Working Bees
Humans have been caring for Honey Bees for thousands of years. The honey, wax, and pollination service from Honey Bees are important resources for humans. The majority of bees kept in North America are European Honey Bees (Apis mellifera), which were originally brought over by European settlers in the 1600s. Despite our long relationship with these insects, their life still seems extraordinary and at times very strange.
Mosquitoes: What are they Good For?
I often joke that I wish all the mosquitoes in the world would just disappear, and that we would all be better off without them. The biology minded side of me, however, knows that they must have some important ecological function. All animals in an ecosystem have their niche, or a role they fill to keep the system functioning. The same must be true for mosquitoes, right?
Monarch Butterflies
While things may be looking bleak for Monarch Butterflies, there are also people who are collecting data, planting habitats, and advocating for these butterflies. There have been community science projects involving thousands and volunteers and scientific studies going on since the mid-1900’s. Monarch Watch and Journey North are just two community science projects that you could get involved in to help track Monarchs and contribute data to research projects that help us learn more about these butterflies.
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Address
Audubon Community Nature Center
1600 Riverside Road
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 569-2345
info@auduboncnc.org
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
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
Whirley-DrinkWorks!
Hal and Mary Conarro
Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant
Kravitz Tree Service
Doug and Lamae McCullor
National Fuel Gas Company
Weinberg Financial Group
Curt and Susie Westrom