Botanizing in WNY

Beaver Meadow Audubon Center — Beaver Meadow is a 324-acre nature preserve in North Java, NY.

Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge — Teeming with wildlife and wild lands the refuge offers opportunities for the public to experience nature in all seasons.

Oak Orchard and Tonawanda Wildlife Management Areas NYS — Approximately 3,000 acres of permanent marsh have been developed which is used extensively by waterfowl for nesting and as a resting and feeding area during the spring and fall migrations.

Robin Hill Nature Preserve, Lyndonville NY — William A. Smith planted over 250 varieties of trees on the land he called Robin Hill. Also: https://www.facebook.com/RobinHillpreserve/

Tifft Nature Preserve — A 264-acre urban nature refuge dedicated to conservation and environmental education.

Times Beach Nature Preserve — Urban nature preserve dedicated to promote flora and fauna conservation with a strong emphasis on bird and pollinator conservation and biodiversity.