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Winter Wonderland Awaits: Audubon Holiday Camps Offer Fun and Exploration for Kids
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Winter Wonderland Awaits: Audubon Holiday Camps Offer Fun and Exploration for Kids

(WNY News Now) Children ages 4 to 12 may embark on winter adventures at the Audubon Community Nature Center's Holiday Camps on December 30 and 31. Play and outdoor discovery are waiting for them. Children can enjoy playing outside and being active during the Audubon Community Nature Center Holiday Camps. Children aged 4 to 12 may explore the outdoors, play, climb, run, and use their senses as they learn about everything that winter has to offer on Monday and Tuesday, December 30 and 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ice, wind, and cold alter the terrain and introduce new objects for exploration, play, and learning. The day's themes are play and education. Youngsters should pack a meal that doesn't need to be refrigerated, water and snacks, extras of everything that might get wet, and clothing th...
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Explore the Natural Beauty of Chautauqua County at Audubon’s First Friday Event

(WNY News Now) At the Audubon Community Nature Center's First Friday session on December 6, learn about trail and ecotourism projects in Chautauqua County and explore local recreational alternatives.The Audubon Community Nature Center's first Friday, December 6, from 11 a.m. to noon, features a presentation called Trails of Chautauqua County with Jacob Bodway.Take a look at Chautauqua County's amazing recreational activities with Bodway, trail coordinator for the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth.In recent years, Chautauqua County has witnessed a significant increase in canal and trail improvements, as well as the creation of a new mobile and interactive trail map. In addition to giving an overview of how we got to where we are now and where we plan to go in the future, t...
Celebrate Small Business Saturday at Audubon with Free Admission, Hot Cocoa, Cookies, and Discounts
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Celebrate Small Business Saturday at Audubon with Free Admission, Hot Cocoa, Cookies, and Discounts

(WNY News Now) In honor of Small Business Saturday, the Audubon Community Nature Center is inviting guests to take advantage of free admission, cookies, hot cocoa, and exclusive deals.On November 30, Audubon Community Nature Center and the Blue Heron Gift Shop will be celebrating Small Business Saturday by offering free entrance, complimentary hot cocoa and cookies, and discounts on new Nature Center memberships and gift shop purchases.Audubon is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday after Thanksgiving, which is Small Business Saturday, a day devoted to assisting small businesses and communities nationwide.For the holidays, the Blue Heron Gift Shop is filled with presents, many of which are genuinely exclusive to Audubon. Among the products are Audubon's own Nature Discovery Kits, new...
Celebrate Small Business Saturday at Audubon with Free Admission, Hot Cocoa, Cookies, and Discounts
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Celebrate Small Business Saturday at Audubon with Free Admission, Hot Cocoa, Cookies, and Discounts

(WNY News Now) In honor of Small Business Saturday, the Audubon Community Nature Center is inviting guests to take advantage of free admission, cookies, hot cocoa, and exclusive deals.On November 30, Audubon Community Nature Center and the Blue Heron Gift Shop will be celebrating Small Business Saturday by offering free entrance, complimentary hot cocoa and cookies, and discounts on new Nature Center memberships and gift shop purchases.Audubon is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday after Thanksgiving, which is Small Business Saturday, a day devoted to assisting small businesses and communities nationwide.For the holidays, the Blue Heron Gift Shop is filled with presents, many of which are genuinely exclusive to Audubon. Among the products are Audubon's own Nature Discovery Kits, new...
Explore Chautauqua County’s Trails and Recreation: Join Audubon’s First Friday Event on December 6
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Explore Chautauqua County’s Trails and Recreation: Join Audubon’s First Friday Event on December 6

(WNY News Now) At the Audubon Community Nature Center's First Friday event on December 6, trail expert Jacob Bodway will discuss Chautauqua County's expanding system of recreational trails and waterways.First Friday, December 6, 11 a.m. to noon, at the Audubon Community Nature Center, Chautauqua County Trails with Jacob Bodway, Jamestown, N.Y.Take a look at Chautauqua County's amazing recreational activities with Bodway, trail coordinator for the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth.In recent years, Chautauqua County has witnessed a significant increase in canal and trail improvements, as well as the creation of a new mobile and interactive trail map. In addition to giving an overview of how we got to where we are now and where we plan to go in the future, this presentation wi...
Celebrate Small Business Saturday at Audubon: Free Admission, Hot Cocoa, and Holiday Discounts
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Celebrate Small Business Saturday at Audubon: Free Admission, Hot Cocoa, and Holiday Discounts

(WNY News Now) On Small Business Saturday, the Audubon Community natural Center encourages you to support small businesses by shopping locally, exploring its natural preserve, and enjoying complimentary hot cocoa and cookies.On November 30, the Audubon Community Nature Center in Jamestown, New York, and the Blue Heron Gift Shop will be celebrating Small Business Saturday by offering free entrance, complimentary hot cocoa and cookies, and discounts on new Nature Center memberships and gift shop purchases.Audubon is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday after Thanksgiving, which is Small Business Saturday, a day devoted to assisting small businesses and communities nationwide.For the holidays, the Blue Heron Gift Shop is filled with presents, many of which are genuinely exclusive to Aud...
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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...