Notice – The Nature Center restrooms and exhibits will be closed this summer. The trails and Liberty the Bald Eagle are still open to visitors daily from dawn to dusk. The Blue Heron Gift Shop is offering curbside pick-up for birdseed and other items. Click here to learn more about programs and events are available during this time.
Vision
Audubon Community Nature Center envisions a future where every child within our community has a real and healthy connection to nature.
Statement of Beliefs
- We believe that a positive relationship with nature strengthens and enriches us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
- We believe that all forms of life are interdependent and the diversity of nature is essential to our well-being.
- We believe that learning is a lifelong endeavor and we dedicate ourselves to opening our eyes to the natural world.
- We believe in sharing our passion with others so that they may be inspired to become stewards of the natural world.
Audubon Community Nature Center is a 570-acre wetland preserve that includes over five miles of trails, a native tree arboretum, picnic areas, a natural play space, and educational gardens for you to explore daily from dawn until dusk. You can visit Liberty, a non-releasable Bald Eagle, in her enclosure near the building. Public programs, animal ambassadors, and docents may also be available to enrich your experience.
The Nature Center itself is home to the Blue Heron Gift Shop and three floors of interactive exhibits, including live animals, which inform and engage visitors of all ages. The Nature Center also has spaces available to rent for your use.
Nature Center Admission:
Nature Center Members (adults and children) – Free
Non-member Adults – $6
Non-member Children ages 3 – 15 – $2
Children ages 2 and under – Free
Maximum cost for a Family – $15
Sunday admission is free for all.
The trails and grounds are free to explore.
The Nature Center will be closed for the following holidays:
Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
ACNC offers a variety of programs and events year round. These activities range in topic and scale, find what interests you. There is something for everyone at Audubon.
If you’re looking for something specific, you can schedule a program that fits your needs.
General Rules
To ensure the safety of the sanctuary and all visitors please remember these rules.
– No Pets
– No Bicycles or Motorized Vehicles (without permission) Strollers and Wheel Chairs are allowed.
– Please stay on the trails.
– You are welcome to use the picnic tables.
– Carry in and carry out your trash.
– Please don’t pick, collect or remove natural items.
– Please don’t feed, handle, or disturb animals.
– Alcoholic beverages prohibited (without permission).
– Fires prohibited (without permission).
– Fishing, hunting, or trapping prohibited.
– Firearms prohibited.
Terry LeBaron
Buildings and Grounds Manager
Andrew
Harrington
Chairman
Robert
Klebacha
Treasurer
Elisabeth
Hall
Board Member
Brittany
Wilcox
Board Member
Greg
Lyle
First Vice Chair
Louise
Boutwell
Board Member
Tim
Piotrowski
Board Member
Leigh
Rovegno
Ex-Officio
Dave
Burlee
Second Vice Chair
Linnea
Carlson
Board Member
Tim
Smeal
Board Member
Penny
Lester
Secretary
Willow
Fodor
Board Member
Piper
Van Ord
Board Member
Address
Audubon Community Nature Center
1600 Riverside Road
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 569-2345
info@auduboncnc.org
Hours and Admission
Monday - Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday
Closed
Click here for holiday closings
Admission
Temporarily by donation
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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.
Bob and Kathy Frucella
Carnahan-Jackson Foundation
Chautauqua Region Community Foundation
Holmberg Foundation
Hultquist Foundation
Jessie Smith Darrah Fund
Lenna Foundation
Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
The Boocha Family
Bush Industries Inc.
Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance
Hal and Mary Conarro
Jan Simons Boyle
