadors at the walk to talk to people about our organization. \nThe walk begins at the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center at 825 Depot Ave. West and there are two routes. \nThe first route is 1.5 miles and follows the Niagara Gorge Trail toward Whirlpool State Park where there are restrooms. The second route is about 3 miles total and goes to Devil’s Hole and back to the Heritage Center. \nWalk With Us is accessible for everyone\, whether they’re walking\, biking\, jogging\, using a wheelchair or pushing a stroller. Click here to register
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/create-a-healthier-niagara-falls-walk/
LOCATION:Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center\, 825 Depot Ave. W\, Niagara Falls\, NY\, 14305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T063549
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SUMMARY:Artist Alberto Rey hosts Show Featuring Niagara River
DESCRIPTION:The Castellani Art Museum at Niagara University will host an exhibit by artist Alberto Rey called Biological Regionalism: Niagara River\, Western New York. \nIt will be on display from April 20 until Feb. 25\, 2024. An artist’s reception is scheduled for Aprl 20 at 4:30 p.m. \nBiological Regionalism: Water of the Niagara River\, 2022. 42 x 72 inches. Niagara River water\, walnut ink\, oils\, acrylic\, marker\, pastels\, gouache\, and charcoal on Lanaquarelle paper on board. All works in the exhibition are courtesy of the artist. \nIn a statement on the museum’s website\, Rey state’s that “It is crucial to inform on the importance of our region in America’s cultural and natural heritage and the challenges that the Niagara River faces.” The show will explore the complexities of the Niagara River’s past and present. Rey seeks to share the cultural importance of the Niagara in American popular culture and how that has changed over time. These large-scale paintings reflect on the river’s historical significance to the Underground Railroad\, importance to Native American culture\, and the pollution of the river and the communities along its banks. \nRey’s Biological Regionalism continues his four-decade artistic journey “documenting human relationships to natural waterways and how these relationships have a direct effect on the flora and fauna of regions across the globe. Building on past\, present\, and future\, this work is guided through what he has termed\, ‘a devotional painting approach.'” \nThis exhibition is made possible through the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. \nFor more information\, visit the museum’s website here. \n 
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/artist-alberto-rey-hosts-show-featuring-niagara-river/
LOCATION:Castellani Art Museum\, 5795 Lewiston Road\, 7 Varsity Drive\, Niagara University\, 14109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T080000
DTSTAMP:20260416T063549
CREATED:20230127T233826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T172709Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Sweep 2023
DESCRIPTION:Spring Sweep 2023\, part of the Great Lakes Cleanup\, is April 22\, 10am-12pm.  Go here to register! \nWant to do a clean up on your own\, too? Sign the Solo Sweep pledge today! We officially launched our digital data collection efforts by using the Clean Swell App which directly connects the information we collect here locally to the Ocean Conservancy’s largest marine debris database in the world\, TIDES. This allows our data to be instantly accessible and helps to support our work to address the root causes of litter pollution here locally and globally. Download the Clean Swell App and happy sweeping! \n\n\n\n\n \nOur Spring Sweep is part of the third annual Great Lakes CleanUP\, a collaborative trash removal event developed in partnership with 18 other groups and organizations around the Great Lakes basin. In WNY\, Spring Sweep volunteers throughout the Niagara River Watershed are working collectively with folks around the basin to stop thousands of pounds of litter from polluting our waterways. The Great Lakes is the drinking water resource for over 40 million people and we are excited to lead this region-wide stewardship event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCleanup pro tip: bring your own bucket to save on a trash bag and make data collection a breeze! \nTo learn more about our cleanup programs\, visit this page. 
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/spring-sweep-2023/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T100000
DTSTAMP:20260416T063549
CREATED:20230208T013105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T225159Z
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SUMMARY:Run\, Cleanup\, Then Celebrate with Urban Run Series
DESCRIPTION:Flying Bison Brewery and the Hydraulic Hearth invite you to a Plogging Run in Larkinville on Saturday\, April  29th.  The event begins at 11 AM at Flying Bison Brewery\, 840 Seneca Street and ends at the Hydraulic Hearth\, 716 Swan Street. This is part of the Urban Run Series. \nThe event will offer a 5 or 3 mile run\, or people can choose the  2 mile walk around the streets of Larkinville.  During the run or walk participants pick up trash. The  two-mile walk will focus on collecting cigarette butts off the streets. \nAll runners\, joggers and walkers are welcome to Plog! No experience required. They will provide the garbage bags and gloves to all runners.\nPost run activities at Flying Bison and The Hydraulic Hearth. \nFor more information\, visit https://larkinsquare.com/ploggingrun/
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/run-cleanup-then-celebrate-with-urban-run-series/
LOCATION:Flying Bison Brewery\, 840 Seneca St\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230522
DTSTAMP:20260416T063549
CREATED:20230128T220612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T185607Z
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SUMMARY:Performance Hosted by Ujima Theater Company
DESCRIPTION:The Ujima Theater Company will perform a show that looks at a family dealing with the water crisis in Flint\, Michigan. It will be held during the month of May. \n\nBuffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is involved with this production\, which is called “Cullud Wattah” by Erika Dickerson-Despenza. The show is directed by Curtis Lovell. \nThe synopsis is “It’s been 936 days since Flint has had clean water. Marion\, a third-generation General Motors line worker\, worries over impending layoffs while struggling to fight the poison that floods her home – and her family’s bodies. When her sister\, Ainee\, seeks restitution for lead poisoning\, secrets bubble to the surface\, threatening their family and the entire city of Flint. ‘Cullud Wattah\,’ dives deep into how we make the best choices for our families’ future when there are no real and present options.” \n \nShowtimes are on the weekends from May 5 to May 21. The Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday shows are at 4 p.m. Tickets are $35 general admission\, $25 seniors and $15 students and veterans. Visit Ujima Theater website to purchase tickets\, or go to this link: https://ujima.squarespace.com/shows/culludwattah.
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/performance-hosted-by-ujima-theater-company/
LOCATION:Ujima Theater\, 429 Plymouth Ave.\, Suite 2\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T063549
CREATED:20230501T211828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T211828Z
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SUMMARY:Community Night for BNW at 42 North
DESCRIPTION:On May 11 from 4:30 to 7:30 pm\, we’ll be at 42 North Brewing Company in East Aurora as the featured organization for Community Night. 42 North will make a donation to our organization and we’ll have staff there to talk more about what we do at Waterkeeper. Stop by and say hello!
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/community-night-for-bnw-at-42-north/
LOCATION:42 North Brewing Company\, 25 Pine St\, East Aurora\, NY\, 14052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T063549
CREATED:20230503T234520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T234520Z
UID:38175-1684504800-1684512000@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Maritime Center Canoe Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, May 19 the Buffalo Maritime Center will have an open house and the opening of its first exhibit in the 90 Arthur St. museum: Water & Wood: Canoes in New York State. \nA Buffalo Maritime Center member exhibit preview will be on Thursday\, May 18th\, 6 to 8 p.m. If you are interested in becoming a member\, click here https://buffalomaritimecenter.org/join/ \nThe exhibit details the evolution of what has become the most common boat type in the world. It traces the canoe from the early watercraft of North America through a transition to recreational paddling to what is one of the most accessible watercraft today. As you explore\, you will see the evolution of canoeing in New York State and the Northeast. Many cultures used their unique tools and resources to fill their need for small multi-use watercraft. The different approaches to these canoes exemplify the role the boats would fill and the materials\, knowledge\, and inspiration available to the builders.
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/maritime-center-canoe-exhibit/
LOCATION:Buffalo Maritime Center\, 90 Arthur St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T080000
DTSTAMP:20260416T063549
CREATED:20230503T235217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T181216Z
UID:38177-1684562400-1684569600@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Solo Sweep Kit Giveaway and Seabin Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our SeaBin Trash Traps Launch and Solo Sweep Kit Giveaway event at Buffalo Harbor State Park! \nCome learn about our Seabin Trash Trap devices and learn about how we are using litter data to reduce plastic pollution in the Niagara River Watershed and throughout the Great Lakes region. We will be giving all participants their own Solo Sweep kit\, which will include all the material you need to conduct a safe cleanup!  Learn more about how you can get involved and highlight important plastic policy changes BNW is advocating for. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/solo-sweep-kit-giveaway-and-seabin-launch/
LOCATION:Buffalo Harbor State Park\, 1111 Fuhrmann Boulevard\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T063549
CREATED:20230516T175612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T175612Z
UID:38188-1684566000-1684584000@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Coast Guard to hold National Safe Boating Week kickoff Event
DESCRIPTION:Coast Guard Sector Buffalo will host an event to mark the start of the 2023 National Safe Boating Week on Saturday at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park. It will feature a live helicopter search and rescue demonstration in the Buffalo River. \nWHO: Coast Guard Sector Buffalo\nWHAT: National Safe Boating Week kickoff event promoting safe boating awareness.\nWHEN: Saturday\, May 20\, 2023\, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.\nWHERE: Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park\, 1 Naval Park Cove\, Buffalo\, NY\,\n14202 \nMembers of the public are invited to attend. They will have the opportunity to explore some of the Coast Guard’s assets used in local missions. There will also be a live helicopter search and rescue demonstration in the Buffalo River\, showcasing the Coast Guard’s readiness to respond to boating emergencies. Additionally\, attendees can learn about the resources offered by the Coast Guard to ensure boater safety on the water. \nNational Safe Boating Week is an annual observance running from May 20 – 26\, encouraging all boaters to refresh their boating safety skills and prepare for the upcoming boating season. This observance week marks the annual launch of the Safe Boating Campaign\, a national initiative that encourages boaters to be best prepared for a safe boating experience. \nU.S. Coast Guard statistics show that drowning was the reported cause of death in four out of every five recreational boating fatalities\, and that 83 percent of those who drowned were not wearing life jackets. \nCoast Guard Sector Buffalo protects vital economic and security interests of the eastern Great Lakes and responds to over 1\,000 Search and Rescue cases and performs over 2\,500 vessel boardings annually. The Sector is responsible for more than 570 miles of shoreline stretching from Vermillion\, Ohio\, to Massena\, New York. While Search and Rescue is only one mission of the Coast Guard\, it is a mission where the public can learn ways to help themselves while on the water. \nPlease contact the Sector Buffalo Public Affairs Officer\, Lt. j.g William Kelley\, at (716) 291-1524 or via email at William.H.Kelley@uscg.mil\, with any questions.
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/coast-guard-to-hold-national-safe-boating-week-kickoff-event/
LOCATION:Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park\, 1 Naval Park Cove\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T073000
DTSTAMP:20260416T063549
CREATED:20230503T235740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T182217Z
UID:38179-1684648800-1684654200@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Solo Sweep Workshop at Seneca Bluffs
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Seneca Bluffs to learn how pledging to do Solo Sweeps can reduce plastic pollution and work towards eventually eliminating litter from being a source of microplastics. On May 21 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m\, we’ll meet at the park to talk about the Solo Sweep program\, hand out Solo Sweep kits\, and lead a hands on workshop. If you want to know more before the event\, check out: https://bnwaterkeeper.org/solo-sweep/\n\nLitter and plastic pollution is one of the leading on-going pollution sources to the Buffalo River. In 2015\, a study conducted by United States Geological Survey found that out of 29 Great Lakes rivers the Buffalo River had the third highest concentration of microplastic in its waters.\n\nThis means that the fish that swim the Buffalo River have a higher risk of consuming/eating/breathing in plastic\, that Lake Erie\, our source of drinking water\, is being polluted by plastic coming from the Buffalo River\, and the water you swim in at Beaver Island State Park is down stream of a source of plastic pollution.\n\nBut you can act and change this story. Sign up here.
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/solo-sweep-workshop-at-seneca-bluffs/
LOCATION:Seneca Bluffs Natural Habitat Park\, 2 Jordan Place\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T063549
CREATED:20230324T093014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T211411Z
UID:37637-1685084400-1685098800@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Run\, Cleanup\, Then Celebrate with Urban Run Series
DESCRIPTION:Get exercise\, help clean up the region and receive drink specials all at once in this Urban Run Series! Starting at Flying Bison Brewing Company\, the Urban Run Plogging Runs ask people to volunteer their time to run through various points of the city while cleaning up litter. \nTrash bags and gloves will be provided to volunteers. The brewery will provide drink specials after each run. \nEach run starts at 11 a.m. Dates of the events are: \n\nMay 26 Buffalo Marathon TBA\nJune 17 Erie Basin Marina area\nJuly 8 Ohio Street area
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/run-cleanup-then-celebrate-with-urban-run-series-2/
LOCATION:Flying Bison Brewery\, 840 Seneca St\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T063549
CREATED:20230530T190035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T132120Z
UID:38333-1686326400-1686333600@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Free Beginner learn to Fish Series
DESCRIPTION:The Lower Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office is hosting free beginner learn to fish events at Buffalo Harbor State Park this summer. It is for adults and families. Registration is required. \nThere are three scheduled dates: June 9\, July 7 and Aug. 11. Each one is from 4 to 6 p.m. at Buffalo Harbor State Park\, 1111 Fuhrmann Blvd. People should meet at Shelter 3 parking lot. \nThe purpose of this program is to promote recreational fishing and engage those who may never have fished before. It will include three sessions covering the basics of fishing\, fish species found in the area\, fish handling basics\, and provide an opportunity for people to get a feel for fishing as well as try different bait/lure types\, find the best locations to catch fish\, discover different methods to catch different species and learn/practice basic knot tying. \nNo fishing license is needed. Poles\, bait and instruction will be provided. To register\, email Denise_Clay@fws.gov or call 585-948-7042. \nAlso\, to learn more about fish consumption in Western New York\, view this guide we’ve put together: https://bnwaterkeeper.org/our-impact/fish-consumption-info/
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/free-beginner-learn-to-fish-series/
LOCATION:Buffalo Harbor State Park\, 1111 Fuhrmann Boulevard\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T063549
CREATED:20230525T191957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T183649Z
UID:38319-1686740400-1686751200@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Waterway Walking Tours - Seneca Bluffs
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn the ways Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is working with the City of Buffalo to study our shorelines! \nTopics will include: Coastal resiliency\, Living shorelines\, Climate Change\, Regional Climate action\, water quality\, and increasing safe and equitable public water access. We will be tabling at each site from 3 to 6 p.m.\n \nFREE Walking tours start at 5 p.m. No registration needed for any of the walking tours. Join us for on of the walking tours to register for the boat tour in August!  \nSeneca Bluffs Natural Habitat Park We kick off our tours on the Buffalo River to uncover the importance of a living shoreline and the benefits it provides to water quality and surrounding ecosystems. We will give an overview of Buffalo’s Coastal Resiliency Study and how it relates to the impacts of climate change in our region. Meet by the parking area – https://goo.gl/maps/K2PvaAtdXaKgS5cKA \nQuestions? Contact Emily at edyett@bnwaterkeeper.org | 716-852-7483 ext.22 \nwww.bnwaterkeeper.org/climate-resiliency \nView future walking tours below \n \n 
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/waterway-walking-tours-seneca-bluffs/
LOCATION:Seneca Bluffs Natural Habitat Park\, 2 Jordan Place\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T063549
CREATED:20230608T212436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T212801Z
UID:38367-1686747600-1686758400@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Haudenosaunee Social Dance & Dinner at UB
DESCRIPTION:There will be a Haudenosaunee social dance & dinner at University at Buffalo\, South Campus\, Harriman Hall on Wednesday\, June 14. It is co-hosted by\nUB Department of Indigenous Studies & The Nature Conservancy. \nJoin in a night of celebration during The Nature Conservancy’s Voice\, Choice & Action Gathering – a global exchange on conservation in partnership with Indigenous Peoples and local communities. \nQuestions? Contact Mariana Velez at vcagathering@tnc.org or (236) 971-0980
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/social-dance-dinner-at-ub/
LOCATION:University at Buffalo\, South Campus\, Harriman Hall\, 60 Diefendorf Loop\, Buffalo\, 14214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T063549
CREATED:20230407T120014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T014425Z
UID:37638-1686985200-1686999600@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Run\, Cleanup\, Then Celebrate with Urban Run Series
DESCRIPTION:Get exercise\, help clean up the region and receive drink specials all at once in this Urban Run Series! Starting at Flying Bison Brewing Company\, the Urban Run Plogging Runs ask people to volunteer their time to run through various points of the city while cleaning up litter. \nTrash bags and gloves will be provided to volunteers. The brewery will provide drink specials after each run. \nEach run starts at 11 a.m. Dates of the events are: \n\nJune 17 Erie Basin Marina area\nJuly 8 Ohio Street area
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/run-cleanup-then-celebrate-with-urban-run-series-3/
LOCATION:Flying Bison Brewery\, 840 Seneca St\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T063549
CREATED:20230616T211537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T211537Z
UID:38380-1687435200-1687442400@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Solo Sweep Kit Giveaway at Buffalo Harbor
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our our Solo Sweep kit giveaway event on Thursday\, June 22 at Buffalo Harbor State Park from 4 to 6 p.m. \nLearn about how we are using litter data to reduce plastic pollution in the Niagara River Watershed and throughout the Great Lakes region. We will share how to successfully collect litter data during a Solo Sweep using the Clean Swell application and provide each participant with their own supply kit to support clean water advocacy all summer long! \nRegister HereRegister Here\n 
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/solo-sweep-kit-giveaway-at-buffalo-harbor/
LOCATION:Buffalo Harbor State Park\, 1111 Fuhrmann Boulevard\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T063549
CREATED:20230608T211043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T130734Z
UID:38365-1687867200-1687870800@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Justice Impacts of Plastic Pollution
DESCRIPTION:Several national organizations are hosting a free webinar called “The Environmental Justice Impacts of Plastic Pollution” on June 27. It will feature a panel of speakers from government\, academia and the private sector exploring the environmental justice implications of continued production and disposal of plastics.\n \nThe event description states that plastic pollution is a global environmental problem with a disproportionate impact on marginalized communities and other vulnerable groups. The Environmental Law Institute\, ELI’s Women in Environmental Law & Leadership (WELL) initiative\, the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, and WilmerHale will host a panel to consider this issue. The panel will also address key domestic and international policy efforts\, including the recently released report of The Minderoo-Monaco Commission on Plastics and Human Health. \nThis event will be held in person at the Washington DC offices of WilmerHale and streamed live via webinar. \nPanelists: \n\nPeggy Otum\, Partner\, WilmerHale\, Moderator\nJonathan Black\, Senior Director for Chemical Safety and Plastic Pollution Prevention · White House Council on Environmental Quality\nMargaret Spring\, Chief Conservation & Science Officer\, Monterey Bay Aquarium\nCarlton Waterhouse\, Professor of Law\, Howard University School of Law\n\nRegister Here for the Webinar
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/environmental-justice-impacts-of-plastic-pollution/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T063549
CREATED:20230503T175259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T131822Z
UID:38162-1688212800-1688227200@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Day of Play at Veterans Canal Park
DESCRIPTION:Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper will have a table at the upcoming Day of Play at Veterans Canal Park in Amherst on July 1. Stop out for the fun and say hi! \nBring a lunch\, or support a local food/ice cream truck. Public grills are available for use. Free public boat and kayak launch\, lawn games\, and LIVE MUSIC! \nNo tickets or registration required. \nFollow this event on the Town of Amherst social media page to receive updates and special announcements as they are released. \nLocation: Amherst Veterans Canal Park – 146 Brenon Road\, Amherst\, NY 14228\nTime: 12:00PM – 4:00PM
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/day-of-play-at-veterans-canal-park/
LOCATION:Veterans Canal Park\, 146 Brenon Road\, Amherst\, NY\, 14228\, United States
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