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.
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…
Saturday, May 16 at 8 AM Field Trip Hillside Woods, Hastings. Meet at Tennis/Pool Parking lot, near Chemka Pool in Hastings. Remarkable changes in the Woods since the building of a deer exclosure. More…
Sunday, May 17 Bird-A-Thon, our annual fundraiser. Teams bird all over Westchester County, finding as many species as possible. Encourage them by donating a certain amount per species, e.g. 50 cents or more. Usually over 100 are found. You could make a fixed donation - PayPal or check, to HRAS, PO Box 616, Yonkers NY 10703. Or join the search - contact Michael Bochnik. More…
Sunday, May 17 Volunteer Day in the Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden, Lenoir Preserve, 19 Dudley St, Yonkers. No experience necessary, you’ll work with our team. We are there from 8 AM to 1 PM. Come anytime, stay for as long as you like. Questions contact James Judy, Garden Chair. 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