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311 Curtis Street, Jamestown, NY 14701 / 716.665.2473, Website Directions

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The Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History continues the legacy of artist and naturalist Roger Tory Peterson by promoting the teaching and study of nature, and thereby creating knowledge of, and appreciation and responsibility for the natural world. RTPI can trace its roots to 1975 when M. Lorimer Moe, a longtime friend of Peterson's, formed a committee along with John D. Hamilton (President of the Gebbie Foundation of Jamestown, New York) and several other community members to plan an organization to honor Jamestown's most famous son.


Journey Gunderson, Executive Director, Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center for Comedy.

Kurt Silcott, Executive Director and CEO, Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena.

Megan Sorenson, Director of Development and Communications, Robert H. Jackson Center.

Jim Berry, President, Roger Tory Peterson Institute.

Ruth Lundin, President, Jamestown Audubon Center & Sanctuary

Len Barry, Program Director, Arts Council for Chautauqua County

Joni Blackman, Director, Fenton History Center

Jeff Erickson, Facilities Director, Reg Lenna Civic Center