The community garden on Lakeview Avenue will be getting an overhaul Saturday, April 2. Jamestown Public Market Director Linnea Carlson said they are partnering with the Jamestown Audubon Community Nature Center thanks to a grant from the Ralph C. … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library Holds First Murray Bob Education Initiative Event Today
The first event of a new education initiative at the James Prendergast Library starts this afternoon. The library recently announced the creation of the Murray L. Bob Education Initiative. The program named in honor of the former long-time … [Read more...]
Audubon Looking for Volunteers for Snowflake Festival
Audubon Community Nature Center is looking for volunteers for their 40th annual Snowflake Festival. The festival, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 5, will offer nature hikes, a bonfire with s’mores, demonstrations and … [Read more...]
Audubon Collecting Winter Clothing Donations for Children in Need
The Audubon Community Nature Center is seeking donations of new or gently-used winter clothing items for children in need. Donations of sweaters, winter coats, snow pants, boots, hats, gloves, and scarves are being accepted through the end of the … [Read more...]
Audubon Community Nature Center Cuts Ribbon on Pamela A. Westrom Wildlife Habitat
The Audubon Community Nature Center recently held a ribbon-cutting on the Pamela A. Westrom Wildlife Habitat. The new facility will soon showcase a variety of birds of prey that are found within the region. It was named in memory of Jamestown High … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Leigh Rovegno – October 7, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Audubon Community Nature Center Executive Director Leigh Rovegno about how the center weathered the last year and programs coming up this month. … [Read more...]
Songbird Sickness Cases Appear to be Tapering Off
Songbird sickness cases appear to be tapering off. Audubon Community Nature Center Executive Director Leigh Rovegno sent a communication saying the Cornell’s Lab of Ornithology and its Wildlife Health Lab recently issued a statement saying reported … [Read more...]
Audubon Community Nature Center to Resume Admission Fees
The Audubon Community Nature Center is re-starting paid admission for non-members beginning August 2nd. ACNC Executive Director Leigh Revegno said the building admission fee has been ‘by donation only’ since August 2020. She said expanded … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Leigh Rovegno – July 15, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Audubon Community Nature Center Executive Director Leigh Rovegno about how you can help prevent the spread of a songbird mortality event. … [Read more...]
Residents Asked to Take Down Bird Feeders, Bird Baths in Wake of Songbird Mortality Event
The sickness and deaths of songbirds across the Mid-Atlantic States has led to regional nature conservation organizations asking residents to stop activities that cause birds to gather. On July 8th, an affected songbird was found in Erie County, … [Read more...]
