On Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers, 3- to 8-year olds and their favorite adults, will do their detective work “Under the Snow.”

Under the snow and the frozen ground, the natural world is still full of life. Chipmunks and mice tunnel under the blanket of snow, frogs and otters either sleep or search for food under the icy ponds, and predators use their senses to find prey through these frozen layers. Little Explorers investigate this snowy world under their feet by examining clues and identifying evidence of animals. After a short indoor lesson, they will take their winter detective skills outdoors to search for evidence of those winter inhabitants, including holes, trails and food.

A snack is provided after the hike, and a craft is offered if there is time. This program takes place rain, snow or shine, so dress for the weather. The fee is $8 for adults, $6 for children ages 3 to 8 and Nature Center members. Enrollment is limited to 15 children, 30 participants total Make reservations by Thursday, Dec. 8, by calling 716-569-2345 during business hours or by going to AudubonCNC.org and clicking through “Programs and Events.”

Audubon Community Nature Center is located at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren. Visit the nearly 600-acre nature preserve, check in on the live birds of prey, and hike, snowshoe or cross country ski more than five miles of trails dawn until dusk daily for free.

The three-story Nature Center building houses interactive displays, a collection of live animals including the Hellbender exhibit, and the Blue Heron Gift Shop. Visitors are welcome Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sundays, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Nature Center members and SNAP/EBT cardholders have free building admission daily. Building admission is also free every Sunday for non-Nature Center members. The building will be closed on Christmas Eve and Day and New Year’s Day. To learn more about Audubon and its programs, call 716-569-2345, find Audubon Community Nature Center on Facebook, or visit AudubonCNC.org, where you will find the most up-to-date COVID-19 Notice at the top of the page.