Storyteller Claire Certo uses stuffed animals to engage her 2–8 year old(s) listeners at Audubon Community Nature Center’s First Sunday Story Time. January 5 is the next opportunity for this free event.

At the Audubon Community Nature Center’s First Sunday Story Time, 2-8 year olds go on literary adventures with animals through habitats and seasons and discover new things with every page.

On Sunday, Jan. 5, from 12:30 to 1 p.m., storyteller Claire Certo will share books that are tools to connect children to nature and establish a strong foundation for their educational journey.

Nature Center doors open at 12:20 p.m. for the event before opening to the public at 1 p.m.

After Story Time, children can visit Audubon’s animal ambassadors, explore the interactive exhibits and indoor Nature Play Area before going outdoors to view ACNC’s three resident birds of prey, Cricket the American Kestrel and Soren and Bridget the Red-tailed Hawks, and enjoy the outdoor Nature Play Area.

First Sunday Story Time is free as is Sunday admission.

Reservations for Story Time are requested by Saturday, Jan. January 4. To reserve a space, call the Nature Center during open hours at 716-569-2345 or go to AudubonCNC.org and click through Programs and Events.

Participation is limited to 15. Walk-ins are welcome if there is room.

Audubon Community Nature Center is located at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren. Visit the nearly 600-acre nature preserve, check in on the live birds of prey, and hike, snowshoe or cross country ski the more than five miles of trails dawn until dusk daily for free.