Friday, November 22

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Join Audubon’s Thanksgiving with the Birds: A Tradition of Gratitude and Nature

(WNY Now News) In the midst of the splendor of nature, Audubon Community Nature Center will commemorate its longstanding Thanksgiving tradition this Saturday, November 23, with a feast and family-friendly program.Thanksgiving with the Birds is a longstanding Audubon tradition that dates back to the Audubon Community Nature Center's foundation, and it includes turkey, gravy, and drinks. This year's communal Thanksgiving dinner, which is held on Saturday, November 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., is a team effort.In the early days of the gathering, Audubon's resilient founders brought lawn chairs, prepared soup in an outside pot, and enjoyed their Thanksgiving meal outside in the crisp, often snowy air surrounded by birds and trees. In addition to the optional soup (broth-based, preferably;...
Explore the Wonders of Nature with Audubon’s First Sunday Story Time on December 1
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Explore the Wonders of Nature with Audubon’s First Sunday Story Time on December 1

(WNY News Now) On December 1, the Audubon Community Nature Center will host a free First Sunday Story Time. This is a great opportunity to introduce young minds to nature and learn about the wonders of animals and seasonal change.Jamestown, New York.Books are excellent resources for fostering a child's connection to the natural world and laying a solid intellectual foundation.You may take a literary journey with animals through different habitats and seasons at the Audubon Community Nature Center's First Sunday Story Time on December 1 at 12:30 to 1 p.m., learning something new every time you turn the page.The event begins at 12:20 p.m., and the Nature Center opens to the public at 1 p.m.Following Story Time, you can explore the indoor Nature Play Area, interactive displays, and animals ...
Explore Nature’s Hidden Wonders on a Fall Foray at Audubon Center
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Explore Nature’s Hidden Wonders on a Fall Foray at Audubon Center

(WNY News Now) – Discover the secrets of the autumn landscape and its bustling wildlife during Audubon’s “Fall Foray” on November 23.Jamestown, N.Y. – Fallen foliage, fungi, and foraging forest creatures: Much is happening in the wild as the days get shorter and temperatures drop lower.  Appreciate the nature of this season on a “Fall Foray” at Audubon Community Nature Center on Saturday, November 23, 10–11:30 a.m.Join an Audubon nature educator to discover how different plants and animals prepare themselves for the oncoming winter. Learn how a quiet looking fall landscape is teeming with life and activity. From insects burrowing into the leaf litter to plants preparing to weather the icy temperatures to come, there is activity all around us.This program takes place outdoors, so be sure to...