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.
april happenings
Wednesday April 8 at 7 AM Field Trip Meet at Larchmont Reservoir, Larchmont. Second of a weekly series of Wednesday morning walks at hotspots in Westchester led by Michael Bochnik. Other dates in April: 15, 22 and 29. For locations, May and June dates see Field Trips. Cancellations due to weather posted here. More…
FeederWatch Continues Sat April 11 from 10 AM - noon; Sun April 12 from 2-4 PM. Sat April 25 from 10 AM - noon; Sun April 26 from 2-4 PM. Learn to identify backyard birds or share your expertise. Bird population survey organized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, a citizen science project. We watch outdoor feeders from inside the Lenoir Nature Center. More…
Sunday, April 12 at 10 AM Nature Walk at Lenoir Preserve Meet at the Lenoir Nature Center, 19 Dudley St, Yonkers. Changes are happening as spring moves into full swing and bird migration is underway. Let Debbi Dolan know if you’re coming. More…
Saturday, April 18 at 8 AM Field Trip at Jamaica Bay We will look for early spring migrants such as Osprey and Eastern Phoebes as well as lingering winter waterfowl and Snow Geese. Meet at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Cross Bay Blvd, Broad Channel, Queens, NY. Michael Bochnik, leader. More…
Wednesday, April 29 at 7 PM Talk on Croton Point Park Caroline Ranald Curvan & Scott Craven will speak about the transformation of this former garbage dump into one of Westchester’s most beautiful parks. It has been designated as an IBA, an Important Birding Area (274 bird species recorded). At Lenoir Preserve Nature Center, 19 Dudley St, Yonkers, NY. Our speakers have written a book on the park, Croton Point Preserve: Westchester’s Jewel on the Hudson. More…
Photo: Baltimore Oriole, Tom Warren, Audubon Photography Awards