Learning on Vacation

Discover the rich history of Greater Western New York with Christopher Carosa’s latest book, History Unleashed: Lafayette’s Remarkable Tour of the Greater Western New York Region. Explore the incredible journey of General Marquis de Lafayette as he encounters Native American tribes, settlers, and pivotal moments that shaped the nation during his 1825 tour.

Everyone is welcome to attend these free fly tying and fly fishing classes that occur every Tuesday from 7-8:30 pm. The region is nationally known for its wonderful fly fishing opportunities. This is your catch to learn how to experience it. This program has been presenting these classes for the past 30 years.

Visit RTPI for a guided walk through our current exhibitions, every Friday at 2 pm. This is an opportunity for an in-depth look into the art on view. Gallery walks are currently limited to 15 people per walk. Please call 716.665.2473 to make a gallery walk reservation. There is no additional charge for a gallery walk but participants must either be members of RTPI or purchase regular museum admission.

Everyone is welcome to attend these free fly tying and fly fishing classes that occur every Tuesday from 7-8:30 pm. The region is nationally known for its wonderful fly fishing opportunities. This is your catch to learn how to experience it. This program has been presenting these classes for the past 30 years.

Diversified Farming at Carlberg Farm with Ginny Carlberg Friday, March 7, 202511:00 a.m. – Noon $8 Adults; $6 Nature Center members$6 Children 9 – 15 Reservations appreciated, walk-ins welcome. Join farm owner and operator, Ginny Carlberg to learn about the successes, challenges, and joys of farming in the western New York region. Ginny Carlberg and her husband, Eric, farm together in not just one farm business, but two. Eric's family…

Visit RTPI for a guided walk through our current exhibitions, every Friday at 2 pm. This is an opportunity for an in-depth look into the art on view. Gallery walks are currently limited to 15 people per walk. Please call 716.665.2473 to make a gallery walk reservation. There is no additional charge for a gallery walk but participants must either be members of RTPI or purchase regular museum admission.

Little Explorers (Children 3 – 8 with an adult)Hawks, Falcons, and Eagles Saturday, March 8, 202510:00 – 11:30 a.m. $12 Adults; $9 Nature Center members$9 Children 3 – 8Paid reservations required by Thursday, March 6, 2025. Birds are everywhere, which makes them a diverse group. Spend some time taking a closer look at those birds known as raptors, or birds of prey, which include birds such as hawks, eagles, owls, and falcons.…

Everyone is welcome to attend these free fly tying and fly fishing classes that occur every Tuesday from 7-8:30 pm. The region is nationally known for its wonderful fly fishing opportunities. This is your catch to learn how to experience it. This program has been presenting these classes for the past 30 years.

Visit RTPI for a guided walk through our current exhibitions, every Friday at 2 pm. This is an opportunity for an in-depth look into the art on view. Gallery walks are currently limited to 15 people per walk. Please call 716.665.2473 to make a gallery walk reservation. There is no additional charge for a gallery walk but participants must either be members of RTPI or purchase regular museum admission.