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.

February / march happenings

Saturday, February 28 at 8 AM: Jones Beach, West End II at the Coast Guard Station.
Meet at the Boat Basin parking lot, next to the Coast Guard Station in the West End section.  We’ll search for wintering birds in the bay, ocean and the dunes. More…

FeederWatch: Sat Feb 28 from 10 AM - noon; Sun Mar 1 from 2-4 PM. Sat Mar 14 from 10 AM - noon; Sun Mar 15 from 2-4 PM; Sat Mar 28 from 10 AM - noon; Sun Mar 29 from 2-4 PM. Learn to identify backyard birds or share your expertise. A citizen science project organized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. We watch outdoor feeders from inside the Lenoir Nature Center, 19 Dudley St, Yonkers. More…

Field Trip: Sunday, March 22 at 8 AM to Croton Point Park. Meet at the dirt parking lot next to the ball field as you first enter the park. More…

“The Stars of Spring” on Wednesday, March 25 at 7 PM Astronomist Alberto Guzman will speak about the brilliant stars of the vernal equinox. Indoor program. Chance of looking at the nighttime sky, weather permitting. Lenoir Nature Preserve, 19 Dudley St, Yonkers. More…

Photo: Long-eared Owl, Scott Suriano, Audubon Photography Awards