September 2023 General Meeting
Amherst Community Church 77 Washington Hwy, Amherst, United StatesLet's gather together to share photos from our summer adventures!
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Beginner’s Backpacking Trip – Allegany State Park
Allegheny State ParkThis is a 1 night, 2 day backpacking event organized by the Niagara Frontier Chapter of the ADK Club and is would be excellent as a beginner's backpacking trip to learn fundamentals. The Willis Creek Lean-To is located 3.25 miles from the ASP3 parking spot in Allegany State Park in the Quaker area. No prior […]
Paddle, Clear Lake
Genesee Rd. in North Collins. A 50 acre reservoir built in the 1920s to service the Gowanda State Hospital, Clear Lake is surrounded by 500 acres of forest with a beautiful, remote Adirondack feeling. Clear Creek flows into the Lake from the northern end via a beautiful marsh that's teeming with aquatic plants & wildflowers. […]
October 2023 General Meeting
Amherst Community Church 77 Washington Hwy, Amherst, United States6:30 pm Leave No Trace Education with Fred Thornley 7:30 pm Main program, Richard Rupprecht on Eastern Timber Rattlesnakes
Buffalo State Planetarium Visit
A visit to the Buff State Planetarium with the subject will be the total solar eclipse that’s happening on April 8th, 2024. Cost is $12 per person.
November General Meeting
Amherst Community Church 77 Washington Hwy, Amherst, United StatesEducation Workshop: Winter is fast approaching. To prepare for outdoor activities in these conditions, we will discuss dressing for cold weather activities. Paul Gannon, a long-time member of the ADK Club in WNY, plans on reviewing the ways that our bodies lose heat, the pros and cons of various fabrics, and how to utilize a […]
General December Meeting and Holiday Desserts Social
Amherst Community Church 77 Washington Hwy, Amherst, United StatesOur December 12th monthly meeting will be a bit different this year. We are not able to have the traditional potluck dinner due to changes in Amherst Community Church policy and the Department of Health regulations. Rest assured that the elves will make the evening festive, fun, and full of cheer! This meeting will be […]
January General Meeting
Amherst Community Church 77 Washington Hwy, Amherst, United StatesEducation Workshop- 6:15 The snow isn’t going to be here forever, and when the weather warms up we’ll be getting back on our bikes and riding the roads and trails. This month we have Liam Burgeson, a cyclist who has ridden across the country (twice!) sharing his experience with us. Our education session will cover […]
Hike & Happy Hour
Tifft Nature Preserve 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo, NYMeetup Link: https://www.meetup.com/adk-nfc/events/298288268/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link Description: Please join me for a fast paced walk through Tifft Nature Preserve, with distance totaling at ~2 miles. The terrain is relatively flat, however, depending on the weather, please come equipped with hiking boots, micro-spikes, or snowshoes. As with any ADK-NFC hike, dress for the weather & bring your ten essentials. I […]
Reinstein Weekday Fast Paced Afternoon Walk
Reinstein Woods 93 Honorine Drive, Depew, NYMeetup Link: https://www.meetup.com/adk-nfc/events/298329229/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link Description: Approximately 3.5 miles, Level 1 (easy) walk at beautiful Reinstein Woods Preserve. NOTE: NO 4 LEGGED FRIENDS, PLEASE. Walk perimeter trails, then cross trails (group decision). Dress for weather, hiking boots, trekking poles for stability, yaks, micro spikes if icy conditions. If enough snow, we can snow shoe! Bring water and […]
Hike & Happy Hour
Tifft Nature Preserve 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo, NYJoin the ADK-Niagara Frontier Chapter for a fast paced walk through the Tifft Nature Preserve followed by a Happy Hour at Duende. Please bring the 10 essentials, dress for the weather, and wear the appropriate footwear. We will meet in the parking lot at 11:20 for introductions and then get hiking! Link to Meetup: […]
February General meeting
Amherst Community Church 77 Washington Hwy, Amherst, United StatesEducation Program: Jonathan Coupal & Paul Gannon on what to do if you get lost. Main Program: Mary Ronan, Environmental Educator with Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve will present a program entitled, “Freedom Seekers-Naturalists of the Northeast.