Category: Outlook
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Sun, Summer & SpringFest: Celebrating Nature, Creativity & Community at Beaver Meadow Nature Preserve
Ringlets of white smoke rose gracefully from a fire ring fueled by a few charred logs. Weather-beaten Adirondack chairs and handcrafted benches circled the fire on a windy but warm afternoon at Beaver Meadow Nature Preserve on June 6, 2026. The familiar smell of a campfire was comforting, but the seats remained empty—not for a…
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Beaver Meadow’s Unexpected Rare Visitor
In the early morning hours of May 9, several teams of birders from across New York were participating in Buffalo Audubon’s annual Birdathon fundraiser. Each team collected pledges and set off to find as many bird species as possible on World Migratory Bird Day. My team, the Kingbirds, had started closer to Buffalo in hopes…
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A Glimpse Into Woodland Way: What’s Planned for our All-Natural Playground?
There’s going to be a new playground on the block at Beaver Meadow Preserve. Those who have visited recently might be familiar with Woodland Way, our well-loved all-natural playground, just to the side of the front meadow. Along with the slate of other recent improvements—such as our updated Trillium Nature Center, itself—Woodland Way is getting…
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Trillium in Transition
Rising among the trees, the Trillium Treehouse complex is quickly becoming one of our defining features. More than a structure. It is an experience. When complete, it will offer a rare opportunity to engage with the forest from above, to see the canopy, the light, and the movement of birds from a completely different perspective.…
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A Promise to the Wild
Everything we are building is rooted in a long view. This is not just about today’s visitors, but about the generations who will walk these trails in the years ahead. For those who feel a deep connection to this mission, legacy giving offers a way to carry that connection forward. Our Legacy Society members are…
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Volunteer Voices
There is a quiet strength behind everything that happens here, and it comes from the people who give their time. If you’ve walked the trails lately, you’ve seen the quiet work of these heroes. Volunteers repairing bridges, clearing invasives, mowing fields, or leading groups of eager children down a trail. Their laughter, their muddy boots,…
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Supporter Spotlight: Our Grantors & Corporate Donors
We are deeply grateful to every member, donor, and partner who helps sustain our mission. Your support keeps our trails open, our programs thriving, and helps our staff to do more. Special thanks this season to these corporate donors, who gave to make our ongoing improvements possible: Buffalo Audubon also recognizes these grantors for recently…
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School Field Trips That Inspire
For many students, a visit here is more than a field trip; it’s their first meaningful encounter with the natural world. Our school field trip programs create experiences that are immersive, hands-on, and rooted in observation and curiosity. Students are not just learning about nature. They are learning how to notice it, understand it, and…
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A Season of Discovery: Our Summer Nature Camp
Summer at Trillium Nature Center is defined by one of our most meaningful programs: our Nature Camp. Each week, children step into a rhythm that feels very different from their everyday lives. Mornings begin with curiosity, exploring trails, identifying birds, and learning to notice the small details that most of us walk past. As the…
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A Moment to Lead: Play a Meaningful Role on our Board of Directors
Buffalo Audubon is entering one of the most important moments in its history—and we are inviting new leaders to join our Board of Directors. This is your chance to help shape the future of nature education, bird conservation, and community impact across Western New York. For more than a century, Buffalo Audubon has stood for…