(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, this presentation will highlight some of the county’s most significant ecotourism and recreational developments.
Growing up in Wisconsin’s woods, Bodway became passionate about trails and the natural world. After meeting Rachel, his future wife, he relocated to Fredonia, New York, while pursuing his Ph.D. in English literature. They fell in love with Chautauqua County’s natural splendor as they traveled the county’s trails together.
The Friends of Chautauqua County Greenways group was founded in 2020 after Bodway returned to Chautauqua County and reviewed the 2012 Chautauqua County Greenways Plan. He has contributed to the collection of about $750,000 for countywide recreation projects since 2020.
After the event, you can visit with Bodway if you would want to pack a lunch.
Children ages 9 to 15 and Nature Center members pay a program fee of $8 or $6. We welcome reservations by phone at (716) 569-2345 or online at AudubonCNC.org under Programs and Events. We welcome walk-ins.