(WNY News Now) – Unlock the mysteries of seeds and their role in nature with Audubon Community Nature Center’s Little Explorers event on Saturday, September 14.
Jamestown, N.Y. – Seeds, though small, are vital to the survival of every habitat. On Saturday, September 14, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., the Audubon Community Nature Center invites you and your young nature enthusiasts, ages 3 to 8, to join the Little Explorers program for an engaging, hands-on experience learning about seeds and the plants they become.
A lot of spring greenery depends on autumn seeds. Some seeds are found floating on the wind, others stick to animal fur and your clothes, and some are collected by animals for food.
Come to Audubon for a hands-on exploration of seeds of all types to learn more about how they move, grow, and help animals survive the winter.
After a short indoor lesson, head outside on a guided exploration through Audubon’s forests and wetlands to see how many types of seeds you can find and collect.
A snack is provided after the hike and a craft is offered if there is time.
Little Explorers takes place rain or shine, so dress for the weather.
The fee is $12 for adults, $9 for children ages 3–8 and Nature Center members.
Enrollment is limited to 15 children, 30 participants total.
To make your paid reservations required by Thursday, September 12, 2024, call (716) 569-2345 during business hours or go to AudubonCNC.org and click through Programs and Events.
Audubon Community Nature Center is located at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, N.Y., and Warren, Pa. You can visit the nearly 600-acre nature preserve, check in on the live birds of prey, enjoy the native tree arboretum and gardens, and hike over five miles of trails dawn until dusk daily for free.
The three-story Nature Center building houses interactive displays, a collection of live animals including the Hellbender exhibit, and the Blue Heron Gift Shop. Visitors are welcome Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Sundays, 1–4:30 p.m. Nature Center members and SNAP/EBT cardholders have free building admission daily. Building admission is also free every Sunday for non-Nature Center members.
To learn more about Audubon and its many programs, call (716) 569-2345, find Audubon Community Nature Center on Facebook, or visit AudubonCNC.org. Check out AudubonCNC.org/about for a quick fly-by visit.
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