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SUMMARY:Bird Banding
DESCRIPTION:Bird Banding (All)\nPavilion on west side of ACNC property \nSaturdays\, April 25\, May 2\, May 9\, and May 16\, 2026\n7:00 – 11:00 a.m. \nNo reservations required. \nJoin ornithologists on the west side of ACNC on Saturday mornings April 25 through May 16\, weather permitting. Watch how they capture migrating and resident birds\, fit them with identification bands\, measure\, weigh\, and then release them. \nBird banding is an established technique used to discover details about the behaviors of birds. You can drop in any time between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to learn from the ornithologists exactly how it is done and why. If weather is too harsh for the safety of the birds\, the nets are not opened and an alternate date is chosen. \nSpecial Information: This program is open-house style. If the weather is inclement\, the nets are not opened. No dogs. \nBird banding gives participants an up close look at birds and science in action. You can participate on four Saturdays at Audubon on April 25\, May 2\, 9\, and 16. 
URL:https://mychq.org/event/bird-banding/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Audubon Community Nature Center\, 1600 Riverside Road\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors & Nature
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SUMMARY:Plant Sale @ Audubon Community Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Stop by this year’s plant sale to pick out some new plants for your garden! There will be a large selection of native plants\, as well as annuals\, perennial plants\, trees\, and shrubs. Plants are from local greenhouses and Audubon’s gardens. \nPick up some gently used garden equipment\, décor\, tools\, and pots at the ‘Garden Treasures’ tent. Volunteer Master Gardeners will be on hand to give advice at the advice table. \nAudubon will not be accepting plants for trade due to the threat of jumping worms\, an invasive animal that can decimate local soils. \nAll plants are $3.00 per 4” pot\, $5.00 per 6 – 8” pot\, and $10 per 10” pot. Many local nurseries and garden stores donate to this event in order to provide a wide selection. \n$3.00 per 4-inch pot$5.00 per 6 – 8-inch pot$10 per 10-inch pot
URL:https://mychq.org/event/plant-sale-audubon-community-nature-center/
LOCATION:Audubon Community Nature Center\, 1600 Riverside Road\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Markets & Yard Sales
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SUMMARY:Free Admission on Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission on Memorial Day (All) \nMonday\, May 25\, 2026\n10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. \nEnjoy free admission to the Nature Center building during Memorial Day! Explore three floors of interactive indoor exhibits\, see live animals (birds\, turtles\, salamanders\, and snakes)\, and check out the Blue Heron Gift Shop. All six miles of trails are also free\, as always\, from dawn through dusk. Bring your family and make lasting memories.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/free-admission-on-memorial-day/
LOCATION:Audubon Community Nature Center\, 1600 Riverside Road\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:First Sunday Story Time @ Audubon Community Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:On the first Sunday of each month\, bring your little ones for a free nature-based story time at the Audubon. \nChildren’s books are powerful tools to connect children to nature and establish a strong foundation for their educational journey. Join Claire Certo on the first Sunday of the month for a half-hour story time. Children will go on literary adventures with animals\, through habitats and seasons\, and discover new things with every page each month. \nThis program is free and so is Sunday admission. Come for story time and stay to explore the indoor Nature Play Area\, live animals\, and exhibits. \nSpecial Information: Doors open at 12:20 p.m. with story time beginning at 12:30 p.m. The building will fully open at 1:00 p.m. \nFree for children and adults \nReservations requested by Saturday\, June 6.Enrollment limited to 15. Walk-ins accepted if room. \nRegister today at auduboncnc.org/june-first-sunday
URL:https://mychq.org/event/first-sunday-story-time-audubon-community-nature-center/
LOCATION:Audubon Community Nature Center\, 1600 Riverside Road\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books & Reading
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SUMMARY:Dragons and Fairies Festival
DESCRIPTION:Audubon’s trails are full of surprises at the annual Dragons and Fairies Festival! Look for hidden magical creatures\, ride in a horse-drawn carriage\, create magic want\, experience live music\, great food\, and so much more. \nThe Dragons and Fairies Festival transforms the grounds of Audubon into a delightful mix of all things magical. Expect a day of magical crafts\, activities\, and adventures. Adults and children alike are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes. \nVisitors can try their hand at kid-safe archery\, make a wizard staff\, take a horse-drawn wagon ride\, listen to a storyteller\, make a wish on the wishing tree\, hunt for garden gnomes\, and more fun activities. Live music will take place in the back yard for your enjoyment. \nSpecial Information: Some activities and items have a separate cost from the admission price. Please bring cash to make transactions easier. \n$12 Adults$9 Nature Center members$9 Children 3 – 15Free 2 and under \nReservations appreciated\, walk-ins welcome. \nGet tickets today at auduboncnc.org/dragons-and-fairies
URL:https://mychq.org/event/dragons-and-fairies-festival/
LOCATION:Audubon Community Nature Center\, 1600 Riverside Road\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs
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SUMMARY:Free Admission on Juneteenth
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission on Juneteenth (All) \nFriday\, June 19\, 2026\n10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. \nEnjoy free admission to the Nature Center building during Juneteenth! Explore three floors of interactive indoor exhibits\, see live animals (birds\, turtles\, salamanders\, and snakes)\, and check out the Blue Heron Gift Shop. All six miles of trails are also free\, as always\, from dawn through dusk. Bring your family and make lasting memories.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/free-admission-on-juneteenth/
LOCATION:Audubon Community Nature Center\, 1600 Riverside Road\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:July First Sunday Story Time
DESCRIPTION:First Sunday Story Time (Children 2 – 8 with an adult) \nSunday\, July 5\, 2026\n12:30 – 1:00 p.m. \nFree for children and adults \nReservations requested by Saturday\, July 4.\nEnrollment limited to 15. Walk-ins accepted if room. \nOn the first Sunday of each month\, bring your little ones for a free\, nature-based story time at Audubon. \nChildren’s books are powerful tools to connect children to nature and establish a strong foundation for their educational journey. Join Claire Certo on the first Sunday of the month for a half-hour story time. Children will go on literary adventures with animals\, through habitats and seasons\, and discover new things with every page each month. \nThis program is free and so is Sunday admission. Come for story time and stay to explore the indoor Nature Play Area\, live animals\, and exhibits. \nSpecial Information: Doors open at 12:20 p.m. with story time beginning at 12:30 p.m. The building will fully open at 1:00 p.m. \nJoin story teller Claire Certo for free First Sunday Storytime at 12:30 p.m. at Audubon Community Nature Center on July 5.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/july-first-sunday-story-time/
LOCATION:Audubon Community Nature Center\, 1600 Riverside Road\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books & Reading
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SUMMARY:Little Explorers: Amphibians
DESCRIPTION:Little Explorers (Children 3 – 8 with an adult)\nAmphibians \nSaturday\, July 11\, 2026\n10:00 – 11:30 a.m. \n$12 Adults; $9 Nature Center members\n$9 Children 3 – 8 \nPaid reservations required by Thursday\, July 9\, 2026. \nJoin Audubon to learn more about the amphibians living in this area\, try to identify a frog by only its calls\, and see some of these slimy\, bumpy\, amazing animals up close. Amphibians\, like frogs\, toads\, and salamanders\, will spend at least some portion of their life in water\, but you can also find plenty of them hopping around the forest floor and crawling under logs. \nAfter an indoor lesson learning more about their life cycles and adaptations\, head outside to explore their habitat by flipping some logs\, searching the ponds\, and looking closely on the forest floor. \nA snack is provided after the hike and a craft is offered if there is time. \nSpecial Information: This program takes place rain or shine\, please dress for the weather. \nSome species of frogs spend most of their time in or near ponds\, while others prefer the forests. Learn more about frogs\, toads\, and salamanders at ACNC’s Little Explorers on July 11.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/little-explorers-amphibians/
LOCATION:Audubon Community Nature Center\, 1600 Riverside Road\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:An Evening with the Bats
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 17\, 2026\n8:15 – 10:15 p.m. \n$8 Adults; $6 Nature Center members\n$6 Children 6 – 15 \nReservations appreciated\, walk-ins welcome. \nDid you know New York is home to nine bat species? From the Little Brown Bat (Myotis lucifugus) to the endangered Northern Long-eared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis)\, these “hand-winged” heroes are some of nature’s most enigmatic mammals—and the ultimate pest control. \nJoin Audubon for An Evening With The Bats to learn about bats in this region and at ACNC\, threats to bats in New York and around the world\, and how you can contribute to bat conservation in your backyard. After the sun sets\, the event will move outside for a bat walk along Audubon’s trails to look for bats and identify them using a mobile acoustic monitor. The lecture portion will feature presentations by Dr. Jonathan Townsend\, ACNC Executive Director Aaron Sidder\, and SUNY Fredonia bat researcher Allison Tilburg. \nDr. Jonathan Townsend is a bat biologist from the Fredonia area. He works full-time with Environmental Design and Research\, a consulting firm\, and co-owns Royal Fern Nursery with his wife\, Jessica. Jonathan is also a volunteer Executive Director for Buffalo Bat Habitat\, a nonprofit dedicated to bat habitat conservation and restoration in Western New York. \nAaron Sidder is the Executive Director of Audubon Community Nature Center. Before joining ACNC\, Aaron served as Ecology & Compliance Coordinator at Bat Conservation International\, where he coordinated multi-agency bat habitat restoration projects around the western U.S. \nAlison Tilburg is a Jamestown native currently working on her master’s degree in biology at SUNY Fredonia. Her research is focused on bat behavior and communication. \nSpecial Information: Come prepared to be outside after dark. Flashlights are recommended.  \nExecutive Director Aaron Sidder holds a California myotis during White-nose Syndrome sampling in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area\, Utah. Aaron\, along with two other bat researchers\, will discuss bat conservation during An Evening With The Bats at Audubon Community Nature Center on July 17. \nPhoto Credit: Jackson Bain\, Bat Conservation International
URL:https://mychq.org/event/an-evening-with-the-bats/
LOCATION:Audubon Community Nature Center\, 1600 Riverside Road\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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