We connect people to nature. We are a chapter of the National Audubon Society based in southwestern Westchester County, NY. We offer guided field trips; nature walks; feeder and hawk watches, educational programs. At Lenoir Nature Preserve, Yonkers, we have a Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden.
We are an all-volunteer organization. All our activities are free, thanks to volunteers and supporters. You can help us by donating via PayPal.
may / June happenings
Saturday, May 17 HRAS Bird-A-Thon Teams set out to see as manty bird species as possible to raise money for the chapter (rain date May 18). It’s a fundraiser. Pledge a certain amount to support your team, the Raven-Loonatics (perennial favorites) or the upstarts, the Bird Nerds. Or just support the Bird-A-Thon as a whole - donations on PayPal or by check to Hudson River Audubon Society, P O Box 616, Yonkers NY 10703. More on the Bird-A-Thon…
Sunday, May 18 Garden Volunteer Day Come help in our Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden at Lenoir Preserve. No experience needed, you’ll work with our team. We start at 8 AM, wrap up at 1 PM. Come whenever you want, stay as long as you want. The Garden is located in the middle of the Preserve. More…
Wednesday, May 28 at 7 PM Author Randi Minetour talks about her latest book, How Birds Created the World … and Other Stories, about myths and tales involving birds. Lenoir Nature Center,19 Dudley St, Yonkers. More…
Sunday, June 8 Lunch at Lenoir At noon. Our annual get together at the Lenoir Nature Center. We’ll enjoy food, talks, walks. and each other’s company. James will take us on a tour of the Butterfly Garden; Debbi will lead a walk around Lenoir; Michael will talk about birding. RSVP with payment by June 1. Cost: $20 per person; send check to Hudson River Audubon Society, P O Box 616, Yonkers NY 10703 or pay by credit card, through PayPal. More…
Saturday, June 21 at 6:30 AM Nickerson Beach, 880 Lido Blvd, Lido Beach, NY We will look for Piping Plovers, American Oystercatchers and Black Skimmers. More…
Wednesday, June 25 Members’ Night at 7 PM Members show their favorite photos of the year, birds or nature, at Lenoir Nature Center. Select 5 to 10 photos, be ready to talk a bit about them. Submit photos to Michael Bochnik by June 22. Refreshments. More…
Photo: Northern Parula by Darla J Oathout, Audubon Photography Awards