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at beaver meadow nature preserve

WNY’s Premiere Nature Center

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Trillium Nature Center open
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday – Saturdays
Trails open daily from sunrise to sunset

275

native species in our region to explore in our stunning, lifelike exhibits

Explore our permanent collection featuring masterfully preserved specimens, ranging from the powerful black bear to elusive birds of prey. This is your opportunity to study the intricate details of the local birds and wildlife that inhabit this area.

25+

immersive, nature-based activities await at every turn

Discover, Play, and Connect! Engage your senses by touching, listening, and exploring interactive exhibits that bring the wonders of our meadows and wetlands right to your fingertips. These activities inspire you to explore the real meadows and wetlands just outside our doors. It’s a space for discovery, play, and a deeper appreciation of the natural world.

$1 million+

in renovations, creating a seamless connection between the indoors and the great outdoors

Experience the wild like never before in our completely transformed space! Whether you’re an avid birdwatcher or a family looking for fun, Trillium provides an outdoor experience for all ages.

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Cultivating Wonder

exciting news!

Buffalo Audubon is thrilled to announce the rebranding of Beaver Meadow Nature Center to Trillium Nature Center!

This rebrand comes amid a recent remodel of the Nature Center, including interactive sensory and tactile exhibits, and first and second levels that reflect meadow and wetland ecosystems on the property, among other additions.

what’s new?

There’s so much to enjoy at Beaver Meadow Nature Preserve!

  • 8+ miles of trails through woods, meadows & wetlands
  • Newly renovated Nature Center with interactive sensory and tactile exhibits, and first and second levels that reflect meadow and wetland ecosystems on the property
  • Nature Play all-natural playground & Trail Play trailside activities
  • Updated Fairy House Lane & Storybook Trails

… and so much more!

coming soon!
  • New air conditioning & HVAC systems
  • Expanded nature education programs & Nature Play space
  • New reference library with nature-focused materials
  • Enhanced nature trails
  • Improved accessibility & visitor facilities
  • New flooring & fireplace improvements on third floor
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Photo by Ed Sirianno

from interactive exhibits to fairy house fun

See for Yourself!

Run through the willow arch and enjoy all-natural playground!
Learn about foxes, coyotes, owls, and so much more at our educational displays.
Did you know you can learn about the entire history of a tree by looking at its rings? Learn wildlife fun facts like these while hiking across 8+ miles!
Live like the beavers do in the beaver lodge!
Explore 275+ wildlife up close at Trillium Nature Center!
The Wetlands, the lowest of three levels at Trillium, in addition to the Meadow and the Treetops — all of which are modeled after the ecosystems across Beaver Meadow Nature Preserve.
Play and learn about the ecosystems on the property — from wetlands and meadows to the high treetops.
Snake scales under the microscopes — There’s always something to discover at Trillium Nature Center!

Search for fairies at the updated Fairy House Lane!

Explore the Beaver Pond — the namesake at Beaver Meadow Nature Preserve! When beavers living in an area stop maintaining their dam, it can breach, causing the water level to decrease and vegetation to grow throughout the pond — and creating a Beaver Meadow!

Take a birding hike to Chipmunk Run and check out bat houses along the way!

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there’s so much to enjoy at trillium nature center — and the best WAY TO enjoy it is with a buffalo audubon membership!

get discounts on programming, free parking, and other benefits when you become a buffalo audubon member.
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