Bee Kind Shirt Fundraiser
Bee Kind Shirt Fundraiser

July 14 - August 18

This design was inspired by ACNC’s exhibits and created by our in-house designer. Support local and enjoy this limited edition shirt and hoodie!

Bee Board Display Opening
Bee Board Display Opening

Friday, August 1

Join Audubon and artist Wendy Bale for a celebration of the Nature Center’s newest educational display on bees.

Volunteer at Audubon
Volunteer at Audubon

Make a difference!

Audubon needs your help with trail maintenance, carpentry, mowing, planting, tractor work, and more.

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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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

 

Golden Hour

Golden Hour

By Taylor Brennan, Nature Educator Watches are used to keep track of time, making sure we get to appointments when needed and help us make sense of our day. However, you do not need a watch or a clock to experience a timeframe commonly known as “golden hour.”...

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Not Just Dirt

Not Just Dirt

By: Chelsea Jandreau, Senior Nature Educator Most people don’t think about it until it becomes a necessity or a problem, but dirt and soil are important parts of all of our lives. I know when I’m talking to someone with a vested interest in soil. I can see it in the...

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Lightning Bugs

Lightning Bugs

By Katie Finch, Senior Nature Educator It’s the last day of June and I’m standing under the overhang on my back deck protected from the last drips of a rainstorm. It’s past nine o’clock but not quite dark yet. But the yard is starting to light up, one or two flashes...

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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

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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