Registration Now Open
Early-bird pricing in effect until April 24th!
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The 65th Annual
Allegany Nature Pilgrimage
​June 2-4, 2023​

What's New?

  • Registration is now open with early-bird pricing until 4/24. Saturday dinners must be ordered by 5/20. 
  • Evening "Big Tent" programs announced. Visit the Walks & Talks page for details. 
  • Visit reserveamerica.com to make your cabin or campsite reservation at Allegany State Park. .
  • Prefer a hotel? We have discounted rooms available at two nearby locations. Click here for details.​
  • Once again we have an exclusive Allegany Nature Pilgrimage line of shirts and sweatshirts designed by Erin Ruffino available by pre-order only. Orders must be placed by May 1st and can be picked up at the event. Visit here to place your order!
  • Visit our Program Proposals page to learn more about leading a walk or talk at the Pilgrimage. ​Proposals accepted until 4/18.
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 BBQ chicken or vegetarian meal which you will need to pre-order when registering. The deadline for ordering a Saturday evening meal is May 20th. We are working to secure a vendor to sell a simple lunch on Saturday. 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.