Pie Auction
Pie Auction

Friday, March 6 – Wednesday, March 11

Support Audubon by bidding on a delicious homemade pie baked by an ACNC staff or volunteer baker.

Nature Educator Intern Hiring
Now Hiring Nature Education Interns

Part time, May through August

Lead Discovery Walks, guide curious campers, and dive into hands-on learning!

Invasive Species Intern Hiring
Now Hiring Invasive Species Interns

Part time, June through August

Explore our waters to help remove invasive Water Chestnut.

Audubon Lights
Audubon Lights

Fridays and Saturdays, March 20 – April 4

Enjoy dazzling light displays on an illuminated trail, enjoy spectacular live entertainment, and more!

Nature Photography Contest
Nature Photography Contest

Monday, February 2 – Tuesday, June 30

There are four opportunities to win $200 for adult and youth photographers!

Summer Day Camp
Summer Day Camp

Weekly, June 23 – August 14

Designed for pre-K through grade 9, kids get outside, explore the wonders of nature, and make lifelong memories!

Member registration begins January 1. Non-member registration begins February 1.

Nature Center
Visit and Explore

Programs and events are held year-round.

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

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The connection begins with you.

Audubon Community Nature Center builds and nurtures connections between people and nature by providing positive outdoor experiences, opportunities to learn about and understand the natural world, and knowledge to act in environmentally responsible ways.

Dragons and Fairies Festival

Many of the events, programs and workshops at ACNC contain an outdoor component. Audubon believes that experiencing the natural world first hand is key in developing a connection to the planet. Check out what is happening at Audubon.

Nature affects us. We affect nature. Many of ACNC’s programs help to understand the components of natural ecosystems and how people fit into and impact the systems. Learn more about scheduling educational programs through Audubon.

Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something. Learn how your actions impact the planet and find simple ways to increase your positive impacts through volunteering. Find your place at Audubon Community Nature Center.

Recent News

 

The Sounds of Spring

The Sounds of Spring

By: Chelsea Jandreau, Education Director The arrival of March brings both people and nature out of their winter hiding spots. When the planet revolves and rotates just enough to change the angle of the sun, bringing warmer and sunnier days, the transformation it...

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Bryophyta State of Mind

Bryophyta State of Mind

By: Emma Pryll, Seasonal Nature Educator Observing natural movements, the growth of the Earth, and the ecosystems sustaining it has become a healing experience for me. The shift of stone and rock formations showcases not only the beauty of nature, but also the...

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Migrating Raptors

Migrating Raptors

By: Katie Finch, Visitor Experience Director With the longer days, the natural world is slowly starting to wake up. Last week, I saw both a chipmunk and a skunk, both of which spend much of winter in slumber and inactivity. All plants and animals have ways they adapt...

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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 and Arts Access 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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