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Beaver Island Nature Center

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Address
Park Road, Beaver Island Pkwy
Grand Island, NY 14072
Latitude 42.963753
Longitude -78.965118

Located adjacent to the transient marina along the Niagara River, this nature center exhibits many of the local flora and fauna from the park. A park naturalist is on duty during operating hours to provide information that will help you to learn about the park environment. Maps and trail information is also available.

Take a nature walk around the lagoon which is nearby, and experience Beaver Island's diverse wildlife. Enjoy the natural setting surrounded by the majestic oaks along the Niagara River.

Public bathrooms are available in the building.

No pets are allowed inside the nature center.

Hours of Operation

  • Seasonal: July 4th through Labor Day
    Thursday - Sunday, 12 pm - 5 pm

Fees & Rates

  • Program Fee
  • No fee applies for entrance into the Nature Center
    No fee applies for public programs unless otherwise included in program description

    Group Programs available upon request:
    5-30 participants = $45 
    31-60 participants = $90
    61-100 participants = $150 

    *Each additional person over 100 is $2 each  
Fri 04 Jul
Nature Walk at Beaver Island
Friday, July 4, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Beaver Island Nature Center
Join an educator as we take a casual stroll through Beaver Island State Park. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 11 Jul
Leisurely Lagoon Walk
Friday, July 11, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Beaver Island Nature Center
Join a park naturalist as we walk around the lagoon at Beaver Island State Park, discussing the importance of wetlands for our ecosystem! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 18 Jul
Wetland Invasive Stroll
Friday, July 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Beaver Island Nature Center
Join an educator as we take a stroll along Little Beaver Island and explore some different invasive species that live in our wetlands. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 26 Jul
Wildflower Walk
Saturday, July 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Beaver Island Nature Center
Join a park naturalist as we look for wildflowers and learn about the importance of them and pollinators in our community. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Mon 28 Jul
Nature’s Engineer
Monday, July 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Beaver Island Nature Center
Take a walk-through Little Beaver Island with an educator and learn more about nature's engineer, the beaver! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Did You Know? The nature center is in the last original building that was built in the park under the WPA program.

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