The Nature Center building will have FREE admission Thursday, June 19 for Juneteenth.

Enjoy family fun at Audubon!

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.

Gender Diversity
Gender Diversity in the Natural World

Saturday, June 28

The plants, animals, and fungi found in the natural world demonstrate a variety of gender roles and expressions. Join Miles Hilton for a guided walk to explore and learn 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

 

Wild World of Flowers

Wild World of Flowers

By Taylor Brennan, Nature Educator The colorful transition between spring and summer includes the return of green foliage, baby geese wandering in fields, reconnecting with warm sunshine, and the blossoming of many wildflowers that call New York their home. The wild...

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Senses and Nature

Senses and Nature

By: Charlotte Schmaltz, Nature Educator The emphasis we as humans place on sight bleeds into how we describe our experiences with the natural world. We will often talk about what we see; whether it’s spotting the movement of wildlife or the colors in a field of...

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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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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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