The Central New York area is well known for its sparkling lakes, streams, beautiful hills, valleys, meadows and wetlands containing an abundance of wildlife and plants. Commercial and technological development is encroaching on these beautiful areas more and more each year. As a result, we face many difficult environmental issues which we cannot begin to address in an effective way without a wholesome knowledge and awareness of our environment. Environmental education programs at CNE are an essential tool to help Central New Yorkers understand their environment and their own roles in protecting and maintaining it.
CNE's Nature Study Course is a great way to increase your knowledge of nature.
The opportunity to participate in the growth and development of an important educational effort, help preserve our valuable and beautiful environment, and enjoy the beauty of Baltimore Woods.
Free subscription to The Overlook, CNE's bimonthly publication. The Overlook includes timely nature related articles, upcoming program listings, fun games for children, and an overview of current events at Baltimore Woods.
Free or reduced price admission to programs (depending on specific program). Summer Nature Day Camp, Winter Nature Day Camp, Nature Exploration Days.
A 10% discount on items purchased through the Mouse's Nest Nature Gift Shop at Baltimore Woods.
Voting rights at CNE Annual Membership meeting.
New Member Incentive: Thanks to Doug's Fish Fry in Skaneateles, every new CNE member will receive a gift certificate for a free fish sandwich at Doug's Fish Fry in Skaneateles. What a wonderful way to show his support!
Free use of CNE's modern (easy on/easy use) Tubbs snowshoes during business hours.
Audrey Loewer is the Volunteer Caretaker of the Faust Garden. Baltimore Woods would not be the same without volunteer support.
Your CNE Membership
Migrates With You
Attention all winter migrants! Did you know that as a CNE member you are entitled to reciprocal admission and discounts at a number of nature centers throughout the U.S. and Canada? For the benefit of those of you who move along the Atlantic flyway to Florida, what follows is a list of Florida nature centers that offer free admission, free parking, or gift shop discounts. If your winter migration takes you to another destination, call the headquarters for a list of participating nature centers in your winter location. Don't forget to pack your CNE membership card!
| Cowley Museum and Nature Center | Dagger Wing Nature Center | |
| Sarasota FL | Boca Raton Fl | |
| 941 322-1000 | 561 338-1473 | |
| free admission | free admission and parking | |
| Environmental Learning Center | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center | |
| Vero Beach, FL | Boca Raton Fl | |
| 561 589-5050 | 561 338-1473 | |
| free admission and parking | free admission, parking, and shop discount | |
| Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Biscayne | Okeeheelee Nature Center | |
| Nature Center | West Palm Beach FL | |
| Key Biscayne FL | 561 233-1400 | |
| 305 642-9600 | free admission and parking | |
| free admission | ||
| Pine Jog Env. Educ. Ctr | Tree Hill Jacksonville Nature Ctr | |
| West Palm Beach FL | Jacksonville FL | |
| 561 686-6600 | 904 724-4646 | |
| free admission and parking | free admission, parking, and shop discount |
** All items and money donated to CNE are tax deductible. CNE is a 501 (C) (3) tax exempt private non-profit, membership organization. It is classified under the environmental education division as filed with the Internal Revenue service in 1966.
CNE is not an affiliate of the County, State or Federal government or its organizations. All funds donated help support continued environmental education programming through CNE at Baltimore Woods and/or benefit facilities improvement.
If you would like to join CNE, print or copy the application and/or donation form and mail it to us with a check payable to Centers for Nature Education.
Our address:
Centers for Nature Education, Inc. (CNE)
PO Box 133
4007 Bishop Hill Rd.
Marcellus, N.Y. 13108-0133
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