Nature Walks

report on our last walk of the season

November 9 There were seven of us enjoying the mild weather on this final nature group walk at Lenoir for the year. We will resume in March 2026, so return here for the date. We’ll also let you know by email if you sign up to receive News Updates (scroll down).

The foliage was vibrant, and as the leaves are falling, views to the Hudson River flyway and Palisades are opening up. Salvia, zinnias and some hydrangea were still abloom at the Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden. Our two stalwart Garden volunteers Gene and Linda joined us. They have been keeping the birdbaths filled and the hummingbird feeders replenished in the event of vagrant hummers that may show up due to weather changes or navigational errors. We heard or saw a total of 15 bird species and got a close up of a pair of black vultures. Many flocks were on the wing before the forecasted cold front moves in, and a skein of birds were migrating.

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)