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The 67th Annual
Allegany Nature Pilgrimage
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May 30 to June 1, 2025​
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​The Allegany Nature Pilgrimage is an annual outdoor learning experience. It combines fun with a variety of nature-oriented activities. This weekend of natural history and outdoor education welcomes both the experienced naturalist as well as the inquisitive beginner!

What's New?

  • Download the Final Schedule (updated 5-21-2025) and Guidebook and start planning your weekend! We have 102 unique programs, 142 schedule slots with over 200 hours of nature programming to choose from! 
  • Visit the Walks & Talks page for descriptions of all 2025 programs and the Leader Bios page for information on our 76 program leaders. 
  • Cabin and campsite reservations can be made at reserveamerica.com. We have also blocked a limited number of rooms at the ​White Pine Lodge in Salamanca at a discounted rate of $109 including all fees. This is 15 minutes from Camp Allegany, where most programs originate. A park entrance fee may be required. To secure a room, call 716-945-7600 and request the “Allegany Nature Pilgrimage” rate. ​

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.
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Your Hosts

The pilgrimage has been made possible through the efforts of  these organizations since 1959:
  • Audubon Community Nature Center (Jamestown)
  • Buffalo Audubon Society (Buffalo)
  • Presque Isle Audubon (Erie, PA)
  • Burroughs Audubon Nature Club (Rochester)
  • Allegany State Park
Audubon members are eligible for a discount on the early-bird registration fee.

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