Winter Birdseed Sale pick-up is rescheduled to Saturday, February 22 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Programs and events are held year-round.

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Pie Auction
Pie Auction

Friday, February 28 – Wednesday, March 5

Bid on delicious homemade pies (cheesecake, chocolate peanut butter, lemon meringue, and more)!

Mud Camp
Mud Camp

Thursday, April 17 & Friday, April 18

Children ages 4 – 12 will adventure outdoors to look for signs of spring and discover the importance of mud as the snow and ice melt.

Summer Day Camp
Summer Day Camp 2025

June 24 – August 15

Campers enjoy free play, outdoor adventures, interactive nature-based lessons, and discovery-based activities to connect with the natural world.
Member registration begins January 1. Non-member registration begins February 1.

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Audubon Lights
Audubon Lights

March 21, 22, 28, 29 & April 4, 5

Experience an illuminated trail with dazzling light displays, laser shows, spectacular live entertainment, and more!

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Recent News

 

Bird Feeders and The Joy of Casual Birding

Bird Feeders and The Joy of Casual Birding

By Charlotte Schmaltz, Nature Educator An easy way that I stay connected to nature, even if I have a busy schedule, is taking a moment to look out a window and watch birds at a bird feeder. It is both simple and, in my opinion, brings an extra bit of joy into one’s...

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Are Robins a Sign of Spring?  

Are Robins a Sign of Spring?  

By Katie Finch, Senior Nature Educator If the groundhog sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If the Wooly Bear caterpillar has a narrow orange band in the middle, it will be a harsh winter. If a cat sneezes, it will rain soon.   Humans...

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Otters, Minks, and Weasels

Otters, Minks, and Weasels

By Chelsea Jandreau, Senior Nature Educator There are animals you see so often they become part of the scenery. It is impossible to make a blanket statement about which animals those might be, as each person has a unique set of experiences, and dedicates their time...

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Address

Audubon Community Nature Center
1600 Riverside Road
Jamestown, NY 14701

(716) 569-2345
info@auduboncnc.org

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Hours and Admission

Nature Center Hours:

Monday - Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Sunday
1:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Building Admission:

Members - Free
Non-member Adult (ages 16+) - $6
Non-member Child (ages 3 - 15) - $2
Children ages 2 and under - Free
Maximum cost for a Family - $15
Free admission to the Nature Center for SNAP/EBT cardholders.
Free admission for all on Sundays

Grounds and Outdoor Exhibits:

Open daily, year round from dawn to dusk, free of charge

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Thank you, Community Partners

Audubon Community Partners make a significant financial contribution each year because they believe that every child deserves the opportunity to have a real and healthy connection to nature.

Bruce and Juline Battler

Carnahan-Jackson Foundation

Chautauqua Region Community Foundation

Donna and Mark Hampton

Holmberg Foundation

Hultquist Foundation

Jessie Smith Darrah Fund

The Lenna Foundation

The Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation

 

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