Hudson River Audubon
Society of Westchester
2012 Programs and
Events
Hudson River Audubon holds its programs at Lenoir Nature Preserve, a Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation nature center located at 19 Dudley Street, just off North Broadway in Yonkers. See directions and map below.
Meetings and programs are free, except for the holiday luncheon. Non-members are always welcomed. Meetings start with refreshments and social gathering from 7-7:30 PM, followed promptly by the program. For more information, call (914) 237-9331.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Do Fish Sleep?
by Judith Weis
Lenoir Nature Preserve
7:00 PM refreshments,
7:30 program
The author of this recent book will give us lots of fascinating facts about fish. Fish, fish and more fish, from minnows to sharks, Judith will answer our questions.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Witness the Invisible: Tuning Into Night Migration
by Benjamin Van Doren
Lenoir Nature Preserve
7:00 PM refreshments,
7:30 program
Each year, millions of migratory songbirds travel impressive distances to reach their breeding grounds in North America in spring and return to their wintering grounds at more southerly latitudes in fall -- all under the cover of darkness. Benjamin will discuss how and why birds engage in this behavior, and how, thanks to a suite of modern technologies (plus some simple patience and concentration), we can use our eyes and ears to experience this spectacular phenomenon. Come and learn to see migrating birds on local Doppler weather radar and listen to the calls of those passing overhead -- including recordings from Lenoir Preserve and other local sites. If conditions are right, we may be able to see and hear early springtime migrants after sunset.
Congratulations to Benjamin Van Doren, the recipient of an award in the prestigious 2012 Intel Science Talent Search. The award was granted as a result of his extensive research on the subject he will address at our meeting, and his presentation of this work in Washington last month before a panel of renowned judges.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Pond Life
by Walter Chadwick
Lenoir Nature Preserve
10:00 am
What makes a pond? Who lives in and around a pond? Join us as we look and learn about ponds. Learn about the fascinating creatures who call a pond home. A brief indoor session followed by a trip to the pond for some exploration. Who will be at the pond, a frog, a turtle or a dragonfly? After the outdoor session we will have a craft for the children. Join us for this exciting program as we learn the mystery of the pond.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Bird Architecture
by Anne Swaim
Lenoir Nature Preserve
7:00 PM refreshments,
7:30 program
This presentation will cover all sorts of birds’ nests, as well as tips on what to do with nests that are in awkward locations or baby birds that are out of their nests.
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Dragons and Damsels
Lenoir Nature Preserve
11:00 AM
Dragonflies and Damselflies, insects that predate the dinosaurs are fascinating creatures. Aerial acrobats, flying jewels and fearsome predators are just a few ways to describe them. This program introduces you to their life cycle, the various species in our area and where to find them. This program will inform and entertain you as you look into their world. After the field session we will have dragonfly crafts. Join us on Saturday June 23, 2012 at 11:00 AM for this exciting program.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
MEMBERS’ NIGHT
Members show their best nature photos,
Lenoir Nature Preserve
7:00 PM refreshments,
7:30 program
Directions to Lenoir:
From Saw Mill River Pkwy: Exit at Exit 9, Executive Blvd. Take Executive Blvd.
to North Broadway and turn right. Go 1/4 mile and turn left onto Dudley Street.
Lenoir's parking lot is on the left.
By Bus: Take the # 6 along North Broadway to Dudley Street, one stop north of Executive Blvd.
Hudson River Audubon Society
P.O. BOX 616
Yonkers, New York 10703
Email: BochnikM@cs.com
Web: http://www.hras.org/programs/programs.html