The 65th Annual
Allegany Nature Pilgrimage

​​​​June 2-4, 2023​

What's New?

  • We are expecting over 700 nature lovers at the event this weekend! Online registration is still open and walk-in registrations will be accepted at Camp Allegany.
  • The registration building at Camp Allegany will be open from 10am to 7pm on Friday and from 8am to noon on Saturday. Be sure to check in there to pickup your wristband, prepaid Saturday dinner tickets, as well as printed copies of the program Schedule and Guidebook. 
  • Download the map of Camp Allegany to see the location of the parking, registration and program areas.   
  • After the event, please complete our survey to be entered to win a free family registration for the 2024 event. 
  • ​Over 100 programs now confirmed! Visit the Walks & Talks page for descriptions and the Leader Bios page for info on our fabulous volunteers.
The Allegany Nature Pilgrimage is an annual outdoor learning experience. It combines fun with a variety of nature-oriented activities. This traditional weekend of natural history and outdoor education welcomes both the experienced naturalist as well as the inquisitive beginner!

First Timer?

​You will need to plan for your own lodging and food. On Saturday, we do offer a hot dog lunch (cash only) and BBQ chicken or vegetarian dinner option which you will need to pre-order when registering. The deadline for ordering a Saturday dinner is May 20th. Learn more about logistics on the Event Details page.
Always the weekend after Memorial Day, the Allegany Nature Pilgrimage has been held at beautiful Allegany State Park annually since 1959.
A Day at the Allegany Nature Pilgrimage
Rick Miller, Olean Times Herald

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Location

The Nature Pilgrimage is held at "Camp Allegany" in the Red House area of beautiful Allegany State Park. To learn more about the park, click here. Click here for park weather.
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Group photo from the 60th Pilgrimage

Directions

  • Take I-86 (formerly Route 17) to the Allegany State Park Red House exit. Or put 42°06'01.0"N 78°43'22.4"W in your GPS.
  • Follow the signs to Camp Allegany on ASP2. (Look for the big white tent!)
  • Register at the brown building. Click here for a map of the Pilgrimage area.

Your Hosts

The pilgrimage has been made possible through the efforts of  these organizations since 1959: Audubon members are eligible for a discount on the early-bird registration fee.