Learning on Vacation

Visit RTPI for a guided walk through our current exhibitions, every Friday at 2 pm. This is an opportunity for an in-depth look into the art on view. Gallery walks are currently limited to 15 people per walk. Please call 716.665.2473 to make a gallery walk reservation. There is no additional charge for a gallery walk but participants must either be members of RTPI or purchase regular museum admission.

Fall Foray (Adult+)Saturday, November 23, 202410:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. $8 Adults$6 Nature Center members$6 Children 9 – 15 Reservations appreciated, walk-ins welcome. Fallen foliage, fungi, and foraging forest creatures; there is much going on in the wild as the days get shorter and temperatures drop lower. Discover how different plants and animals prepare themselves for the oncoming winter as you appreciate the nature of Fall. Join an…

Audubon Community Nature Center provides turkey, gravy, and beverages for Thanksgiving with the Birds, a longstanding Audubon tradition that dates back to its founding. This communal Thanksgiving dinner is a group effort, celebrated this year on Saturday, November 23, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m In the event’s early days, Audubon’s hardy founders cooked soup in an outdoor pot, brought lawn chairs, and ate their Thanksgiving dinner…

Free admission Dates/times: November 12, 2024 – December 8, 2024 (closed Thanksgiving and Black Friday) Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM This exhibit will showcase the contributions made to the war effort by the citizens of Jamestown. The businesses which contributed to the war that are still in operation today will be featured as well as the women’s and children’s role…

Visit RTPI for a guided walk through our current exhibitions, every Friday at 2 pm. This is an opportunity for an in-depth look into the art on view. Gallery walks are currently limited to 15 people per walk. Please call 716.665.2473 to make a gallery walk reservation. There is no additional charge for a gallery walk but participants must either be members of RTPI or purchase regular museum admission.

Free admission Dates/times: November 12, 2024 – December 8, 2024 (closed Thanksgiving and Black Friday) Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM This exhibit will showcase the contributions made to the war effort by the citizens of Jamestown. The businesses which contributed to the war that are still in operation today will be featured as well as the women’s and children’s role…

Trails of Chautauqua County with Jacob Bodway Friday, December 6, 202411:00 a.m. – Noon $8 Adults$6 Nature Center members$6 Children 9 – 15 Reservations appreciated, walk-ins welcome. Join Jacob Bodway, the Trail Coordinator for the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, as he provides an overview of the incredible recreation opportunities in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County has seen a surge in trail and waterway…

Visit RTPI for a guided walk through our current exhibitions, every Friday at 2 pm. This is an opportunity for an in-depth look into the art on view. Gallery walks are currently limited to 15 people per walk. Please call 716.665.2473 to make a gallery walk reservation. There is no additional charge for a gallery walk but participants must either be members of RTPI or purchase regular museum admission.

Mark your calendar for our annual Holidays at the Lodge events, Saturday, December 7 and 14. These events are generously sponsored by El Greco Woodworking, Inc! The entire family will enjoy bird ornament decorating, hot chocolate, a visit from Santa Claus, and area choral groups performing the holiday classics.Admission is just $5 per person and includes access to our current exhibitions, Walking in Antarctica: The Art of Helen Glazer and Plein…