Spencer Crest Nature and Research Center

About the Spencer Crest Nature and Research Center

The entrance to the Spencer Crest Nature Center features a wooden building with shingled siding set among dense green trees. A narrow wooden ramp with railings leads to a glass door beneath a curved sign reading “Spencer Crest Nature Center,” with informational posters mounted beside the entrance.

Welcome to Spencer Crest Nature & Research Center from Jennifer Sellers (Sustainability Studies)

Spencer Crest Nature and Research Center is part of SUNY Corning Community College. It provides environmental, educational and recreational activities for everybody.

The Center features 250 acres and 7 miles of trails with two ponds, a stream and a museum of natural systems which includes changing displays, an apiary and an environmentally sensitive design.

TRAIL MAP

An informational trail map displays a network of color‑coded hiking paths winding through a wooded area. The map labels key locations such as Fossil Rocks, Rockwell Pavilion, Amelia Pond, Turtle Pond, an Adirondack lean‑to, athletic fields, a library, and a physical plant. Different trail difficulties are shown in a legend on the right side, along with icons for amenities such as parking, restrooms, and scenic views. A distance scale in miles and a compass rose appear at the bottom of the map, providing orientation and scale.

Link to Google Maps

TRAIL HOURS

Our trails are open every day from sunrise to sunset. Dogs are allowed on the trails; please use a leash and pick up after your dog.

BUILDING HOURS

The Center is home to various educational classes, demonstrations and can be reserved for private events.  Building hours vary depending on staff availability

  • Field trips by appointment
  • By appointment for special events and rentals

More information: spencercrest@corning-cc.edu