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Nature Through A Child’s Eyes: A Camp Director’s Reflection on Time Spent Outside

Every generation becomes more and more advanced—and these advancements start before a child can crawl. We have technology to help us monitor babies’ health when they sleep, cameras to watch them in the dark. What we don’t see is the window open for a baby to fall asleep to nature’s sounds; instead, we just plug…

Come for the Birds, Stay for the Trails

Beaver Meadow Nature Trails may be known as a birding destination, but its real magic is how it turns a quick wildlife outing into a rewarding hike. As an avid day-hiker and amateur birder, I’ve logged many miles and lifers on these trails: Sandhill Cranes past Beaver Pond Trail, a Scarlet Tanager along Long Trail,…

Buffalo Audubon Goes to Japan: A Sister City Connection Forged in Friendship, Goodwill—and Birds:

This fall, a love of birding will span across oceans and continents. In October, a team from Buffalo Audubon and representatives from the City of Buffalo will make the 6,500-mile trip to Japan—bringing with them gifts of binoculars for adults and children, along with a spotting scope and tripod for bird watching. Along with these…

Springfest, Through Our Lens [Photo Page]

This photo page features a selection of photos from our 2026 SpringFest signature event, courtesy of Bill O’Connor.

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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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