The Arc Erie County New York

The Arc Erie County New York The Arc Erie County New York supports children and adults with disabilities, and their families

Established in 1951, The Arc Erie County New York provides programming addressing a broad range of needs within the developmental disability community: shelter, education, family support, service coordination, legal services/advocacy, children’s programming and vocational services. All services are geared to enable these members of our community with the ability to attain personal goals and acquir

e valuable skills that will help them become more productive and self-sufficient members of our Western New York community.

08/28/2026

What’s the Buzz?! ⁉️

Brood! 🐝

The hives are buzzing with new life! Our frames are packed with bee brood—baby bees developing inside their cells and getting ready to join the colony. 💛

Look closely at all those colors! The golden/yellow capped cells are developing baby bees, while the lighter, creamy areas can include freshly drawn wax and stored food surrounding the brood. The solid, consistent pattern of capped brood is exactly what beekeepers love to see—it tells us the Queen has been busy and the colony is successfully raising its next generation. A strong brood pattern is a great sign that our colony is healthy and growing. 💪🏻

Before long, these little bees will be out helping keep Black Water Acres blooming! 🌻

08/27/2026

We had some unexpected visitors at Black Water Acres — a swarm of bees that came from a wild hive in the area! 🐝

Luckily, our Farm Manager Teresa and Ed from Lady Lea's Apiary were able to capture the swarm by identifying the Queen, putting her in a cage to keep her safe, and then placing her in a bee box made for tiny colonies. 👑

Once she was in her new box, the rest of the bees followed her scent. A frame of bees from one of our hives was added to help the colony thrive. Now these busy little pollinators have a new place to call home at Black Water Acres. 🏡

Just another bee-autiful adventure on the farm! 🧡

🍺🍷🍁Ale Trail & More is Coming Up! 🍺🍷🍁Sept 24th 4:30-9pm. 30 Wilson Road, Williamsville NY 14221.Text your friends. Start...
08/27/2026

🍺🍷🍁Ale Trail & More is Coming Up! 🍺🍷🍁
Sept 24th 4:30-9pm. 30 Wilson Road, Williamsville NY 14221.
Text your friends. Start the group chat. Don't miss a great night out.

HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS!

Tag your crew - Tag at least 3 friends in the comments and be entered to win!

Who's your:
🍺 Beer buddy?
🍷 Wine friend?
🍎 Cider fan?
🥃 Spirits enthusiast?
🍔 Foodie?
🎶 Live-music-loving friend?
🔥 Person who is always up for a good night out?

And if someone in your crew isn't drinking, that's easy too - Designated Driver/Non-Alcoholic tickets are just $10. (Alcohol Tasting tickets $40).

Winner to be chosen on September 4th at 12 noon.

More info at: ArcErieCounty.org/AleTrail

08/21/2026

What’s the BUZZ?! ⁉️

Weeds! 🍃

This week at Black Water Acres, our Day Habilitation Without Walls (WOW) and Community Based Prevocational (CPV) programs learned all about weeds—and that not all weeds are bad! Some can help pollinators, some improve the soil, and some even support the ecosystem. 🐝

We identified which weeds can stay, which need to go, and how a little weeding helps give our plants room to grow! 💚

08/20/2026

Why are I/DD services essential?

I/DD services do far more than just meet immediate needs. They also foster longstanding, trusted relationships by connecting people to healthcare, behavioral health support, medication assistance, therapies, and care coordination.

Ensuring services are stable across the entire system is crucial to helping the I/DD community stay healthy, safe, and supported.

08/19/2026

Something is coming...👑

In case you were wondering… 🤔Our bees are happy, healthy, and buzzing away! And now that our cameras are up and running,...
08/18/2026

In case you were wondering… 🤔

Our bees are happy, healthy, and buzzing away! And now that our cameras are up and running, we can keep an eye on all the action happening around the hives! 📹🐝

Stay tuned for more bee-hind-the-scenes updates at Black Water Acres! 🧡

Sip, sample & support a great cause at The Arc Erie County’s 6th Annual Ale Trail! 🍺🍷Join us September 24th for an eveni...
08/18/2026

Sip, sample & support a great cause at The Arc Erie County’s 6th Annual Ale Trail! 🍺🍷

Join us September 24th for an evening packed with craft beverages, food trucks, live music, yard games, vendors & more! 🧡

Sample the regions best local craft beer, wine, cider, mead, and spirits while walking on our lighted paved trail in the woods! 🪵

Grab your presale tickets before they’re gone and help support children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities! 🎟️

*This event is 21+ only

For tickets:
https://secure.givelively.org/event/nysarc-inc-buffalo-ny/ale-trail-2026-tickets/6th-annual-ale-trail-2026-sept-24th-2026-4-30-9pm

08/14/2026

What’s the BUZZ?! ⁉️

Seeds! 🌱

Seeds and seedlings are in at the farm. We’ve got sunflowers, beets, lettuce, cabbage, swiss chard, kale, cauliflower, broccoli, and more! 🥦

We can already see the beans and radishes coming up! We are anxiously waiting for the spinach and carrots to grow. 🥕

Soon the people we support will learn all about weeding! 🧑🏻‍🌾

Our CPV group from Grace in Community Church spent some time lending a hand with farm beautification and grounds care at...
08/13/2026

Our CPV group from Grace in Community Church spent some time lending a hand with farm beautification and grounds care at Black Water Acres! We are grateful for their hard work, teamwork, and pride in helping care for our growing farm! 🧡

Address

30 Wilson Road
Buffalo, NY
14221

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18332723743

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