Free Springtime Hikes in Niagara Falls USA

So long, winter blues! With warmer temperatures on the horizon, there’s no better time to soak in the change of seasons and opt outdoors. Register for a free guided nature hike at one of the many state parks in Niagara Falls USA this spring! Register for one (or more!) of the following hikes here. For more information, call 716-282-5154.

These free scheduled programs are intended for individuals and families. Groups cannot be accommodated on these programs; for information on group programs, call 716-282-5154 or 716-549-1050.

April 19: Changing Seasons

Whirlpool State Park, Niagara Scenic Parkway, Niagara Falls
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Join us for a short hike as we watch winter melt away and search for signs of spring!

April 21: Beginner Bird Walk

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Join a park naturalist on a beginner friendly guided walk to learn the basics of birding, binoculars will be provided but attendees are welcome to bring their own as well!

April 22: Stargazing Under the Lyrids

Golden Hill State Park, 9691 Lower Lake Road, Barker
8:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Join a park naturalist under stars as we explore the peak of the Lyrid Meteor shower and other constellations in our night sky. Curious beginners and warm clothing encouraged.

April 26: Woofs and Waterfalls

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Enjoy a leisurely walk with your dog and a park naturalist around Goat Island. It is not necessary to have a dog to participate, however, all dogs in attendance must be up-to-date on immunizations, leashed and under control.

April 26: Trees in Bloom

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Enjoy a presentation on how to identify some key species in spring through flowers, buds, leaf scars and seeds. Then talk a walk to see these species out in the park.

April 27: Invasive Species

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. An introduction to invasive species found in Western New York from terrestrial to aquatic and learn about the identification and history of our most commonly found invasive species.

May 9: Wildflowers and Watercolors

Wilson-Tuscarora State Park, 3371 Lake Road, Wilson
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Go for a walk searching for spring ephemerals before coming back to create a watercolor painting of the flowers you saw!

May 16: Flowers, Bugs, and Birds, Oh My!

Joseph Davis State Park, 4143 Lower River Road, Lewiston
3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Join us as we traverse the trails in Joseph Davis State Park in search of things that pique our interest! Flowers, insects and birds galore – we won't be short anything to explore!

May 17: A Stroll in DeVeaux Woods

DeVeaux Woods State Park, 3120 De Veaux Woods Drive, Niagara Falls
10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. A stroll through DeVeaux Woods – noticing nature and learning a bit of history about DeVeaux.

May 24: Hike Through History

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Discover the important people and events that created and protected our nation's oldest state park in this guided walk.

May 25: Hike Through History

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Discover the important people and events that created and protected our nation's oldest state park in this guided walk.