Events
Niagara River Watershed Workshops
Saturday, January, 9, 2010 10:15 am to 12:45 pm
Grand Island Library, 1715 Bedell Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
Saturday, January, 16, 2010 9:30 am to 12 noon
Marilla Community Center, 1740 Two Rod Road, Marilla, NY 14102
The Grand Island Library is located on the north side of Bedell Road between Baseline Road and Stony Point Road.
The Marilla Community Center is located on the west side of Two Rod Road and is south of the intersection of Two Rod and Bullis Roads. The Marilla Country Store is at the corner of Two Rod and Bullis Roads.
Please plan to attend one of these workshops, RSVP to: rtindell@bnriverkeeper.org or 716.852.7483.
We request your participation and input at one of these workshops as we begin determining what needs to be done to protect and restore water resources in your community and the Niagara River watershed. Please plan to attend, your interest and assistance are greatly appreciated!
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Buffalo Niagara RIVERKEEPER®’s 20th Birthday Bash, Saturday, November 21st at Pearl Street Grill & Brewery was a big success! Read the Buffalo News story.
Many thanks to our generous sponsors!
Nussbaumer & Clarke
Watts Architecture & Engineering
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Buffalo Maritime Center Schedule of Classes
SESSION II: Building a Traditional Wood and Canvas Canoe With Lew Markle
Week one: Building the Mold
January 13-17 ,Wednesday – Sunday 9:00 – 4:00 *
Week two: Building the 15’ Canoe
January 20-24, Wednesday – Sunday 9:00 – 4:00*
*Tentative dates and times.
SESSION III: Build Your Own Boat
Six-Hour Canoe, Black Rock Skimmer, Wee Skimmer, Week-End Skiff, Jellyfish Kayak, and Boat Building for Women.
Thursdays: 5:30 – 8:30
Begins February 4
Tuition: (Fees include instruction and construction materials for one boat.)
Six Hour Canoe and Wee Skimmer …………………… $ 600.00
Black Rock Skimmer……………………………………….. $ 650.00
Week-End Skiff………………………………………………. $ 900.00
Sailing Week-End Skiff……………………………………………. $1450.00
Jellyfish………………………………………………………….. $ 550.00
Canvas Canoe Workshop………………………………… TBA
To Register:
Tuition is due on the day of the first class. Reservations are on a first-come-first-served basis and space is limited 10 participants. Call 878-6017 or email butzra@buffalostate.edu to reserve a place in class and come to the first session prepared to work.
Maritime Center Hours:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 10:30 – 6:00, Saturday from 8:00 – 12:00
Contact Information:
The shop number is 878-6532; For class information and reservations call Richard Butz at 878-6017.
Cancelation:
In case of inclement weather we will try to notify you via email or you can call the shop before class to be sure it will be held.
Refunds:
Once materials are allocated and cut refunds will be based on the cost of those materials. Boats left in the shop at the end of the session without express permission will be sold.
Helpers:
Participants are encouraged to bring family members or friends to assist them. However there is a limit of two helpers per boat with a minimum age of 11.
Safety:
Participants will be instructed in proper tool use. Please bring safety glasses, ear plugs and dust masks to the first class.
