Nature Walks

Sunday, October 18 at 9:30 AM

Come join us on Sunday, October 18 at 9:30 AM. Meet at the Lenoir Nature Center, 19 Dudley St., Yonkers. Debbi will lead the walk; we’ll observe the changes fall has brought to the Preserve. Migration is well under way, winter resident birds are arriving. We might see a Bald Eagle heading south. Register with Debbi; send her an email. If the weather is bad, she’ll be in touch.

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.

The next walk will be posted here. Sign up for our email newsletter for a reminder.

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

report on our july 19 walk

A small group of nature enthusiasts were treated to a sunny, breezy morning with the sights and sounds of 14 species of songbirds. Highlights included the song of the Indigo Bunting, the croaking of the Common Raven, and flyover of an immature Bald Eagle. We enjoyed the plethora of flowers abloom in the butterfly garden where James and his dedicated volunteer crew were busy at beautification. The liatris, bergamot, budleia, phlox and Queen Anne's lace were among the colorful blooms attracting pollinators. Lenoir has an abundance of tulip trees, the host plant of the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, and there were several of them floating by and alighting with outspread wings. We also saw a Monarch in flight, and several Cabbage White butterflies of both genders. There was also a variety of dragonflies patrolling and keeping insect pests in check. Chokecherries are ripening and wineberries were sampled.

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