For those who love an opportunity to explore natural habitats and learn about the science of the natural world, the Cumming Nature Center in Naples, New York, is a great spot to spend a few hours adventuring through the wilderness. Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes region, this preserve has all kinds of resources that allow visitors to appreciate the outdoors a little bit more, from forest school to night-time cross-country skiing.

The Cumming Nature Center shows off the beauty of the Finger Lakes region with 900 acres of landscape and all kinds of activities for guests, as well as educational opportunities for visitors to learn about the natural life in the area.

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Fifteen miles of trails wind through spectacular forests, wetlands, and plant life.

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The colors on display at this preserve throughout the year are simply stunning.

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Come winter, head to Cumming Nature and enjoy 12 miles of cross-country ski trails and three miles of snowshoe trails. The center even has an annual NordicFest for cross-country skiing adventures, snowshoeing, and more.

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You won’t find a more serene location for a couple hours of morning yoga.

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Interested in a night-time ski? Check out one of CNC’s “Full Moon Ski” sessions for a fun night cruising down the Beaver Trail under the stars.

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Cumming Nature Center also offers three forest school programs that allow children to learn about the relationship between themselves and nature. The center offers a toddler forest school, forest school for older children that includes hands-on learning, and a field studies program.

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Cumming Nature Center’s Summer Curiosity Camps are also a great way for children to delve into the natural world and learn about the science of their surroundings.

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Buy a Cumming Nature Center Pine Pass, and you’ll get free entry in the preserve for your whole family and discounted ski and snowshoe rentals. Pine Pass holders are also supporting environmental education at the preserve.

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The Cumming Nature Center also has a prime location less than 10 miles away from Bristol Mountain Ski Resort and is an easy drive from Canandaigua Lake. And while you’re in the area, check out the Wesley Hill Nature Preserve just north of CNC.

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Address: 6472 Gulick Rd, Naples, NY 14512, USA