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.
August / september happenings
Birds are on their nests, raising their young, singing less often than they were in the spring. They’ve found mates, they’ve defined their territories. They do not want to attract the attention of predators. Or our attention either. Many long-distance migrants have already finished raising their young and are heading south. Some passerines are working on their second, third or even more broods.
Saturday, August 22 Butterfly Walk - Lenoir Nature Preserve
Meet at the Nature Center 10 AM. 19 Dudley Street, Yonkers.
We will walk to the Beverly Smith Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden and search for caterpillars and butterflies. Learn about their life cycle and other interesting facts.
Wednesday, September 23: Bluebirds of Westchester at 7 PM. Sandy Morrissey has been putting up bluebird boxes in Westchester County for over 20 years. Come hear about what she’s done to re-establish the New York State Bird in our county. At Lenoir Nature Center, 19 Dudley St, Yonkers. Refreshments.
Sunday, September 27 Nature Walk, at 9:30 AM. Conservation chair Debbi Dolan will lead a walk around Lenoir Nature Preserve, 19 Dudley St, Yonkers. We’ll watch for fall migrants, like the Bald Eagle, and changes late summer has brought. Meet at the Nature Center. Email Debbi to let her know you are coming.
Photo: Baltimore Oriole, Tom Warren, Audubon Photography Awards