Toddler Time is a one-hour themed program that teaches nature-related topics to children ages 2 - 4. Buffalo Audubon Society Naturalist Breton Sloan leads the program that is offered to the public twice each month, and year-round. It includes a story time, craft, activity, and snack. Examples of topics include Beautiful Bats, Super Spiders, Monarchs in the Meadow, and Finding Fossils.

​Interested in getting a sneak peek at what a Toddler Time program looks like? Just click on the video!
​The cost is $15 per child, or $10 per child for Buffalo Audubon Society members. One adult is included with each paid child. Toddler time programs are also available for private groups.

If you have questions about Toddler Time, please contact Breton Sloan at [email protected] or 585-457-3228.

Upcoming Programs 

Beautiful Bats 
Tuesday, October 15th - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 
Meet outside Nature Center
Join us for a fall Toddler Time to learn about bats! We'll talk about the bats we have here, where they live, and what they do! Then, we'll make a craft and have a snack. 
Super Spiders 
Tuesday, October 29th - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 
Meet outside Nature Center 
​Join us for a fun-filled Toddler Time where we'll learn about spiders! We'll talk about our native spiders, make a craft, and play a game.
Lovely Leaves 
Tuesday, November 5th - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 
Meet outside Nature Center 
Come to Beaver Meadow Nature Center for a fall Toddler Time! Learn about and play with fall leaves, make a craft, and have a snack!
Dress warmly, we will be outside! 
Woolly Bears 
Tuesday, November 19th - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 
Meet outside Nature Center 
Join us to learn all about woolly bear caterpillars at Toddler Time! We'll learn about these awesome caterpillars and their life cycle, make a craft, and have a snack.
​Dress warmly, we will be outside!
Hibernation! 
Tuesday, December 3rd - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 
Meet inside Nature Center 
Let's learn about hibernation! As winter begins, we'll talk about animals who hibernate, what hibernation is, we'll make a craft, and have a snack! We'll also read a story about hibernation that was generously donated from our Toddler Time wish list!
​Dress warmly, we will be outside!
Snowy Owls 
Tuesday, December 17th - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 
Meet inside Nature Center 
Join us to learn all about these magical winter birds! We'll talk about snowy owls, how they migrate, and their camouflage, and then we'll do a craft and have a snack!
​Dress warmly, we will be outside!