Give Big CHQ
Give Big CHQ

Thursday, June 12

Your gift helps keep Audubon's trails open and welcoming to everyone, all year long.
Join Audubon at The Pine Cone Creamery and receive a free kid's ice cream cone!

Dragons and Fairies Festival
Dragons and Fairies Festival

Saturday, June 21

Enjoy magical creatures, horse-drawn carriage rides, scavenger hunts, live music, great food, and so much more.

Nature Photography Contest
Nature Photography Contest

Now – June 30

You can win $200 for your nature photography! Categories include waterscapes, birds, and single blooms for adults and children age 18 and under.

Nature Center
Visit and Explore

Programs and events are held year-round.

Click below to learn more about what's happening at ACNC.

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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Recent News

 

Snails

Snails

By Katie Finch Of all the flora and fauna in the region, snails are not one I think about very often. On hikes, they fall into the “just” category. Oh, it’s just a snail. Oh, it’s just a crow. Oh, it’s just a dandelion. They are so easy to overlook because they are...

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Nature Nerds

Nature Nerds

By: Chelsea Jandreau, Senior Nature Educator Last week, I was replacing the suet on my balcony, and started thinking about upgrading and getting an actual bird feeder. These days, my indoor cat is probably more invested in keeping that thing stocked than I am, but...

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Symmetry in Nature

Symmetry in Nature

By: Taylor Brennan, Nature Educator Next time you are touring your garden, walking on wooded trails, or exploring a beachside scenery, look for immaculate swirling patterns. These can be found in the center of a sunflower, a snail’s shell, the base of an unopened...

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Address

Audubon Community Nature Center
1600 Riverside Road
Jamestown, NY 14701

(716) 569-2345
info@auduboncnc.org

Click here for directions

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

Click here for holiday closings

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

Kinetic Internet Service Provider

The Lenna Foundation

The Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation

 

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