The Riverline

Join us on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22nd, to clean up a section of The Riverline. We'll meet at 5:00 PM at the corner of Louisiana Street and Miami Street, and spend about an hour-and-a-half picking up trash that has accumulated over the winter.

It’s time for Friends of The Riverline to GATHER & CELEBRATE our first year as a new organization!

The history, culture, and spirit of the community inspire us.
The potential of The Riverline motivates us.
The need to strengthen and grow our partnerships drives us.

Join us at Hartman’s to celebrate this year’s achievements and to energize us for the coming year. The evening includes a special award to Brian Higgins at 5:45, live music, delicious food, craft cocktails/mocktails, and an inspirational presentation from Alan Van Capelle, Executive Director of the High Line, and Kira Strong, Senior Director of the High Line Network.

Register here for the best event of the season!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friends-of-the-riverline-fall-celebration-tickets-1852776577619?aff=oddtdtcreator

I’m in New York City this week to take part in the High Line Network’s Policy Lab! Hosted by the High Line NYC in partnership with the Bronx River Alliance, this event will explore the practices that reconnect people, nature, and place. As part of this year’s theme of “Rewilding the Built Environment”, Thomas Rainer, a leading voice in ecological landscape design, will share how landscapes like the High Line are thriving amid ecological stress, transforming our parks and public spaces into vital habitats for a greener future. Thomas will be joined by Azzurra Cox, who will talk about the intersection of urban green spaces and belonging. RSVP to join the livestream on October 15th at 6:00 PM here: http://bit.ly/4gYDjs4

The August 28th tour of The Basswoods is cancelled due to rain. Please register for either the Sept. 25 or the Oct. 9 Basswoods tour.

We had a good run of weather for our first five tours, but our luck ran out tonight.

Tour #3 of The Del was last night. It was a cool evening and we had stimulating discussions about The Riverline and Buffalo's future. Visit www.theriverline .org to sign up for upcoming tours.

Tour #2 of The Basswoods is this Thursday! The tour starts at 5:30 PM and takes about one hour. Meet at the parking lot at Red Jacket Riverfront Park. Afterward, feel free to rehydrate and continue the conversation at BriarBrothers Brewing in the Silos at Elk Street.

Please wear comfortable clothing, walking shoes, and bring water. The Basswoods tour will be on dirt trails near vegetated areas, so long pants and long sleeve shirts are recommended. You may also want to consider using tick repellent. Tours will be held rain or shine but will be cancelled if there is extreme weather. Cancellations will be posted on our website (theriverline.org) and on Facebook and Instagram.

The tours are free, open to the public, and are limited to 20 people. Please register in advance https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-riverline-walking-tours-4450153 to secure your place for the tour of your choice.

We had an engaged group for our second walking tour of The Del. It was a hot evening, but we spent 90 minutes walking along The Del, talking about invasive plants, design ideas, and the synergies with all of the exciting projects going on in the area.

Join us next Wednesday, July 16, for our first walking tour of The Basswoods section of The Riverline. To register for upcoming tours, please go to https://TheRiverlinewalkingtours3.eventbrite.com.

Our small but mighty team took on the Bull and Creeping Thistle patches near Red Jacket Park on Saturday and emerged sweaty but victorious. Erie County and NFTA have been working on restoring this Buffalo River habitat since 1998. This 14-acre site of previously industrialized land now supports a diverse array of native plants and is a breeding ground for Monarch Butterflies. Not too long ago this land was 90% invasive plants that did not support our local wildlife. The tables have turned thanks to the work of volunteers who do the manual spot treatment to keep the invasive species at bay!

We need your support to help our Red Jacket Natural Habitat Park neighbors and partners, NFTA and The Friends of the Riverline.

Join us on Saturday to assist with Buffalo River Habitat Management by pulling invasive species at 61 Smith Street.

Refreshments and tools provided! Prior registration encouraged: https://ow.ly/JC8050WeNnR

Riverline Invasive Species Pull | Parks, Recreation & Forestry Erie County Parks, Recreation & ForestryEdward A. Rath County Office Building95 Franklin Street, Rm 1260Buffalo, New York 14202

🌿 Want to get out for a morning of activities to help restore a section of The Riverline? Join us and Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry on SATURDAY JUNE 28th from 9am - 12pm!

🌿 Check out our flyer for all info about the event and click here to register https://tinyurl.com/4tmmyvbd so we get a sense of how many will be joining us!

🌿 We worked on this same section last fall so if you were there come and see the progress! The seeds we planted then have sprouted and we will be planting more! Hope to see many of you there.

Our walking tours of The Del started last night. We had a lovely evening exploring the streets along The Del, and then a lively conversation afterwards over beers. There is only one spot left for the July 9 tour, so please make sure to book now for the August, September, or October tours.

Walking Tours of The Del start on Wed. June 11 at 5:30. If you have never toured The Riverline, now’s your chance! Tours will start at 5:30 PM on June 11, July 9, August 20, September 10, and October 8, and take about an hour. Tours start at the intersection of Hamburg Street and Mackinaw Street and will be led by Executive Director Jeff Lebsack. Afterwards, continue the conversation at Gene McCarthy’s.

Tours are free and open to the public, but please register in advance at www.theriverline.org to secure your place for the tour of your choice, as the tours are restricted to 20 people.