The public is invited to join Audubon Community Nature Center in celebrating and honoring the people who have connected the community to nature.

Audubon Remembers, an opportunity to both remember the past and plant for the future, is Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Jamestown chapter of the Audubon Society was founded in 1957 by a group of individuals who were inspired by the wonder of nature. It was their dream to create a place where local residents could come and learn about the many natural treasures found in our own backyards.

Since that founding, Audubon Community Nature Center has provided environmental education programs for all ages.

On the Saturday before Thanksgiving, area residents are invited to gather to remember the people who encouraged them and others to explore the great outdoors.

The schedule for the event includes Guided Reflections with Samsara Yoga Center, Audubon Remembers (remarks and planting), potluck lunch, conversation, a craft activity, hiking, and exploring the Nature Center.

The program begins with a Guided Reflections Walk through the beauty of Audubon, a time to notice how elements of nature reflect your own experiences and remember the lives of those you love. The walk is led by Karen Hansen, Samsara Yoga Center co-owner who also teaches at Chautauqua Institution during the summer.

Next will be brief remarks remembering those who have inspired nature connections, followed by a planting of daffodil bulbs in their honor. A potluck lunch follows the planting.

The event is free.

Reservations are appreciated by Wednesday, November 20, and can be made by calling (716) 569-2345 or going to AudubonCNC.org/Program and clicking “Current Schedule.”

Walk-ins are welcome.

Donations in memory or in honor of a person who connected you to nature can be made at AudubonCNC.org/Donate.

Audubon Community Nature Center is located at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, N.Y., and Warren, Pa.

To learn more about Audubon and its many programs, call 569-2345 during business hours, visit AudubonCNC.org, or find Audubon Community Nature Center on Facebook.