Nature Walks

sunday, november 22 at 10 AM

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 on a nature walk at Lenoir Preserve where you’ll find it all. Come and “leaf peek” at the oaks, hickories, sugar maples and tulip trees undergoing their color changes. We’ll look for new bird arrivals like the White-throated Sparrow and the Dark-eyed Juncos, feasting on the abundant seeds, nuts and berries.

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 october 18 walk

There were seven of us out on this crisp autumn day with clear blue skies and brilliant foliage. Woodpeckers, titmice, chickadees and nuthatches availed themselves of the feeder seed. We enjoyed the sights and sounds of 20 bird species and the late blooms of the Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden tended by James Judyand his stalwart volunteers. Colorful pineapple sage, New England asters, zinnia, sunflowers and hydrangea were attracting pollinators. A Red-tailed Hawk circled over the meadow. Highlights were the Palm Warbler, Blackpoll Warbler, and Blue-headed Wireo. A Carolina Wren sang loud and clear, and we welcomed the our return of the White-throated Sparrows.

Our next and final walk of the year will be on Sunday, November 22 at 10 AM.

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