Scholarships
Audubon strives to make nature education accessible to all. With the help of generous supporters, annual camp scholarships and academic scholarships are offered.
Read below to learn how to apply for and how to support these scholarships.
Day Camp Scholarships:
General Day Camp Camperships
Audubon Community Nature Center
c/o Sarah Hatfield
1600 Riverside Road
Jamestown, NY 14701
Application deadline: May 1 for first-round, awarded by May 15. Ongoing after June 1 as funds last.
This camp scholarship is in memory of Stephanie Frucella, a 4th grade teacher. As a child, she loved to come to the Audubon with her family to walk the trails and discover wildlife, flowers, and the beauty of nature. In her life, Stephanie strived daily to make a difference in the lives of her students and her community. Through this scholarship and others, her legacy will continue.
Application deadline: First round applications due by May 1. Awarded by May 15. Later applications will be reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis as funds last.
Please click below to download an application. Once filled out, please email it to info@auduboncnc.org or mail it to:
Audubon Community Nature Center
c/o Sarah Hatfield
1600 Riverside Road
Jamestown, NY 14701
Academic Scholarships:
Eligibility:
Applicants must be a high school junior at one of the following schools:
- Jamestown
- Falconer
- Frewsburg
- Southwestern
- Chautauqua Lake
- Maple Grove
- Panama
- Clymer
- Sherman
Application Deadline: May 1
Please click below to download an application. Once filled out, please email it to info@auduboncnc.org or mail it to:
Natural Science Scholarship
Audubon Community Nature Center
1600 Riverside Road
Jamestown, NY 14701
Each year in early May, Audubon Community Nature Center education staff are joined by guests and together they raise money through a day long Birdathon. The $500 scholarship raised through Birdathon is awarded to an area college-bound high school senior or college student who intends to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in an environmental or related field.
Donors can pledge a set amount, or an amount per species. In years past the team has seen anywhere from 65 to 80 species of birds.
Ryan Exline was an integral part of the Audubon family for many years. He assisted with gardening, eagle care, live animal care, and educational programs. He was pursuing a master’s degree at Duke University when he died in a car accident. He is deeply missed. ACNC honors him by naming this scholarship for him.
Application Deadline: March 18
Please click below to download an application. Once filled out, please email it to info@auduboncnc.org or mail it to:
Audubon Community Nature Center c/o Sarah Hatfield
1600 Riverside Road
Jamestown, NY 14701
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:
Nature Center 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 for all non-members on Sundays.
Use of the trails and exploring the outdoor exhibits, are free year round, even on holidays, from dawn to dusk.
Grounds and Outdoor Exhibits:
Open daily, year round from dawn to dusk free of charge
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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.
Bob and Kathy Frucella
Carnahan-Jackson Foundation
Chautauqua Region Community Foundation
Holmberg Foundation
Hultquist Foundation
Jessie Smith Darrah Fund
Lenna Foundation
Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation
