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.
October /november happenings
Wednesday, October 14 at 7 AM Fall Migration Walk at Croton Point Park, 1 Croton Point Ave, Croton-on-Hudson. Meet in the upper RV parking lot. Peak sparrow migration. Last walk in this series will be on Wednesday at 7 AM, October 28 at Sheldrake Environmental Center. More: Field Trips.
Saturdays in October Hawk Watches at 10 AM, behind Lenoir Mansion. Every Saturday: Oct 17, 24 and 31. Check this site for weather. We stay as long as hawks are flying. More info…
Sunday, October 18 at 9:30 AM Nature Walk starts at the Lenoir Preserve Nature Center. We’ll look for the changes the fall has brought to trees and plants. Fall migration brings in different bird species, some on their way south, some to stay the winter. Register by email with Debbi. More info about Nature Walks here.
Sunday, October 18 Last Volunteer Day of the Season in the Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden in Lenoir Nature Preserve. We appreciate any help you’d like to give. We start at 8 AM, end at 1 PM. Come whenever, stay for as long as you like. No experience needed, you’ll work with the team. More info…
Saturday, November 7 at 1 PM Noah Stryker Author, adventurer - and of Big Year fame - Noah Stryker will talk at the Grinton I. Will Library, 1500 Central Park Ave, Yonkers. Light refreshments. More…
Sunday, November 22 at 10 AM Nature Walk at Lenoir Preserve. Nature is very active in the Fall, with bird migrations, changing leaves, and animals getting ready to hibernate. So come out into the crisp air. Meet at Lenoir Nature Center. Register with Debbi via email. More…
Printable calendar of Sept / Oct events
Photo: Left to right. Red-tailed Hawk, Frances Greenberg. Audubon Photography Awards: Bald Eagle, Gary Crandall; Coopers Hawk, Jason Kandume