JAMESTOWN — You can let the child(ren) in your life explore unstructured outdoor play in a safe environment while you learn how to continue the nature play experience at home.

Children ages two to eight and their favorite adult(s) can drop in the Audubon Community Nature Center (ACNC) Nature Play Area anytime between 10 a.m. and noon, Saturday, June 15, for Nature Play Day. With its open house format, you can stay as long as you’d like.

If you come early this month, you can observe bird banding at the pavilion by the west entrance. Weather permitting, ornithologists will be banding from 6 a.m. to noon. The program is free thanks to support by the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation Legacy Funds from the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo.

Adults are required to stay with their children. A naturalist is available for questions and information. ACNC staff will conduct a survey during the event to better understand nature play. Participation is voluntary but greatly appreciated.

Unstructured play outside is beneficial to a child’s physical and mental development as well as their understanding and appreciation of the natural world. However, concerns about safety, location, materials and the value of play are often barriers in creating these experiences. This program aims to inspire both kids and adults to make discoveries and feel more comfortable about the natural world through play.

Be prepared to play outside. Wear clothes and footwear that can get wet and dirty. You may want to bring an extra change of clothes or a towel for the car ride home. Adults may want to bring a chair, snacks and water or a drink.

Reservations are appreciated and can be made by calling 569-2345 or going online to AudubonCNC.org/programs and clicking on “Current Schedule.” Walk-ins are welcome.

Audubon Community Nature Center is located at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, N.Y., and Warren, Pa. The three-story Nature Center contains interactive displays, a collection of live animals, and the Blue Heron Gift Shop; building hours are Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. The 600-acre wetland preserve with more than five miles of trails and Liberty, the non-releasable Bald Eagle, can be visited from dawn until dusk daily.

To learn more about Audubon and its many programs, call 569-2345 during business hours, visit AudubonCNC.org, or find Audubon Community Nature Center on Facebook.