Nature Walks

Next walk: Sunday, April 12 at 10 AM

Join us on Sunday, April 12 at 10 AM for a walk around the Lenoir Preserve. We’ll see the changes spring is bringing to the trees and early emerging plant life. Birds will have begun their migration. Some will be passing through to places further north, others arriving to stay and nest. 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. Debbi plans monthly walks. Bookmark this page, return for the next date.

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 last walk

March 21 There were 13 of us out to enjoy this first full day of spring with a nature walk at Lenoir Preserve. The morning was brisk, and there were no takers at the feeders, but as we approached the Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden birdsong greeted us. Northern Cardinals, Song Sparrows and the “hey sweetie” call of the Black-capped Chickadee confirmed spring was in the air and mates were being courted. An American Robin announced his availability from a tulip tree. Winter resident White-throated Sparrows and Dark-eyed Juncos let us know they weren’t yet ready to depart for Canada. Mourning Doves already paired off and posed in a flowering red maple tree. A pair of Ravens called overhead, and Turkey Vultures rode the thermals. A Red-tailed Hawk kited and flew off. We also heard the nasal tones of Fish Crows and the White-breasted Nuthatch.

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