Nature & Outdoors

August 6th 2:45PM - 3:30 Black Bears Black bears are a staple mammal to Western New York. During this program, participants learn about the black bear’s habitat, eating habits, hibernation patterns, and how humans’ actions can affect them. Meet in the Gifford room on the bottom level of bathhouse. August 13th 2:45PM - 3:30 Edible Plants Learn plant identification: Learning to safely identify edible plants and Ethical Harvesting:…

Every Saturday from June 6 to September 12, from 9:00 – 10:00 am, join trained instructors for an hour of breath and movement on the patio of the Lodge at RTPI. Nestled within 27 wooded acres, the patio of the Lodge at RTPI is a peaceful and uplifting place to reconnect with your center. The surrounding forests house many songbird species to provide a serene backdrop for your practice. In the event of inclement weather, Yoga with the Birds…

Join us at 10:30 am on Saturday and Sunday mornings for a small-group guided tour behind the scenes of the Johnson Estate Gardens and Vineyards. This 45-minute walk leads you through our historic estate as you explore the grape varieties we grow and discover how the Lake Erie Region’s climate and unique geology help us craft so many award-winning wines. After your tour, you’ll be welcomed to FLIGHT, our outdoor tasting venue, for…

Join us for the 8th Annual Heron 5K Trail Race, held in memory of our dear friend Dave McDonald. Dave loved to run, he loved The Heron, and he loved music — and we honor his spirit with this annual community gathering! Register for FREE! All proceeds will go to benefit Centaur Stride Therapeutic Riding Facility of Chautauqua County!

Join us at 10:30 am on Saturday and Sunday mornings for a small-group guided tour behind the scenes of the Johnson Estate Gardens and Vineyards. This 45-minute walk leads you through our historic estate as you explore the grape varieties we grow and discover how the Lake Erie Region’s climate and unique geology help us craft so many award-winning wines. After your tour, you’ll be welcomed to FLIGHT, our outdoor tasting venue, for…

Step outside and discover the ancient art of papermaking using plants gathered from the landscape around you. In this two-hour outdoor workshop, you’ll learn how raw botanical materials — think cattail leaves, milkweed stalks, iris leaves, or whatever the season offers — are transformed into the silky pulp that becomes handmade paper. Local artist Deb Eck will walk you through the full journey of the fiber, from harvest to…

The Lake Erie Shore offers a unique harmony of geography and weather that defines our ‘terroir.’ Our estate benefits from a Germanic microclimate that mirrors Europe’s most celebrated cool-climate regions, granting us the rare ability to cultivate premium European varieties like Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Chardonnay. Join Owners Fred and Jennifer Johnson and Winemaker Jeff Murphy for an in-depth, 2.5-hour walking tour through the…

August 20th 10-10:30 The Sunny and Not So Sunny Side- Phases of the Moon Our closest cosmic neighbor has been with us for about 4.5 billion years. How did it get there? What does it do? Why does the brightness of it change over time? Learn about these fascinating phenomena and get to know our moon, Luna, a little better. 10:45–11:15 Celestial Wind Chimes 12:30-1:30 Nature in Motion: How does matter move in nature, and how does it affect our…

August 6th 2:45PM - 3:30 Black Bears Black bears are a staple mammal to Western New York. During this program, participants learn about the black bear’s habitat, eating habits, hibernation patterns, and how humans’ actions can affect them. Meet in the Gifford room on the bottom level of bathhouse. August 13th 2:45PM - 3:30 Edible Plants Learn plant identification: Learning to safely identify edible plants and Ethical Harvesting:…