Nature Centers in the Finger Lakes
A nature center is a place where you can experience and learn about local plants, animals, geology, folklore, and other aspects of the natural world. There are nearly 20 nature centers in the Finger Lakes. Most nature centers own land or are on land with trails. These trails are usually open to the public for free for hiking, cross-country skiing, wildlife watching, and other "quiet" activities. Most nature centers also have some building--a "center," a museum, or other facility--for which an entrance fee may be charged. Here you will find displays, seminars, and hands-on activities relating to nature. Visit these nature centers and learn about nature in the Finger Lakes.
Note: Although the information provided on these pages is fairly complete, it is always wise to visit the center's Web site to check out its hours of operation, its rules, and to print out a copy of its map. Many nature centers do not provide copies of their map other than that which is on a board at the center's trail head. Many of the nature centers have excellent, detailed maps on-line that are well worth printing out.
Cayuga County
Sterling Nature Center
Chemung County
Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum
Cortland County
Lime Hollow Center for Environment and Culture
Livingston County
 Twin Cedars Environmental Area
Monroe County
Genesee Country Nature Center
Hansen Nature Center
Mendon Ponds Park Nature Center
Onondaga County
Baltimore Woods
Beaver Lake Nature Center
Clark Reservation State Park Nature Center
Green Lakes Nature Center
Ontario County
Cumming Nature Center
Seneca County
Seneca Meadows Wetland Preserve
Steuben County
Mossy Bank Park and Ted Markham Nature Center
Spencer Crest Nature Center
Tioga County
Fred L. Waterman Conservation Education Center
Tompkins County
Cayuga Nature Center
Wayne County
Blue Cut Nature Center
Montezuma Audubon Center (MAC)
Updated 10 September 2010
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