We connect people to nature, like our parent organization, the National Audubon Society. Our base is southwestern Westchester County, New York. We have guided field trips and nature walks. At Lenoir Nature Preserve, Yonkers, NY, we have a Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden; we sponsor talks and programs there as well as a Hawk Watch in the fall and a Feeder Watch from November to April.
We love to share our enthusiasm for birds and nature. Our activities are free and open to all. We are an all-volunteer organization. We depend on your support: join, volunteer or donate (via PayPal).
2024 April / may happenings
Wednesday, April 17 at 7 PM: Jamaica Bay, A Love Story Don Riepe will talk about the amazing vitality of this birding hotspot, where he worked and volunteered for decades. Refreshments at 7 PM, talk at 7:30 PM. In person, at Lenoir Nature Center. More info...
Sat, April 20, from 10 AM to noon and Sun, April 21, from 2 to 4 PM FeederWatch We count birds at the feeders at Lenoir Nature Center, sitting comfortably indoors. All welcome. A great way for beginning bird watchers to learn about backyard birds. Last watch of the season! More info…
Sunday, April 21 from 8 AM to 1 PM: Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden Volunteers needed. Come join us for as much time as you wish. No experience necessary, you’ll work with the garden team. Contact James Judy for more info.
April 21 at 9:30 AM Nature Walk See what changes spring has brought with the birds and plants at Lenoir Preserve. Meet at the Lenoir Nature Center. Led by Debbi Dolan; register with her. More info…
Tuesday, April 23 at 7 PM: Birds of Shakespeare Celebrate the Bard’s birthday with this Zoom presentation by Missy Dunaway. She is an artist who has been creating a series of paintings based on the birds mentioned in Shakespeare’s plays. More info… or register for Zoom invitation.
Saturday April 27 at 8 AM: Field trip to Pelham Bay Park. Jack Rothman will lead a trip to the southern zone of park to look for early migrants, and others as well. Meet in the parking lot of the Aileen B Ryan Recreational Complex, Middletown Road, Bronx. More…
Saturday, May 4 at 8 AM: Field trip to Central Park. Meet at W 77th St entrance on Central Park West. Migration hotspot! More…
Saturday, May 11 at 7 AM: Field Trip to Rockefeller State Park Preserve. More migration! Meet at main parking lot, Rt 117, Sleepy Hollow. More info…
Sunday, May 12 at 9 AM: Mother’s Day Warbler Walk at Lenoir Preserve. Meet at the Nature Center. Refreshments. More info…
Saturday, May 18 Bird-A-Thon Fun and a fund-raiser. We look for as many bird species as we can. Teams or individuals. Contribute time, money or both. More info…
Wednesday, May 22 at 7 PM Lenoir Nature Center. “Calendars Now and Then” Prof Alberto Guzman talks about recording time. Refreshments. More info…
Photo: Baltimore Oriole, male. By Tom Warren, Audubon Photography Awards.