NYESTA Summer Conference -Earth Science in Action: Fieldwork, Fossils & the Niagara Landscape

August 4-6, 2026

Room Reservations

DoubleTree by Hilton Niagara Falls

401 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, NY

https://group.doubletree.com/lf6wrh

Or call 716-524-3333 and press “1” when prompted. The code for our event is EST

Rate will be valid through July 9, 2026

Agenda

Tuesday, August 4th - Day 1

Buffalo State University

1300 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, NY 14222 

SAMC building

• 2:00-4:00 PM: Check-in/Registration
• 4:00-5:00 PM: Planetarium visit
• Dinner on your own

Dinner Options Near Buffalo State

• Mira – Mediterranean Cuisine
  1081 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
• Daniela – Italian & Pizza
  387 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
• India Gate – Indian Cuisine
  2039 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207
• Jack Rabbit – American Burgers & Sandwiches
  1010 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
• Cole's Restaurant – Buffalo Wings & American Pub Fare
  1104 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222

Dinner Options Near DoubleTree by Hilton, Niagara Falls

• Parkway Prime Steakhouse & Lounge – Steakhouse & American Cuisine
  401 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
• Anchor Bar Niagara Falls – Buffalo Wings & American Fare
  114 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
• Amala Restaurant and Bar – Italian-American Cuisine
  311 Rainbow Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
• Sēvā Kitchen & Bar – Contemporary American Cuisine
  200 Rainbow Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
• Hard Rock Cafe – American Burgers, BBQ & Casual Dining
  333 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303

Wednesday, August 5th - Day 2

(Day 2 Only Registration - $100 members, $120 non-members)

• 8:30 AM: Pembroke Quarry (Buffalo Geological Association)
  

(1 year of BGS membership is included)

• Lunch
  
• Afternoon: Niagara Gorge Experience (Artpark State Park  450 S 4th St, Lewiston, NY 14092, United States  ) 
• • 1.5-hour guided hike
  • Focus: 11 rock layers + Silurian fossils
• 2 pm Power Vista Visit (5777 Lewiston Rd, Lewiston, NY 14092, United States)
• Dinner 
• • DoubleTree Hotel (401 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, United States) 
  • Awards
  • Speaker Nate Drag  Sea Grant UB
  • • Topics include:
    • • CoastSnap community science shoreline monitoring
      • Great Lakes shoreline change
      • Optional hands-on modeling activity
      • Coastal resiliency curriculum connections

Thursday, August 6th - Day 3

(Day 3 Only Registration - $50 members, $70 non-members)

• 10:00AM-12:00PM Penn Dixie Fossil Park 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• • 4050 North St, Blasdell, NY 14219, United States) 
  • What to bring: https://penndixie.org/faq/ It is an open area so bring a hat, a sunscreen, and a bug spray. 
• Boxed Lunch at PennDixie
• Niagara Falls State Park Hike (Afternoon) (332 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, United States )

CTLE credits provided based on hours attended.

Pricing

- Members: $140

- Non-members: $160

All-inclusive except hotel. *No refunds, so please make every effort to attend.*

Materials included: NYESTA T-shirt and Field Guides & Resources.

**Questions?**

Contact Nadya Mease at nyesta.president@gmail.com