Nature Walks

Sunday, May 31 at 10 AM

We’ll be right smack in the middle of spring, migrating birds will have arrived; nesting will have begun. The plants in the Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden will have fully emerged from winter dormancy.

Meet at the Lenoir Nature Center, 19 Dudley St., Yonkers (see photo below). Let Debbi Dolan know if you’re coming. Bring binoculars for optimum experience. Let Debbi know if you need a pair; we’ve got loaners.

general information

Nature walks are led by Debbi Dolan, our Conservation Chair. The walks are at Lenoir Nature Preserve, mostly on level paved pathways. The last part of the walk goes through the Copper Beech Trail. It goes through a wooded area, on a dirt path, with some rocks and roots to watch out for, and small inclines and descents. If you are pressed for time or have trouble on uneven surfaces, you can leave the walk before we enter the trail.

The walks are one and a half hours long and cover about a mile. Binoculars needed for optimum experience; loaners are available if you let Debbi know beforehand. Parking available; port-a-potties by Nature Center.

We meet at the Lenoir Nature Center, 19 Dudley St, Yonkers (pictured below)

report on our April 12 walk

There were 11 of us out to discover the signs of spring at Lenoir. We enjoyed the sights and sounds of 21 bird species. Our winter visiting White-throated Sparrows and Dark-eyed Juncos are still with us. New arrivals were the tree swallows encircling the meadow and alighting on some nesting boxes. One nesting box had been claimed by mice. Chipping Sparrows have also arrived at the feeders and could be heard trilling in the trees. American Crows and a Common Raven were flybys, and an immature Bald Eagle was seen over the Hudson. A Red-tailed Hawk took flight from its perch with the arrival of the crows. Pussy Willows, spicebush and cherry trees were abloom. There were a few Glory of the Snow, pachysandra, dandelions and Spring Beauty in flower.

Hope to see you in May when warblers and other migratory birds are passing through, and other plant species will be blossoming. The warmer weather is also favored by the butterflies.

Hope to enjoy nature’s wildlife with you on other nature walks at Lenoir. - Debbi Dolan