Tanglewood Nature Center

Corning / Big Flats / Elmira

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443 Coleman Ave
Elmira, NY 14903
607-732-6060

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Tanglewood Nature Center Description

Animal lovers (and curious kids) will enjoy observing the 43 types of live animals on display at the Tanglewood Nature Center. Anyone who likes to be close to nature will relish the nine miles of trails that start here and take you throughout the valley. With its peaceful surroundings and dawn-to-dusk hours, it's a great alternative (or precursor) to nearby Harris Hill's constant excitement.

Kid Tips

Babies: Pack them in the frontpack carrier instead of the stroller for this walk.

School-Age Kids: Peering in on live snakes, peeking through binoculars at the pond below, or getting insider information on the frogs, turtles, and other critters that make their home along the trail will make this a memorable visit for little ones. Check the calendar of events online for details on tours and special event weekends.

Planning Notes

Just feet, please. The hiking path is meant for hikers. Neither bikes nor inline skates are permitted.

Just humans, please ... and snakes. Dogs are not permitted on the grounds. Timber rattlesnakes, however, are legally protected on the site. (Sightings are rare).

Just the Facts

Hours: Open year-round. Trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset. Nature Center: May 1-October 31: Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. November 1-April 30: Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nature Center Closed: New Year's Eve, New Years Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Fees: Free

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