Natural World

Guided Tours Allow Visitors to Experience the Region through the Eyes and Expertise of a Local

The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy maintains several preserves that are open to the public year-round. Guided tours communicate the need to protect vital habitats for native plants and wildlife, and to preserve the ecological function of our watershed. Evergreen Outfitters hosts weekly paddle tours of Chautauqua Lake and the Chadakoin River Outlet each summer. Guests are welcome to bring their own kayak or rent one. Fun and family-friendly programs are offered at the Audubon Community Nature Center and Roger Tory Peterson Institute in Jamestown throughout the year.

Long Point State Park and Lake Erie State Park host educational walks where you'll learn about birds of prey, butterflies, and more.

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Audubon Community Nature Center
A 600-acre wildlife sanctuary with 6 miles of easy hiking trails through fields, woods, and wetlands with observation towers and handicap accessible overlook.  TRAIL MAP Exhibits, bird collection, Roger Tory Peterson,…
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Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy is a county-wide organization with a mission to preserve and enhance the water quality, scenic beauty and ecological health of the lakes, streams and watersheds of the Chautauqua region.…
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Evergreen Outfitters & Tours
The area's only outfitters, our experienced staff will lead you to adventure on the beautiful woods and waters of Chautauqua County.  With 6,000 square feet of adventure, with the biggest and best names in kayaks,…
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Fly Fishing with Alberto Rey
Since the introduction of steelhead into the Northeast in the late 19th century, the Great Lakes and their tributaries have become the home to some of the best steelhead fishing in the world. The serene environment of the…
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Lake Erie State Park
High bluffs overlooking Lake Erie provide a breathtaking view for the visitor to Lake Erie State Park. Lake Erie State Park features a shoreline covering over three quarters of a mile bordering the shallowest of the Great…
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Martz-Kohl Observatory
Martz-Kohl Observatory offers observational astronomy with the emphasis on family participation, public education, and the enjoyment of the starry skies. Public Stargazing nights are held throughout the year. Stargazing,…
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Roger Tory Peterson Institute Workshops
Learn it, Love it, Protect it! The Roger Tory Peterson Institute offers a wide variety of learning experiences year-round. Explore world-class nature-art and natural history exhibits in a stunning facility and learn about the…
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YMCA Camp Onyahsa
Summer Residential and Day Camp Mid-June through Mid-August YMCA Camp Onyahsa is a summer camp and off-season rental campground on Chautauqua Lake in Dewittville, New York, that has served our community since 1898. Our…
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