We connect people to nature. We are a chapter of the National Audubon Society based in southwestern Westchester County, NY. We offer guided field trips; nature walks; feeder and hawk watches, educational programs. At Lenoir Nature Preserve, Yonkers, we have a Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden.
We are an all-volunteer organization. All our activities are free, thanks to volunteers and supporters. You can help us by donating via PayPal.
july / august happenings
Nature Walk Sunday, August 10 at 9:30 AM. Join us as we check out the midsummer birds and plants at Lenoir Preserve. Meet at the Lenoir Nature Center, 19 Dudley St, Yonkers. Led by Debbi Dolan, Conservation chair. Let Debbi know you are coming. More…
Check back with us in mid-August; we’ll be gearing up for September.
Hawk Watch starts in September, FeederWatch in November; our monthly evening nature programs also starts in September. We’ll have bird walks and more nature walks.
Our Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden at Lenoir is in full bloom and abounds with butterflies and other pollinators; come visit. We will have a Volunteer Day in the Garden in August. Check back here for the date or sign up with Garden Chairman James Judy to be notified. You’ll work with our team; no experience necessary. You are welcome to stay for as many hours as you’d like. We start at 8 AM, work until 1 PM. The Garden is located in the middle of Lenoir Nature Center, 19 Dudley St, Yonkers. There’s a map at the entrance to the parking lot at 19 Dudley Street. See our garden page here.
SEPTEMBER happenings
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Beverly Smith Memorial Butterfly Walk
Lenoir Nature Preserve, Yonkers
19 Dudley St. Yonkers
1 AM at the Garden
We will take a leisurely walk in the butterfly garden and search for Monarchs and other Butterflies
Saturday September 13, 2025
10 AM Bill Van wart Memorial Hawk Watch
Meet behind the Lenoir Mansion. Use the south parking lot at 1109 North Broadway, Yonkers
Photo: Northern Parula by Darla J Oathout, Audubon Photography Awards