We are a chapter of the National Audubon Society and located in southwestern Westchester County, New York. We connect our community to nature through our programs and activities. All are welcome to participate. We are based at the Lenoir Nature Preserve in Yonkers where we maintain a Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden, opened from dawn to dusk year-round.
Still time to contribute to our Bird-A-Thon! Two teams found 114 species on May 17, all in Westchester county. Support their efforts by making a contribution via PayPal (button below) or by check, to HRAS, PO Box 616, Yonkers NY 10703. More…
may / june happenings
Wednesday May 20 at 7 AM Field Trip Meet at Cranberry Lake, West Harrison, NY. Seventh of a weekly series of Wednesday morning walks at hotspots in Westchester led by Michael Bochnik. More dates: May 27 and June 3. Locations see Field Trips. Cancellations due to weather posted here. More…
Wednesday, May 27 at 7 PM The Peregrine Falcon: A Comeback Story Jim Wright, long time hawk watcher and author, will talk about how this species was pulled back from extinction by banning DDT and re-introduction to suitable habitat. At Lenoir Nature Center, 19 Dudley St, Yonkers. More..
Sunday, May 31 Nature Walk, Lenoir Preserve at 9:30 AM. Check out the birds and plants at the height of spring in the preserve. Meet at the Lenoir Nature Center, 19 Dudley St, Yonkers. Register with Debbi Dolan. Bring binoculars; we can loan you a pair if needed, ask Debbi. More…
Saturday June 6 Field Trip: Shawangunk Grasslands NWR, 902 Hoagerburgh Rd, Wallkill, NY. Time TBD. We'll look for grassland birds: Bobolinks, Eastern Meadowlarks, Grasshopper and Savannah Sparrows. More…
Wednesday, June 24 Members’ Night at 7 PM: Lenoir Nature Center, 19 Dudley St, Yonkers. Members show their favorite bird and nature photos of the year. More…
Sunday, June 28 Field Trip at 7 AM: Nickerson Beach, 880 Lido Blvd, Lido Beach NY. We’ll look for nesting Piping Plover, American Oystercatcher and Black Skimmer. More…
Photo: Baltimore Oriole, Tom Warren, Audubon Photography Awards