Audubon Little Explorers Study Deer, Elk, Moose
White-tailed deer are found everywhere from forests to fields to front yards.
Deer and their close relatives, elk and moose, have adaptations that aid them in finding food, avoiding predators, and thriving in both natural and human-created habitats.
On Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Audubon will host Little Explorers, geared for children ages 3 to 8 and an adult in their life, to learn how these animals interact with their habitat and the body parts and behaviors that help them survive.
After a short lesson exploring these adaptations, the group will head outside to look for tracks and traces of deer to see where they travel, how they find food, and where they rest in the winter months. A snack is provided after the hike and a craft is offered if there is time. Little Explorers takes place rain or shine, so dress for the weather. The fee is $12 for adults, $9 for children ages 3-8 and Nature Center members. Enrollment is limited to 15 children, 30 participants total.
Reservations are required by Thursday, Oct. 10, by calling 716-569-2345 during business hours or go to AudubonCNC.org and click through Programs and Events. The Audubon Community Nature Center is located at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren. Visit the nearly 600-acre nature preserve, check in on the live birds of prey, view the native tree arboretum and gardens, and hike more than five miles of trails dawn until dusk daily for free.