Special Events, Field Trips, Guest Speakers...and loads of fun for friends and family!
The Allegany Nature Pilgrimage is an annual outdoor learning experience. It combines fun with a variety of nature oriented activities. This traditional weekend of natural history welcomes both the seasoned naturalist and the inquisitive beginner. The pilgrimage is held in Allegany State Park in southwestern New York State. The park consists of over 60,000 acres of forested hillsides, lakes, and miles of bike paths and hiking trails. It is not uncommon to see deer, porcupines, racoons, and the occasional black bear. There are also incredible numbers of wildflowers, birds, butterflies, and trees. The differences in habitat and altitude provide great birding. Join us!
The Allegany Nature Pilgrimage is organized by a committee of volunteers from three regional Audubon Societies:
Jamestown Audubon
Burroughs Audubon Nature Club
If you haven't experienced an ANP, you have missed out on one of the great spring adventures of our time.This special 50th year celebration will include evening tent programs; field trips to study birds,wildflowers,pond life, mammals, butterflies, fungi, and more; owl prowls; stargazing; early morning bird walks; and bird-banding demonstrations. There will be a chicken barbecue on Saturday evening. One of the highlights will be a visit by the new Commissioner for State Parks, Carol Ash. Nature awaits you so plan to attend this special event!
One of our highlights will be a visit by Mark Thomas, Western District Director of New York Parks.
