JAMESTOWN, NY – The beautiful, well-maintained cross country ski trails at the Audubon Center and Sanctuary are open every day, dawn to dusk, but are normally off limits after the sun goes down.

The Audubon Center and Sanctuary’s beautiful, well-maintained trails are open every day, dawn to dusk, but are normally off limits after the sun goes down. Tuesday evening, Feb. 7 will be an exception, when Program Director Jennifer Schlick will lead an after dark trek of cross country skiing or a hike, depending on the weather. Here she is enjoying the Audubon trails during the day. (Photo by Jeff Tome)

On Tuesday evening, February 7, from 6-9 p.m. Audubon is making an exception to the rule when Program Director Jennifer Schlick leads an after dark trek. It will be cross country skiing if the snow allows, or otherwise a hike.

This will be a wonderful opportunity to experience the creatures of the night with a naturalist who has been skiing Audubon’s trails since the 1970s.

Participants are asked to dress for the weather and bring their cross country skis or winter boots, depending on the snow cover. Snacks will be provided for after the outing, but trekkers are welcome to bring a nibble to share. If it is cloudy and snowless, a headlamp or flashlight might be needed.

Cost is $10 for members, $12 for non-members, $5 for children 12 and under. Fee includes refreshments.

Reservations are required by Monday, February 6, by calling (716) 569-2345, emailing info@jamestownaudubon.org, or using the on-line form. After that, call to check on available space.

The Audubon Center and Sanctuary is at 1600 Riverside Road, off Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren.

For more information on this and all Audubon Center and Sanctuary programs, call (716) 569-2345 or visit jamestownaudubon.org.