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A Winter Meadow
There has been a lot of brown this winter and it can start feeling repetitive or mundane. When faced with a less dynamic landscape, especially one that I am frequently exposed to, it’s easy for me to lose interest in my surroundings and focus on the act of moving forward. It’s a consistent goal of mine to remind myself to spend some time exploring the places I skip over, and even though I sometimes forget, it’s always a joy to remember how many interesting things are quietly happening in the least obvious places.
Nature is for Everyone. But is it really?
If people of color feel unsafe when they spend time outdoors — due to the numerous stories of black and brown people who have suffered attacks while birding, jogging, and partaking in other outdoor activities — then nature is not truly for everyone. How can we ensure that people of color feel safe and welcome to partake in outdoor recreational activities alongside their white peers?
Blue Jay Mafia
Blue Jays are one of those birds that people either love or hate. Many people tell me that Blue Jays are bullies that chase the other birds away or that they eat all their birdseed. Others remark on the beautiful blue of their feathers, on how they warn other birds of danger with their raucous calls, or how they always seem to travel in a tribe. So which is it? Are they beautiful family oriented protectors or clannish birdseed mafia pushing other birds out to claim their share?
Hidden Bluebird Nest
I’ve learned that students find nests all the time, but only a handful of those times are there really nests. For kids with a healthy imagination, anything can be a nest. A small bunch of leaves tucked somewhere by the wind or a tuft of grass torn up from a lawnmower can easily masquerade as a nest. So, when I heard this call, I was intrigued, but not convinced.
The Joys and Perils of Ice
When we go into nature, we can learn far more than how to identify a tree by its leaves or the scientific names of each butterfly. You choose how you want to experience the outdoors. If you are someone who wants to learn more information about the ecology or biology found in your local park, go for it, but if you want to go outside with headphones and decompress on a walk in the woods or around a lake, you can do that too. People connect with nature in ways that connect to their life. This changes depending on your current situation or even just as you age.
My Office Nature Collection
By Sarah Hatfield Let’s take a tour of my desk at work! You’re thinking, “this is a strange topic and sounds boring.” Perhaps! You’ll have to read on to find out. But it was my turn to write the article and I forgot, and this is what my brain can do today. As a...
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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
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 GroupCurt and Susie Westrom
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