Heritage Engagement Project

Winter officially began on Dec 21st and ends on March 19th. With the start of February we are now in the deepest part of the season, with almost as many…

In last month’s Heritage Engagement Project (HEP), we focused on the heritage of winter birds at the Buffalo shoreline, a heritage the redesigned park will soon be better able to…

The transition from one year to the next falls during the most light-reflecting season in the icy North. It is a time when a different type of reflection can be…

When you think of bird watching, you might picture an activity for a sunny spring morning, or a warm summer evening. Many of us are familiar with the amazing spring…

For 40 years, our park has housed an amphitheater. Built for waterfront entertainment, this performing arts structure is a part of the architectural heritage of this community greenspace. While many…

The Erie Canal is a huge part of the historic identity of New York State. While this man-made waterway transformed our nation and state’s history, it’s a part of our…

Few things represent quintessential American heritage like the game of baseball. Playing baseball and softball has a long history. In places dedicated to keeping the game alive, it is also…

Over 90 years ago, land previously underwater was brought up to extend the shores of Lake Erie. A team of landscapers, engineers, and city officials created a park there to…

On a summer Sunday in 1932, Navy planes and a 21-gun salute dedicated new marine airport facilities at the Buffalo waterfront. Naval Rear Admiral F.R. Lackey stood on the sloping…