Giant Sequoia at Buffalo Museum of Science
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Bon Echo
N 42° 54.357 W 078° 50.624
17T E 676024 N 4752626
This tree was at least 2000 years old when it was cut down.
Waymark Code: WMKAD5
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 03/09/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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This exceptional tree growth ring display is located within the Buffalo Museum of Science and feature an 11-foot wide section from a giant sequoia tree. There are various timepoints marked on the rings, and it's amazing to consider that this tree began life just before the time of Christ (31 BC) and lived until approximately 1920.

The posted coordinates for this waymark will bring you to the main entrance for the museum. The display is located inside the Western New York Woodlands exhibit, on the second floor of the museum.

Admission rates and hours to the museum (As of March 2014, and subject to change; visit the museum website for up-to-date information (visit link)
Adults $10
Seniors 62+ $9
Children 2-17, students & military with ID $8
Museum Members FREE
Children under 2 FREE
Museum Hours:
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! Saturday - Sunday: 10am-4pm
Location Name and/or Address:
Buffalo Museum of Science 1020 Humboldt Parkway Buffalo, New York 14211 Phone: (716) 896-5200 Toll Free: (866) 291-6660 Fax: (716) 897-6723


Website: [Web Link]

Tree Species: Giant Sequoia

Indoors/Outdoors: Indoors

Entry Fee or Requirements: Yes

Availablility: Has specific hours

Visit Instructions:
Visit the location and take a photo of the Tree Growth Rings. If you have more information about the tree or circumstance, please share it in your visit log.
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