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Are Robins a Sign of Spring?  

Are Robins a Sign of Spring?  

By Katie Finch, Senior Nature Educator If the groundhog sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If the Wooly Bear caterpillar has a narrow orange band in the middle, it will be a harsh winter. If a cat sneezes, it will rain soon.   Humans...

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Otters, Minks, and Weasels

Otters, Minks, and Weasels

By Chelsea Jandreau, Senior Nature Educator There are animals you see so often they become part of the scenery. It is impossible to make a blanket statement about which animals those might be, as each person has a unique set of experiences, and dedicates their time...

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The Corvus Amongst Us

The Corvus Amongst Us

By: Mac Dawson, Nature Educator Last week, driving home from Audubon Community Nature Center, my daughter and I were so captivated by a flock of crows that I had to pull over just to take it all in. The scene was incredible—thousands of crows crowded the neighborhood...

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Wildlife through Car Windows

Wildlife through Car Windows

By Emma Roth, Nature Educator I’ve always been a wildlife watcher. It’s something that comes naturally when you spend any amount of time in nature. At some point, it takes more effort to ignore the animals than notice them when you are out and about hiking. They can...

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Our Biggest Resolution 

Our Biggest Resolution 

By Mac Dawson, Nature Educator It’s about now we have a firm grip on the scope of our New Year's resolutions. We did the easy part of planning and inspiring ourselves, and by now we’re starting to understand what committing to our goals really means and how it might...

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Frozen Precipitation

Frozen Precipitation

Chelsea Jandreau, Senior Nature Educator Western New York is fully committing to the business of winter this year. As I currently look at the weather forecast, most days ahead have at least a little bit of snowfall predicted, and there are definitely some differing...

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    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

     

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