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 , Buffalo Audubon , Presque Isle Audubon , and the
Burroughs Audubon Nature Club .

One of our highlights will be a visit by Mark Thomas, Western District Director of New York Parks.

Don't you deserve a weekend with nature!
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Mark your calendars for 2009!
May 29, 30 &31st.