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Audubon Cuts Ribbon on New Wildlife Habitat
On November 11, 2021, Audubon Community Nature Center (ACNC) had a quiet ribbon-cutting on the Pamela A. Westrom Wildlife Habitat (PAWWH) that will soon showcase a variety of birds of prey that are found within the region.
Nature Calms
There is something about lakes that draws me like a magnet. Perhaps it is their sheer size. The gray water seems to loom overhead on the horizon even as the soft waves lap at the shore. The vastness of the lake makes any personal problems or troubles seem small by comparison.
Opossum Encounters
As humans have spread out, Virginia Opossums have found their way closer to centers of human activities.
An Audubon Wreath: The Ideal Holiday Gift or Decoration for Your Home
Monday, November 22, 2021 is the deadline to order a beautiful locally-made Frasier fir wreath that supports Audubon as well as local business.
You can choose either a plain wreath of fresh greens or a “Uniquely Audubon” wreath with a variety of sustainably harvested natural items including white pine cones, cedar, lavender, milkweed seed pods, grasses, and more. Information on the natural items used in this year’s Uniquely Audubon wreath will be included with your purchase.
Documenting Nature
Nature journaling is a common practice for those who appreciate the natural world and want to learn more. It is a common lesson in the environmenal education field to encourage attention, questioning and data collection.
The Magic of Seeds
Think about the remarkable purpose of plants — to spread seeds or spores to ensure the survival of their species. The little white fluffs of asters, the silky parachutes of milkweed; both rely on wind to take their seeds far and away. Queen Anne’s Lace, burdock, and tickseed hitch a ride on fur or clothing, hoping to land in a spot where next year’s plant can take root. Fern spores embark on a complicated journey, involving water and another spore, before they germinate into new ferns
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.
Bruce and Juline Battler
Carnahan-Jackson Foundation
Chautauqua Region Community Foundation
Donna and Mark Hampton
Holmberg Foundation
Hultquist Foundation
Jessie Smith Darrah Fund
Kinetic Internet Service Provider
The Lenna Foundation
The Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation
David Campbell
Sue and Bill Chandler
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!
Jeanne Wiebenga and Jane Stirniman
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