One of the most important goals of the BRRAlliance is engagement with and enrichment of the communities of northwest Buffalo, NY.  As such, we host a number of events throughout the course of the year.  Some of these events are one-time only affairs, others are annual happenings.  Learn more about past events hosted by the BRRAlliance below!

In the fall of 2023, the BRRAlliance held a program consisting of a series of speaker from different organizations invested in the local environment.  Topics ranged from urban air quality to Buffalo’s new composting initiatives.  Read more…

After the success of our 2023 Environmental Speaker Series, we decided to hold another series of speaking engagements in 2024.  For Spring, we chose to focus on Buffalo’s waterfront and how crucial stewardship of our maritime environment is.  Read more…

In June 2022 the BRRAlliance and Outside Chronicles joined forces to present the inaugural Urban Treks challenge, a series of urban nature hikes designed for participants to explore the natural world in an urban setting.  Read more…

In September 2024, the BRRAlliance joined up with the Black Rock Historical Society and Scajaquada Corridor Coalition to host a speaker series dedicated to the Scajaquada Creek Corridor watershed, its history, its current circumstances, and plans for its future rehabilitation.  Read more…

Beginning in 2022, the BRRAlliance has been holding a September 5K run.  The River Rock Run provides a unique riverside run experience that showcases the beauty of our riverfront and encourages visitation and the experience of our urban environment.  As of September 2024 the River Rock Run has been held for three years and has grown each year as participants come out to experience the beauty of the Niagara River waterfront.   Read more…

In Summer 2023 the BRRAlliance held the first Music By the Murals concert series in Market Square Park.  This series, produced with the support of Sportsmen’s Americana and Arts Services, Inc, provided free music to the community and showcased the benefit of Market Square park as a staging venue for events in the heart of Black Rock.  Read more…

In the Summer of 2023 the BRRAlliance debuted a program highlighting the transformative things we do for our community.  Read More…

The BRRAlliance has participated in the Give 716 charity drive since 2021.  This drive is hosted by the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres organizations, and supported by a number of local businesses.  This event gives charities and nonprofits like the BRRAlliance an opportunity to spread their message and raise funds through social media campaigning.  Read more…

In 2023 the BRRAlliance held its first meat raffle.  This event drew a fun-loving crowd from the Black Rock and Riverside districts who came out in order to raise funds in support of the BRRAlliance and take a chance on winning some delicious prizes.  Read more…

In October of 2022 the BRRAlliance debuted the new and improved Market Square Park, including an expanded mural, a concrete staging area, and a native plant and pollinator garden.  Read more…