Explore on Your Own

Visit Audubon on your own. Hike the trails, wander through the native tree arboretum, have a picnic, visit live birds of prey and other animal ambassadors, explore the Nature Center and the education exhibits, or browse the Blue Heron Gift Shop.

Trail Map

Overview

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 live birds of prey in an aviary near the building. Public programs, animal ambassadors, and docents may also be available to enrich your experience.

Nature Center

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.

Nature Center Hours:

Monday – Saturday
10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Sunday
1:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Trails and grounds open year round from dawn to dusk.

Nature Center Admission:

Nature Center Members – Free
Non-member Adult – $6
Non-member Child (ages 15 and under) – $2
Maximum cost for a Family – $15

Show your SNAP/EBT card for free admission to the Nature Center.
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.

Directions

Contact and Hours

Trails and Rules

While planning your visit to ACNC, please be aware of and prepared to follow the general rules for the trails and building. These rules are in place to assure a positive experience for all guests and help to protect the natural environment and the Nature Center. This preparation will help make the most of your experience at Audubon.

Trail Map

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.

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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

The Lenna Foundation

The Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation

Hal and Mary Conarro

Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant

Bob and Kathy Frucella

Kravitz Tree Service

Thomas Kuntz and Meredith Kuntz

Doug and Lamae McCullor

National Fuel Gas Company

Southern Chautauqua
Federal Credit Union
Weinberg Financial Group

Curt and Susie Westrom

Whirley-DrinkWorks!