Nature

Nature Activities in the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County

Nature Events

Holiday Mission to Space with the Challenger Learning Center

Dresser Rand Holiday Mission to Space 2019

Sun, 01/27/2019 - 1:30pm - 8:30pm

On this Football FREE Sunday, the Challenger Learning will offer a Simulated Mission to Space for adults and teens (5th grade and up). This makes a great gift for the holidays and if you book before Christmas, you can receive a gift certificate to place under the tree!

Exploring Winter with Pfeiffer Nature Center

Sat, 02/02/2019 - 10:00am - 11:30am

Shake off the winter blues by spending some time out in nature! Blue skies and snow covered trails are the perfect setting for a hike about Lillibridge. Bring your own snowshoes or borrow a pair of traditional, wooden bear paw snowshoes from us when you visit Pfeiffer Nature Center’s winter wonderland.

Bluebird Nest Box and Bug Hotel Building with Pfeiffer Nature Center

Sat, 02/16/2019 - 10:00am - 12:00pm

Spring is just around the corner which means our wild animal friends will soon be looking to start new families. If you would like to attract wildlife to your yard join us in building a bluebird box or a bug hotel or BOTH!

Red House Admin Building Fog photo by Greg Spako

Sat, 04/27/2019 - 10:00am - 1:00pm

Celebrate Earth Day/Arbor Day at Allegany State Park on Saturday, April 27th from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm at

Allegany State Park's Classic Car Cruise In

Repeats every month on May, June, July, August, September on the second Wednesday until Thu Sep 12 2019 .

Wed, 05/08/2019 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Wed, 06/12/2019 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Wed, 07/10/2019 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Wed, 08/14/2019 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Wed, 09/11/2019 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Are you a classic car owner or classic car fan? Then this summer Allegany State Park is the place to be at the ASP Classic Car Cruise In. For classic car owners this is a perfect place to cruise the roads of the park and then show off your vehicle. For car fans this is a great place to check out vehicles from yesteryear.

2018 Independence Day at Allegany State Park

Wed, 07/03/2019 - 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Grab your lawn chairs and head to Allegany State Park’s Quaker Beach area to celebrate our nation’s independence! The fun starts at 2:00 p.m. on July 3^rd with a chicken barbecue (until sold out). Later on, listen to live music, enjoy vendors and spend time at the beach!

National Public Lands Day at Allegany State Park

Sat, 09/28/2019 - 9:00am - 4:00pm

Join Allegany State Park as they celebrate National Public Lands Day with their 15^th year of participation! National Public Lands Day is our nation’s largest one-day event