Larry Brown Memorial

Larry loved being outside and nurturing trees and shrubs along Audubon's trails. Larry logged over 11,000 hours as a volunteer. His Memorial can be seen in Audubon's Ted Grisez Native Tree Arboretum.

Dear Audubon Community Nature Center Volunteers,


This Summer has been busy with outside projects maintaining our gardens and trails. Thank you to all the volunteers who dedicate their time to make events, maintenance projects, gardens, animal care, and more possible. Because of your help, we welcome many visitors each year to have a wonderful experience here at Audubon.


Please see below for additional volunteer opportunities and share with friends that may be interested.

Thank you, Community Volunteers!


COI Safe House and TILP Program (photo above)

SUNY JCC Exchange Students

Chautauqua Lake Lutheran Center

Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant

National Fuel Gas

The Resource Center

Aspire of WNY


Garden Work Parties


In order to provide another opportunity for new garden volunteers to join after the traditional workday, Katie Finch is hosting Garden Work Parties on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.


All are welcome. RSVP is helpful but not required to Katie at kfinch@auduboncnc.org.

Tools and gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own gardening gloves and favorite garden tools.

Additional Volunteer Opportunities     


Mailing Committee:

Monday, August 17: September/October Newsletter with Birdseed Sale Flyer and Board Election Ballot.  

Help prepare over 1,000 newsletters for mailing. Folders, tapers, and labelers are needed. There will be snacks and coffee available. Contact Sharon Tefft at stefft@auduboncnc.org to sign up.


*Mailing Committee usually meets on Thursdays for mailings. August mailing is moved to Monday due to a scheduling conflict.


Buildings and Grounds (OWLS):

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday mornings, other times may be available.

OWLS are a vital volunteer group at ACNC and assist with maintaining the trails, grounds, and buildings to ensure Audubon remains a beautiful and welcoming space for all visitors. OWLS also contribute to festivals, events, and exhibits through set up and special projects. All experience is welcome! Contact Terris directly for more information at tmronroe@auduboncnc.org.


Gardeners: 
Maintain and care for the Kitchen and Native Plant Gardens. For more information contact Katie Finch at kfinch@auduboncnc.org.


As a reminder, please make sure to log your volunteer hours. Every hour counts and we are incredibly proud to brag about your contributions.

Thank you for continuing to share your time and talents with Audubon Community Nature Center. We are so grateful for you!


Sharon Tefft, ACNC Office Manager and Volunteer Coordinator