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Nine miles of scenic trails in the Finger Lakes area that begin at the Nature Center allow you to experience the natural beauty of the Chemung Valley first-hand. We offer hiking year-round and winter activities including cross-country skiing and snowshoe rentals. Our 12,000 square foot building features a museum with 43 species of live animals, interactive exhibits and a comfortable library for bird-watching and reading. Looking for a place to gather? Our building also offers 2 meeting rooms for corporate meetings and events, retreats, wedding receptions and even Birthday parties! Tanglewood is the local leader in environmental education; serving over 14,000 children in the Southern Tier of NY and the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. We offer programs that include live animal presentations, outdoor experiences and hands-on activities. Our programs include school field trips, scouting groups, spring and summer camps and weekend activities for children.
2008 marks the 35th Anniversary of Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum Pacer says:
"Our museum is looking better than ever."
 Trails Open Dawn to Dusk | |
Saturday Fun With Nature
 * * * Free for the entire family 2:30pm-4:00pm September is Wilderness Survival Month September 6, Wilderness Survival
September 13, Build a Lean-to
September 20, Edible Plants and Cooking 1
September 27, Natural Dyes and Spinning These programs will include a hike (weather permitting) and hands-on activities. Our goal is to help families get outside more often and give parents and other caregivers ideas of how to get kids outside and what to do with them when you are outdoors. (Click HERE or on the CALENDAR OF EVENTS button for more information for all events)
Ron Walker presents...
Friends with Feathers Ltd.
Barn Owl | Barred Owl | Red-shouldered Hawk |
When: Saturday 9/27/08
11am-12pm and 1pm-2pm Where: Tanglewood Nature Center
443 Coleman Ave. Elmira Cost: $3 Non-members, $2 Members,
Kids 5 and under FREE For more information on the birds or Ron please visit his website
here
HOURS OF OPERATION: Trails:
Open from Sunrise to Sunset. Sorry, no dogs allowed on the Gleason Meadows property, but we do allow dogs at our Personius Woods site. Nature Center: (May 1st - October 31st)
Tuesday thru Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday & Monday: Closed- Trails Open. (November 1st - April 30th)
Tuesday thru Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday & Monday: Closed- Trails Open. Nature Center Closed: New Year's Eve, New Years Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Admission Rates: FREE! Donations always appreciated. |
