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.
july / August 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.
Sunday August 16 Volunteer Day in the Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden, located in the center of Lenoir Nature Preserve, 19 Dudley St, Yonkers. We’ll be there from 8 AM to 1 PM. Come whenever you want, stay as long as you want. No experience necessary, you’ll work with the team. Questions? Contact James Judy, garden chair. More…
Sunday, August 16 Field Trip - Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Meet at 8:00 AM. 150-19 Cross Bay Blvd.
Wear foot wear that can get muddy and wet. We will walk the edge of the East Pond for shorebirds. Arrive early as this is the same day a the Shorebird Festival.
Saturday, August 22 Butterfly Walk - Lenoir Nature Preserve
Meet at the nature center 10 AM. 19 Dudley Street.
We will walk to the Beverly Smith Butterfly Garden and search for caterpillars and butterflies. Learn about their life cycle and other interesting facts.
Photo: Baltimore Oriole, Tom Warren, Audubon Photography Awards