The Cayuga Nature Center provides outdoor programs and exhibits that encourage visitors to explore and understand the natural history of the Cayuga Lake Basin as part of the regional and global ecosystems. The Nature Center’s 100 acres of woodland and old field overlooking Cayuga Lake are home to a six-story treehouse, a gorge and waterfall, and more than 5 miles of walking trails. The historic main lodge, closed for an extended period, was built by the WPA in 1939.
The Nature Center was founded in 1981 to provide nature education opportunities to area youth, principally through summer camps. In 2013 it merged with the Paleontological Research Institution and expanded its onsite exhibits and programs.
Trails & TreeTops Treehouse
Open Daily | dawn — dusk
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