This year’s “Winter Wonderland in the Woods” attracted more than 600 people! Although there wasn’t much snow, there were many activities for people to enjoy on this sunny day. Some of the new additions to this year’s event were a compass course by the Niagara Frontier Search and Rescue Team and an ice rescue demonstration presented by the DEC Forest Rangers. Participants also enjoyed the new “Snow Fun” Stations and “Winter Animal Olympics” activities.

Thank you to the exhibitors and presenters: DEC Environmental Conservation Officers, DEC Forest Rangers, Earth Spirit, Erie County Parks, Niagara Frontier Search and Rescue Team,   SPCA Wildlife Department, and the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

Special thanks to DEC Operation Staff, Region 9 Office of Communication Services, and all of the volunteers who helped make the event a big success!

Subnivian Tunnel

Snow Station – Blubber Glove

Visitors

Erie County Park Rangers

Subnivian Tunnel

Snow Shoeing for Kids

Warming Station

Warming Station

Snow shoeing for kids

DEC Forest Rangers

DEC Forest Ranger – Ice Rescue Demo

DEC Forest Ranger – Ice Rescue Demo

Track Mold Station

Visitors

SPCA Wildlife Presentation

Niagara Frontier Search & Rescue – Compass Course

Ice Fishing Demo

Winter Crafts for Kids

Snow Fun Station

Earth Spirit – Maple Sugaring