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Nature Walk – Dorchester and Upper Lisle
Our own version of the Hawthorn Orchard. Check around the lake and let’s see what else is still around. We will be walking about 50% of the time. Wednesday morning nature walks are held in some nearby natural areas. Bring binoculars, field guides, camera, or just yourself. Meet at Oakdale Mall, pole #6 at the back of Sears at 8:00am. All are welcome! Always call Dan Watkins, Nature Walk Chairperson at 607-724-3857 if you plan on meeting us at the…
Find out more »Member Picnic
Our Annual Member Picnic will be on Wednesday, June 26 at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton. Please bring your own table service and a dish to pass. Drinks (soda, water, juice) will be provided. If you don’t have a dish to pass, come anyway, as there is always plenty of good food. Program: History of Otsiningo Park In 1971, Dolores Elliott directed salvage archeological excavations at Otsiningo Park during the construction of the Comfort Station. She will talk about the history…
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Field Trip – New Michigan State Forest – CANCELLED
DUE TO WEATHER - THIS FIELD TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED! This is a unique high elevation forest which features boreal forest-like habitat not seen outside the Adirondacks or summits of the Catskills. It is one of the few places that SWAINSON'S THRUSH (a boreal forest bird) actually nests in Central NY. This place you can get ALL brown thrushes in the east at once... WOOD, HERMIT AND SWAINSON'S THRUSH plus VEERY. In addition, the spruces are full of warblers, Blackburnian…
Find out more »Field Trip – Broome Hotspots
Let’s see what Fall migration brings to our area. We will make our way to several Broome County birding hotspots to see what we can find. The weather and recent sightings will help us decide where to go. Meet at Oakdale Mall, pole #6 at the back of Sears at 7:00am. Volunteer drivers may be necessary. Please consider volunteering if you are able.
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How Introduced Plants, Worms, and Deer are Reshaping Our Neighborhoods All habitats of the Northeast and their inhabitants are currently facing an unprecedented challenge by needing to simultaneously respond to global climate change, invasive species, habitat fragmentation, and increasing deer herds. Which species can be assumed safe? Which species will likely go extinct? And what is the role of humans not only as facilitators of global change but also as stewards of our natural heritage? Dr. Blossey will focus on…
Find out more »Annual Harvest Dinner
Annual Harvest Dinner at Chenango Town Hall
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FROM THE TRIPLE CITIES TO THE TROPICS Tim O'Hara is the founder, owner and director of Rancho Mastatal, a sustainable living and education center located in the small rural community of Mastatal in Central Costa Rica. Tim will share the unique story that brought him from the Triple Cities to rural Central America and will tell listeners about his efforts to create a project that positively affects the lives of thousands while working towards achievable small-scale solutions to some of…
Find out more »Field Trip – Cayuga Lake
Join us for a field trip to Cayuga Lake on Saturday, November 23 at 7:00am. We will hit points along the east side of the lake first then return down the west side. If there are good SNOW GEESE reports we may take a quick side trip to see the spectacle. In any event, we should see a good number of waterfowl on Cayuga Lake. Meet at the Oakdale Mall, pole #6 at the back of Sears at 7AM. This…
Find out more »Member Slide Night
Member Slide Night Members bring a selection of their favorite slide to share with fellow club members. Put the photographs on a thumb drive or CD so they may be shown through a digital projector. For those of you that still have slide, the club also will provide a slide projector and empty slide spools.
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Shorebird and Tern Identification. Dave Nicosia will review what shorebirds and terns are most likely to be encountered in our region. He will review similarities and differences and share tips on identifying both shorebirds and terns.
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