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A Slithering Fear
Many people have a negative perception of snakes. They are afraid of them or think the snakes are going to hurt them. This is largely untrue of most snakes, especially around here. As with most animals, unless they feel threatened in some way or have been otherwise largely disturbed, they are not going to bother you.
Meet the American Robin
I had become so accustomed to looking for robins on the ground, I had never really thought to look up in the trees. I don’t know why that changed this year. Maybe it was the nice second-floor view from the Audubon staff offices, or maybe because I had just moved to a new city and was just more observant as I took in new sights, but I saw the robins everywhere. Little balls of fluff patiently waiting in the branches for spring to come.
Seeing Something
As we enter the spring season and are drawn outside by the return of warmth, songs and blooms, here are a few ideas about seeing “something” based on my outdoor adventures.
The Rise of Spring
Starting just about now, the landscape begins to change dramatically from week to week. You walk the same trails, but new things emerge and appear. The spring season is a naturalist’s crunch time – there is so much to learn in such a short span. That little plant you...
Life in the Darkness
By Jeff Tome The owl hooted as soon as I pulled the last plug and the landscape around me plunged into darkness. It was an eerie, high pitched sound that would have terrified me when I was a child. The dark is now an old friend that rarely frightens me, but as a child...
A Front Seat View
Driving a car lets you move a greater amount of distance than you would on foot, so the larger area covered often makes it more likely you will see certain kinds of animals. There is a trade-off though, especially if you happen to be the one driving the car. Even if you get to see something interesting, you will only be able to grab a quick glance. Sometimes, you can safely pull over to watch, but often you get a few seconds and then have to continue on your way. When viewing animals on foot, you can sometimes get a little more observation time than if you have to continue safely driving away. And even if you want to watch them more, it’s tricky to follow an animal with a car.
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.
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