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Porcupine Hike
Join on us for a trip to a hemlock grove! During the winter, hemlock groves provide shelter and a haven from the deeper snows for many mammals and birds. Highlights often include deer beds, red squirrels, great horned owls, golden-crowned kinglets, fisher tracks, and the main object of our labor: PORCUPINES. We will show you how to locate a porcupine and hopefully we will actually see one (be prepared to crane your neck, but it is good warbler training). We…
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Member Meeting – ZOOM Only – How Birds Created the World
How Birds Created the World... and Other Stories from The Complete Language of Birds Ancient Egyptians believed that the Earth began as an egg laid by a giant goose. Ojibwa people of America’s northern plains tell of a Great Flood that swept away the world’s evils, and the bird that braved the deep waters to bring a bit of soil up from the bottom to restart the continent. European scientists once believed that geese survived the winters by turning themselves into barnacles…
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Winter Waterfowl Trip
For this trip, we will visit whatever locations are “hottest” for ducks leading up to the trip. It should be a good day to see a variety of waterfowl. The final meeting location and itinerary will be emailed to registered participants based on recent waterfowl sightings and scouting of locations. Possible locations will include Boland Pond, Hillcrest Pits, Otsiningo Park, Kmart Plaza, and possibly Whitney Point Reservoir and Upper Lisle. We will go where the ducks are! Participants can choose…
Find out more »Birdwatching Basics
Learn the basic tools to begin a life-long enjoyment of birds! Enjoy a short talk about the basics of birdwatching, including basic bird biology, identification tips, binoculars, field guides, and local birds. Explore hands-on displays where you can test out binoculars and spotting scopes, look through bird guides, learn about birding resources like eBird, and discover local birding hotspots. Join us afterwards for a walk on the Waterman trails to put what we’ve learned into practice by identifying the birds…
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Member Meeting – The Pantanal: Realm of the Jaguar
The Pantanal: Realm of the Jaguar The Pantanal of Brazil is a land of breathtaking superlatives. As the world’s largest tropical wetland, it spans an area 20 times larger than the Everglades. This incredible ecosystem is home to the largest toucan (the Toco), the largest parrot (the Hyacinth Macaw), and the largest cat in the Americas—the mighty Jaguar. In fact, the Pantanal boasts the highest density of Jaguars anywhere on the planet. During the dry season, an impressive concentration of…
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$5.00
Beginner’s Guide to Butterflies and Moths
Friday, March 28th - 1-2pm $5 Friday, April 11th - 1-3pm $5 Plan to attend both classes, if possible. You will learn how to identify local butterflies and moths. Learn when/where to find them and how to attract them to your property. Local lep lover and Naturalists’ Club board member Colleen Wolpert will share her vast knowledge and answer your questions. If weather is favorable, the second class will be followed by some time outside. Dress for the weather and…
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$10
Beginner’s Guide to Butterflies and Moths – Part 2
Friday, March 28th - 1-2pm $5 Friday, April 11th - 1-3pm $5 Plan to attend both classes, if possible. You will learn how to identify local butterflies and moths. Learn when/where to find them and how to attract them to your property. Local lep lover and Naturalists’ Club board member Colleen Wolpert will share her vast knowledge and answer your questions. If weather is favorable, the second class will be followed by some time outside. Dress for the weather and…
Find out more »Spring Ephemeral Plant Walk
After a long winter, some of the most eager plants to bloom each year are our spring ephemerals. As their name suggests, these plants are very short lived (sort of...) with sprouting, blooming, and seed dispersal all occurring within a few short weeks while sunlight bathes the forest floor as the trees begin to wake up. Middendorf Park in Vestal, NY hosts a stunning variety of our native ephemerals including Trillium, Trout Lilies, and Ramp, among some more uncommon species.…
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Greenwood Park BioBlitz
Join Colleen Wolpert and explore the natural world with a focus on insects and plants. All trips start at 11am and are open to current members. Friday, April 25 - Greenwood Park to participate in the Bioblitz for East Finger Lakes Upcoming: Friday, May 2 - Shindagin Hollow - Butterflies and Wildflowers Upcoming: Saturday, May 3 - Oakley Corners - Wildflowers Sign up at https://forms.gle/rzXosR8cZd9B9rv16. Colleen will provide further directions for each trip by email or contact her with questions…
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Town of Fenton Earth Day Celebration
In conjunction with the Town of Fenton Earth Day Celebration, the club will assist with leading walks. These walks are free and open to the public. BIRD SONG WALK - 8:00 am Walk will be led by club president, Victor Lamoureux. BUTTERFLY WALK - Noon Walk will be led by club member, Colleen Wolpert.
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