Humanity and the Natural World: Empathy, Intelligence, and the Interdependence of Life
By Mac Dawson, Seasonal Nature EducatorHuman beings are deeply connected to the natural world around us. Whether we’re pet owners, gardeners, or farmers, this bond with nature is something we instinctively seek. Those who keep a connection to the natural world either...
Boogie-Woogies in the Woods
By Emma Roth, Nature Educator and Animal Care Specialist A couple of weekends ago, I found myself wandering down a trail, with a backpack full of camping gear. Backpacking, while not something I do as often as I would like, is one of my favorite hobbies. There’s...
Play is Essential
Unstructured outdoor play, once a defining feature of childhood, has significantly diminished over recent decades due to societal changes of debatable degrees of logic. This decline has serious implications for our kid’s physical, cognitive, and emotional development, and as with so many other things, it is increasingly tied to health concerns and developmental challenges.
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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
Southern Chautauqua
Federal Credit Union
Weinberg Financial GroupCurt and Susie Westrom