Location: West Falls, NY

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River snorkeling trips in some of the world’s most amazing freshwater ecosystems experiencing the abundance and diversity and beauty of our freshwaters first hand under the safe and watchful eye of an experienced snorkel guide. We provide the gear so that people can do their own underwater river explorations, backed by more than a decade of expertise specifically in snorkeling dynamic river environments. 

Grades: K-12

Location: Various locations near districts

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River snorkeling trips in some of the world’s most amazing freshwater ecosystems experiencing the abundance and diversity and beauty of our freshwaters first hand under the safe and watchful eye of an experienced snorkel guide. We provide the gear so that people can do their own underwater river explorations, backed by more than a decade of expertise specifically in snorkeling dynamic river environments. 

Grades: 5-12

Location: Geneva, NY

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Science on Seneca (SOS), an EPA-award-winning environmental education program, is a middle and high school educational outreach program of the Finger Lakes Institute at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. The goals of Science on Seneca are to provide students with an interesting experience in the collection, analysis and sharing of scientific data and to amass baseline data on Seneca Lake's major features. The Science on Seneca field trip experience provides students with an opportunity to conduct field-based data collection using state-of-the art equipment. 

Grades: 8-12

Location: Evangola State Park in Irving, NY

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If you were told there could be volcanoes along the shore of Lake Erie in winter, would you believe it? While it may be hard to imagine, Lake Erie does in fact produce volcanoes and Evangola State Park can be one of the best places to see them!  Unlike traditional volcanoes, the ones found at Evangola State Park are not made of rock and magma, but rather water and ice. Take a guided tour of 

Grades: 5-12

Location: Hamburg, NY

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Penn Dixie — a global geological treasure — is ranked as the #1 fossil park in the U.S. in a 2011 scientific study. In 2018, Penn Dixie claimed the Guinness World Records™ title for the World’s Largest Fossil Dig. Thanks to 905 fossil diggers who participated, Penn Dixie is now the inaugural record holder for this category! We are also tremendously proud for Penn Dixie to be honored as one of the first members of New York State’s new geological trail. We are thankful to be recognized as an economic, scientific, cultural, and conservation gem.

Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Reserve is a 54-acre park located the site of a former cement quarry in Hamburg, NY. Our visitors can collect and keep Devonian Period fossils including trilobites, brachiopods, crinoids, and more! Ready to dig?  

Grades: K-12

Location: Portville, NY

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Pfeiffer Nature Center is home to more than 676 acres of nature's bounty. Located in rural, southwestern New York State, you'll find miles of open-access hiking trails, a historic American Chestnut log cabin, great birding areas, a picturesque pavilion available for rent, and so much more!  

Grades: 1-12

Location: Rochester, NY

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Our education cruises make it possible for school children to navigate a canal lock, spot a blue heron, or discover the fascinating unseen microscopic life inhabiting our waterways. Students from 5th to 12th grade can investigate canal water quality and aquatic ecology, and measured the effects of pollution and other human activities on the canal. 

Grades: 1-12

Location: Jamestown, NY

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Audubon Community Nature Center builds and nurtures connections between people and nature by providing positive outdoor experiences, opportunities to learn about and understand the natural world, and knowledge to act in environmentally responsible ways. 

Grades: 1-12

Location: North Java, NY

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Half Day Programs at Beaver Meadow will provide your group with a fun hands-on tour of the preserve based on your specific interests! Duration: 1 -2 hours 

Full Day Programs are ideal for school groups. These programs can serve multiple classes with a variety of topics. Classes rotate through selected 45-60 minute stations. Beaver Meadow Audubon Center provides the perfect backdrop for engaging, hands-on outdoor learning. Duration: 3-4 hours  

Grades: 1-12

Location: Salamanca, NY

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Allegany State Park speaks for itself.  The park is Western New York's natural playground. 65,000 acres of mature forest, open fields, three lakes plus access to the Kinzua Reservoir and abundant wildlife make this one of the most beautiful areas to spend time outdoors. 

Grades: 1-12