popular fall 2026 Archives - Buffalo Audubon

A Place for You: A Legacy of Care for the Natural World, on Wednesdays & Beyond

Carol Griffis delicately traces the lines on the shell of one of the painted turtles, holding it in her hands at Trillium Nature Center, as she has done for the last nearly three decades. “The bottom shell’s as big as the top shell so the turtle can get inside,” she says, showing 7-year-old Maddie, while…

A Look Back at Our First Outlook

We are very excited to announce a new column debuting in this edition of Buffalo Audubon’s Outlook: “A Look Back.” This special segment invites you to step back in time and explore the rich, unfolding history of our organization and this very magazine. For decades, The Outlook has been your guide to the birds, our…

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…

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