Overhead view of Montezuma ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
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Montezuma ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center

A haven for birds in upstate New York.
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Montezuma ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center. Photo: Luke Franke/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡
Discover adventure, birds, and how to make a difference at an ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ center.

2295 State Route 89 North, Savannah, NY 13146

Center Hours:

Closed

Trails:

Open Hours: Sunrise - Sunset

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A Vital Network of Wetlands

Welcome to the Montezuma ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center, a state-owned facility operated through a cooperative agreement between the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡. We are dedicated to enhancing the habitat of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex and surrounding Important Bird Areas. The Montezuma Wetlands Complex is ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s first globally significant Important Bird Area.

Upcoming Events
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Apr
26
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Montezuma ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Rain Barrel Workshop
Savannah, NY
Education & Workshops In-Person
Apr
29
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Montezuma ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
MARSH! Tree Inventory: Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
Seneca Falls, NY
Conservation & Habitat Restoration In-Person
May
2
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Montezuma ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
MARSH! Gardening and Honeysuckle Popping: Montezuma ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Savannah, NY
Conservation & Habitat Restoration In-Person
May
2
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Montezuma ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
2026 Seneca Meadows Education Center Saturday Bird Talk #3
Waterloo, NY
Seasonal & Migration In-Person
May
2
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Montezuma ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Book Signing: Wisdom of the Marsh by Clare Howard
Savannah, NY
Join us for a book signing and meet author Clare Howard and photographer David Zalaznik. No registration required
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
May
6
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Montezuma ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
MARSH! Tree Planting: NYS DEC Northern Montezuma Field Office
Savannah, NY
Conservation & Habitat Restoration In-Person
May
8
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Montezuma ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
FL PRISM x MAC Trail Survey Workshop
Savannah, NY
Join us with Finger Lakes PRISM to learn citizen science tools for surveying trails for high priority invasive species
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
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