Weekly Events

March 18: Winter Elegance — Bob Ross Paint Class ($)
Imagine That Studio & Gifts, 240 Michigan St., Lockport / 716-930-1167
11am-3pm. Join Jess Malloy (CRI: Certified Bob Ross Landscape Instructor) as she guides you through painting Winter Elegance. $75 per person includes all supplies, instruction, and help from Jess is Bob Ross’s painting in his wet-on-wet oil painting technique.

March 19: Lakeside Sunset — Bob Ross Paint Class ($)
Imagine That Studio & Gifts, 240 Michigan St., Lockport / 716-930-1167
1-5pm. Join Jess Malloy (CRI - Certified Bob Ross Landscape Instructor) as she guides you through how to paint Lakeside Sunset. $75 per person includes all supplies, instruction, and help from Jess is Bob Ross’s painting in his wet-on-wet oil painting technique.

March 20: Spring Into Spring Seniors Walk
Reservoir State Park, 5777 Witmer Road, Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
11:30am-1pm. Join a park naturalist as we spring into the next season on this relaxing stroll along an accessible pathway in Reservoir State Park! For seniors aged 62 and up. Registration required.

March 20: Eco-Friendly Rock Painting
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
5:30-6:30pm. Let your creativity shine during our eco-friendly rock painting activity. This family friendly program allows visitors to decorate stones with colorful designs or wildlife inspired artwork. Registration required.

March 21: Winter's Paradise — Bob Ross Paint Class ($)
Imagine That Studio & Gifts, 240 Michigan St., Lockport / 716-930-1167
12-4pm. Join Jess Malloy (CRI: Certified Bob Ross Landscape Instructor) as she guides you through howl to paint Winter’s Paradise. $75 per person includes all supplies, instruction, and help from Jess is Bob Ross’s painting in his wet-on-wet oil painting technique.

March 21: Spring Things
Fort Niagara State Park, 1 Maintenance Ave., Youngstown / 716-282-5154
4:30-6pm. Welcome in spring with a walk through the woods behind the soccer fields in search of buds on trees and spring ephemerals! Registration required.

March 22: Beginner Carving Class ($)
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, 180 Thomson St., North Tonawanda / 716-693-1885
9am-12pm. Aimed at students who have no carving experience or are self-taught carvers who lack specialized technical training, this series of classes introduces tool safety, sharpening, material selection, and finishing. Participants will work on a different project each week, including carving in the round and relief carving. Fee includes instruction, a tool kit to keep, and materials for projects; students bring a pencil to class.

March 22: Get Ready for Spring Migration
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
10-11:30am. Enjoy a presentation covering a few key species that migrate through our area, including identification tips and behavior. Then go on a short birding walk on Goat Island. Registration required.

March 22: Advanced Carving Class ($)
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, 180 Thomson St., North Tonawanda / 716-693-1885
1-4pm. Admission to this class is with instructor approval or completion of the beginner course. Our project is carving an American bison in the round. A pattern and wood will be supplied. The students must bring their own tools including: a ruler, a pencil, two 6-inch c-clamps, a carving arm, and a non-slip pad. Or, students may supply their own pattern and wood and receive guidance on their project. Tools must be supplied by the student.

March 23: Spring Gorge Stroll
Devil's Hole State Park, Niagara Scenic Parkway, Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
10:30am-12:30pm. Take a leisurely stroll along trail 2 with an educator and learn more about the signs of spring! Registration required.

March 26: Pacific Coastline — Bob Ross Paint Class ($)
Imagine That Studio & Gifts, 240 Michigan St., Lockport / 716-930-1167
11am-3pm. Join Jess Malloy (CRI: Certified Bob Ross Landscape Instructor) as she guides you through how to paint Pacific Coastline. $75 per person includes all supplies, instruction, and help from Jess is Bob Ross’s painting in his wet-on-wet oil painting technique.